Manage leak detection and repair programs cost-effectively

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)

OSTI ID:6897407

Stobbe, A W ^[1]

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1. BP Oil Co., Lima, OH (United States)

Because of recently imposed lower fugitive-release limits for pumps and valves, refiners must use innovative, cost-effective ways to find, repair, monitoring, record and report process emissions. New regulations such as SOCMI HON (Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing industry Hazardous Organic NESHAP) and Refinery MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology) set performance goals for hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) facilities. To meet these performance standards, HPI facilities must set up stringent LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) programs. Preparation methods define how to set up a database-management system to monitor/reduce fugitive emissions. The paper describes the database-management system, then discusses the determination of goals, collecting data, analyzing data, and management solutions to minimize costs.

• OSTI ID: 6897407
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States) Vol. 74:1; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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