Pollution Control and Hazardous Materials in a Printed Wiring Board Shop: A Case Study

Abstract

Environmental protection issues are making headlines daily. Some concerns are well founded while others are based on myth and/or fear. As inhabitants of this planet everyone must do their best to be wise stewards or our environment. The Electronics Prototype Section, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPNS), China Lake, California, have taken the responsibility of environmental stewardship seriously. 'This case study details their efforts to protect themselves and the environment from the hazardous materials used to fabricate printed wiring boards. This report discusses previous practices and the solutions developed to ensure a cleaner environment. Additionally, this report contains encountered problems and future plans. Industrial Sewer System(ISS), Printed Wiring Boards(PWB), Process controls, Oxidizers, Corrosive, Toxic, Hazardous waste, Ozone depleting chemicals, Wastewater treatment, Domestic Sewer System.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274533

Entities

People

  • Rick A. Breitengross

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Cooling
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Health Services
  • Ion Exchange
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metals
  • Natural Resources
  • Organic Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics