Glycol Unit Benzene Emission Compliance & Optimization
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Over the last decade, there has been a trend to reduce benzene
emissions from glycol dehydrators. The Energy Resources Conservation
Board (ERCB) recently introduced a directive to further encourage
emissions reductions; non-compliance with ERCB directives could
potentially result in suspension of operations. Specific documentation and
graphs are required which can potentially identify operational
improvements that will result in lower benzene emissions. In addition,
capital modifications and process alternatives may also potentially result
in vastly reduced benzene emissions.
Process Ecology can help you ensure that the requirements of ERCB
Directive 039 are met by developing the required documentation and
graphs based on operating data, as well as making certain that
calculation methods and assumptions used are generating accurate
results.
The challenges in fitting the appropriate data to the thermodynamic model
used for process simulation cannot be underestimated; the difficulties
involved are highlighted by the fact that the commercial simulation tools
highlighted in the Best Management Practices Guide do not properly
support the property predictions of EG-water mixtures in particular.
Process Ecology has the expertise to validate the associated simulation
models to ensure accurate results that can lead to true optimal operating
conditions.
The evaluation of alternatives for benzene reductions can benefit greatly
from a simulation study where a sensitivity analysis is included on the
main economic parameters that impact the operating cost of these units.
Process Ecology has the expertise to support the evaluation of such
options and to recommend the optimal arrangements for minimum
emissions at minimum cost.
For more information, go to www.processemissions.com
Click here to contact us.
emissions from glycol dehydrators. The Energy Resources Conservation
Board (ERCB) recently introduced a directive to further encourage
emissions reductions; non-compliance with ERCB directives could
potentially result in suspension of operations. Specific documentation and
graphs are required which can potentially identify operational
improvements that will result in lower benzene emissions. In addition,
capital modifications and process alternatives may also potentially result
in vastly reduced benzene emissions.
Process Ecology can help you ensure that the requirements of ERCB
Directive 039 are met by developing the required documentation and
graphs based on operating data, as well as making certain that
calculation methods and assumptions used are generating accurate
results.
The challenges in fitting the appropriate data to the thermodynamic model
used for process simulation cannot be underestimated; the difficulties
involved are highlighted by the fact that the commercial simulation tools
highlighted in the Best Management Practices Guide do not properly
support the property predictions of EG-water mixtures in particular.
Process Ecology has the expertise to validate the associated simulation
models to ensure accurate results that can lead to true optimal operating
conditions.
The evaluation of alternatives for benzene reductions can benefit greatly
from a simulation study where a sensitivity analysis is included on the
main economic parameters that impact the operating cost of these units.
Process Ecology has the expertise to support the evaluation of such
options and to recommend the optimal arrangements for minimum
emissions at minimum cost.
For more information, go to www.processemissions.com
Click here to contact us.