Daniel Martin Battleson
Engineering at Technology Way, Butte, MT
License number
Louisiana PE.0033302
Issued Date
Jul 23, 2007
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2011
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Electrical and Computer Engineer
Address
Address
200 Technology Way, Butte, MT 59701
Professional information
Method Of Operating A Centrifugal Plasma Arc Furnace
US Patent:
5731564, Mar 24, 1998
Filed:
Feb 5, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/596682
Inventors:
Stephan T. Kujawa - Butte MT
Daniel M. Battleson - Butte MT
Edward L. Rademacher - Butte MT
Patrick V. Cashell - Butte MT
Krag D. Filius - Butte MT
Philip A. Flannery - Ramsey MT
Clarence G. Whitworth - Butte MT
Daniel M. Battleson - Butte MT
Edward L. Rademacher - Butte MT
Patrick V. Cashell - Butte MT
Krag D. Filius - Butte MT
Philip A. Flannery - Ramsey MT
Clarence G. Whitworth - Butte MT
Assignee:
MSE, Inc. - Butte MT
International Classification:
B23K 1000, F23B 500
US Classification:
21912136
Abstract:
A centrifugal plasma arc furnace is used to vitrify contaminated soils and other waste materials. An assessment of the characteristics of the waste is performed prior to introducing the waste into the furnace. Based on the assessment, a predetermined amount of iron is added to each batch of waste. The waste is melted in an oxidizing atmosphere into a slag. The added iron is oxidized into Fe. sub. 3 O. sub. 4. Time of exposure to oxygen is controlled so that the iron does not oxidize into Fe. sub. 2 O. sub. 3. Slag in the furnace remains relatively non-viscous and consequently it pours out of the furnace readily. Cooled and solidified slag produced by the furnace is very resistant to groundwater leaching. The slag can be safely buried in the earth without fear of contaminating groundwater.
Method For Treating Waste Containing Stainless Steel
US Patent:
5877394, Mar 2, 1999
Filed:
Oct 7, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/946549
Inventors:
Stephan T. Kujawa - Butte MT
Daniel M. Battleson - Butte MT
Edward L. Rademacher - Butte MT
Patrick V. Cashell - Butte MT
Krag D. Filius - Butte MT
Philip A. Flannery - Ramsey MT
Clarence G. Whitworth - Butte MT
Daniel M. Battleson - Butte MT
Edward L. Rademacher - Butte MT
Patrick V. Cashell - Butte MT
Krag D. Filius - Butte MT
Philip A. Flannery - Ramsey MT
Clarence G. Whitworth - Butte MT
International Classification:
A62D 300
US Classification:
588237
Abstract:
A centrifugal plasma arc furnace is used to vitrify contaminated soils and other waste materials. An assessment of the characteristics of the waste is performed prior to introducing the waste into the furnace. Based on the assessment, a predetermined amount of iron is added to each batch of waste. The waste is melted in an oxidizing atmosphere into a slag. The added iron is oxidized into Fe. sub. 3 O. sub. 4. Time of exposure to oxygen is controlled so that the iron does not oxidize into Fe. sub. 2 O. sub. 3. Slag in the furnace remains relatively non-viscous and consequently it pours out of the furnace readily. Cooled and solidified slag produced by the furnace is very resistant to groundwater leaching. The slag can be safely buried in the earth without fear of contaminating groundwater.