Barrel Withdrawal

Description

  • Place barrel doors upward during withdrawal
  • Rotate barrel while it is hanging over tank

Advantages

  • Reduce volume of drag out by 15-20%

Implementation Process

  • Consider the cost effectiveness of purchasing new baskets that enhance drainage
  • Train and monitor employees – give incentives for superior performance

Resources

  • Cushnie, George C. Jr. Pollution Prevention and Control Technology for Plating Operations. National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, 1994.

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