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Title: Reclaim spent catalysts properly

Abstract

Treatment of spent catalysts and metallic by products has become increasingly more complex over the last couple of years, due to tightening environmental concerns. Three options are available: (1) Reclaiming the metals and either reusing them to make new catalyst or recycling them for other uses. This is now the preferred option. A reclaiming firm is generally employed to handle the task. (2) Regeneration and reuse. While this generally is the preferred option, few commercial catalysts can be regenerated effectively and economically. (3) Landfilling. This has been the traditional route. However, stricter environmental regulations have made landfilling unattractive. To maximize the reclamation both economically and environmentally, five factors should be addressed: (1) proper planning and physical handling; (2) transportation of materials; (3) environmental concerns; (4) end uses of the catalyst; and (5) choosing the proper reclamation partner. These factors are discussed.

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Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6990621
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Chemical Engineering Progress; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 90:8; Journal ID: ISSN 0360-7275
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; CATALYSTS; MATERIALS RECOVERY; METALS; DECISION MAKING; MATERIALS HANDLING; PLANNING; POLLUTION CONTROL; TRANSPORT; WASTE MANAGEMENT; CONTROL; ELEMENTS; MANAGEMENT; PROCESSING; WASTE PROCESSING; 320305* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Industrial Waste Management

Citation Formats

Lassner, J A, Lasher, L B, Koppel, R L, and Hamilton, J N. Reclaim spent catalysts properly. United States: N. p., 1994. Web.
Lassner, J A, Lasher, L B, Koppel, R L, & Hamilton, J N. Reclaim spent catalysts properly. United States.
Lassner, J A, Lasher, L B, Koppel, R L, and Hamilton, J N. 1994. "Reclaim spent catalysts properly". United States.
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abstractNote = {Treatment of spent catalysts and metallic by products has become increasingly more complex over the last couple of years, due to tightening environmental concerns. Three options are available: (1) Reclaiming the metals and either reusing them to make new catalyst or recycling them for other uses. This is now the preferred option. A reclaiming firm is generally employed to handle the task. (2) Regeneration and reuse. While this generally is the preferred option, few commercial catalysts can be regenerated effectively and economically. (3) Landfilling. This has been the traditional route. However, stricter environmental regulations have made landfilling unattractive. To maximize the reclamation both economically and environmentally, five factors should be addressed: (1) proper planning and physical handling; (2) transportation of materials; (3) environmental concerns; (4) end uses of the catalyst; and (5) choosing the proper reclamation partner. These factors are discussed.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6990621}, journal = {Chemical Engineering Progress; (United States)},
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volume = 90:8,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994},
month = {Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994}
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