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 Chemical Manufacturing - Boiler and Steam System OptionsOptions below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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| Replace coil | |
| Replace coil, investigate alternative designs. | |
| Use existing steam | |
| Use existing steam superheat. | |
| Cogeneration from 'waste' heat | |
| Consider cogeneration options for generating electricity or using "waste" heat. Or, conversely using waste heat from electrical generation to produce steam. | |
| Continuously monitor and control water chemistry | |
| Continuously monitoring & controlling water chemistry reduces water treatment chemical use and improves performance. | |
| Monitor stack gases | |
| By monitoring stack gases, inputs to boilers can be adjusted for optimum efficiency. | |
| Monitor & Repair Steam Leaks | |
| Develop a maintenance program to test for and fix steam leaks. | |
| Maintain steam traps | |
| Inspect and repair steam traps | |
| Insulate steam lines | |
| Insulate steam distribution and condensate return lines | |
| Improve boiler combustion efficiency | |
| Improve boiler combustion efficiency | |
| Minimize boiler blowdown | |
| Minimize boiler blowdown to save on treatment chemistry and wastewater generation | |
| Recover waste heat | |
| Use feedwater economizers for waste heat recovery | |
| Return condensate | |
| Return hot condensate to the boiler to reduce the energy needed to heat fresh water. | |
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| Flare Minimization | ||
| "Tail Chase" process which would minimize flaring during plant shut down and startup | ||
| Energy Savings Projects | ||
| Various projects designed to reduce energy consumption associated with plant process. | ||
Unreviewed Chemical Manufacturing - Boiler and Steam System 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 .
