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Separations areas effluent treatment: The preparation of a simulated effluent for system development and testing

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6173886· OSTI ID:6173886
A fundamental parameter in the design of the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF), the effluent composition, has recently been investigated by analyzing samples from both separations areas. As a result of this characterization program, we can now project the composition of the ETF feed stream. The anticipated feed composition is presented here for the purpose of making system projections; and a formula is provided for a simulant to use in testing evaporation, filtration, and reverse osmosis (RO) equipment. The components in these waste streams which present potential fouling problems for reverse osmosis are calcium, iron, manganese, barium, and aluminum, in combination with carbonate, silicate, and sulfate. Organics, probably in the form of TBP and kerosene, are also present in the combined effluent, which is otherwise dominated by NaNO{sub 3} and HNO{sub 3}. 3 refs., 3 tabs.
Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-89SR18035
OSTI ID:
6173886
Report Number(s):
DPST-84-287; ON: DE91005134
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English