Developing an effective fugitive emissions reduction program: A comprehensive guide

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Hazmat World; (United States)

OSTI ID:5960457

Greenburg, M

Many facilities have reduced fugitive emissions from process components by using a multi-dimensional approach comprised of engineering testing, quality control, alternatives evaluation and economic analysis. A vendor prequalification program is necessary to ensure purchase of high-quality process components. Such programs should include a review of testing results and quality assurance systems to ensure proper equipment specifications and minimize the potential for equipment problems. Other strategies, such as substituting less volatile or less toxic chemicals for VHAPs, or conducting cost-benefit analyses of retrofit programs for process components, also have proved effective in reducing fugitive emissions. The Hazardous Organic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HON) rule, mandated by the CAA Amendments, contains one of the first sets of maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for fugitive emissions. HON was proposed officially at the end of 1992 and a final version is expected to be issued early next year. The rule covers emissions of volatile hazardous air pollutants (VHAPs) from five emissions source categories at synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry (SOCMI) facilities. The source categories are: Process vents; Wastewater treatment operations; Storage vessels; Transfer operations; and Process component equipment. Many facilities not now subject to emissions regulations will be required to comply with the new standards.

• OSTI ID: 5960457
• Journal Information: Hazmat World; (United States), Journal Name: Hazmat World; (United States) Vol. 6:10; ISSN HMWOED; ISSN 0898-5685
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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