|
Article Excerpt
1. Fugitive Gas Emissions--Refineries, Power Plants & Electric Substations
A key application in the energy sector for photonic gas sensors is on-line detection and monitoring of hydrocarbon leaks and fugitive emissions in petrochemical refineries. A significant contributor to air pollution from chemical plants and petroleum refineries are the so-called fugitive emissions and pipeline leaks [1]. Fugitive emissions are produced by leaks of hydrocarbon vapors from process equipment such as valves, flanges, pumps, compressors, and many others, and evaporation of hydrocarbon spills in open areas. Valves are the major source of fugitive emissions in refineries, due to their large count and high emissions. The total quantity of fugitive volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in a typical refinery, with a capacity of 330,000B/d, is estimated at 45,000 lbs per day.
The incidence of leaks and fugitive emissions in a controlled refinery has a random nature. Frequent leaking pieces of equipment with emissions >10,000ppm are often difficult to locate and isolate. The scale of the problem can be appreciated when one realizes that the number of possible components requiring emissions monitoring span from 60,000...
|
|
More articles from Fiber Optic Sensors and Systems
Advanced fiber-optic condition monitoring system for the entire wind t..., June 01, 2009
Photonic crystal fiber sensor for high temperature energy environment...., June 01, 2009
Fiber-optic sensor for advanced wind energy generation: structural mon..., June 01, 2009
Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.
Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication
name or publication date.
About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company
analysis or best practices in managing your organization,
Goliath can help you meet your business needs.
Our extensive business information databases empower business
professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible,
authoritative information they need to support their business
goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting,
company research or defining management best practices -
Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.
|
|
