Benzene (C6H6) Monitoring Articles
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Industrial Wastewater Treatment - Case Study
The Challenge Anguil Environmental Systems was asked to supply an oxidizer and packed tower air stripper to treat a 65 gallon per minute water stream containing significant concentrations of Diesel Range Organics (DRO), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The customer was sending the wastewater stream through a cooling tower which was continually fouling from the ...
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Comparing Methods of Benzene Detection
Within this article, we compare methods of benzene detection, focusing on Titan 2 and Gas Chromatography (GC). When detecting benzene, Titan 2 has advantages over all other technologies. Titan 2’s closest competition is Gas Chromatography (GC). In this article, we explore the benefits of Titan 2 over gas chromatography for benzene detection. ...
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What is the difference between Titan and Titan 2 benzene monitor?
ION Science Unveils the NEW Titan 2 benzene monitor, but what is the difference between the new instrument and its predecessor? In this comparative article, we delve into the differences between Titan 1 and Titan 2 and explore the upgraded features, including the increased sensitivity, implemented to comply with the upcoming benzene exposure limit changes. ...
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Fenceline Monitoring of Benzene in Refineries Using OMNI-2100 - Case Study
Background: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)1, undetected leaks (aka fugitive emissions) are a significant source of pollution and can emanate from industry, refineries, energy production, and natural gas pipelines. Fixing these leaks can protect workers and nearby communities, reduce operating costs for companies, and assist regulators with implementing source emissions ...
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ION Science Introduces Titan 2: The Ultimate Benzene Monitor with Unmatched Sensitivity and Stability
ION Science has launched a new, dramatically upgraded version of Titan, maintaining its position as the only fixed benzene-specific monitor in the world; Titan 2. In accordance with recent legislation changes, Titan 2 offers enhanced stability and sensitivity, supporting ION’s continued mission of protecting lives and preserving the environment. ION Science’s Group Managing ...
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Cerex UVDOAS as an Alternative for Method 325?
For regulatory compliant refinery fence-line benzene monitoring, technology choices do not end with Method 325 A/B. As a component within a multi-technology approach to 40 CFR 63.658 compliance or as a stand alone system, the Cerex UV Sentry meets USEPA criteria for OP UVDOAS as an alternative method for regulato- ry compliant refinery fence-line benzene moni- toring. EPA Criteria for OP ...
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The US EPA acquires CEREX analyzers for Benzene Testing
Industrial facilities, energy production, and refining operations can be significant sources of gas-phase air pollutants. Some industrial emissions originate from fugitive sources (leaks) or process malfunctions and can be mitigated if identified. In recent amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency ...
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Exposure limits and worker safety - Knowing the correct detection method
Exposure limits and worker safety: Choosing the right personal or portable gas detector Worker health and safety laws have come a long way in recent years. Even in the last few decades introductions of PPE (personal protective equipment), safer working conditions, and limits on exposure to dangerous chemicals and gases have become commonplace. A key part of being able to ensure these safety ...
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Monitoring Benzene Exposure for Safety and Health
Monitoring Benzene exposure: Choosing the right solution for safety and health As a common carcinogen found in many industrial applications, there is a need to protect against benzene exposure for workers, the public and the environment. It is essential to choose detection instrumentation that is designed specifically to monitor benzene. Due to its hazardous nature, it is not something that ...
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Protecting Staff in Asphalt Production against benzene
Asphalt production and benzene exposure: Protecting staff with a safety-first approach and PID technology. Benzene is ever-present in the production of asphalt, and as a classified carcinogenic, managing exposure and minimising risk is critical for worker safety. ION Science, as a leading global OEM for gas instrumentation, has developed the only fixed detector on the market to specifically ...
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Water Quality Monitoring Solutions for Industrial Wastewater
Coftec are leaders in the supply water quality monitoring solutions for industrial wastewater. Process water quality is often extreme in its composition, for example high in acids, solids and other parameters or radically changing temperature. Coftec designs, builds and if required, operate solutions for the managing industrial wastewater streams. We can offer the spectro::lyser titanium pro and ...
By Coftec
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NSW Excavated Natural Material standards and guidelines
NSW Excavated Natural Material standards and guidelines are passed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), and it provides the requirements that should be observed by suppliers of excavated natural materials regarding uses such as application in earthworks or engineering fills. Under regulations, excavated natural material refers to naturally occurring soil and rocks excavated from the ...
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Cost-Effective Destruction of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contaminants with Expedited Residual Mass Solubilization under Anaerobic Conditions via Biostimulation
Proof-of-Concept study evaluating efficacy of biostimulation additive TPHenhanced to 1) enhance respiration of indigenous heterotrophic bacteria; 2) expedite solubilization of residual source mass (LNAPL), and 3) enhanced destruction of dissolved-phase petroleum hydrocarbons (PHC) under anaerobic conditions. Site an abandoned upstream oil-gas facility. Saturated-soils/groundwater proximate to ...
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Fixed, personal or portable monitoring for benzene detection?
Applications for PIDs include:- fixed systems for the area or fenceline monitoring of fugitive emissions portable instruments for confined space entry checks or leak detection & repair personal instruments, to alert a worker to a concentration above the regulatory OEL Fixed systems be benzene specific i.e. require no calibration correction factor have real or near-real time ...
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How to monitor benzene - A Complete Guide
Monitoring benzene – is it that hazardous? VOCs have a significant vapour pressure at normal ambient temperature which means they evaporate (volatilise) at low temperatures so they can easily enter the body through normal breathing but can also be absorbed through the skin or by swallowing material containing it. The effects on worker’s health depends upon how much ...
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Bioremediation With Horizontal Injection for BTEX and Naphthalene Remediation - Case Study
In situ remediation is a contact sport, requiring contact between the microbes and contamination. Clay-rich soils are particularly challenging as the low permeability limits effective distribution of inoculants. While numerous closely-spaced injection points can improve the distribution of inoculants, this approach is often not possible at active properties and can be costly. Horizontal drilling ...
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Orange County Fire and Rescue Station 81, Orlando, Florida - Case Study
Oculus Number 8520434 Petrox was used to treat the residual petroleum contamination in ground water after the leaking tank was removed. The petroleum contamination exceeded applicable standards for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) and naphthalene. Petrox was injected into the ground water through 28 injection points covering a plume area of approximately 6,300 square feet. ...
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Benzene Monitoring: Comparing Real-Time to Method 325
Executive Summary EPA’s Refinery Sector Rule, issued in 2015, includes monitoring air concentrations of benzene along the perimeter/fenceline of U.S. refineries. EPA Method 325 A & B requires refineries to continuously monitor benzene using passive sampling tubes over 14-day intervals. Method 325A details field protocols for the deployment and collection of passive sampling tubes, while ...
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How Refiners Use Monitoring Tools to Support Community Health and Safety
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our people and our communities—the communities where our employees live, work and go to school. Fenceline monitoring is used at our facilities to aid in the early detection of emissions, including benzene. The data helps us immediately correct problems and nearly all refining facilities quickly return to below action levels after ...
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Risk Assessment and Brownfields: Determining Exposure to Site Contaminants
The USEPA’s Brownfields Program USEPA’s Brownfields Program was established to facilitate the rehabilitation of contaminated property for redevelopment. EPA has set forth criteria that must be met before a revitalized property can be used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes. The focus of these criteria is the long-term protection of residents, employees or visitors of ...
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