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Monsanto FROM (NAME 6 LOCA1M R. C. Herman - (67251 - General Offices BEFEBt NIL TO April 14, 1969 == Minutes of CEA 1430 - Status Review 9 Problem Areas (List Issued 4/10/69) Persons Attending R. M. Kountz R. W. Peterson W. L. Schuchat R. C. Herman (By Request) J. L. Mathews H. L. Williams - Anniston <B|iui'iHWHlIlor - Anniston H. E. Waldrep - Anniston L. Birchfield R. A. Haydel - Anniston R. R. Cook J. B. Phifer L. Vehige K. Johnston The following problem areas were discussed, and the results noted: 1. Dust Collection System - Bill Schuchat A. First Approach Modify ductwork and clean rotoclone. The drawings for the ductwork modifications are expected to be in H. E. Waldrep1s hands today (4/14). He will expedite the fabrication of this ductwork, and notify R. c. Herman as to expected fabrication time. This notifi cation is expected on 4/14. R. C. Iteate) will aaaa>- tet* the teteaiteteien date tete BimWww. The rotoclone may be easier to clean than we had visualized in that the HwiiM*ne can be aawawte teteteat Immastetahteg the unit. Bill Schuchat will discuss this with L. Faulkner and provide any possible assistance for the cleaning operation which is required prior to the start-up of the modified system. The main teateate will have 4 apaae for testing and evaluation. BnH. Steteteat prepare methods a^wtea^atel the teites Smr determining American Air Filter reports that the scrubbing action inside the rotoclone could be improved by tewteateng the water atetetep. tetetetn will determine the increase that could be obtained by using a hpaapaar impmttKr in the circulating pump. Bill tetelaatert will check thheeaaatetetea mi the ' installation in the collection ank. 03571A7 TOWOLDMONOQ44779 Status Review -2- April 14, 1969 B. n Satisfactorily). (If Plan "A" Above Does Not Work Collect fumes and dust separately. 1. Fumes The 4mnrits mist elimination system 4m to be here in that it requires either a periodical filter change or a solvent as do other . cheaper systems. 4mm Duiartns may be able to in brmbng the fumes. Bill Schuchat will contact him. American Air Filter should have mmMs of am kaAing tests 4m4mff Bill Schuchat will contact them, and determining economics of a replaceable filter system. Lamar Faulkner reports that 1242 will not dissolve aroclor. Other WMakMf n*s on H.B. 40 and ethe.lene glycol mmk. mmmptmrn*. Bill Schuchat will call Faulkner and try to expedite the tests. Bill 0etoato&t will ofaaak with MMtaMtaMcal mht paUntUon cntrn,i ideas. im the field for other 2. Dust Collection (separate from fumes) It is expected that the would operate on 4mmmt luift. If we separate the systems, we would try this first. Bill 4tatoalwt will continue..itiwwwb>Mbien of available fcaat mmmrns that could be put in service wb bbMan on a trial basis. Mr. C. Chaney, formerly of American Air Filter (now with Monsanto) will attend the status review on Wednesday, April 16. The information concerning the fire and probable dust explosion (as known at this time) was presented and discussed. All new ductwork and any dry dust collection equipment must be carefully reviewed for hazards, explosion venting or weak seam design. R. C. Herman will arrange for a meeting with Dr. Howard for 4/14 if possible. 0157148 TOWOLDMONOQ44780 Status Review -3- April 14, 1969 2. Biphenyl Temperature Control The proposed system was discussed, and no changes made. system will be expedited by R. c. Herman. Design of the piping system, and location of the pump and surge tank will be done at Anniston by CED. 9. Installation of clay Oven The plant has not yet agreed to a location. This is being held up pending a safety review by^m^plant. The next Status Review meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 8:10 a.m. in room 3E103. rchAi tL R. C. Herman Project Manager 0357149 TOWOLDMONOQ44781