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Treatability of Wastewaters Generated From
Automobile Port-Of-Entry Processing Operations
H. DOUGLAS MILLER, Project Environmental Specialist
PETER M. SMITH, Environmental Specialist
Environmental Division
Burk & Associates, Inc.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
A.J. ENGLANDE, JR., Assistant Professor
School of Public Health
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
INTRODUCTION
Southern Service Company, located in Arabi, Louisiana, is involved in servicing
imported automobiles. Each year, 60,000 Toyotas and 35,000 Mazdas pass through this
plant on their way to three Toyota distributorships serving fourteen Midwestern states. In
recent months a number of Volkswagens have been added to the servicing operations.
The imports arrive at the old Southern Railway docks at Chalmette Slip, Louisiana,
and are driven to an outdoor storage area to await the need of a distributor. The
automobiles are prepared for delivery by first receiving a thorough cleaning to remove the
protective wax covering ("cosmoline") sprayed on prior to their overseas voyage. Next,
vinyl tops are installed on those so specified. Afterwards, body moulding and required
accessories are added. The final step involves a series of electronic, manual, and visual
checks to ensure the proper operation of the automobile.
DESCRIPTION OF CAR WASH FACILITY
Upon entering the car wash facility, a pure kerosene mist is initially applied to the
vehicles to soften and penetrate the cosmoline coating. Cosmoline is a general name for a
long chain, high molecular weight wax belonging to the petrolatum class of petrochemical
products. This application utilizes eleven 0.5 gallons per hour oil burner nozzles which are
fed pure kerosene by a 1:1 Graco Air Pump. Kerosene-injected steam is applied next from a
rollover steam arch. This arch is equipped with a series of fan nozzles which roll over the
vehicle, and also a set of oscillating steam nozzles which thoroughly scrub the sides of the
vehicle with this kerosene-steam mixture. Water temperature of the steam is maintained
between 205F and 230F. Kerosene is injected in equal amounts to each nozzle system by a
2:1 Graco Air Pump. Injection is controlled by an adjustable air regulator directly below the
pump.
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| Title | Treatability of wastewaters generated from automobile port-of-entry processing operations |
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Miller, H. Douglas Smith, Peter M. Englande, A. J. |
| Date of Original | 1975 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the 30th Industrial Waste Conference |
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| Transcript | Treatability of Wastewaters Generated From Automobile Port-Of-Entry Processing Operations H. DOUGLAS MILLER, Project Environmental Specialist PETER M. SMITH, Environmental Specialist Environmental Division Burk & Associates, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 A.J. ENGLANDE, JR., Assistant Professor School of Public Health Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 INTRODUCTION Southern Service Company, located in Arabi, Louisiana, is involved in servicing imported automobiles. Each year, 60,000 Toyotas and 35,000 Mazdas pass through this plant on their way to three Toyota distributorships serving fourteen Midwestern states. In recent months a number of Volkswagens have been added to the servicing operations. The imports arrive at the old Southern Railway docks at Chalmette Slip, Louisiana, and are driven to an outdoor storage area to await the need of a distributor. The automobiles are prepared for delivery by first receiving a thorough cleaning to remove the protective wax covering ("cosmoline") sprayed on prior to their overseas voyage. Next, vinyl tops are installed on those so specified. Afterwards, body moulding and required accessories are added. The final step involves a series of electronic, manual, and visual checks to ensure the proper operation of the automobile. DESCRIPTION OF CAR WASH FACILITY Upon entering the car wash facility, a pure kerosene mist is initially applied to the vehicles to soften and penetrate the cosmoline coating. Cosmoline is a general name for a long chain, high molecular weight wax belonging to the petrolatum class of petrochemical products. This application utilizes eleven 0.5 gallons per hour oil burner nozzles which are fed pure kerosene by a 1:1 Graco Air Pump. Kerosene-injected steam is applied next from a rollover steam arch. This arch is equipped with a series of fan nozzles which roll over the vehicle, and also a set of oscillating steam nozzles which thoroughly scrub the sides of the vehicle with this kerosene-steam mixture. Water temperature of the steam is maintained between 205F and 230F. Kerosene is injected in equal amounts to each nozzle system by a 2:1 Graco Air Pump. Injection is controlled by an adjustable air regulator directly below the pump. 184 |
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