Evaluation of a Fluidized-Bed Paint Stripper at Red River Army Depot

Abstract

Hazardous waste minimization is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the U.S. Army depots today. The U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHARA) conducts research and development to support Army depots in developing programs and technologies to reduce the generation of hazardous waste. Degreasing and chemical paint removal processes at Army depots generate significant quantities of hazardous waste. Fluidized-bed paint stripping (FBPS), which has the potential to reduce the quantity of waste generated during paint removal, was selected by USATHAMA for a field demonstration. The FBPS was believed to have the potential to be substituted for the chemical paint stripping and degreasing of some parts. This report presents the results of a field evaluation of this technology conducted at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD). The following were the objectives of the demonstration tests: Paint stripping, Fluidized bed, Hazardous waste minimization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250064

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  • R. Hoye
  • R. Ressl

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