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Thomas A. Damberger, Ph.D., CEM |
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Incinerators |
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An Environmental Problem |
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Cost-Effective |
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Terminate Long-Term Liability |
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Environmentally Benign |
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Eliminate Need for Landfill |
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Long-Term Solution |
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Ability to Process All Waste |
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Ability to Recycle |
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Plasma
Pyrolysis |
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Incineration |
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Grinding/Chemical Disinfection |
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Grinding/Microwave |
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Electro-kinetic Gasification |
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E-Beam/Gamma Radiation |
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Grinding/melting |
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Infrared Processing |
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Laser
Beam |
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Fourth State of Matter - Not a Blood Product |
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Most Plentiful State of Universe - 99% |
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Physical & Chemical Conversion of Matter |
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Robust & Controllable |
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Intense, Low-Mass Heat |
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An Electrotechnology |
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Incinerator Ceased Operation - Spring 1989 |
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Revocation of Permit to Operate - 8/18/89 |
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Submitted (Energy Remodel Project) Budget
$250,000 - 1990 |
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PEC Licensed Mason & Hanger National - 1991 |
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Cost Benefit Study, 15-year NPV $7.7 Million -
11/91 |
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Conceptual Direction Document - 12/91 |
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Senior Management Approval for Testing - 12/91 |
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Demonstration Project Sponsors: |
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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan |
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San Diego Gas & Electric |
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Southern California Edison |
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Electric Power Research Institute |
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Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
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Portland General Electric |
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South Coast Air Quality Management District |
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WW Sly, Inc. |
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$1,575,000 Raised |
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CEQA Review (California Environmental Quality
Act) |
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Negative Declaration |
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DHS (California Department of Health Services) 12/93 |
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(Influenced Revision of California
Law--1995) |
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Solid Waste Facility Permit - Exempt |
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DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control) - Exempt |
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Wastewater Discharge Permit - Modification |
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Conditional Use Permit - Substantial Conformance |
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Authority to Construct, SDAPCD - 5/95 |
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Dr. Alan Lloyd - SCAQMD |
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“Kaiser
Permanente should be congratulated for identifying the plasma-arc as one of
the cleanest potential alternative technologies to destroy and dispose of
medical waste”. |
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Dr. Michael Eley - Johnson Research Center |
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“We have conducted a full series of tests
and evaluation of the Mason and Hanger plasma-arc system. The only conclusion that can be reached
is that this technology is an environmentally responsible waste treatment system. The Kaiser system will revolutionize the
way society treats their waste stream.” |
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Mark Kendall, CEM - Oregon DOE |
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“Medical waste and municipal solid waste is
an environmental problem that we must eventually cope with. It is a common problem worldwide. Plasma pyrolysis is an impressive solution
to that problem.” |
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TB Kurz, President - Sly Inc. |
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“Your individual effort over the last
several years to bring this new technology to the forefront is
commendable. This project is a
environmental windfall.” |
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Utilities |
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In Partnership With |
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HI Disposal Systems, LLC |
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“Serving The Medical & Pharmaceutical
Community” |
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Investor/Partner (active - passive) |
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Partnership (public/private) |
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Separate Company |
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Merged Entity - Joint Venture/Equity Participant |
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Project Specific (single/multiple) |
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Member Project Management Team |
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Other Discussion Points |
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Deregulation = Opportunities |
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Excellent Return-on-Investment |
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Retain Existing Markets |
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Expand Existing Markets (Bundled Services) |
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Ability to Capture New Markets |
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Provide energy & waste disposal service
outside area |
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No competition - Window of opportunity |
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Excellent Return on Investment |
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Environmental Leadership/Stewardship |
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Diversification of Services |
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New Market Penetration |
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In Position to Treat Own Waste |
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Establishment of New Industry |
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Determine Financial Resource Capability |
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Determine Depth & Breadth of Participation |
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Determine Type of Finance Vehicle |
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Time is of the Essence |
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Opportunity to Partner with Industry & Take Leadership Role |
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Notes