14 ANALYTICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Fig. 1. When it comes to the development of chemical drainage systems, the priority needs to be selecting a material which ensures safe disposal.
The careful disposal of chemicals
The disposal of waste chemicals is subject to stringent regulations and needs careful consideration. Chris Ricketts, an expert in drainage, discusses the unique solutions that these specialist environments demand.
L’élimination des déchets chimiques est soumise à des réglementations strictes et elle nécessite une mure réflexion. Chris Ricketts, expert en drainage, discute des solutions particulières requises par ces environnements spécialisés.
Die Entsorgung chemischer Abfälle unterliegt strengen Vorschriften und muss sorgfältig geplant werden. Der Experte für Entwässerung Chris Ricketts erläutert die einzigartigen Lösungen, die diese speziellen Umstände erfordern.
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s with any design, build, refurbishment, or maintenance contract,
specifying a system that delivers efficiency and value whilst meeting legal requirements can be a complicated process. When it comes to the development of chemical drainage systems, the priority needs to be selecting a material which ensures safe disposal. Compromising of just one element could mean that the system fails, budgets are exceeded, or legal standards are not met. More importantly, it could also pose a risk to the health of students or employees in laboratories, research facilities, schools, universities and hospitals.
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Tis specific and potentially dangerous type of waste demands a piping material with a unique set of characteristics. Te first consideration must be the volume and type of chemicals that will be passing through the system - this could be anything from acids, solvents and detergents through to radioactive waste. Te corrosive and hazardous nature of the chemical in addition to the temperature at which it needs to be disposed of must also be determined.
Good practice Asking these questions at the initial stage is good practice and ensures that the best possible solution is put in place. Again, these steps are vital when working with potentially harmful chemicals but in the long term they can also help to avoid unnecessary repairs and maintenance.
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