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Document ID (ISN)78126
CIS number 02-381
ISSN - Serial title Chemical and Process Engineering Centre News
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Tan K.T.
National University of Singapore
Title Control of fugitive emission losses in the chemical and petroleum industries
Bibliographic information Oct. 1999, p.1-4.
Abstract Valves, pressure relief devices and flanges are the major common sources of fugitive emissions. This paper provides some examples of engineering measures and technological innovations to control and abate the common sources of leaks from chemical processing plants, petrochemical complex and refineries.
Descriptors (primary) chemical industry; leak detection; petrochemical industry; pressure vessels and systems
Descriptors (secondary) pumps and compressors; pipes and fittings; safety by design; maintenance; petroleum refining; valves
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceSingapore
Subject(s) Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Compressed gases and pressure vessels
Petrochemical industry
Chemical industry