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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hpcspa.t54460253
EISBN: 978-1-62708-285-3
... Abstract The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) investigates approaches for managing Canada's used nuclear fuel. As part of a larger program investigating concepts of copper coatings, NWMO has begun exploring copper cold spray in collaboration with the National Research Council...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340453
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... Abstract This chapter addresses the implications for increased aluminum usage on major issues such as climate change and solid waste management. The chapter also considers three approaches for decarbonizing aluminum-product production. aluminum alloys aluminum recycling climate change...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2007
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.htcma.t52080335
EISBN: 978-1-62708-304-1
... Abstract Managing corrosion continues to be a challenge for operators of modern boilers worldwide. This chapter addresses the corrosion-related problems that can occur in boilers burning municipal solid waste (MSW). It describes corrosion mechanisms associated with different environments...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 July 2009
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.bcp.t52230513
EISBN: 978-1-62708-298-3
... Abstract This chapter covers regulatory requirements, safe handling practices, hazard analysis and control, dismantling and decommissioning, and waste disposal. It also includes references for additional information on government regulations. beryllium hygienic practices 29.1...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cpi2.t55030074
EISBN: 978-1-62708-282-2
.... , Cotner J.P. , and Crook P. , in Passivity and Localized Corrosion , Vol PV 99-27 , The Electrochemical Society , 1999 , p 473 14. Dunn D.S. , Cragnolino G.A. , and Sridhar N. , in Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXII , Vol 556 , Materials Research...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cw.t51820125
EISBN: 978-1-62708-339-3
... with an excellent resistance to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, and SCC, especially in halide-containing environments ( Ref 25 – 32 ). Due to its overall resistance to corrosion, this alloy is a candidate material to fabricate the external layer of the high-level nuclear waste containers for the potential...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340413
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... light poles are replaced by new ones ( Ref 18.18 ). Hydro receives the old light poles and all attachments (including fittings, cables, and wires) and arranges for their dismantling. The program removes the waste management responsibility from city governments and provides valuable raw material...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2019
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.mfadr7.t91110032
EISBN: 978-1-62708-247-1
... Abstract The management of a failure analysis (FA) laboratory requires a broad range of activities to optimize the efficiency of the operation. The purpose of this article is to stimulate readers to consider the various aspects of FA laboratory operations and their respective business...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.horfi.t51180091
EISBN: 978-1-62708-256-3
... it. The puzzles are provided, the time limit is provided, and so is the goal of solving the puzzle. Everyone always attempts to solve both, thus wasting time and money. Even when other people are asked to join in and help solve the puzzles, no one ever asks which puzzle is the goal. Failure investigators need...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 May 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hma.t59250207
EISBN: 978-1-62708-287-7
... improvements, pollution that had to be controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulings, and management staff who were paid the highest incomes of any industry. In the early 1950s, David J. McDonald replaced Philip Murray, longtime president of the steelworkers union. McDonald was expected...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.horfi.t51180061
EISBN: 978-1-62708-256-3
... investigation data and maintaining a database are rarely given a high priority by management. This mindset needs to change. Collecting the Data First, start within your own company and create a database of failures. Organize the database for particular needs and trends. The database will indicate which...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 July 2009
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.bcp.t52230499
EISBN: 978-1-62708-298-3
... of clothing being contaminated by particulates, and such clothes should be managed to prevent them from contaminating other clothes or persons. Possible sources of exposure to beryllium and beryllium oxide (BeO) are listed in Tables 28.4 and 28.5 , respectively [ Brush Wellman 2005a , b ]. (BeO (solid...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hpcspa.t54460185
EISBN: 978-1-62708-285-3
... mitigation, erosion resistance, thermal management, conducting layers, dielectric coatings, food processing, and heat conduction are covered in this chapter. Apart from new-make applications, cold-sprayed deposits are an important aspect of repair and refurbishment of scratched, dented, worn...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340019
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... of bauxite ore as it enters the refinery. (b) Schematic of Bayer refining process used to produce alumina The waste from the refining process is referred to as bauxite residue, or red mud, and represents about one-half of the tonnage of the input bauxite. This material is typically dried out in large...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.horfi.t51180127
EISBN: 978-1-62708-256-3
... it. If wrong, you have not only wasted time and money but perhaps destroyed evidence that would lead to uncovering the actual root cause. Not all failure investigations have enough resources and available samples to test every root cause, so you may have to be selective in your approach. In addition...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cw.t51820143
EISBN: 978-1-62708-339-3
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2007
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.htcma.t52080379
EISBN: 978-1-62708-304-1
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.pmamfa.t59400289
EISBN: 978-1-62708-479-6
... to typical manufacturing processes such as machining and stamping that manufacture items by removing materials from a larger stock or sheet metal. By using only a few raw materials, AM may retain appropriate geometric perfection and produce little waste ( Ref 13.2 ). The processes of rapid prototyping...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta2.t59410275
EISBN: 978-1-62708-482-6
... of limited resources, energy consumption, and protection of the environment. Materials are being consumed at inconceivable rates because of the increase in population and the growth of living standards. The supply of most materials comes from nonrenewable sources, which means that materials must be managed...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ceeg.t59370001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-447-5
... for the manufacturing process and to assure product quality; automation for product consistency, in addition to addressing hazardous activities; and engineering for recyclability and regeneration. These vital elements all demand a structured approach, careful analysis, and professional project management to ensure...