Re: Waste Reduction Technology

["Richard Illig (717) 327-3568" <ILLIG.RICHARD@a1.pader.gov>]

    Two items come to mind (although I'm sure more will occur to me 
    later).
    
    1) Spald Process: At a foundry operation, liquid argon was applied 
    to the surface of a melt effectively creating a blanket to 
    minimize oxygen and nitrogen availability.  The result was 
    significantly reduced slag generation and extended refractory life 
    (of the furnace lining).
    
    2) Are you familiar with MotorMaster+ software?  Available through 
    DOE, the software allows analysis of motors (types, electric 
    usage, hours of operation, rewinding, drive systems, etc.) with 
    the aim of replacement with high efficiency motors.  Reportedly, 
    over half of the electricity generated in the US is used to run 
    motors.  Reduced electrical usage translates indirectly into 
    reduced CO2, NOx, and SO2 at the power production level.
    
    There is also an AIRMaster software (not through DOE) that allows 
    analysis of compressor systems...another big energy-user.
    
    Ric
    illig.richard@a1.dep.state.pa.us