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III Corps and Fort Hood
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Parts Cleaning |
Industry: Government Agency-Includes Military |
Wastes Reduced: Solvent |
Substance: Naptha |
Location: Fort Hood, Bell County TX |
No. of employees: 45000 |
Contact: Alex Kachura |
Phone: (254) 287-8711 |
Description:
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P2 Application:
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Environmental Benefits:
Proper management of the waste minimization parts washer units extends solvent life by minimizing the frequency of changing out the solvent; therefore, extending the useful life of the solvent is expected to result in a reduction of approximately 9,000 gallons of solvent manifested per year. Long term expectations include:Decreasing the frequency of servicing units.Minimizing contamination of parts washer solvent.Maximizing the efficiency of maintenance operations by maximizing the effective use of parts washers.
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Details of Reductions
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