Navy Paint Booth Conversion Feasibility Study
Abstract
The Navy is currently exploring the possibility of reducing the quantities of hazardous waste generated in many industrial processes. Seventeen processes have been identified as targets for waste minimization efforts in the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) Hazardous Waste Minimization Initial Report. One hazardous waste source selected for study is the particulate emission control system (PECS) currently used on nearly every Navy paint spray booth. This system utilizes a water curtain to remove paint overspray particulate from the booth exhaust. The large volumes of wastewater generated by this process contain significant quantities of paint particulate, solvents, and in some cases, flocculating and coagulating agents. The wastewater must be treated to remove the hazardous constituents before it may be discharged, and the paint sludge waste which is generated must be disposed of as hazardous waste. The waste minimization option that the Navy is exploring is the replacement of water curtain PECs with dry filter systems at Navy Ship yard (NSY) and Naval Aviation depot (NADEP) painting facilities. The primary objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of PECS conversion in achieving the Navy's hazardous waste minimization goals. In addition, the cost- effectiveness and feasibility of converting NSY and NADEP paint booths is explored. The emphasis, however, is on the hazardous waste minimization benefits which may be realized through paint booth PECS conversion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA206926
Entities
People
- Anthony S. Mcelligott
- Jacqueline Ayer
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center