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. | |
Unreviewed Chemical Manufacturing - Boiler and Steam System OptionsOptions below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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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. | ||
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