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Air Burners, Llc
EPA Concludes Disaster Debris Reduction Test in Louisiana Utilizing Air Burners, LLC Firebox
July 18th, 2008
On June 25, 2008 the EPA concluded its week long test in Louisiana for disaster debris reduction by means of air curtain burners or air curtain incinerators. Air Burners, LLC made available one of its largest above ground S-327 fireboxes. The goal was to compare the emissions data from the burning of vegetative waste for which the machines are traditionally used with debris from disaster demolished houses, such as those destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, in order to determine whether the machines should be used to dispose of such debris. Potentially toxic components, such as asbestos, were not included in the debris mix. Disaster recovery planning must include the safe and...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-07-18)
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