Waste minimization in a non-production oriented metal finishing operation

Conference · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5637764

Dini, J W; Steffani, C P

This paper provides information on activities undertaken in a non- production oriented metal finishing operation to minimize waste and conserve resources. The facility is a 6000 sq foot shop that typically only deals with prototype parts. Utilizing a plan that includes employee awareness, common sense and existing technology, a noticeable reduction in waste volume has been obtained. Initiatives that are covered include: segregation of cyanide plating solutions, elimination of copper cyanide plating, elimination of hexavalent chromium plating, elimination of vapor degreasing, changing of rinsing practices, and changing a process for cleaning of aluminum parts. Some discussion is also presented on the effectiveness of combining the technologies of physical vapor deposition and electrodeposition to help minimize waste. Plans for additional initiatives including water recycling, elimination of cyanide plating and substitution of electrodeposition for electroless deposition of Ni-P alloys are also covered.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5637764
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JC-108586; CONF-920189-1; ON: DE92008558
• Resource Relation: Conference: 13. American Electroplates Societies Foundation (AESF)/EPA conference on environmental control, Orlando, FL (United States), 27-31 Jan 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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METAL INDUSTRY
SOLID WASTES
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