Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration. |
Reviewed Ammonia Refrigeration OptionsOptions below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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| Purchase Chemicals in Small, Preweighed, Sealed Po | |
| The sealed bags are mixed directly into the Banbury mixer and become part of the rubber matrix. These can be substituted for manually weighing, packaging and loading chemicals into the rubber mixer. These measures will results in a reduction of particulate emissions. | |
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| PSM Isolated Ammonia Refrigeration Upgrades | ||
| An active Process Safety Management Program will serve to identify losses of ammonia to the atmosphere from the refrigeration systems. | ||
| Improved Maintenance | ||
| System is covered under PSM. Improved system maintenance can reduce leakage and purger losses. | ||
| UP-GRADE | ||
| ADDING EVAP CONDENSOR TO REDUCE PRESSURE OF SYSTEM FROM 210 PSI TO 180 PSI | ||
| continued monitoring and operation under current | ||
| continue to monitor and maintain refrigeration under PSM program. Ammonia refrigeration has not been purchased in two years therefore program is sound. | ||
Unreviewed Ammonia Refrigeration Options
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The Zero Waste Network is a project of the University of Texas at Arlington's Enviornmental Training institute. The tools on this site are presented free of charge to help you find pollution prevention alternatives that work for your facility. They were originally developed throught the support of grant funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and contributions from several state, private and non-governmental entities. If you need assistance implementing these options contact us, or enroll in one of our upcoming classes .
