Hazardous Waste Inventory and Disposal Assessment for the Space Shuttle Project. Volume 2: Treatment and Disposal Alternatives

Abstract

This study develops feasible alternatives for treatment/recovery/disposal of the wastes generated by the STS-VAFB ground operations. Similar wastes from the STS inventory are grouped into treatment categories. Descriptions and feasibility assessments of the alternatives for each treatment category are provided along with applicable regulatory constraints. Estimates of capital costs (in 1980 and 1985 dollars) and annual operating costs for each year of the project (1985 through 1994) are developed for each treatment/disposal method. Only proven methods using existing available technologies are considered, although promising experimental or proposed alternatives are also mentioned. Disposal alternatives investigated include on-site landfilling and ponding, off-site landfilling, and one-site incineration. Attention is given to the site investigation aspects of on-site Class I landfilling and surface impoundments. Off-site land disposal of wastes is examined in terms of Class I landfill site availability, disposal-fees, and associated transportation costs. This is a viable option for many STS wastes. Waste management support functions are described with emphasis on segregation of chemically incompatible wastes, storage containers, collection and transfer of the wastes, and volume reduction of solid wastes. A conceptual design with cost estimates is given for an on-site storage/transfer facility. This facility could provide a convenient focal point for overall management of STS-VAFB hazardous wastes, and is a recommended element for the management scheme. The selected technologies/methods are combined into seven overall waste management schemes. These scenarios are discussed with respect to engineering factors, and are compared in terms of their respective capital and total project costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1981
Accession Number
ADA395524

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Gases
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management
  • Waste Products

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space