Evaluation of the graphite electrode arc melter for processing heterogeneous waste
- Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) conducted a series of 4 demonstration melting tests in a 3-phase AC graphite electrode arc furnace at its Albany Research Center (ALRC) thermal treatment facility in Albany, Oregon (now part of the U.S. Department of Energy, DOE). The scope of these tests provides a unique opportunity to evaluate a single melting technology regarding its applicability to the treatment of several different heterogeneous mixed wastes. The current system can continuously process combustible-bearing wastes at feedrates to 682 kg/h (1,500 lb/h), continuously tap slag or glass, and intermittently tap metal products, and includes a close-coupled thermal oxidizer and air pollution control system (APCS). The 4 demonstration melting tests were conducted in cooperation with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), and the Westinghouse Hanford Company (WHC).
- Research Organization:
- Albany Research Center (ARC), Albany, OR (United States); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL); Westinghouse Hanford Company (WHC)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 859329
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ARC-1996-001; CRADA 0966
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 15th International Conference on Incineration and Thermal Treatment Technologies (IT3), Savannah, Georgia, May 6-10, 1996 (Lori B. Cohen, conference coordinator); Related Information: Work performed while the Albany Research Center was initially part of the US Bureau of Mines. ARC was transferred into DOE in 1996.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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