Chemical Manufacturing - Heat Exchangers - Options for increasing efficiency by reducing waste, pollution prevention

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 - Heat Exchangers Options Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities.

On-line cleaning
Use on-line cleaning techniques (recirculating sponge balls and reversing brushes).

Unreviewed Chemical Manufacturing - Heat Exchangers Options Options below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities.

Lower Leak Rate
Lower leak rate for valves and pumps to decrease fugitive VOC emissions.

Reuse water in Heat Exchanger Bundling Cleaning
Filtration and reuse of water used to clean the bundles.

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