Operation of Argon Atmosphere Furnace in C-118 CX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 01/20/2016 Location(s): South CarolinaOffices(s): Savannah River Operations Office
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January 20, 2016
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Operation of Argon Atmosphere Furnace in C-118
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 01/20/2016
Location(s): South Carolina
Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office
A commercial furnace will sometimes be run with an argon atmosphere furnace in Lab C-118, and will be used for metallic sample fabrication. Building water may be used for cooling and disposed of via a clear water drain (CWD-DRN-C118-1). Argon will be emitted from the furnace during operation. Total maximum possible water and argon emissions over the course of a year of operation are estimated at 4,000 gallons, and 4,000 cubic feet, respectively.