Control VOC emissions

Journal Article · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Hydrocarbon Processing

OSTI ID:94293

Siegell, J H ^[1]

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

Hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) operators can select volatile organic compound (VOC) reduction programs more cost-effectively using these suggestions. New environmental regulations mandate reducing VOC emissions from process units because of: (1) their potential ozone-producing reactions in the atmosphere and (2) their perceived risk from exposure. Typical VOC sources are: fugitive equipment leaks; loading/transfer operations; wastewater treatment units; storage tanks. In almost all cases, fugitive equipment leaks are the largest source of hydrocarbons and air toxics. In locations with large uncontrolled marine or product-loading facilities, loading emissions may also be high. Costs for implementing these controls are based on the referenced EPA documents and are likely to vary for specific plant conditions and requirements. The challenge facing HPI operators is selecting the most applicable and cost-effective control systems for the specific emission sources. Balancing VOC-emission reductions with capital investment is a complex problem given the many potential paths to achieve compliance. However, these suggestions provide a framework to comprehensively investigate, develop, evaluate (both for capital costs and level of emission control), implement and review results when planning VOC control strategies.

• OSTI ID: 94293
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing, Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 74; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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