Demonstrations and evaluations of environmental technologies on hazardous and/or radioactive materials require not only access to the expertise in handling these materials but also regulatory authority to work with the materials. MCL provides resources to facilitate the demonstration and/or evaluation of existing and emerging technologies.
Support can be provided for lab-, bench-, or pilot-scale demonstrations. Some demonstrations that have utilized the MCL expertise include:
- Soil washing: remediation of FUSWRAP sites
- Asbestos remediation
- Incinerator trial and performance burns
- Transportable Vitrification System (TVS) for waste processing
- Conversion methods for Thorium Nitrate
- Long-term, low temperature gas phase decontamination process
- Zero valence metals for contaminant collection and control
MCL is a valuable resource for evaluation and demonstration of technologies which may be beneficial for mitigating environmental legacies or supporting pollution prevention initiatives. For example, our services can establish an understand technology application for specific contaminant or matrices ensuring a successful demonstration. This independent evaluation can help alleviate several of the challenges involved in introducing a concept or product to the marketplace.