A tool for designing pollution prevention into US Department of Energy facilities

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:10120714

Dorsey, J A ^[1]; Raney, E A; Whitehead, J K ^[2]

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1. Kaiser Engineers Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
2. Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)

Historically, pollution prevention activities within the Department of Energy (DOE) have focused on existing process waste streams. However, the DOE estimates that 70 percent of the opportunity to reduce or eliminate pollutants is gained or lost during design. Design is considered a critical component of the DOE`s operations, products and services, as evidenced by the numerous new facilities planned to support the cleanup mission of the complex. Pollution prevention during design: (a) significantly reduces the potential generation of waste and environmental releases, (b) promotes the use of energy efficient materials, (c) minimizes resource consumption, and (d) lowers life-cycle costs. Life-cycle cost considerations during design can include construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the facility. This paper highlights: (1) the development of the guideline, including specific examples of the guideline`s content and intended use, (2) a discussion on the philosophy and content of the training module, (3) a strategy for integrating the guideline`s use into the existing DOE design process, and (4) future plans for enhancing the guideline and training class while continuing to integrate pollution prevention into the DOE design process.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-87RL10930
• OSTI ID: 10120714
• Report Number(s): WHC-SA--2263; CONF-940632--3; ON: DE94006327; BR: 35AF11201/35AF11202
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300
290500
DESIGN
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
LIFE-CYCLE COST
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND COMMERCIALIZATION
TRAINING
US DOE