Airline and Airport Deicing Management Conference Claudio Ternieden Director, Water Resources and Sustainability Corinna Eddy Water Resources Professional May 23, 2012 1
Presentation Outline Introduction National Defense Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL): Environmental and Energy Quality Technologies Program Industry s Voluntary Pollution Reduction Program Related Projects Contact Information 2
Introduction CTC has been supporting emerging technologies for the Department Of Defense and the federal government in the deicing arena for 10+ years. Projects have been conducted under two national programs operated by CTC: National Defense Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE). An Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) research and development program entitled Environmental and Energy Quality Technologies. 3
National Defense Center for Energy and Environment Objective: Help DoD installations, ranges, weapon systems, and the warfighter achieve performance advantages, enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness, and comply with regulations. Our mission is to transition technology solutions in support of the DoD as it strives to maintain readiness, meet sustainability goals, and support warfighters at home and abroad. Deicing projects include: Joint Test Protocol and Deicer Testing Anti-icing Operations More information: http://www.ndcee.ctc.com 4
AFRL: Environmental and Energy Quality Technologies Program Objective: Perform research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and transition of new technologies to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste streams through cost-effective programs and practices, while improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse emissions. Deicing projects include: Materials Compatibility of Aircraft Deicer Remediation of Aircraft Deicing Compounds 5
Industry s Voluntary Pollution Reduction Program Reducing Pollution Associated With Aircraft Deicing Activities Required by Final Deicing Effluent Limitation Guideline Goal: Industry adopts this Voluntary Reduction Program ( Voluntary Program ) with the goal of achieving, on a national basis, substantial adoption of Pollution Reduction Technologies that will reduce discharges to the environment associated with aircraft deicing activities, enhancing our nation s waters and aquatic ecosystems. Pollution reduction technologies in program framework: Pollution Prevention (e.g., improved ADF, anti-icers). ADF-Impacted Storm Water Management (e.g., ADF treatment). 6
Joint Service Aircraft and Runway Deicing Test Protocol (2005-2008) Developed a Joint Test Protocol to account for all DoD Services material compatibility needs when evaluating aircraft and runway deicer alternatives. Performed material compatibility testing of aircraft parts in accordance with the Air Force s Draft Material Test Method Standard (MTMS) to generate baseline information. Tested propylene glycol-based aircraft deicer in use in 2007. Applicability to the Voluntary Program: Established the baseline for testing deicing and anti-icing fluids. 7
Anti-icing Operations (2007-2009) Conducted material compatibility testing of Anti-icing fluids according to the Joint Test Protocol: Clariant s SAFEWING MP II FLIGHT: Type II (propylene glycol) Clariant s SAFEWING MP III 2031 ECO: Type III (propylene glycol) Octagon Process Inc. MAX FLIGHT 04: Type IV (blend of glycols) Results: Anti-icing fluids passed testing with most but not all materials. Developed an anti-icing implementation plan: Provides general procedures for application of anti-icing fluids Reviews deicing fluids and practices in place Includes a life cycle cost assessment for anti-icing fluid implementation Applicability to the Voluntary Program: Pollution Prevention (Application of ice-phobic materials). 8
Materials Compatibility of Aircraft Deicer (2009-2012) Performed materials compatibility testing and provided test results for two environmentally-friendly, glycol-free aircraft deicer formulations in support of alternative aircraft deicer development. Used Joint Test Protocol for Deicer Materials Compatibility Testing. Results: One deicer passed all test categories, although some with marginal passing scores. Additional testing was recommended. Applicability to the Voluntary Program: Pollution Prevention (New and improved aircraft deicing fluids). 9
Remediation of Aircraft Deicing Compounds (2008-2009) Evaluated a technology for degrading propylene glycolbased deicing materials in place of deicer collection and disposal. Performed materials compatibility evaluations to verify that residual microbes do not affect aircraft parts. Conducted two demonstrations at Bangor ANGB, ME. Results: Identified products that can achieve propylene glycol degradation. Applicability to the Voluntary Program: ADF-Impacted Storm Water Management (ADF Treatment). 10
DoD Independent Research and Development (IRAD): Decision-Making Tools (Ongoing) Frontier Analysis & Solution Scoring Tool (FASST): Developed by CTC under DoD s IRAD Program to compare and rank the relative performance of projects across metrics without using subjective weighting. Assigns a score to all projects, relative to other projects, based on how effective they are at achieving goals and utilizing resources. Project Evaluation Tool (PET): Developed by CTC under DoD s IRAD Program to produce a portfolio of projects that best meets mandates and achieves all goals within resource constraints. Answers the question of which projects to implement, but also optimizes schedule to answer the question of when to implement. Applicability to the Voluntary Program: Comparing pollution reduction technologies. 11
Contact Information Claudio Ternieden Director, Water Resources and Sustainability 703-310-5672 terniedc@ctc.com Corinna Eddy Water Resources Professional 703-310-5603 eddyc@ctc.com Some additional project details are available at: http://www.ndcee.ctc.com/task_descriptions/pocs_2004_present.pdf 12
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