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MnTAP event showcases 2009 intern projects
Six MnTAP interns are helping Minnesota companies with their pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects. The interns are responsible for developing effective waste reducing solutions to help their facilities save operating costs, reduce regulatory compliance burden, and decrease their environmental impacts. Through this program, the companies receive recommendations tailored to their operations and the students gain hands-on experience in pollution prevention and energy efficiency.
On August 21, 2009, all six interns will present their findings and results in an open forum at the University of Minnesota. The presentations will begin at 9 a.m. and each student will speak for 15 minutes. The following projects will be highlighted.
- Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. The intern at this long-term care facility is investigating the potential for an automatic distribution system for pharmaceuticals, which will help reduce hazardous waste and medication error.
- Fairview Medical Center, Minneapolis. As part of her project, the intern is performing a life cycle and infection prevention analysis of reusable and disposable gowns to evaluate the potential for implementing reusable gowns in operating rooms.
- Roberts Automatic, Chanhassen. The intern is investigating opportunities to reduce energy use and oil misting in a machine shop.
- Siemens Water Technologies, Roseville. At this facility, the intern is researching the water quality and quantity used for production to determine the feasibility of reusing water.
- Johnson Screens, New Brighton. The intern at this facility is evaluating the potential for recycling water in the manufacturing process and is also analyzing the energy used for compressed air and HVAC systems.
- Lou-Rich Inc., Albert Lea. As part of his project, the intern is investigating ways to eliminate zinc from the wastewater and also researching the efficiency of a new powder coating paint line.
For more information or to RSVP for the intern presentations, contact MnTAP at 612.624.1300.
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