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Keyword: Technological innovations, 12 Links

Pollution Solutions: Auto Body
Abstract: Recommendations for good housekeeping, maintenance, purchase and inventory, materials and waste storage, basic operations, equipment changes, material substitution, and process change presented in a checklist format.
Source: University of Missouri Extension Service
URL: http://outreach.missouri.edu/polsol/autobdy.htm

Aqueous Cleaning Technologies
Abstract: Definition and comparison of the performance of aqueous-cleaners and solvent-cleaning systems including economics, technology gaps, etc.
Source: Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
URL: http://www.pprc.org/pprc/p2tech/aqueous/aqintro.html

Controlling VOCs with Spray Guns and Cleaning Equipment [PDF]
Abstract: To help reduce VOC emissions, collision repair shops should use spray guns with high transfer efficiencies and gun cleaning apparatus. Here are ideas to consider before making long-term investments.
Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
URL: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/pubs/sbap-1097.pdf

PAC2E Cast Studies Issue
Abstract: Includes information on proper surface preparation as well as case studies on pre-treatment alternatives, and comparisons of pressure feed HVLP and conventional air spray equipment with both traditional and high viscosity paints.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center
URL: http://iwrc.org/pubs/pacesummer2002.cfm

Energy Aspects of Pollution Prevention
Abstract: Report of findings after AC motor speed controls were installed on three common pieces of painting and coating equipment in order to measure the potential energy savings from reduced fan speeds. Includes costs and results in a full report.
Source: IWRC
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/programs/energy.cfm

Auto Refinish Project Best Practices Kit
Abstract: A list of checklists and fact sheets on painting topics including: sanding, solvent wipe down, paint mixing, spray painting, spray gun cleaning, health and safety management and working with isocyanates
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/pubs/auto/trainers/index.htm

HVLP Cost Calculator
Abstract: Online cost calculator to help auto body repair shops determine the cost benefits of converting from a conventional paint spray gun to an HVLP spray gun. Information needed to use the calculator is gallons of paint used per year and the average cost of paint used.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/programs/hvlp.cfm

Solvent Distillation Cost Calculator
Abstract: Online cost calculator to help auto body repair shops determine if it is cost effective to purchase an on site solvent distillation unit. A list of vendors is provided. Data needed to use the calclulator is thinner used in gallons per year.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center's Small Business Pollution Prevention Center
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/programs/solvent.cfm

Gun Wash Unit Cost Calculator
Abstract: Online cost calculator to help auto body repair shops determine if it is beneficial to invest in automatic gun washing equipment. A list of gun washing vendors is also provided. The only information needed is amount of thinner used in gallons per year.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/programs/gunwash.cfm

Auto Body Surface Coating: A Practical Guide to Reducing Air Emissions [PDF]
Abstract: Gives an overview of the auto refinishing process and recommends approaches to air emission reduction. It includes a review of the spray equipment currently used for auto refinishing operations, spray equipment cleaning processes, surface prep cleaners, undercoats, topcoats and a look at what to expect in the future.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/pubs/absc.pdf

Aqueous Parts Cleaning [PDF]
Abstract: Information on equipment and solvents used in aqueous parts cleaning, and how to best utilize them to prevent pollution.
Source: EPA Region 9
URL: http://www.epa.gov/region09/cross_pr/p2/autofleet/fleetclean.pdf

Pollution Prevention for Painting & Coating Compliance Enhancement (PAC2E)
Abstract: Twice annual newsletter focuses on issues relating to painting and coating and discusses developments resulting from IWRC research.
Source: Iowa Waste Reduction Center
URL: http://www.iwrc.org/pubs/pace.cfm

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