Operation of Argon Atmosphere Furnace in C-118CX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 02/28/2011Location(s): Aiken, South CarolinaOffice(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
February 28, 2011
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Operation of Argon Atmosphere Furnace in C-118
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 02/28/2011
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 02/28/2011
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
A commercial, argon atmosphere furnace in 773-A, Lab C-118, will be used for metallic sample fabrication. Building water will be used for cooling and disposed of via a clear water drain. Argon will be emitted from the furnace during operation. Total water and argon emissions over the course of a year of operation are estimated at 4000 gallons, and 4000 cubic feet, respectively.