The samples were composited continuously during the run, simultaneously as the organic was fed into the process. After collection, the canisters were sent to the organic analytical laboratory of the EEEC facilities in Stead, Nevada for analyses. The C2 -C12 hydrocarbon content in the canister gas was analyzed by capillary gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector. As can be seen in the chart above, there is a high percentage of unidentified compounds in each of the runs. Final testing of the device has not been completed.
Additional campaigns are schedule following minor engineering adjustments to the system.
Data collected during the test runs completed thus far, however, indicate that the technology and the CerOx 4 System perform as expected. Our goal is to obtain conclusive data regarding the ability of the system to destroy the university's hazardous waste streams so the system can be placed online. Along with further fine tuning of the CerOx system 4 operations, different analytical techniques will be used in the second batch of monitoring runs.