Methods for Enhancing Fugitive Emissions Prevention in Chemical Process Lines Bart Leininger, P.E. Dale A. Rice, P.E. Fluid Sealing Specialist / Environmental Engineer VSP Technologies Leland, NCh28451 Leininger Group Camarillo, CA Methods for Enhancing Fugitive Emissions Prevention in Chemical Process Lines
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Methods for Enhancing Fugitive
Emissions Prevention in Chemical
Process LinesBart Leininger, P.E.
Dale A. Rice, P.E.
Fluid Sealing Specialist / Environmental Engineer
VSP Technologies
Leland, NCh28451 Leininger Group
Camarillo, CA
Methods for Enhancing Fugitive Emissions Prevention in Chemical Process Lines
Agenda
• Limitations of LDAR Programs
• Connectors as a Leak Source
• Best Practices for Achieving Low Emissions
• Summary
Does LDAR Look Forward or Back?
If chemical plant performance is like a train ride, does LDAR look forward or backward?
L D A R
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Leak Prevention by Best Practices
Potential Sources of Fugitive Emissions
Equipment Type
Average Number
of Components
at a Typical
Chemical Plant
Pumps 100
Valves 7,400
Connectors 12,000
Sampling Connections 560
Compressors -
Pressure Relief Valves 90
Open-ended Lines 560
Source: Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0475-0105 from “Leak Detection and Repair
– A Best Practices Guide”
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See: “Leak Detection and Repair—A Best Practices Guide”, EPA-305-D-07-001 (October 2007)
Causes of Flange Leaks9
Source: Chemical Industry Data from: J.R. Payne, "PVRC Flanged Joint User Survey", Bulletin 306, Welding Research Council, July 1985.
Best Practices for Proactively Reducing Fugitive Emissions: The Three “T”s
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LPBP
Best Practices for Proactively Reducing Fugitive Emissions: The Three “T”s
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TRAINING
LPBP
Training
Best Practices for Proactively Reducing Fugitive Emissions: Training