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Article Published on 7/25/2016
PPG ice-deterrent coating for airplanes highlighted at Farnborough

Unique coating, which is still development, helps to eliminate ice build-up on airplanes for increased fuel efficiency, enhanced safety and less required maintenance.

Article Published on 6/16/2014
Toxic Heavy Metal Free Stabilized Electroless Nickel Processes

This paper will introduce an advanced alternative to Pb and Cd-free electroless nickel processes, which is completely free of toxic heavy metal (THM) stabilizers. The process and deposit characteristics will be discussed and compared to the traditionally Pb stabilized electroless nickel.

Experts Published on 5/1/2007
Upper Limits on pH Disposal

My concern centers around the alkaline cleaner stage. Current practice has been to dump this stage as is. Just before the last dump, I checked the pH and found it to be 12.7. I checked our wastewater discharge permit and the only pH limitation it has is that it prohibits pH less than 5.5. In other words, it has no upper pH limit. At my two other jobs, we were told discharging a wastewater of that high pH was “illegal according to EPA.” Since my discharge permit gives me no upper pH limit, am I OK?

Experts Published on 1/1/2007
Reactive Waste or Not Revisited

I would like more information on the organic sulfide precipitant described in the November 2006 column, “Reactive Waste or Not." Does it really work better than conventional neutralization/precipitation using acid/caustic and a flocculant?

Experts Published on 3/1/2009
Industrial Storm Water Runoff

The other day during our annual inspection by the sewer district, they expressed concern over our "boneyard" behind the plant where we store used equipment, tanks, and scrap building materials, mainly metals. The inspectors then finished their typical tour and review of our records without saying anything more about this issue. This is the first time we have heard anything about the city's concern regarding our storm water. Do you have any input to help us prepare for what will surely be a future inspection?

Article Published on 6/8/2016
Techmetals Earns Boeing BAC 5680 Zinc Nickel Approval

Dayton shop says it is first worldwide to be approved for BAC 5680 spec for low hydrogen embrittlement zinc nickel, for replacement of cadmium in the aerospace and defense markets.

Experts Published on 1/21/2014
Preparing for an OSHA Inspection

What should I do if an OSHA compliance officer comes to my plant?

Columns Published on 9/1/2009
A Conversation With ...George Cushnie

President, CAI Resources Inc.

Experts Published on 7/1/2016
Plating Clinic: Cleaner Bath Life

Q. My cleaners are not lasting nearly as long as they should. What can I do to lengthen the life of my cleaner bath?

Article Published on 5/1/2011
Putting a Lid on Tanks

KCH Engineered Systems says tank covers reduce overall exhaust requirements, fugitive emissions, heat loss and evaporation rates, energy consumption and calculated surface area for exhaust rates.

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