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Description
of the CWTC
Ancillary Systems
The following
is a summary of the key systems that support the operation
of the CWTC:
Waste
Container Handling
The packaged waste reception is housed in a four storey building
where wastes are received, sorted, staged, tested, verified,
decanted and pumped for treatment. The building and equipment
are capable of processing over 3000 containers per day. Currently,
an average of 400 containers of chemical waste is received
for treatment each day.
Storage
Tank Farm
The CWTC is equipped with approximately 50 storage tanks that
receive materials from the waste container handling building
as well as the bulk wastes and chemical reagents.
Laboratory
The laboratory provides analytical support for the operations
of the CWTC. Chemical wastes are tested before and after they
are received for verification of treatment determination.
In treatment processes, wastes are monitored to assure proper
treatment that meets the environmental control standards.
Computer
System
The computer system provides the total plant operation control.
It is composed of three computers linked via a data network.
The Process Control and Monitoring System (PCMS) is designed
to continuously monitor and control the various treatment
processes in the Centre. The analytical laboratory operation
is operated by the Laboratory Information Management System
(LIMS) which also collects the data and analytical results.
The central computer, Contractors Computer System (CCS) provides
the waste tracking function from "cradle to grave"
monitoring and control of the waste streams received in the
CWTC.
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