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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0005363_Temporary Piping-Geotube Pilot Study_20041208SEIAT BY:XPVTAONMENTAL SVCS; Progress Energy Environmental Services Section Harris Energy & Environmental Center 3932 New Hill -Holleman Road PO Box 327 New Hill, NC 27562-0327 3623266; rG DEC -8-04 8.47AM; PAGE 1 TO: FROM: Mr Ser9en Chars► koy Rodney Lem ond s Company: Phone No.: NCOENR - DW4 911- 31 2-3223 Fax No.: Date: 919-733--b7/9 12--08- o� Subject: Pages: P; Ia+ 5+udy Chgrm;ca i 5 /d - COMMENTS: fjAle-A-1 , WYE , J,J� �J SENT BY:, ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; Dec 013 04 09:10c Progress Energy Progress Energy Progress Energy Weatlicrspoon Steam Electric Plant 491 Power Plant Rd Lumberton, NC 28358 File No WSPN - 12520B Mr Sergei Cherenkov Norah Catollna Department of Environment and Natural Rrbourccs Dtvlsion of Water Quality 1017 Matt Service CeJ11ei Raleigh, NC 37699-1617 Subject. Progress Eneigy Carolinas, Inc. Weatlierspoon Steam Electric p)ant NPDES Pet mit Number NC0005363 Dear Mi Chci nikov, DEC -8-04 8:47AM; 910 671 1252 Progress Encigy Caiolutas, Inc is investigating new technologies to better mana technology is called Geotubes Geotubes are made of high strength permeable n that can be filled with fine brain sludge of dredged waste rnalerials. Excess .vale small pores in the permeable Material resulting in effective dewatering and effici reduction allows for the repeated Filltiig of the Gcotube. After the final cycle of empty tube is placed on top to ellccuvely stack the fly ash ;c its fly ash Inventory One such aterinl fabricated Into containers drains from the Geotube tluough nt volume ieduchon This volume illing, the tube is scaled and an PAGE 2 P-2 The Geutube Pilot Siudy is scheduled fol Decembci, 2004. Its plan is to filln o 45 -foot erreturiference by 250 feet low, Geotubes with fly ash to dclnotnttuic the viubilily of [lie technology ful utile use by Piogiess Energy The Geohibcb will be located in a contained area within the ash pond at the Wcalhtr oon facility. A temporary ptping system will be provided to convey (lie fly ash slurry frc nn the facility's bluicc line into the Geotubes This temporary pomping system will be connected immediately dom n scream from the Y cnnnecuon and knife gate valve on the existing sluice line The temporary piping system wit consist of a combination of HDPE pipe and high piessuie Bard tubber hoses Individual sections of pipe and hosi, will be connected wide gasket grin fittings Flow into the Geotubes will be controlled by a series of pinch , alves =ach Geotube will be filled rnitltiple times until Iltc filled capacity of each Georube is Leached oris of flit Geotubes will be filled with slurry that is conditioned with (locculati the effectiveness of chenucal conditioning in Gcotube perPor mance and solids i That will be used include aluminum chloride as a primary coagulant (Solvt flocculent (Solve 155) l hese chenucals will be added to the fly ash slurry by t chemical feed pumps will inject the chemical into the temporary pipeline downsl The anticipated dose of the aluminum chloride is approximately 75 mg/I At tl the product will be used for the pilot test. The anticipated dose of the anionir resulting in approximately 10 gallons of product utilized for the pilot test Both fly ish slurry and will be contained within the Geombe It is anticipated that a discharged through the Gcotube fabric) with be minimal Prograe Energy Garnirnae Inc Weadmispum Sleani MA111 491 Power Plalr. Road I in -b r1un NI' 10'Al ig chemicals to allow comparison of apture The conditioning chemicals 10) and an anionic polymer as a mporary chemical feed pumps I lie, earn of the knife Bare valve is dose approximately 20 gallous of polynnct is approximately 25 mg/1, ,f these chemicals will react with the ry residual in the weep watei (water SENT 6Y; ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:47AM; PAGE 3 Dec,08 04 08.10a Progress Energy 910 671 1252 p.3 `% Progress Energy Thcic is potential that some of these clienucals can be discharged into the coolm pond via the ash pond Releascy from the cooling pond (Outiall 001) are rare, oecutnng usually when a major sto i is expected and additional freeboard is needed to pi event overtopping of the pond dikes Ou other occasio s, the pond may need to be drawn down for maintenance purposes The cooling pond last discharged to the Lumbe River in September 1999. In [lie event of a discharge from Outfall 001, there are episodic toxicity monitoring req ircmcnt� in place Once the Geonibes are completely filled, the piping system and chemical seed Oquipment will be demobilized form the site If you have any quest -ions or comments rcgai ding this information, please contact Rodney Lemonds at (919) 367-:283, I certifj-, under penally of law, thar this document and all anachmew.1 14 rn vupervrsion in accorclance with a system designed to assure that qui acid cvciluate the turforniatton attbrrilttec! Ba.ied un my inquiryof the pet .systeur or diose per sots directly responsible for gathering the utforniat to the best of illy knowledge and belief, tnie, accurate, and complele I penaltres,forsubimurngJalse information, including thepossrbiltq, oJft violatii 41. Surcctcly, lvlarkrederic Weatherspoon Si Enclosures Ptogross Encigy Carolinas, Inc Woamrritir,on Steam Pram 901 Power Plant Road Iumbur(oil NL 20350 prepared under my direction -d persouriel properly gather r or persons who manage rhe the mforn2atiorr subnirrted iS, aware that then a are ►tgmficotr and impi isonment for knowing Plant Manager n Bleccric Plant SENT BY; ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:48AM; PAGE 4 Dec '08 134 08:10a Progress Energy 910 671 1252 p.4 From: Frederick, Mark Scnt: Tuesday, December O7, 2004 8.50 AM To- FGD WS Plant CPL, FGD Eastern Region Managi rs Subject. Away from the Plant I will be away from the Plant from Tuesday afternoon, 12/7/04, through Friday, 12/10/04 Jon Soderena and Johnny Bullock will be filling in for me on the noted dates below and will be functioning s "Acting Plant Manager for all activities Including NPDES and Title V signatory duties:' As always, I can a reached by my cellular, Please continue to work safely Jon Soderena - 1217104.1218/04. and 12/9/04 Johnny Bullock - 12/10/04 Mark Frederick Progress Energy Service Company Plant Manager - Weatherspoon Plat E-mail markfredenckQpgnmail.com Work - Bell telephone: 910-671-1200 Work - VoiceNet telephone- 550-1200 Cellular and pager. 910-520-6363 Lumberton home 910-628-1800 Wilmington home. 910-371-2800 1 SENT BY; ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; 1-10c:,Utl Ug Uttf: 11a Progress knergti Material Safety Data Sheet DEC -8-04 8:48AM; PAGE 5 alu b-rz le if p.5 Inorganic Q solve Emergency Telephone numbers: WaterSolue 616-575 1. Product Identification Product Name- Solt 10 Chenucal Typc Aluminum Chloride Piopi ictory Blend Alununum Cliloridc 7446-70-0 IT. llnzaros Identification hicalth hffects Skin Eye Contact, In"estion Inhalation - Fir -.I Aid Eyc CunW l Skit Contact Inhalation Ingesuon• Note to Physician IV Fire and Exnloslon Hazard Data Flashpouit Autoigmtion 1c111perutute t?xtn ,uishing Agents May cause itmation, may Laube donna contaCt. Causes in aatron and painful burns of tl Symptoms are stinging, redness, tearrrrl Swallowing may cause vomiting and d longe amounts can be more harmful No effect expec led under normal use I cause nose, throat and respiratory in i a Issued- Febrgaril, 2000 Revised: February, 2000 after prolonged of repeated eye and cyclids upon contact discomfort. Ingestion of , exposure to rnist may Do not rub. linmediatcly flush eyes gc fly fat 15 minutes with plenty of water. Coll a physician immediately Flush skin with plenty of water and mild soap Remove contanunwed clothing, wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if redness and swelling of skin pcisists Rcmove person from exposure area to csh eir Seek medical attention if needed Do not induce vomilin if conscious, the large quantities of WOW or milk Never give nnytluog by mouth to uncoosciGUS individual Seek Immediate medical Otrention Antidote: No special antido(e Treat symptomatic ally and sttppottively, nemove by gastric lavage by qualified medical F ersonnel unlecc the patient IS elicady vom+hng. Not applicable Not applicable Dry chemical carbon dioxide, .voter of regular foam. SENT BY; ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:48AM; Dec 08 04 08:11a Progress Energy 910 671 1252 Fne righting Piccautions Respiratory Protection. Unusual l'u•e and Lxplosion liaz. V Storn¢e and handling S(olage Handling. Use extinguishing media as appropua' Thermal decomposition pioducts may flimes of chlorine and hydrogen chlor metals (alutrimuni, Mutt, tilt, etc ) to ri If fumes are present, wear do OSHA/P with acid gas cartridge or self-eontaiu None Store in acid resistant FRP tanks or p corrosive to most metals Maintain 11 prevent freezing. Keep containers til dnims in accordance with local, state Avoid contact with skin, eyes or elotl VI Accidental Release Measures/Waste iDPsnosal Spill or leak PPncedures, Dike spilled material. Prevent spreadin Prevent product Som entering di inking Neutralize with sods ash WCar Pro1r(-t waren cleaning tip spill Waste Disposal Dispose of waste in accordance with ap laws Vil Applicable Control Measures& Exposure Limits baigineei ing Controls. Local ventilation }Personal Protection Equipment - Eye Protection Chemical splash goggles and should be readily available. Skit Proicenon Impervious gloves, clothing a recommended Respiratory Protection- Wear NISOSIi/OSHA appro, cartridge if there is any potcn or lirefightino. Exposure Limits No occupaltonal exposure limits est. b 2 wg/m3 as Aluminum Chloride 90S1 VIII. Tvpical Plivsical Properties Appearance: Boiling point. Freezing point Odor. % Free Acid ( rice HQ Specific gravity Solubility in water volatile (by wt °/r,)• PH as is, Stability. Viscosity Clear water white to slight yellow It 230 deb F -30 deg. F None 0%-5% 1 26— 1.32 100"/0 Water 69% Less Ilion I Product is slablc under normal toad Less than 100 SUS at 100 deg F for surrounding fiat. iclude toxic and corrosive :. Product may react with some ,ase flammable hydrogen gas )SH apps oved full face mask breathiing apparatus : conlaincis as material is :nature above -30 deg F to closed Dispose of empty federal regulations Wear protective clothing by using absorbent material ,iter supplies of storm sewers e clothing and equipment ble federal, State, and local e shield Eye wash stution robber boots ate respnutor with upprupuruti: exposure to mistS in handling SHA, ACGIH or NIOSH. ACGIH Iuorpnic Cougulunt solve 10 PAGE 6 P.6 SENT BY;, ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:48AM; PAGE 7 Dec'Q8 04 O8211a Progress Energy 910 671 1252 P.7 . I IX. Reactivity Darn Shelf Life: Materials to avusd )-laz Decomposition Ptoducls Hazardous Polymerization' NFPA RATINGS (SCALL' 0-4) lieallh -2 File -0 Reactivity -0 Special -Corrosive X. TranFnortatlon Information DOT Proper Shipping Name UN 0. packaging Group Product is stable, Material reacts with aluminum, 2111c, stt avoid contact with strong base such as e extremely exothermic None Will not occur under normal tempciathu Corrosive liquid, N 0 S (Aluminum UN 2381 III X1,Toxicoloeical/Ecolgricnllnformad;in "TSCA All components of the material arc list CbRCLA (40 CFR 302 4). Material is not a CERCLA Hazardous SARA Section 302 Material is not listed as extrzrnely haz SARA III Iiacoids Firc: No Rcacnvtly. No Chronic. No Sadden release of pi This information is for the specific niiitcr hal described 9U1 and may not be combination with any other materials or in any process The user is respor completeness of the information and suitability for the user's own particul: belief of WaterSolve, LLC, that the information is accurate and ichable as WaterSolve, LLC makes no cxvics3 or implied warianty of merchantabiltr information. Watci•Solve, LLC snakes no ex rosy or implied w4ttijily of f maternal or for the information Page 1 of 3 bronze and copper Also ;he soda as teac[ton can be cs and pressures u)TSCA Invcntoly. dour substance Acute Yrs inure No valid if the material is used In ible to determine the use It is the knowledge and f the date indicated but for the roatei sal of the ,ees fol a ouroose for the loolpnic Coagu WPI Solve 10 Pagc 3 of 3 SENT BY: ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; Dec�08 04 08:11a 3623266; Progress Ener6u organic DEC -8-04 8:48AM; PAGE 8/12 910 671 1252 P.8 is Flucculant 155 material Salm Date Sheet ear issued: lFebruar1l, 2000 Det Revised: Februarll, 2000 I. CHEMICAT, PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME SOI,VE 155 CHEMICAL TYPI? Water -iii -Oil Emulsion Anionic Flocculant Poly crylamidc Copolymet COMPANY' WateiSolve, LLC, 1791 Watermark Drive, Grant I Rapids, MI 49546, 1JSA For Product information call 616.575-9693 EMERGENCY PIIONE For cmciorncy involving spill, leak, fisc, exposure or accident call CHFMTR%C, 1-800-424-9300. Ourside the US AL and Canada call 708-527- :,887, COM 110SI'fION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS OSIIA Regulated Components Cortipondnt CAS NO % TW lin REFERS Pcholcam distillate 064742-47-8 20-23 500 ppm OSHA Hydrotreated light 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Appearance and odor. White, viscous, opaque liquid, slight hydrocarbon odor Statement of Hazard. WARNING' Causes Skin Irritation May cause Eye Itritation Potential Health effccls Effects ofoverexposuie- Acute oral (rat) acid acute dernial (rabbit) LD50 values arc >5000 ring/kg, at d > 2000 mgr kg , resper_11vtly The estimated 4 -horn inhalation (rot) LC50 values for this material are >20 mg1l. Duect contact with this material may cause moderate skin and mild eye initation Overexposure to vapor may cause respuutory tract Irritation and central nervous system depression Refer to section 1 I for toxicology information on the OSHA regulated components of this product, FIRST AID MEASURES Material is not CXpected to be harntfitl by ingestion No specific fast aid n akin contact, remove contaminated clothing without delay Flush skin thor clothing without laundering In case of eye contact, immediately irrigate v minutes If vapor dust of this material is inhaled, remove from exposure difficulty to breathing Obtain medical attention immediately if necessary FIRE FIGH-17ING MEASURES Flnnnmable properties Flash point. >200 F, 93 C (method Pcnsky-Martens Closed Cup) Flammable Limits (% by vol) Not available Auroignition temp Not available Decomposition temp Not available asures arc required In case of uglily with water Do not tcusc tit plenty of water for 15 dminisicr oxygen if lbeic is uec uu u^t uu: i ea rrocress tnercm a t U b ! 1 i etre p. a Extinguishing Media and Fire Fighting instructions Uae water, carbon dioxide of dry chemical to extinguibli fires Usc water to keep containers cool Weai self-contained, positive pressure breathing appuatus Sec S ction B (Exposure Contiols/Personal Protection) for apccial clothing 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 8. %'I EPS TO BE 1'AKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SP Where exposure level is nut known, wcarNIOSI1 approved, positive press c, self-contained iespirator Where exposure level is lutown, wear NIOSH approved respirator suitable ibr level of exposure. In addition to the protective clouting/equtprnent in Section 8, wear impeivious boots. Spilled material becomes very slippeiy when wet. Sweep up spills and place in a waste dis oral contauicr. Flush the area thoroughly with water and scrub to remove restduc. If blippertness remains apply more dry -sweeping compound Do not flush large quantittcs of the material to sewer HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid contact with eyes, skirt, and clothing. Wash thoioughly after handl or wiped up immediately, and the spill area flushed with water. To avoid etlutpment coirosion. do not use iron, copper or aluminum containers or e FX>POSURE CONTROL S(PEIISQNAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUI Engineei ing controls ate not usually necessary if good hygiene practices al drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and watc contact impervious gloves are recommended to prevent prolonged akin ci or face contact can occur, eye protection is recommended. Where exposur Exposute Limit (PEL), no respiratory protection is required Where expos respirator approved by N10SH for the material and level of exposure Scc Protection" (NIOSH) ?HYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and Odor: Butluig point Melting Point Vapor Pressure Specific Gravity' Vapor Density. "/o Volatile (By Wt)' PK* Saturation to Air (°/. by Vol): Evaporation Rate Solubility in Water. White, viscous, opaque liquid; 215-500 F; 100-260 C Of, -18C Similar to watci apptox 1 g/ml not uvutlable 50-60 (water) 7-9, (Aqueous Solution) Not applicable <1. (Butyl Acetate = 1) Appreciable m 10. START ATY AND REACTIVITY Stability. Stable Conditions ro avoid None known Spills should be suioped up oduct degradation and ipmcnl, (PPE) followed Before eating, Avoid unnecessary skin mcr. For opeiattous where eye are below the Perruissiblc es exceed the PLL, use 3uide to industrial Respiraroi y odor Anionic Plou:ul+nt Solvc 155 Pa1ic 2 or 5 SENT BY: ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS; Dec X0,8 04 08:12a 3623266; Progress Energy DEC -8-04 8:49AM; 910 671 1252 Polynneiizauon Will nor occur Conditions to Avoid None known Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents This matenal and aluminum, resulting to corrosion ar acts slowly with non, Coppet product degradation Hazardous Decomposition Pioducts Thermal decomposition or combustion ay produce ammonia, oxides of carbon, nitrogen, oxides of sulfur (in 'ludes skilful. di and tri oxides) oxides of N2. 11 TOXJCOLOGICAL INFORMATiON Toxicological Information for the product is found under Scctioil 3. Ilazarc s Identification. Toxicological information on the. OSHA regulated components of this product is as follou s Acutc overexposure to penoleum distillate vapors may cause eye and throai irritation Cc[tain petroleum distillate fractions may produce moderate ro severe stun irritation with direct contact PiolonSt:d repeated exposure to petroleum distillate vapor may cause central nervous system da magc as well as heait and blood disorders The oral LD 50 to the rat fat various diahllates ranges from 4 5 t 3 greater than 25 icing, and the inhalation LC50 in rats is about 15000 ppm. Aspiration of petroleum distillate may cause chemical pneumonitis Overexposure to vapor [nay cause dizziness, diowsitiesc, licai lache, and nausea This product contains (a) chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm 12. ECOLOGICAL INF01 MATION LC SO No aquatic LC50, DOD, or COD data available QctanoVH2O Partition Coef Not Available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERA'T'ION The information on RCRA waste classification and disposal inctliodology I rovided below applies only to the product, as applied If the warenal has been altered or contaminated, of it has exceeded its recommended shelf life, the guidance may be inappi[cable. Hazardous was a classilicnuon under federal regulations (a0 CFR Part 261 et scq) is dependent upon whether a nratcrc4l is a RCRA "listed hazardous waste" or has any of the four RCItA "hazardous waste characteristics " Re er to 40 CFR Part 261 33 to determine if a given material to be disposed of is a RCRA "listed hazardoti waste"; information contained in Section 15 of this MSDS is not untended to indicated if the product is a " istcd hazardous wash." RCRA Hazardous Waste Characteristic There are foui charactensties defined in 9 0 CFR Section 261 21.61.24 Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, acid Toxicity. To determine lgnitabilit , See Scetton 5 of this MSDS (flash point) For Corrosivity, see acctions 9 and 14 (pH and DOT corrost ry) For Reachvity, see Section 10 (incompatible materials) Fut Toxicity, scc Section 2 (composition) F decal regulations, may also apply to the classification of the material to be disposed WaterSolve enco irages the recycle, recovery and ieusc of materials classified as RCRA hazardous wastes to be disposed of I y thermal treatment or inciucrauon at EPA approved facilities WatcrSolve has provided the foregoing for information only, rhe person generating the Waste is responsible for determining clic waste elassi [cation and disposal method. Anionic flocculant Solvc 155 Page 3 or 5 PAGE 10112 P. 10 SENT BY: ENVTRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:49AM; PAGE 11/12 Uer-'CIS 04 09:13a Progress Energy 910 G71 1252 10.11 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION This section provides busie shipping classification mformanon. Refer to regulations for specific requirements SHIPPING NAME HAZARD CLASS/ PACKING GROUP LIN NUMBER IMf7G PAGE• D OT IIAZARDnt IS SUBSTANCE TRANSPORT LABEL REQUIRED SIIIPPING NAME: HAZARD CLASS, SUBSIDIARY CLASS UN/1D NUMBER. PACKING GROUP. TRANSPORT LABEL REQUIRED PACKING INSI R MAX NI; I Q rY TECHNICAL NAME (N 0,S), p0 T SHIPPING AT(ON N.A MOT REGULATED NA NA NA NA NOT REQUIRED ICAO/IATA N A /NOT REGULATED N A. NA NA N.A NOT REQUIRED PASSENGER N A CARGO N A PASSENGER N A LARGO N A NA N N N N N N N N N N N N N 2 ,te transportation '?ING INFORM REGULATED REQUIRED JSPOkT CANADA JOT REGULATED REQUIRED 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION INVENTORY INFORMATION US TSCA' This product is manufactured in compliaricc with all provisions of the Toxic Substances Contiol Act, 15 U S.0 2601 et. Seq CANADA DSL Components of this product have been eported to Environment Canada in accordance with subsection 25 of the Canadian Envirciuriental Piotcction Act and are included on dim omcsnc Substauccs List EEC E-INECS• All components of this product are incl ided in the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EWECS) of aie polyiners of which the components are in EINECS, inc co pliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its aniendmunis OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION The followuig components of this product may be subject to re oiting requircmentl pursuant to Section 313 of CL-RCLA (40 CFR 372), Section 12(b) of TSC , or may he cubjcct to ielcasc Organic Anionic riocwdaoi SOM 155 1'2gc 4 or SENT 6Y: ENVTRONMENTAL SVCS; 3623266; DEC -8-04 8:49AM; ,Dec'00 04 08:13n Progress Energy 910 671 1252 reporting requirements (40 CFR 307, 40 CFR 311, etc-) Sce Sec ton 13 for information on wast: classification and waste disposal of this product COMPONENT None [Product Classification under section 311 of SARA Acute (Y) Chronic (N) Fuc (N) Reach (N) Pr 16. OTHER XNFORMAT�ON NFPA HAZARD RATING (National Fire Protection Association) File Fire: Matcnals that must be preheated before ignition can occur I Health- Matcnals, which on exposure under firy conditions, would offer on Realth 2 0 RoactiViry Hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible rnatenal. Reactivity Materials, which in themselves fire rornially stable, even under fitc Spce,tul axposurc conditions, and which arc not reactive with water, REASON FOR ISSUE Revised Sections 2,4,&9 This information is for ncc specific material described gnhy and may not bt valid if the material is used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The user is responsible to dctennme the completeness of the infoimation and suitability for the user's own particul r use. The knowledge and belief of WaterSolve, LLC, the infurniation is acculatti and teliablc as of the date indicated but WaterSolvc, LLC makes no express 21' implie warranty yf met clian ilii for the material r the inforrintion WaterSolve, LLC makes no cxvress or irgl}hed W111"FaUtY of fitness for a puro4se for the material or for the information ormic Anionic Flocculant Sol.c 155 Page 5 of 5 PAGE 12112 p.12