Exploring VOC control options

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996 · Chemical Engineering

OSTI ID:260742

Siegell, J H ^[1]

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1. Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Florham Park, NJ (United States)

Since the refineries and chemical plants handle large quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some emissions of these compounds are likely during normal operations. Based on studies in the US, the largest source of VOCs is from fugitive emissions from piping and other fluid handling components. VOCs also come from storage tanks, loading operations, and wastewater treatment. The most applicable and economic control system will depend on the specific emission source, the level of controls already in place, and the target emission level. Controls range from increased monitoring and maintenance frequency for valve leaks, to replacing rim seals on floating roof tanks, to installing a complete vapor control system at a loading facility. The costs can vary widely. A table lists options for controlling VOC emissions. The paper describes a few of these in more detail.

• OSTI ID: 260742
• Journal Information: Chemical Engineering, Journal Name: Chemical Engineering Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 103; ISSN CHEEA3; ISSN 0009-2460
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
AIR POLLUTION MONITORS
CHEMICAL PLANTS
LEAK TESTING
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
POLLUTION SOURCES
SEALS
VALVES
VOLATILE MATTER
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS