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Dear Labnetwork,</div>
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We are evaluating options for managing HF and BOE containing waste and would appreciate hearing how other facilities handle these streams.</div>
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For facilities with an on-site HF neutralization/fluoride-removal system:</div>
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What manufacturer and treatment process do you use? Does it include fluoride precipitation and solids removal?</div>
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Approximately how much HF/BOE waste do you treat per day or week, and at what typical concentrations? If available, total fluoride loading would also be helpful.</div>
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What is the system’s approximate footprint, and does it operate in batches or continuously?</div>
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How much operator attention and maintenance does it require, particularly for sludge removal?</div>
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If you are comfortable sharing, what were the approximate installed cost and ongoing operating costs?</div>
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For facilities that collect all HF/BOE waste for off-site disposal, I would also be interested in your approximate volumes and whether you have evaluated on-site treatment.</div>
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Any recommendations, lessons learned, or things you would do differently would be greatly appreciated. You are welcome to reply directly.</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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Joe</div>
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