industrial decontamination Articles
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How Emergency Decon Services Uses Decon7 Products to Protect Firefighters - Case Study
Background Emergency DECON Services (EDS) Co-founders Rich Gross and Tom Riedel have been friends and fellow firefighters for more than four decades. They know the dangers of firefighting-both immediate and long-term-from personal experience and were inspired to create a company to help combat the cancer problem in the profession. The dream turned into reality in February 2020 when the partners ...
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Industrial furnace - US Government - Industrial furnace & thermal oxidizer with 2 heat exchangers
The Problem The US Government had a need to decommission old bombs. They went to TVA, and TVA came to Epcon for a unique solution. There were 2 issues: Decontaminate the old shells What to do with the pollution In addition, because of the residual explosive charge in the bomb shells, it was imperative that the heating system was very safe, such as steam or indirect heat and the source had ...
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Surface Decontamination of Industrial Solvents (m-Cresol) by DeconGel 1101
Abstract Surface decontamination efficacy determination of DeconGel™ 1101 on stainless steel, aluminum, and concrete surfaces contaminated with Industrial Solvents (m-Cresol) was performed with LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SW-846 Methods 3500C (sampling) and 8321B (analysis). Hazardous Materials Relevance Meta-Cresol is ...
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Surface Decontamination of Industrial Coolants (Ethylene Glycol) by DeconGel 1101
Abstract Surface decontamination efficacy determination of DeconGelTM 1101 on stainless steel, aluminum, and concrete surfaces contaminated with Industrial Coolants (ethylene glycol (EG)) was performed with GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SW-846 Methods: 3500C (sampling) and 8270C (analysis). Hazardous Materials Relevance ...
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Robots vs Humans: Which is Safer for Tank Cleaning?
Until recently, human crews have been cleaning tanks in industrial settings exclusively. But, with the latest technology emerging, robots are taking over the task. It is no longer necessary for Plant Managers to put their crews in hazardous, confined places for tank cleanings. Plant Managers can use tank cleaning robots as an effective method to not only save time and money, but they keep ...
By Ecorobotics
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Foaming properties of amine oxide-based surfactants
The present study deals with amine oxide-based foam formulation especially developed for decontamination application in the nuclear industries. The effect of various foam boosters such as Lauryl Amido Propyl Betaine (LAPB), Coco Diethanol Amide (CDEA) and Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE) on the foaming power of surfactants in the presence of several decontaminating chemicals has been evaluated. ...
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Laundry Oxidation System Saves Money & Time for Hotel
A recent trial at a local San Antonio hotel using the Ecotex Laundry Oxidation System, has yielded results proving the company's claim that significant savings can be realized in water, natural gas, chemical use, and labor. For this 120 room hotel, a savings of over 250,000 gallons of water per year will be realized, while improving the quality and cleanliness of the laundry being processed. The ...
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What is a volatile organic compound (VOC)?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) include a wide range of both natural and synthetic substances. VOCs are chemical compounds – mixtures of more than one element – where one of the elements is carbon. They are described as volatile because they evaporate easily, releasing molecules into the atmosphere. VOCs can be detected by specialised VOC detectors utilising photoionsation ...
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