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A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO TOXIC SUBSTANCE REPLACEMENT IN SUPPORT OF POLLUTION PREVENTION

 
I.B. Zimmer, Emission Reduction Research Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982 In support of pollution prevention and in accordance with Executive Order 12856 concerning pollution prevention, all federal agencies (e.g., the U.S. Army and Department of Defense) must comply with the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) chemical release reduction and pollution prevention planning The inventory lists hundreds of chemicals and choosing which toxic chemicals to replace or eliminate as well as finding actual replacement chemicals or procedures is not always clear.

This study focuses on a systems approach to this problem by understanding the application of a substance and its performance characteristics. The primary test case is the use of a volatile organic compound (VOC), ethanol, as a solvent in ammunition manufacturing. An analysis of the process using ethanol, a search for substitutions, and a review of alternate techniques are central to this project. The results and procedures form the basis for broader application and chemical change.

Key words: solvent, ethanol, VOCs



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Tuesday, May 20, 1997

Metals Kansa A

Remediation of Munitions Compounds Kansa B

Analytical Methods Kansa C/D

General Topics Kansa B


Wednesday, May 21, 1997

Metals Kansa A

Zero-Valent Metals Kansa A

Remediation Kansa A

Vegetation-based Remediation Kansa B

Partnerships & Innovative Technologies Kansa C/D

Nonaqueous Phase Liquids Kansa C/D


Thursday, May 22, 1997

Biofilms & Barriers Kansa A

Bioremediation Kansa B

Partnerships & Technology Innovations Kansa C/D

Remediation Kansa C/D


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