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ConAgra Foods- Grocery Products Co.
Year Submitted: 2006 |
Process: Closed Loop Cooling System |
Industry: Food/Beverage Manufacturing |
Wastes Reduced: Phosphoric Acid and Chlorine Dioxide |
Location: Fort Worth TX |
No. of employees: 118 |
Contact: Deirdre Cummings |
Phone: 817/810-5032 |
Description:
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- Comments: The cost difference between Chlorine Dioxide and Sulfuric Acid was significant with Chlorine Dioxide selling for $15.00 per gallon while Sulfuric Acid is $.99 per gallon.
The Sulfuric Acid also requires less monitoring to maintain the pH level of the water, which resulted in a labor savings.
Details of Reductions
- Chlorine Dioxide
Additional Information :
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