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Case Study: Nuclear Waste – Soil Remediation

CASE STUDY – NUCLEAR WASTE

  • Industry: Nuclear
  • Project Type: Soil Remediation
  • Location: Benton County, Washington
  • Project Goal: Treat highly contaminated waste vapors
  • Equipment Type: Thermal Catalytic Oxidizer

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Gulf Coast Environmental Systems was tasked with finding a solution for decommissioned nuclear waste storage tanks that were leaking contaminated toxic vapors into the environment.

CLIENT OVERVIEW:NOx nuclear site
Seventy years ago, this site produced plutonium for the United States’ nuclear arsenal. Now, it’s run by the Department of Energy through a contractor. The contractor is managing a $110 billion cleanup of 56-million-gallons of chemical and nuclear waste, stored in 177 underground tanks. It is estimated that 150-300 gallons of radioactive waste per year was leaking into the environment. This cleanup project is expected to last the next 50 years. This contractor asked GCES to find an extremely long lasting solution that would destroy 99% of the toxins in the polluted waste vapors, that were escaping the tanks. [Read more…]

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Dimethyl Sulfide

What is Dimethyl Sulfide?Dimethyl sulfide

Dimethyl sulfide (DMS), also known as methylthiomethane, is an organosulfur compound. It is a methyl sulfide, in which the sulfur atom is substituted by two methyl groups, with the chemical formula of (CH3)2S. It is a highly flammable straw-colored liquid, with a boiling point of 37 degrees Celsius, or 99 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a compound that is easily recognized by its foul odor, that is often described as “cabbage like”. Unlike many other organosulfur compounds, this disagreeable odor is present in even low concentrations of DMS. Dimethyl sulfide is the product of dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) breakdown, and is also the result of bacterial metabolism of methanethiol.

Dimethyl Sulfide

Where is Dimethyl Sulfide Found? [Read more…]

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Oxidizers and Their Applications

UntitledIn the realm of air pollution control equipment, there are myriad solutions for any issue and any manufacturing plant’s installation. Oxidizers in particular are leveraged to support the cleaning and remediation of emitting processes. Simple or complex, thermal or catalytic, oxidizers are central to producing products that conform to environmental mandates. Our job is to match these technologies with the manufacturing plant and client need.

The broadest definition of oxidizers would include reference to their reliance on extreme temperatures and burners for combustion that is complete. Their combusted feed streams can be converted to over 99% oxidation efficiency. [Read more…]

Company Profile

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems (GCES) is your custom solutions provider for pollution control systems, industrial ovens, systems engineering and field support worldwide. Our unique approach is to analyze your process stream and business objectives and propose an ideal solution or range of options to help you optimize these objectives. GCES is a one-stop shop: we provide engineering services, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing support. With our broad base of expertise and large installed global base, we are well-positioned to solve your pollution control issues.

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