Shell Development

Year Submitted: 2003

Process: Parts Cleaning

Industry: Laboratory

Wastes Reduced: Air Emissions

Location: Houston TX

No. of employees: 1600

Contact: Marty Pierce

Phone: (281) 544-7254

Description:

Redesign of the glass wash solvent racks to eliminate all air emissions. The design completely captures all materials and eliminates all solvent vapors. The waste solvent is recycled by our manufacturing facility.

P2 Application:

The solvent racks were either eliminated or redesigned in all the areas to meet everyone's needs.

Environmental Benefits:

The redesign will eliminate air emissions by 50-75% and yield a reduction of up to 5 tons.

Details of Reductions

Additional Information :

Costs associated with the redesign was $30,000 capital investment. Since the solvent is recycled, there are no disposal fees for the recovered solvents.

Source: TCEQ