Pollution Control
Testing for All Eight TCLP Metals
Question: We are having a "spirited" discussion among our EH&S group whether or not we have to test for all of the eight TCLP metals in order to determine whether or not a material is a RCRA hazardous waste, in this case our wastewater filter press cake from our captive metal finishing operations.
Read MoreWhat to do about Hard Chromium
EPA and OSHA are placing heavy restrictions on hard chromium plating. Here are some options available to platers...
Read MoreQuestions About Transfer Efficiency
Since we are in compliance, do I have to worry about transfer efficiency?
Read MoreCoating Long Tubes
Question: I'm a manufacturing engineer who was recently hired on to look at paint problems.
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Green with Envy
The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…
Read MoreCOD Limits
Question: We are an Asian-based company investigating the construction of a metal finishing facility in the United States.
Read MoreWasher Discharge Fouled with Oils
Question: Our plant has a two-stage spray washer to remove oils and dirt from carbon steel stampings.
Read MoreZinc Alloy Plating Affecting Wastewater Treatment Sludge
Due to their desire to reduce chromium content of their parts, a number of our customers are asking us to investigate zinc alloy plating of their parts.
Read MoreDoes Discharge Need a Permit
Question: We are planning to install an anodizing system at our facility.
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