API DR 342 : 1998
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FUGITIVE EMISSIONS FROM EQUIPMENT LEAKS 1: MONITORING MANUAL
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-2013
English
01-07-1998
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 EQUIPMENT INVENTORIES
2.1 EQUIPMENT TYPES
2.1.1 Agitators
2.1.2 Compressors
2.1.3 Connectors
2.1.4 Open-ended lines
2.1.5 Pressure relief devices
2.1.6 Pumps
2.1.7 Sampling connections
2.1.8 Valves
2.1.9 Others
2.2 COUNTING COMPONENTS
2.2.1 Agitators
2.2.2 Compressors
2.2.3 Connectors
2.2.4 Open-ended lines
2.2.5 Pressure relief devices
2.2.6 Pumps
2.2.7 Sampling connections
2.2.8 Valves
2.2.9 Others
2.3 COMPONENT TRACKING
2.3.1 Component identifications
2.3.1.1 Recommended information
2.3.1.2 Tagging
2.3.2 Data collections
2.3.3 Data management
3.0 MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR APPLYING METHOD 21
3.1 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR A PORTABLE ANALYZER
3.2 ANALYZER TYPES
3.2.1 Flame ionization detectors
3.2.2 Photoionization detectors
3.2.3 Nondispersive infrared instruments
3.2.4 Solid state, electrochemical, combustion analyzers
4.0 QUALITY CONTROL
4.1 TESTING PROGRAM SET-UP QUALITY CONTROL
4.1.1 Calibration precision test
4.1.2 Response time test
4.1.3 Response factor test
4.2 START OF DAY QUALITY CONTROL
4.2.1 Instrument cleaning
4.2.2 Probe leak test
4.2.3 Pump flow rate tests
4.2.4 Instrument calibration
4.2.5 Dilution probe adjustments
4.3 DURING THE DAY QUALITY CONTROL
5.0 SCREENING PROCEDURES
5.1 GENERAL SCREENING GUIDANCE
5.1.1 Screening distance
5.1.2 Fouling prevention
5.1.3 Length of time to screen
5.1.4 Responding to ambient conditions
5.1.5 Background measurements
5.2 SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BY COMPONENT TYPE FOR SCREENING
5.2.1 Valves
5.2.2 Connectors
5.2.3 Pumps, compressors and agitators
5.2.4 Pressure relief devices
5.2.5 Open-ended lines and vents
5.3 FIRST REPAIR ATTEMPTS
5.4 SAFETY
6.0 ALTERNATIVE MEASUREMENT METHODS
6.1 SOAP TESTING
6.2 NON-METHOD 21 TESTING
7.0 REFERENCES
Appendix A: METHOD 21 - DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND LEAKS
Gives a reference for data and screening management techniques that are for certain process equipment that have the potential to leak 'fugitive emissions'.
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Standard
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Pages |
85
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ProductNote |
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
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PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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Status |
Withdrawn
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