Transcript Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP) 55 Gallon Drum Washer/Conditioner Benefits

Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)
55 Gallon Drum Washer/Conditioner
Activity: NAS North Island
Benefits
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Reduces drum disposal and replacement
costs
Reduces generation of hazardous wastes
Reduces solid waste disposal at landfills
Reduces hazardous wastes management
costs
Return on Investment and Break Even
Point
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System cleans hazardous material and oily
waste residues inside 55 gallon drums. Closed
chamber uses internal and external spray
nozzles. Cleaning sequence uses hot water and
detergents followed by a rinse cycle. All are
recycled to minimize water usage.
System includes: Two-42 GPM, 3 hp wash
pumps, 50 gallon wash and rinse tanks, 2.5 CFM
air compressor and 9 KWH heating elements.
$123,000 (per 10-year period)
2 years
Status
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Successful preproduction initiative that
has made the transition to competitive
procurement (FY95)