Shell West Hollow Technology Center
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Chemical Storage and Delivery |
Industry: Petroleum Refining |
Wastes Reduced: VOC Emissions |
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Equipment: Solvent Racks |
Location: Houston TX |
No. of employees: 1600 |
Contact: Marty Pierce |
Phone: (281) 544-7254 |
Description:
Redesign of the glass wash solvent racks to eliminate all air emissions. The design completely captures all materials and eliminates all solvent vapors. The waste solvent is recycled by our manufacturing facility.
P2 Application:
The solvent racks were either eliminated or redesigned in all the areas to meet everyones needs.
Environmental Benefits:
The redesign will eliminate air emissions by 50-75% and yield a reduction of up to 5 tons.
Details of Reductions
Additional Information :
Costs associated with the redesign were $30,000 of capital investment. Since the solvent is recycled, there are no disposal fees for the recovered solvents.
Source:
TCEQ
