Pollution control for the petrochemicals industry

Book · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:7148346

Borup, B; Middlebrooks, E J

This book examines pollution control in the petrochemicals industry. Solutions to water, air, solid and hazardous wastes problems are summarized. Energy use and conservation are also discussed. Concerns and precautions necessary for development of petrochemicals plants in developing countries are an added feature. CONTENTS-The Industry - Processes and Waste Streams - Management Philosophy - Summary - 2. Air Pollution - 3. Water pollution - Wastewater Streams and Characteristics - Treatment Methods - Process Modification, Conservation and Treatment - Case Histories - Economics - 4. Solid Wastes Management - Types of Solid Wastes - Disposal Techniques - 5. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes - 6. Petrochemicals Industry in Developing Countries - 7. Energy Considerations in Pollution Control - 8. Summary of Pollution Control in Petrochemicals Industry, including industry growth and management philosophy. APPENDIXES: A. Air Emissions from Various Petrochemicals Processing Plants B. Alternative Hazardous Waste Treatment Processes C. Conversion Factors.

• Research Organization: Tennessee Technological Univ., Cookeville, TN
• OSTI ID: 7148346
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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