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Stormwater and Heavy Metals

April 7, 2009

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Even with the most sophisticated and rigorous best management practices (BMPs), some heavy metals are invariably transported into storm water collection systems. Storm water discharges into adjacent receiving waters are facing increasing regulatory compliance requirements which include not only additional BMPs, but chemical monitoring programs. In addition to material selection, placement of the porous adsorber [...]

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Removing Tributyltin

April 7, 2009

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The purpose of this study is to identify practical technology that can be used by shipyards to remove tributyltin (TBT) from large volumes of water to levels below 50 parts per trillion. Procedures for treating wastewater at the Livermore facility start with the addition of iron (II) chloride to remove sulfides and to promote settling. [...]

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Air Emissions and Waste Water Discharges

April 7, 2009

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The objective of this project was to perform a survey of U.S. shipyards and similar industries to determine what technologies are currently being implemented or planned to prevent or reduce air emissions and wastewater discharges from facility operations. There are numerous reports available, summarizing and comparing various “clean technologies”, which have potential application in the [...]

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Just Add Water

April 6, 2009

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This is from a famous lecture given by Dr. Lydia Frenzel. She talks about water as our most precious resource and renewability. [download id="67"]

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Dealing with Personality

April 6, 2009

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This month, we will focus on the positive characteristics of the nine personality types from the Enneagram. Individuals react to their inner obsessions and accept them as a truth governing personal behavior. Understanding personality can help you smooth over problems and make sales. [download id="66"]

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Does Personality Count?

April 6, 2009

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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Think about your approach to a new customer! [download id="65"]

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