Environmental Research Brief: Pollution prevention assessment for a manufacturer of rebuilt industrial crankshafts

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/111856· OSTI ID:111856

Edwards, H W; Kostrzewa, M F ^[1]; Looby, G P ^[2]

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1. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
2. University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA (United States)

The Waste Minimization Assessment Center at Colorado State University performed an assessment at a plant that refurbishes large industrial crankshafts. The team report indicated that the waste stream generated in the greatest quantity is spent cutting fluid from the grinding of crankshafts and that significant cost savings could be achieved by implementing a formal cutting fluid management program. This research brief discusses the process, existing waste management practices, pollution prevention opportunities, and gives additional recommendations. Tables summarize current waste generation and recommended pollution prevention opportunities.

• Research Organization: National Risk Management Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 111856
• Report Number(s): EPA-600/S-95/022; ON: DE96001537
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Aug 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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