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Title: U. S. EPA's flare policy: update and review

Journal Article · · Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6530644

The effect of flaring operations on the environment continues to be of concern to regulatory agencies and industry. Recent regulatory initiatives by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have established regulatory performance and design standards for flare operations. It is recommended EPA change its flare policy to accept the more general concept of flame stability as an indicator of efficient flare operation.

Research Organization:
Exxon Chemical Co., Florham Park, N.J.
OSTI ID:
6530644
Journal Information:
Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States), Vol. 81:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English