Pollution Prevention and Control Technologies for Plating
Operations
Section 3 - Chemical Recovery
3.8 MESHPAD MIST ELIMINATORS
3.8.5 Costs
3.8.5.1 Capital Costs
Capital costs for chromium plating tank ventilation systems using
meshpad mist eliminators are shown in Exhibit 3-69. The capital
costs include the tank hood, ductwork, mist eliminator, water
recirculation system and exhaust fan. The cost curves are based
on two types of systems: (1) a 3-pad wet system and (2) a 2-pad
dry system. Basic equipment and installation equipment costs are
shown for both types of systems.
Exhibit 3-69. Capital Costs for Meshpad Mist Eliminators (Courtesy
of ChromeTech, Inc.)
3.8.5.2 Operating Costs
Operating costs for mesh pad mist eliminators are shown in Exhibit 3-70
(17 kb) for 3-pad wet and 2-pad dry systems. The operating
costs are based on 4,000 hr/yr of operation. Energy costs are
for the exhaust fan and water recirculation pump.
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