Economic Evaluation of Munitions Manufacturing Pink Wastewater Treatment Alternatives Using a Present Value-Unit Cost Methodology
Abstract
This economic evaluation studies munitions manufacturing wastewater (pink water) treatment alternatives using computer simulations based on a present value-unit cost (PVUC) methodology and compares seven state-of-the-art processes: activated granular carbon adsorption with and without carbon regeneration; ultraviolet-ozone; ultrafiltration; liquid/liquid extraction; powdered carbon adsorption; and surfactant complexing. Preliminary designs for 100,000 gallons per day and 1,000,000 gallons per day treatment facilities were prepared, based on pilot- and laboratory-scale data available; cost estimates were developed for the full-scale facilities and the resulting unit treatment costs for a 30-year time frame. Cost sensitivity analyses were made of selected significant factors, e.g., carbon regeneration vs no regeneration; density of ultraviolet lamps; surfactant dosages; and, powdered carbon vs the exchange rate of carbon. The several advanced wastewater treatment methods are listed in order of preference based on the PVUC treatment cost per 1,000 gallons of pink water treated. The single most cost effective alternative is activated granular carbon adsorption technique with on-site thermal regeneration of the carbon. A glossary of selected terms is provided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA115218
Entities
People
- George A. Garrigan
- James M. Morgan Jr.
- Richard P. Schmitt
- Vincent J. Ciccone