Instructions
Selecting the Appropriate Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies
This assignment will give you an understanding of the unit operations andtechnologies available that can be employed in treating the different forms ofhazardous wastes. Each waste profile needs to be evaluated against theadvantages and disadvantages of different technologies to make the rightselection.
Summarize the different thermal oxidation technologies that can be used totreat different types of hazardous waste streams. List in a table theadvantages and disadvantages of each technology for the following:
toxic vapors that are collected in a manifold and discharged intoa thermal oxidizer,
a waste stream comprised of methylene chloride and a mixture ofalcohols that were used to remove impurities and by-products fromthe manufacturing process, and
a thick still bottoms slurry left over from a separation process.
If contaminated soil was required to be incinerated, which device would yourecommend, and why?
Give your reasons for not selecting the other incineration devices.
Your essay must be a minimum of three pages, not counting title page andreferences page. Be sure to include an introduction.
You must include your textbook and at least two additional resources,preferably from the CSU Online Library or outside sources such as theEnvironmental Protection Agency. All sources used, including the textbook,must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanyingcitations and be cited per APA style.
THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE IS..
WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Municipal, Hazardous and Industrial by John Pichtel
