Investigation of fugitive emissions at bulk gasoline terminals

Conference · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:395358

Newburger, M; Thornburg, J; Savage, N; Marske, D; Berthoux, P M ^[1]

---

1. Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States). Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fugitive volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from valves, pumps, and connectors were investigated at two bulk gasoline storage terminals (A and B) in the Madison area. The purpose of the project was to determine whether or not the implementation of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, as proposed in the NESHAP standard, will significantly reduce the total emissions from a facility. The valves, pumps, and connectors at both sites were screened with a portable VOC detector. With the screening results, estimated VOC emission rates were calculated using three EPA approved methods; the Average Emission Factor Approach, Screenings Ranges Approach, and EPA Correlation Approach. In addition, fugitive samples were collected in order to determine the percentage of HAPs in the fugitive VOC emissions. The samples were collected on charcoal tubes, and analyzed by a gas chromatograph. The results indicate that the estimated fugitive VOC and HAP emissions comprise less than 2.6% and 0.1%, respectively, of the total emissions for Terminal A, and 3.8% and 0.6%, respectively, of the total emissions for Terminal B. Even though fugitive emissions are not a significant constituent of each facility`s emissions, implementation of a quarterly LDAR program would decrease the amount of lost product and prevent unexpected down time without placing undue burden on each facility.

• OSTI ID: 395358
• Report Number(s): CONF-9505206--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
AIR POLLUTION MONITORING
GAS ANALYSIS
LEAK DETECTORS
MATERIALS HANDLING
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
STORAGE
STORAGE FACILITIES
VOLATILE MATTER