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Environmental EngineeringAir Pollution and Control

Pollution Control and Hazardous Materials in a Printed Wiring Board Shop: A Case Study

Authors: Rick A. Breitengross; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
Abstract:
Environmental protection issues are making headlines daily. Some concerns are well founded while others are based on myth and/or fear. As inhabitants of this planet everyone must do their best to be wise stewards or our environment. The Electronics Prototype Section, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPNS), China Lake, California, have taken the responsibility of environmental stewardship seriously. 'This case study details their efforts to protect themselves and the environment from the hazardous materials used to fabricate printed wiring boards. This report discusses previous practices and the solutions developed to ensure a cleaner environment. Additionally, this report contains encountered problems and future plans. Industrial Sewer System(ISS), Printed Wiring Boards(PWB), Process controls, Oxidizers, Corrosive, Toxic, Hazardous waste, Ozone depleting chemicals, Wastewater treatment, Domestic Sewer System (DSS)

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Rept. for Oct 88-Jun 92
Pages: 18
Report Date: DEC 93
Report Number: A335472
Keywords relating to this report:
*ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
*HAZARDOUS WASTES
*WASTE TREATMENT
*WATER TREATMENT
AIR POLLUTION
CASE STUDIES
CHEMICALS
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
ELECTRONICS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
METALS
OXIDIZERS
OZONE
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
PROTOTYPES
RECLAMATION
SEWERS
WASTE WATER
WASTES
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