air compliance Articles
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Dry/Wet Scrubbers for Clean Air Compliance
Air-scrubbing venturis and towers may be the answer to clean air compliance for small- to medium-sized companies. Forthcoming requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 will inventory many more specific chemicals considered hazardous. From acetaldehyde to xylenes, the list regulated under the air taxies program includes 189 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). That number may grow. The ...
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Ethylene Production – A Tale of Explosive Growth and Air Quality Compliance
ALL4’s Oil and Gas Sector Initiative was conceived in response to the renewal of the domestic oil and gas industry, associated primarily with the use of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) and horizontal drilling in shale formations (e.g., Marcellus, Haynesville, Bakken, Eagle Ford) and the impact of greatly expanded oil and gas production on gathering/midstream operations, gas ...
By All4 Inc.
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FID Analyzer Calibration has been Solved
The SpanBox is an innovative relay/solenoid box controlled by a tablet in kiosk mode, designed to replace traditional gas bags filled with compressed air/methane for instrument calibration. This revolutionary technology eliminates the need for stopwatches, clipboards, and forms, making it easier to calibrate phx21 and phx42 analyzers. The SpanBox increases productivity and reduces the risk of ...
By LDARtools
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Project - Michigan Chemical Plant - Chemical Processing
CMC Solutions, LLC. was retained by a chemical plant in the Michigan to install and evaluate a Predictive Emission Monitoring System (PEMS) under 40 CFR Part 75, Subpart E as an alternate monitoring system under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. The PEMS software (SmartCEMS with Data eLements) was installed onsite for predictive models for continuous monitoring on two units. One of these boiler ...
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Project - Michigan Chemical Plant - Chemical Processing
CMC Solutions, LLC. was retained by a chemical plant in the Michigan to install and evaluate a Predictive Emission Monitoring System (PEMS) under 40 CFR Part 75, Subpart E as an alternate monitoring system under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. The PEMS software (SmartCEMS with Data eLements) was installed onsite for predictive models for continuous monitoring on two units. One of these boiler ...
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Eight tips to reduce tire wear
1, the air pressure to compliance Driver in accordance with the provisions of the depot to the tire inflation. When the tire pressure is lower than the standard value, the wear of the tire shoulder increases sharply, due to the decrease in the ground contact area of the tire when the tire pressure is higher than the standard value, the unit pressure increased, so that the tire tread central ...
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Developing & Implementing a Successful Environmental Compliance Mgmt System for the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) Refineries in WA State
Abstract As the number of environmental regulations and operating requirements included within operating permits for refineries continue to grow, many environmental managers have opted to implement environmental data management systems. This case study will demonstrate how a group of five refineries through the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) in Washington State have chosen to work ...
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Sterilization Facility Cuts Emissions with Catalytic Oxidizer System
Initial Operating Issue A production increase at an existing ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization facility in northern Texas triggered unexpected air compliance issues that needed resolving within a limited time frame. The facility urgently sought a permanent solution that would meet a specific Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) destruction efficiency, have high on-stream time, and low operating ...
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Siouxland Ethanol – Emissions Solutions for CHP Conversions – Case Study
When Siouxland Ethanol, located in Jackson, Nebraska, USA decided to invest in a combined heat and power system (CHP), or cogeneration, it needed to make decisions regarding the plan's air abatement and compliance. The company wanted to take its current system, a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) offline and replace it with a boiler to form a cogeneration plant. With this approach, the steam ...
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What are the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Standards?
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the protection of the state’s land, air and water. The protection of the environment is enforced through environmental monitoring, the execution of cleanup initiatives for contaminated sites, and the enforcement of strategies to prevent pollution. The Connecticut Water Quality ...
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Confronting allegations of air quality non-compliance
A facility with an air quality permit must comply with all the conditions of that permit and demonstrate its compliance on an on-going basis. Unfortunately, no matter how diligently the facility and corporate staff strives to assure continuous compliance, unexpected compliance challenges can occur. For example, new equipment fails the emissions guarantees provided by equipment vendors; new staff ...
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Practitioner Spotlight--Rob Duffy
Name: Rob Duffy Office: Charlotte, NC Practice Area(s): Primarily OPA, but I also work in TS, ELM, and H&S Areas of expertise: Air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, ISO management systems, pollution prevention, and compliance auditing. Favorite Thing about Being an OPA Practitioner: I find comfort in the fact that at the end of each day, I have made a small contribution to ...
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How Digital HAZMAT Compliance Can Save Time & Money
Digital HAZMAT compliance can save companies both time, money, and lives. The digital transformation of verbose and complicated regulations (IATA, IMDG, TDG, 49 CFR and ADR) into actionable web-based user friendly tool, makes it a must have for logistic departments. Applicable to manufacturers, distributors, 3PL’s and carriers, involved in the transportation of HAZMAT/DG tools, effortless ...
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Treating air emissions at a major automotive manufacturer - Case Study
Project highlights and product features Alternative vapor treatment approach for 105,000-SCFM plant exhaust related to vehicle painting operations Eliminated auxiliary fuel use for emission control, a major element of attaining year 2020 CO2 emission reduction goals, nearly a decade ahead of schedule Equipment operates 24/7 to support continuous manufacturing operations Plant reconstruction ...
By ECT2
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Implementation of a real-time environmental data management system to ensure HRVOC program compliance
The BP Texas City Site (Refinery and Chemicals Plant) has successfully implemented a real-time environmental data management system in order to comply with the Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compound (HRVOC) rule from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This unique rule is part of TCEQ's overall strategy within the Texas State Implementation Plan to bring the Houston area into ...
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards Update
You have seen ALL4 documenting the corresponding evolution of the NAAQS levels since the current U.S. EPA administration started in January 2009, and we will continue to follow them closely and provide you with updates that we think are important to your operations. The following sections provide updates on the most important NAAQS and how you can plan for them today. Discusses SO2, air ...
By All4 Inc.
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Occupational Airborne Hazards and the Importance of Proper Respiratory Protection
Each year, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. It is comprised and compiled from thousands of workplace inspections conducted by federal OSHA staff from across the country. Most years, one of the top 10 cited violations involves respiratory ...
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Developing and Implementing a Successful Environmental Compliance Management System for the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) Refineries in Washington State
As the number of environmental regulations and operating requirements included within operating permits for refineries continue to grow, many environmental managers have opted to implement environmental data management systems. This case study will demonstrate how a group of five refineries through the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) in Washington State have chosen to work together to ...
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Dust monitoring with ProSens on clean gas side - Case Study
Application An international mining company extracts minerals under ground for the fabrication of fertilizers. For the long term improvement and safety of the structure stability fi llings and binders (dry bulks) with defi ned recipes are injected locally into former mining cavities. These materials are delivered above ground, stored in silos and afterwards transported in a closed-pipe ...
By ENVEA
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Smart Parking Sensor Technology - Case Study
Our smart parking sensor technology helps to reduce air pollution and save drivers time. Applying advanced, yet simple to install technology, drivers can be directed to available car parking spaces. The Challenge. Vehicles are a big contributor to carbon emissions and as cities and towns get busier, finding a parking spot can be highly polluting and time consuming. Governments ...
By Vortex
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