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Fugitive Emissions - Consent Decree Compliance Management; It is Possible!

Untitled Document INTRODUCTION Fugitive emissions from process equipment such as valves, connectors, pumps, etc. can account for 30 to 60% of a petroleum refinery's total air emissions (1). Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) regulations imposed by the USEPA and some state environmental agencies mandate that refineries implement an LDAR program to find VOC and HAP leaks and repair ...

Apr. 6, 2003

By InspectionLogic Corporation

Acceptance Specification and Design of Dust Free Workshop

1. Reasonable layout of process flow and building plane; 2. Choose building structures and materials that meet the characteristics of dust-free workshop; 3.Dust-free workshop design should select reliable and economical cold and heat sources according to the local energy supply background at that time. 4. Divide and arrange air-conditioning purification and exhaust systems; 5. Choose reasonable ...

Jul. 2, 2019

By Wonzone Construction (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

Case study: Wastewater Compliance & Operational Efficiency

Our Solution: The mai application suite was deployed side by side with an existing PLC network. The company installed individual meters for water, electricity and gas at strategic locations around the site. mai was used to analyze and deliver to relevant personnel daily, weekly, monthly and year to date information in a timely manner. Through mai functionality, the company was able to establish ...

Apr. 3, 2014

By EHA Soft Solutions

Case study - Improving waste water licence compliance and operational efficiencies

Our Solution: The mai application suite was deployed side by side with an existing PLC network. The company installed individual meters for water, electricity and gas at strategic locations around the site. mai was used to analyze and deliver to relevant personnel daily, weekly, monthly and year to date information in a timely manner. Through mai functionality, the company was able to establish ...

Apr. 3, 2014

By EHA Soft Solutions

Happy Birthday Helium!

Last week marked the 150th year since helium was discovered during a solar eclipse, by the French scientist Jules Janssen. If this conjures up images of party balloons and seeing who’s high pitched voice can sound the funniest*, you wouldn’t be wrong, but helium is also an integral element within many other different applications. Helium (He) is one of the most lightest, ...

Aug. 22, 2018

By Analox Sensor Technology

What is a PID?

Introduction PID is the abbreviation for “Photo-Ionization Detector”. A PID is a hand-held, personal, or fixed wall mounted detector that measures a broad range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and some inorganic compounds in the parts-per-million (ppm) to parts-per-billion (ppb) range. It gives a continuous read-out and can alarm when concentrations exceed user-defined set ...

Jan. 25, 2017

By ION Science Ltd.

The US Clean Air Act: Improving air quality and tracking greenhouse gas emissions?

The US Clean Air Act is a federal law designed to reduce air pollution in order to improve the nation’s overall air quality. The intent of the federal law is to identify and reduce harmful substances that weaken the stratospheric ozone layer and continue to contribute to global climate change.Many of these pollutants, refrigerant gases, or Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) can be found within companies, ...

Mar. 3, 2009

By Accruent

Compressed air energy savings

Thermal Mass Flowmeters Find Wasted Cash In this era of rising energy costs and global competitiveness, compressed air waste in facilities can be a major financial drain to the bottom line. Air may be free, but compressed air certainly isn’t. According to Cary Carlisle, an expert compressed air auditor and seasoned technician from Air Compressor Supply, Inc. (ACS), over a 10-year period, ...

Jul. 1, 2008

By Sierra Instruments, Inc.

Case study - Grand Forks wastewater authority - North Dakota, U.S.A.

Service: SmartBall - Leak & Gas Pocket Detection Client: Grand Forks Wastewater Authority Project Date: 2008 Type of Pipeline: Force Main Diameter: 30- and 36-inch Pipe Material: PCCP and PVC Length: 46,464 Feet Pressure: Results: 6 Gas Pockets In late October 2008, the Grand Forks Wastewater Authority (Authority) located in Grand Forks; North Dakota initiated a project to ...

Dec. 1, 2008

By Pure Technologies - a Xylem brand

When Speed and Accuracy Count: Enwave Houston and Oklahoma City Successfully Deploy Sahara Tool for Leak Inspection Projects in Record Time

Sahara technology is winning accolades from satisfied owners and operators of buried infrastructure the world over. In North America, two recent projects demonstrate the benefits of using this in-line tethered tool for critical leak detection surveys, especially when speed and accuracy are paramount. Sahara is the first tool designed for live inspection of large diameter mains, and one of the ...

Jan. 20, 2016

By Pure Technologies - a Xylem brand

GasCheck tests offshore pipeline leakages

Industry: Oil and Gas Application: Testing pipeline leaks on offshore oil rigs Customer: PSL Energy Services Introduction GasCheck 5000is was recently selected by PSL Energy Services to test pipeline leakages of major oil and gas companies. Based in Singapore, PSL are a leading provider of wells, pipeline, and process services for global customers including Shell, BP, Exxon Mobil, HHI, Keppel ...

Sep. 8, 2009

By ION Science Ltd.

Proper Monitoring Essential to Reducing ‘Fugitive Emissions` Under Leak Detection and Repair Programs

The Clean Air Act requires refineries to develop and implement a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program to control fugitive emissions. Fugitive emissions occur from valves, pumps, compressors, pressure relief valves, flanges, connectors and other piping components. Comparison monitoring conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Enforcement Investigation Center ...

Jan. 1, 1999

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Sahara in-line inspections: when speed, accuracy and on-the-spot results matter

For more than 15 years, water operators have relied on the Sahara® leak detection platform for speed, accuracy and on-the-spot results required for inspection of complex pipeline networks typically found in urban environments. The Sahara in-line tethered tool can assess pipelines 6 inches and larger, while the line remains in service. Because it’s tethered, an operator has complete ...

Nov. 18, 2016

By Pure Technologies - a Xylem brand

Robin’s Realizations - Maturity Matrix - Tools

Maturity Matrix - Tools Change Is Hard, but It Is Necessary If you are anything like me, you probably do not like change. In fact, you might loathe it. I can think of several times in my life that I chose to stick with what was familiar instead of choosing what was smart. For example, when I got my first beat-up car, my parents always told me to make sure I consistently change the oil. Being a ...

Mar. 17, 2021

By UE Systems Inc

Importance of Air & Water Testing in Indoor Pools

Have you ever wondered why your eyes hurt or why you have a cough after swimming at an indoor pool? We all assume that it’s from too much chlorine in the pool but that is false! If the pool staff doesn’t regularly test and monitor both the air and water indoors, the environment becomes very toxic and unsafe to everyone in the building. Water is an essential ingredient for all life as ...

Mar. 7, 2012

By Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (CETCI)