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Estimation and Reduction Methodologies for Fugitive Emissions from Equipment
Abstract
Environmental regulations have
resulted in the need for industrial
facilities to reduce fugitive emissions
from equipment leaks to their lowest
possible level. This paper presents
and compares approved methods outlined
by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) for estimating fugitive
emissions from equipment leaks, as well
as strategies to reduce fugitive
emissions through leak detection and
repair (LDAR) programs. Case studies
are presented to illustrate the
difference in computed emissions
resulting from the different emission
estimation methods, and to illustrate
the effects of a LDAR program
implemented to reduce emissions from
equipment leaks. The fugitive
emissions reduction benefits of
implementing an ongoing LDAR program,
and the expected reductions from using
more rigorous field testing and
emissions estimate techniques are
clearly indicated.
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Citation
Scataglia, A. (1992). Estimation and Reduction Methodologies for Fugitive Emissions from Equipment. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92200.