Assessment of trace contaminants from a model indirect liquefaction facility. Volume V. Occupational chemical hazards of Lurgi/Fischer-Tropsch coal liquefaction
This analysis investigates the potential for occupational exposure to toxic chemicals during Lurgi/Fischer-Tropsch coal liquefaction. The reference plant is a commercial-scale facility that processes 28,000 tons of coal per day. Because no such facility currently operates in the United States, much of our data is from foreign commercial-scale facilities and US pilot plants. No definitive assessment of occupational hazards can be made until US commercial-scale data is available. However, by extrapolating available data, we identify major chemical hazards of specific Lurgi/Fischer-Tropsch process streams through inhalation and dermal exposure routes. We also identify which workers are at risk and summarize procedures for mitigating potential exposures. Chemicals of interest are carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen sulfides, tars, and oils. 11 references, 1 figure, 8 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); General Research Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-79EV10291; AC05-84OR21400; W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6769748
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EV/10291-T2-Vol.5; ON: DE84013991
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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HYDROGEN SULFIDES
METHANE
OILS
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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