MSE Technology Applications Inc, P.O. Box 4078, Butte, Montana 59702

E -- PRESOLICITATION FOR FREE-JET SCRUBBER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SOL A66048 DUE 081597 POC Charles E. Ries, Senior Subcontract Administrator, (406) 494-7188 The Thermal Projects Division of MSE Technology Applications, Inc. is developing a Plasma Ordnance Demilitarization System (PODS) capable of processing selected ordnance devices and specific miscellaneous wastes into acceptable gaseous exhaust and inert vitrified slag. Operation of the PODS will be facilitated through the plasma arc process. The plasma arc process will provide the energy required to oxidize the organic compounds. It will also bind the metals in the waste stream in a nonleachable slag. A free-jet scrubber is utilized in cleaning of the off-gas from the PODS. Gases are drawn into the scrubber by an ejector nozzle that is fitted with a solution injector nozzle. The expanding jet causes violent shattering of scrubber solution drops and turbulent mixing of the off-gas and scrubber solution. The resulting small droplets of scrubber solution are effective in intercepting and capturing particles entrained in the gas. The scrubber should be able to handle an inlet gas flowrate of 210 scfm and should be able to reduce the particulate concentraction from 5.0 grains/dscf to 0.01 grains/dscf. This is a presolicitation notice for parties capable of providing a complete free-jet scrubber to be utilized with this plasma arc system. Prospective vendors should respond within 15 days of publication of this announcement. Response to this announcement should include company experience in providing free-jet scrubbers or other emission control equipment. (0210)

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