MIL-HDBK-1005/16
Section 8: CHEMICAL STORAGE AND HANDLING CONSIDERATIONS
8.
8.1
Information and Resources. Process chemicals used in
wastewater treatment vary greatly in their specific requirements
for safe storage and handling. WEF MOP 8 provides guidance on
designing dry and liquid feed systems for wastewater treatment
applications. WEF MOP FD-10 provides guidance for the safe
storage, handling, and feeding of chlorine disinfection chemicals
including gaseous chlorine and hypochlorite. Several industrial
associations, including the Chlorine Institute, the National Lime
Association, the Chemical Manufacturing Association (CMA), and
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provide
information for designers. In addition, chemical manufacturers
will supply handbooks and material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for
specific process chemicals upon request. Table 14 provides basic
reference information about various chemicals, including their
common names, formulas, and most common uses. It also covers the
forms and containers in which they are obtained and general
characteristics of the chemicals. Table 15 presents information
about feeding these chemicals, including the best form for
feeding, the amount of water needed for continuous dissolving,
types of feeders, and equipment and handling materials. However,
new information about existing materials is continually emerging
and new materials are continually becoming available. When
possible, the treatment plant designer should seek manufacturers'
recommendations for up-to-date materials and handling practices.
Any hazardous chemicals used on a project should be reported to
the installation's environmental office.
8.2
Designer's Checklists. Designers should consider a
number of handling, storage, equipment, and safety issues when
designing wastewater treatment systems for military facilities.
The following paragraphs list these considerations.
8.2.1
Chemical Handling Checklist. A well designed handling
area should include the following elements:
a)
Easily accessible, clearly marked, well lighted
unloading stations
b)
Guard posts to protect equipment and storage tanks
from vehicle damage
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