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r EPA-450/3-73-005a 

SURVEY REPORTS 

ON ATMOSPHERIC EMISSJ^r* — 

FROM THE PETROCHEMICAL 

INDUSTRY 

SPA ui?ai«iv 

VOLUME I k t»ijii 5,i r 

Prepared by 

J. W. Pervier. R. C. Barley. D. E. Field. 

B.M . Friedman, R. B. Morris, and W. A. Schwartz 

Houdry Division 

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 

P. O. Box 427 

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania 19061 

Contract No. 68-02-0255 

EPA Project Officer: Leslie B. Evans 

Prepared for 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

Office of Air and Water Programs 

Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards 

Research Triangl e Park , N . C . 27711 

Januar y 1974 
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This report is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to report 

technical data of interest to a limited number of readers. Copies are 

available free of charge to Federal employees, current contractors and 

grantees, and nonprofit organizations - as supplies permit - from the 

Air Pollution Technical Information Center, Environmental Protection 

Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, or from the 

National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, 

Virginia 22151. 

This report was furnished to the Environmental Protection Agency by 

Houdry Division, Air Products and Chemicals, Ine., Marcus Hook, 

Pennsylvania, in fulfillment of Contract No. 68-02-0255. The contents 

of this report are reproduced herein as received from the Houdry 

Division, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. The opinions, findings, 

and conclusions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily 

those of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mention of company or 

product names is not to be considered as an endorsement by the 

Environmental Protection, Agency. 

Publication No. EPA-450/3/73/005a 

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EPA Plant Code No. 

Capacity - Tons of Acetaldehyde/Yr . 

Production - Tons ol Acetaldehyde/Yr . 

Emissions t o the Atmosphere 

Stream 1. D. No. 

Stream 

TABLE ACD-UI 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ACETALDEHYDE 

VIA 

ETHYLENE PROCEFS 

1-2 

225,00 0 

220,00 0 

Regenerator Off-(a s 

Scrubher *'ent 

Light Endp 

Scrubhe r "ent 

Flo v - Lbs./Hr . 

Flov Characteristic - Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent - llrs./Yr. 

Composition - Tons/Ton of Acetaldehyde 

Ethylene 

Methyl Chloride 

Ethyl Chloride 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

Nitrogen 

Argon 

Oxygen 

Analysis 

Sample Tap Location 

Frequency of Sampling 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temperature - F° 

SCFM 

Emission Control Devices 

Type 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons - Ton/Ton of Acetaldehyde 

Particulates - Ton/Ton of Acetaldehyde 

NO,, - Ton/Ton of Acetaldehyde 

S 0X - Ton/Ton of Acetaldehvde 

CO - Ton/Ton of Acetaldehyde 

40,871 (1) 

Continuous 

.00041 

.00004 

.00828 

.00040 

.74524 

.01288 

.00430 

Yes 

In stream 

C2 H4 & C«2 Continuous - Others Weekly 

C2H4 Infrared - Others Chromatograph 

No 

Yes 

2 (3) 

100 

16 

59 

4500 

Yes 

Scrubber 

.00092 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7675 (I) 

Continuous 

00025 

00007 

.00015 

.00459 

00502 (2) 

Yes 

In stream 

CJHA & CO, Continuous - Others Weekly 

C,H, & COj Infrared - Others Chromatograph 

No 

Yes 

2 (3) 

80 

4 

59 

50 

Yes 

Scrubber 

(1) Plant has two Identical systems so actually two identical scrubbers of thi6 type are employed. 

(2) From acetaldehyde storage tank purge. 

(3) For each scrubber. 

Flov i6 total for each scurbber. 
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TABLE HAC-IU 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ACETIC ACID FROM METHANOL AND CO 

Plant EPA Code No. 

Capacity, Tons IIAC/Yr. 

Range of Production, 7 .if Max. 

Emissions t o Atmosphere - Stream 

Flov - Lbs./Mr . 

Flov Characteristi c 

Composition, Ton/Ton I1AC 

IIAC 

36,480 (•> 

Continuous 

N. A. 

2-3 

50,000 

0 

2.209 <•> 

Continuous 

N A. 

'A^ 

3.085

 (1 ) 

Continuous 

N. A. 

2-6 

150,000 

0 

(B) 

Nil 

Open only in emergency 

(C) 

297 (•) 

Cont i nuou 

N A. 

1.000 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Feet 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Cas Temp. 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare/Incinerator 

Absorber/Scrubber 

Condenaer/K. O. Drum 

Other 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Loaction 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton IIAC 

Aerosols and Particulates, Ton/Ton HAC 

NO.. Ton/Ton HAC 

1 

100 

48 

3600° F 

7300 (1) 

Incinerator 

Never 

None 

None 

None 

No Data 

1 

100 

4 

1 

10 

96 

3400° F 

426 ( » 

Incinerator 

Spot 

7 

None 

No 

No Data 

1 

199 

16 

N. A. 

475 

Flare 

Yea 

S 0X 

CO 

Ton/Ton HAC 

Ton/Ton HAC 

1 

10 

8 

Ambient 

1090 

None 

Never 

None 

None 

0.0000 

1.0000 

0.0000 

0.0000 

0.0000 

N. A 

Incinerator 

N. A. 

No data 

(1) Calculations from composition and lbs./hr. of feed to incinerator or flare, an estimate. 

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EPA Code No. 

Capacity - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Production - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Emissions to Atmosphere 

Stream No. 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic 

if Intermittent 

Composition 

Ethane 

Methane 

Butane 

Carbon Dioxide 

Carbon Monoxide 

Oxygen 

Nitrogen 

Nitrogen Oxides 

Water 

Argon 

Hydrocarbons (assorted) 

Acetone 

Acetaldehyde 

Methyl Acetate 

Continuous or Intermittent 

Hrs./Yr. 

TABLE ACA-III 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

2 

Reactor I 

Section vent 

14,065 

Continuous 

.00367 

.00245 

.01743 

.15289 

.00685 

ACETIC ACID 

VIA 

BUTANE OXIDATION 

2-1 

260,000 

260.000 

2 

Reactor I 

1 Section Vent 2 

1.4 

Continuous 

.00001 

+ 

.00499 

.02076 

'V.00409 

+ 

.00001 

Reactor II 

Section vent IA 

8005 

Continuous 

.00149 

.00075 

.00136 

.10954 

.00230 

.00585 

.00348 

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Reactor II 

Section Vent IB 

6770 

Continuous 

00134 

.00185 

00774 

05790 

00669 

.00750 

07170 

00767 

Reactor III 

Section Vent 7 

1.4 

Continuous 

00001 

+ 

-f 

+ 

+ 

00001 

Analysis 

Sample Tap Location 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Temp. - F° 

Flow Rate - SCFM per stack 

Emission Control Device 

Type - Incinerator 

Scrubber 

Summary of Emissions 

Total Hydrocarbon Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total Particulate Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total CO" Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total N0X Emissions 

Total S0_ 

Yes 

Side of 

3 times 

Mass 

No 

Yes 

1 

90 

10 

100 

2023 

No 

Units 

a 

Spect 

week 

rometer 

Yes 

None 

On r 

Mass 

No 

Yes 

1 

20 

2 

80 

.2 

No 

equest 

Spectrometer 

Yes 

Side of Unit 

3 times a veek 

Haas Spectrometer 

No 

Yea 

1 

100 

10 

90 

1,154 

No 

Yes 

Side of 

3 times 

Unit 

a veek 

Mass Spectrometer 

No 

Yes 

1 

100 

10 

86 

1.043 

No 

Yes 

None 

On remiest 

Mass Spect 

No 

Ye* 

1 

1? 

5 

80 

.? 

No 

Continued 
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TABLE ACA-III 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ACETIC ACID 

VIA 

BUTANE OXIDATION Page 2 of 3 

EPA Code No. 

Capacity - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Production - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Emissions to Atmosphere 

Stream No. 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flov Characteristic - Continuous or Intermittent 

If Intermittent - Hrs./Yr. 

Composition 

Ethane 

Methane 

Butane 

Carbon Dioxide 

Carbon Monoxide 

Oxygen 

Nitrogen! 1 

Nitrogen Oxides 

Water 

Argon 

Hydrocarbons (assorted) 

Acetone 

Acetaldehyde 

Methyl Acetat e 

Analysis 

Sample Tap Location 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Temp. - F° 

Flow Rate - SCFM per stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Type - Incinerator 

Flare 

Scrubber 

Summary of Emiaelons 

Total Hydrocarbon Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total Particulates and Aerosols - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total N0X - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total S0X - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total CO - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

2-1 

260,000 

260,000 

IA 

Flare Stack Emissions 

Reactor Section I Flare (1) 

3380 (2) 

Continuous 

.03875 

Negligible 

.01245 

.00041 

None 

(2) 

No 

Yea 

1 

710 

24 

Unknown 

'660 

Yea 

Yes 

IB 

Flare Stack Emissions 

Reactor Section II Flare (3) 

^670 0 (2) 

Continuous 

.08691 

Negligibl e 

.01433 

.00087 

None 

<2) 

No 

Yes 

1 

710 

24 

Unknown 

1150 

Yes 

Yes 

Continued 

3A 

Topping Coluan 

Venturi Scrubber Vent 

Intermittent 

Not Specified 

(4) 

+ 

None 

Yes 

Yes 

7 

58 

3 

90 

42 

6 

86 

vep 

(1) Approximately 2825 lbs./hr. of light hydrocarbons and 75 lbs./hr. of liquid alcohols, acids and ketones are Incinerated In this flare. 

(2) Combustion products estimated by Houdry assuming complete conversion to C0j and H2O and 30 PPM NOx formation. 

(3) Approximately 3610 lbs./hr. of light hydrocarbons and 100 lbs./hr. of liquid alcohols, acids and ketones are incinerated in this flare. 

(4) Infrequent pressure release of methane pad. 

(5) Mostly methane. 
EPA Code No. 

Capacity - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Production - Tons of Acetic Acid 

Emissions to Atmosphere 

Stream No. 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic - Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent - Hrs./Yr. 

Composition 

Ethane 

Methane 

Butane 

Carbon Dioxide 

Carbon Monoxide 

Oxygen 

Nitrogen 

Nitrogen Oxides 

Water 

Argon 

Hydrocarbons (assorted) 

Acetone 

Acetaldehyde 

Methyl Acetate 

Analysis 

Sample Tap Location 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Temp. - F° 

Flow Rate - SCFM per stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Type - Incinerator 

Flare 

Scrubber 

Summary of Emissions 

Total Hydrocarbon Emissions - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total Particulate and Aerosols - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total N0X - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total S0X - Ton/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Total CO - Ton/Ton ot Acetic Acid 

TABLE ACA-IH 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ACETIC ACID 

VIA 

BUTANE OXIDATION 

2-1 

260,000 

260.000 

Crude Separation Column, 

Venturi Scrubber Vent (4) 

? 0 

Intermittent 

Not Specified 

(5) 

+ 

+ 

None 

Yes 

Yes 

2 

55 

3 

98 

55 

3 

98 

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Flue Gas 

Liquid Waste Boilers 

49,267 (2) 

Continuous 

.46192 

Storage 

Tank Vents 

57.8 

Purification 

Relie f Valve 

P»0 

Intermittent 

Not Specified 

00004 

.26356 

None 

(2) 

No 

Not Specified 

No 

.03911 

0 

.00004 

0 

.01154 

.00087 

None 

Calculated 

No 

No 

None 

No 

No 

No 

(1) Approximately 2825 lbs./hr. of light liydrocarbons and 75 lbs./hr. of liquid alcohols, acids and ketones are incinerated in thi flare 

(2) Combustion products estimated hy Houdry assuming complete conversion to CO, and H,0. and 30 PPM N0X formation. 

Approximately 3610 lbs./hr. of light hydrocarbons and 100 lbs /hr of liquid alcohols, acids and ketones are incinerated In this flare 

Infrequent pressure release of methane pad 

Mostly methane. 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

00 
TABL

E ACE-i11 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTOKY 

ACF.T1C ACID 

VIA 

ACETALDEHYDE OXIDATION 

EPA Plant Code No. 

Capacity - Tons of Acetic Acid/Yr . 

Production - Tons oi Acetic Acid/Yr . 

Emissions to Atmospher e 

Strea m 

2 - 5 

lb2.500 <1> 

72.00 0 

Scrubber Vent 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flov Characteristic - Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent - Hrs./Yr. 

Composition - Tons/Ton of Acetic Acid 

Acetaldehyde 

Ethyl Acetate 

Carbon Dioxide 

Carbon Monoxide 

Water 

Oxygen 

Nitrogen 

Analysis 

Sample Tap Location 

Frequency of Sampling 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft . 

Dlaaieter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. - F° 

Flow - SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Type 

try of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons - Ton/Ton Acetic Acid 

Particulates - Ton/Ton Acetic Acid 

NO

x - Ton/To

n Acetic Acid 

SO - Ton/Ton Acetic Acid 

CO - Ton/Ton Acetic Acid 

22,457 

Cont i nuous 

.00481 

.00502 

.07089 

.00202 

.0007 7 

.04529 

1.26869 

Yee 

On-stream to control room 

3 tlmes/veek 

Gas Chromatograph - Orsat No 

Yes 

1 

75 66 45 

5000 

Yea 

Tvo Absorbers 

.00983 

0 

0 

0 

.00202 

( 1) Published capacity . 

CO 
Plant - EPA Code No. 

Capacity , Tons Aceti c Anhydride/Yr . 

Range in Production , 7 of Max. 

Emi86ion6 t o Atmosphere 

Stream 

Flov, Lb./Hr. 

Flov Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

TABLE ANA-HI 

NATIONAL [.MISSIONS INVENTORY 

ACETIC ANHYDRIDE FROM ACETIC ACID (KETENE ROUTE) 

30,000 Est. 

None (liven 

Final Scrubher Off-Ceo 

Stream goes to flare 

no comp. of flared 

gas given 

180 

Cont inuons 

3-2 

30,000 Est. 

None Given 

Tar Incinerator Flue Gas 

1458 Est. 

Cont inuous 

30,000 Est. 

None Civen 

Vaporiser Emergency Rupture Disc 

llnknovn 

Open only in emergencie s 

3-1 

425,000 

None Civen 

Fina l Scrubber Off-Gas 

1800 

Cont i nuous 

Composition, Lb./Lh. Aceti c Anhydride 

Particulat e 

Carbon Dioxide 

Carbon Monoxide 

Propodiene 

Ethylene 

Methane 

Water 

Ethane 

Diketene 

Acetic Anhydride 

Oxygen 

Nitrogen 

Acetic Acid 

Hydrogen 

Propane 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height, Ft. 

Diameter, Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. °F 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare/Incinerator 

Absorber/Scrubber 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons - Lb./Lb. Acetic Anhydride 

Aerosols 6. Particulates - Lb./I.h. Acetic Anhydride 

N0X - Lb./Lb. Acetic Anhydride 

SOx - Lb./Lb. Acetic Anhydride 

CO - Lb./Lb. Acetic Anhydride 

+ 

0.00405 

0.00975 

0.00112 

0.00368 

0.00279 

0.00241 

0.00010 

0.00007 

0.00050 

0.00034 

0.00136 

No Data 

Ine inerator 

Never 

Calculated 

No 

No Data 

0 27 

99.87 

None 

1400" F 

Unknown 

Incinerator 

Never 

Stack Top 

None 

No 

No Data 

Normally Closed 

None 

Never 

Not App 

0.007907 

0.008144 

0.000021 

0.003113 

0.002660 

0.000082 

0.000433 

0.001856 

0.000000? 

0.000144 

0.001758 

7 

90 75 

8 6 

100 

300 60 

None 

Annually 

Sump 

G.C. 

No 

0.004474 

0 

0 

0 

0.008144 

T*" '•>•/"«•• >IM » * m 

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Plant - EPA Code No. 

Capacity , Tons o f Adlpi c Acid/Yr . 

hverage Production , Tons of Adlpi c Acid/Yr . 

Range i n Productio n - 7. of Max. 

Emission s t o Atmospher e 

Stream 

TABLH AA-Il l 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPIC ACID PRODUCTION 

VIA 

NITRIC ACID OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXANOI./CYCLOHEXANONE 

5-1 

65,00 0 

Reactor Vent 

Page 1 of 4 

Combined 

HNO3 C«nc 6. 

Prod Purification Vent 

Flow - lbte./hr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent, hrs./yr. flow 

Composition, Ton/ton of Adlpic Acid 

Nitric Oxide 

Nitrogen Dioxide 

Nitrous Oxide 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

Adlpic Acid 

Nitric Acid 

7796 

Cont inuous 

.00363 

.33846 

.06726 

.01539 

.05286 

.00215 

Unknown 

Cont inuous 

00008 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height " Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Cas Temp. - F° 

SCFM/Stack 

Emlsalon Control Devices 

Abaorber/Scrubber 

Incinerator/Flare 

Condensor/K 0. Drum 

Other 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Tap Location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Particulates. Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

N0X - Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Yes 

1 

140 

42 

70 

1260 

Yes - AA-1 

+ 

Varies 

phenoldlsulfonlc Acid 

No 

k 

SO, 

CO Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

0 

0 

.00371 

0 

0 

4, f 

Yes 

1 

63 

8 

110 

Unknovn 

Yes - AA-2 

+ 

Never 

None 

Estimate 

No 

anairwina aiA niimuodlDW 
TABLE AA-IIl 

NATUINA1. Et'ISFIONT INVENTORY 

AIHPIC ACID PRODUCTION 

VIA 

•HTR1C ACID OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXANOL/CYCLOHEXANONE Page 2 of 4 

Plant - EPA Code No. 

Capacity , Ton s of Adipi c Acid/Yr . 

Average Production , Ton s of Adipi c Acid/Yr . 

Range i n Production - "I. of Max. 

Emissions t o Atmosphere 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent, Hrs./Yr. Flow 

Composition, Ton/ton of Adipic Acid 

Nitric Oxide 

Nitrogen Dioxide 

Nitrous Oxide 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

Adlpic Acid 

Nitric Acid 

5-2 

2 70,000 

Reactor 

Emergency 

Vent 

• 12,500 

Intermittent 

•« 0.1 

*.00001 

/i. 00001 

*-. 00001 

^.00001 

^.00001 

s". 00001 

/•. 00001 

Reactor Off-Gas 

5567 

Continuous 

.00005 

.00008 

).07564 

) 

.00376 

Prod . Purlf i 

Vent 

2903 

Continuou s 

.0000 3 

.0000 5 

).0395 4 

cat l on 

Adlpi c Acid 

Drie r 

Vent 

80.96 3 

Continuou s 

) 1.12003 

) 

.00185 .03659 

.00014 

Adlpic Acid 

Melter 

Vent 

2220 

Continuous 

.03171 

•^.00001 

-i. 00001 

Nitric Ac id 

Recovery 

Vent 

58,550 

ContInuous 

.0110 

.01b9 

.2971 

.4521 

.0141 

.0451 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. - F° 

SCFH/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Absorber/Scrubber 

Incinerator/Flare 

Condenser/K O. Drum 

Other 

Analyela 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Tap Location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Particulates. Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

NO,, Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

SO,, Ton/Ton of Adipic Acid 

CO . Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Yes 

2 

100 

24 

170 

1000 

No 

Never 

None 

Calc. 

No 

Yes 

2 

80 

12 

120 

~625 

Yea -

+ 

AA-3 

Yes 

3 

90 

12 

120 

i'220 

Yes 

+ 

Never 

Calc. 

No 

AA-4 

Never 

None 

Calc. 

No 

0 

.00014 

.0300 

0 

0 

Yes - AA-5 

Yes 

2 

85 

8 

180 

"390 

Yes -

+ 

AA-6 

Never 

None 

Calc . or Est. 

No 

Never 

None 

Calc . 

No 

Yes 

1 

75 

4 

80 

No 

Accessible 

Various 

No 

J 
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TABLE AA-II1 

NAT_IONAl^_EMISjS I ONF_I NVF.NTORY 

API PIC ACID "PRODUCTION 

VIA 

KI 11' 1 r. ACID OXIDATION OK (TYCI.OHEXAN01./CYCLOHKXANONE Page 3 of 4 

Plant - EPA Code No. 

Capacit y - Tons o f Adlpi c Acid/Yr . 

Average Production , Tons of Adipi c Acid/Yr . 

Range i n Productio n - 7 of Max. 

Emission s t o Atmospher e 

Strea m 

Flow - Lbs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

if intermittent. Hrs./Yr. Flow 

Composition - Ton/Ton of Adipic Acid 

Nitric Oxide 

Nitrogen Dioxide 

Nitrous Oxide 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

Adipic Acid 

Nitric Acid 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. F° 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Device 

Absorber/Scrubber 

Incinerator/Flare 

Condenser/k O. Drum 

Other 

Analysis 

Date oi Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

Particulates, Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

N 0X , Ton/Ton of Adlpic Acid 

r.<\, Ton/Ton of Adipic Acid 

CO , Ton/Ton of Adipic Acid 

Ueacto r

 <A ) 

Vent 

30,00 0 

Continuous 

5 - 3 

150,00 0 

0 

HNO3 Recover y 

Vent 

5.00 0 

Cont. i nuous 

Prod. Purif. 

Vent 

V>.000 

Conti nuous 

Pneumatic 

Conveyor 

Vent 

13,50 0 

Cont inuou s 

5-4 

40 

40 

Process (B) 

Vent 

Header 

5597 

Cont i nuous 

000 

000 

0 

Adipi c Acid 

Drie r 

Vent 

4 5,lli 9 

Continuous 

Heavy Ends 

Incinera t or 

Flue Gas 

886b 

Cont i nuous 

(.025y 

.2464 

.45155 

.05218 

.14650 

.01204 

).00010 

) 

)1.00334 

+ steam boiler 

).86957 

) 

.00009 

+ bag filter 

Infrequentl y 

Mass Spec . 

No 

Never 

None 

Calc . 

No 

0 

.0000 9 

.02 6 

0 

0 

0 

Never 

None 

Calc . 

No 

).45155 

No 

Yes -

+ 

AA-7 

Yes 

1 

64 

36 

1832 

Yes 

0 

AA 8 

Y e s 

1 

64 

3 6 

150 ° 

Yes - AA-9 

Yes 

I 

64 

36 

150 

Yes AA-10 

+ cyclone sep. 

Never 

Estimate 

No 

,06834 

,36274 

.08299 

.0004d 

.04514 

No (C) 

Yes (C) 

+ 

Infrequent 

GLC 

No 

)4.43000 

.08 "40 

.00050 

Yes 

1 

33 

18 

160 

10,200 

Yes - AA-11 

+ cyclone sep 

Never 

None 

Estimate 

No 

0 

.00050 

.003 

0 

.00046 

.6551b 

.04047 

11130 

.07968 

Yes 

1 

34 

48 

1400 

2,000 

Yes - AA-12 

Never 

None 

Calc 

No 

V 
TABLE AA-III pag e 4 of 4 

EXPLANATION OF NOTES 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPIC ACID PRODUCTION 

VIA 

NITRIC ACID OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXANONE/CYCLOHEXANOL 

A) Operator states that this stream is sent to boiler house and used as 

'air' for burners, where upon an unknown amount of NOx a* N2 + O2-

Composition reported in Table III (ton/ton) is based on assumption 

that N0X is reduced by 20% by this treatment. Actual N0X concentration 

may increase or (under special conditions) be reduced by up to 907». 

B) Operator states that this stream is sent to HMD plant 'thermal oxidizer1 

It is assumed that this device is especially designed for N0y reduction. 

Consequently, a NO reduction of 707« (which is reported performance of 

device AA-8) has been assumed and the N0X concentration reported in 

this column is correspondingly decreased. 

C) No vent stack for this stream in adipic acid plant. Stream sent to 

thermal oxidizer in HMD plant. 

J

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'- » ' ' mm 
TABLE AN-llI 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE Page 1 of 6 

ant EPA Code No. 

ipaclty . Ton s of Adipon i t r i le/Y r . 

nge i n Productio n - "I ot Maximum 

ilsaion s t o Atmospher e 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr . 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent, Hrs./Yr. - Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Propane 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

^ x 

Misc. Lt. HC 

Butadiene 

Chloroprene 

Vinyl Cyclohexane 

Benzene 

Hydrogen Chloride 

Hydrogen 

Methane 

Ammonia 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. - F° 

SCFM/Stack 

Ealaaion Control Devlcea 

Flare/Incinerator 

Refrlg. Cond/K. 0. Drum 

Abaorber/Scrubber 

Other 

Analyaia 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Location 

Type of Analysts 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Particulates. Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

NOx, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

S0„, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

1,700,000/Yr 

Intermittent 

.00531 

No 

None 

None 

6-3 

160,000 

0 

Fugitive Emi ss. 

from 

Kefrig. Unit 

Cyanide Sect. 

Vent Inclner. 

Flue Gas 

Chlorinat ion 

Sect. By-Product 

Vent 

Chlorination 

Sect Process 

Vent 

259,933 

Cont inuous 

'A) 

4.88321 

.54403 

1.33472 

.37903 

Yes 

4 

164 

16 

AN-1 

+ 

140 175 90 

30 6.5 6 

95 

AN-2 AN-3 

+ + 

Yes 

None 

Calc'd. 

No 

See Continuation 

650 

Continuous 

.01356 

.00069 

.00362 

Yes 

1 

65 

2 

95 

144 

AN-4 

+ 

Calc d. 

No 

82 

Continuous 

.00071 

.00070 

.00083 

Yes 

I 

90 

1.5 

122 

AN-5 

+ 

+ 

CO Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Tl 
TABLE AN-I U 

r:Ain-:.Ai. EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE Paj;c 2 of b 

nt EPA Code No. 

acity, Tons of AdiponiIri le/Yr. 

ge in Production - )' of Maximum 

68ions to Atmosphere 

Stream 

Flow - Lhs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous 

If Intermittent, Hrs./Yr. Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Propane 

Nitrogen ' 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

"Ox 

Miec. Lt. HC 

Butadiene 

Chloroprene 

Vinyl Cyclohexane 

Benzene 

Hydrogen Chloride 

Hydrogen 

Methane 

Ammonia 

Vent Stacka 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inchea 

Exit Caa Temp. - F° 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare/Incinerator 

Refrig. Cond/K. 0. Drum 

Abaorber/Scrubber 

Other 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbon, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Particulates, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

NO , Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

SO , Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

CO*. Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

6-3 

160,000 

0 

till lor i nat i on 

Sect . Fugi t ive 

Emissions N Emergency Vents 

I ul ermi I I ent 

3.400.000 Yr. 

I •Hermit t ent 

.01062 

No 

Ca1c ' d. 

No 

Chlorinat ion. 

Sect Storane 

Vent 

100 

Cont i nuous 

.00275 

Yes 

1 

90 

8 

1?0 

23 

AN-6 (B) 

Calc'd. 

No 

See Continuation 

Chlorinat ion 

Sect. Vac. 

Ejector DiBch. 

124 

Cont inuous 

.00284 

.00008 

.00015 

.00022 

.00008 

Yes 

90/f; 

8 '-. 

120; 

26 : 

AN-7 'B) 

Calc'd. 

No 
TABLE AN-H 1 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE Pa^e 3 of h 

nt EPA Code No. 

aclty , Ton s o f Adipon i I rile/Yr . 

ge I n Productio n - 'I of Maximum 

aslon a t o Atmospher e 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Hr . 

Flow Characteristlc, Continuous or Intermittent 

If Intermittent, llrs./Yr. Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Propane 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

NO 

Mlac. Lt. HC 

Butadiene 

Chloroprene 

Vinyl Cyclohexane 

Benzene 

Hydrogen Chloride 

Hydrogen 

Methane 

Ammonia 

Vent Stacka 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Dlaawter - In. 

Exit Gaa Temp. - F° 

SCm/Stack 

Emission Control Devlcea 

Flare/Incinerator 

Refrig. Cond./K. 0. Drum 

Abaorber/Scrubber 

Other 

Analysts 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap l.ocaton 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Suaaary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Particulates, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

NO , Too/Ton of Adiponitrile 

SO*, Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

CO , Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

i>-3 

lbO.OOO 

0 

Chlo r ina i io n 

Sect i on St or . 

Tank Vent 

67 

Cont i nuou s 

.0018 4 

Cyanat i on 6 

ne I someriza t ion C & I C 6 I C4. I C; I C& I 

Process Vent Process Vent Process Vent Ejecto r Effl . Process Vent Process Vent 

781 

Cont i nuous 

.0210 1 

.0004 5 

92 

Cont i nuou s 

.00022 

.00230 

No 

AN-8 (C) 

Yes 

1 

70 

b 

140 

115 

No 

Yes 

1 

55 

3 

158 

No 

6429 fA) 

Cont inuou s 

(A) 

.12583 

.02576 

.02120 

.00381 

Infrequently 

Vet 

Never 

None 

Calc'd 

No 

Never 

None 

Calc'd 

No 

SEE CONTINUATION 

35 

Cont i nuous 

00094 

? 36 

Continuous Continuous 

.00006 

No 

.00013 

.00086 

C 6 I 

Process Veut 

36 

Cont i nuoup 

.00013 

.00086 

Yes 

1 

175 

6.5 

AN-3 

+ 

Yes 

1 

90 

6 

95 

8 

AN-9 

Yes 

1 

65 

2 

95 

0.6 

AN-10 

Yes 

1 

90 

1.5 

122 

3.6 

No 

Yes 

1 

90 

1.5 

127 

3.6 

No 

... J,*_ia..i!Ui • 
lant EPA Code No. 

apacity. Tons of Adiponitrile/Yr. 

ange In Production - 7 of Maximum 

missions to Atmosphere 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs./Mr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

If Intermittent, Urs./Yr. - Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Propane 

Nitrogen 

OaTfgen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

N0X 

Misc. Lt. HC 

Butadiene 

- Chloroprene 

Vinyl Cyclohexane 

Benzene 

Hydrogen Chloride 

Hydrogen 

Methane 

Ammonia 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. - F° 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare/incinerator 

Refrlg. Cood./K. 0. Drum 

Abaorber/Scrubber 

Other 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Location 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/Ton of Adiponitril e 

Particulates , Ton/Ton of Adiponitril e 

NO , Ton/Ton of Adiponitril e 

c f, l 

Vac. E ject or 

In sch. 

1 15 

Cont i nuous 

NAT 1DNA1 

C i. 1 

Process 

58 

TABLE AN-llI 

EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE 

6-3 

160,000 

0 

C 6 I 

Vent Process Vent 

92 

Continuous Continuous 

C 6 1 

Process Vent 

1353 

Cont inuous 

Fa ^e. 4 of 6 

C 6. 1 

Process Vent 

92 

Cont inuous 

C & I 

Tank Vents 

5 

Cont inuous 

"Bmm 

& i H 

Tank Vent H ^ H 

• 

Continuous ^ H 

0031b ..00159 

.03718 . 00009 

.00022 

.00230 

.00022 

00730 

No 

No 

No 

AN-11 (D) 

Yes 

I 

25 

3 

158 

No 

Yes 

1 

30 

2 

104 

306 

AN-12 <D) 

Yes 

1 

25 

3 

158 

No 

. 00003 

No 

.00002 

.00016 

No 

No 

SEE CONTINUATION 

SO 

CO 

Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Ton/Ton of Adiponitrile 

-~*afMiH 
TABLE AN-111 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE I'ane 5 of 6 

[ant EPA Code No. 

Ipacity , Ton s of Adiponitr i le/Yr . 

•nge i n Productio n - / ot Maximum 

Missions t o Atmospher e 

Stream 

Flow - Lbs. /Hr . 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

if Intermittent, Urs./Yr. - Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Propane 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Monoxide 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

N0K 

Mlac. Lt. HC 

Butadiene 

Chloroprene 

Vinyl Cyclohexane 

Benzene 

Hydrogen Chloride 

Hydrogen 

Methane 

Ammonia 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft. 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gas Temp. - K° 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare/Incinerator 

Refrig. Cond./K. 0. Drum 

Abaorber/Scrubbe r 

.Other 

Analysis 

Date or Frequency o f Sampling 

Sample Tap Locatio n 

Type of Analysis 

Odor Problem 

Summary o f Ai r Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons, Ton/To n of Adiponitril e 

Particulates . Ton/To n of Adiponitril e 

NO , Ton/To n o l Adiponitril e 

SO , Ton/To n of Adiponitril e 

CO , Ton/To n of Adiponitril e 

6-3 

160,000 

0 

llydrof-ena t ion 

Uni t 

Process Vent 

241 

Cont i nuous 

Hydrogens 1 ion 

Uni t 

Ejector Discharge 

384 

Continuous 

.01054 

.00180 

.0047 7 

.00004 

No 

No No 

.02564 

.00385 

.40023 

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TABLE AN-III 

NATIONAL EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

BUTADIENE 

EXPLANATION OF NOTES Page 6 of 6 

(A) Respondent reported composition of stream prior to combustion. Combustion 

products estimated by Houdry. 

(B) Devices AN-6 and AN-7 both consist of three identical scrubbers. 

(C) Device AN-8 consists of six identical scrubbers. 

(D) Devices AN-11 and AN-12 consist of two identical scrubbers. 

> 

a. 

•5' o 

3 

5* 

< 

5* 

> 

a. 

•3' 

0° 

> i 
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TABLE AL-IH 

nt EPA Code No. 

acity . Tons of Adiponitrile/Yr . 

ige in Production - 'I of Max. 

salons to Atmosphere 

Stream 

Flow - Lhs./Hr. 

Flow Characteristic, Continuous or Intermittent 

If Intermittent, llrs./Yr. Flow 

Composition, Tons/Ton of Adiponitrile 

Ammonia 

Nitrogen 

Oxygen 

Carbon Dioxide 

Water 

Nitrogen Oxides 

Vent Stacks 

Number 

Height - Ft . 

Diameter - Inches 

Exit Gaa Temp. - F" 

SCFM/Stack 

Emission Control Devices 

Flare /1 tic Ine rat or 

Abaorbar/Scrubber 

Condenser/K. 0. Drum 

Other 

Analyals 

Date or Frequency of Sampling 

Sample Tap Location 

Type of Analyals 

Odor Problem 

Summary of Air Pollutants 

Hydrocarbons. 

Aeroaola 

NO,, 

S 0 X 

CO 

Ton/Ton of Adiopnitrile 

Nll-j Recoverv 

Sec t ion 

Purj;e 

?0 

Cont inuous 

(Al 

+ 

+ 

.0018 5 

.00027 4 

NAI'IONAI 

6-1 

13.75 0 

0 

. EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

ADIPONITRILE 

EX 

ADIPIC ACID 

Light Ends 

Ine inerato r 

IIu e Gas 

49,51 0 

Cont i nuous 

10.9770 6 

2.3309 8 

.b009 6 

.4916 9 

+ 

(Flare) 

1968 

Vent 

GLC 

No 

Yes 

1 

13 

57 

1800 

11.000 

Yes AL-1 

+ 

Never 

Calc'd. 

No 

0 

0 

.000274 

0 

0 

NH-j Recovery 

Sect ion 

Vent 

209 

Cont inuous 

.00978 

Yes 

1 

77 

4 

77° 

~30 

Yes AL-2 

Never 

None 

Est imate 

No 

6-2 

90,000 

0 

Product 

Purlficat ion 

Vent 

"Trace" 

Cont i nuous 

Yes 

1 

77 

5 

212° 

No 

Never 

None 

Estimate 

No 

0 

.00356 

0 

0 

0 

Product 

Recovery Elector 

Discharge 

1380 

Continuous 

.00356 

) 0133 

1 

.04444 

Yes 

1 

120 

2 

21? 

420 

No 

Never 

None 

Estimate 

No 

A) Assumed combustion products. R.sp.: J.M.I repor: >. 

by assuming 100 nercinl combustion and ii'ii porcem 

... -i nd opposition of strar prior lo o<mhust ii-n (in flare), 

conversion »1 contained nitrogen to N0X vilh mol. vt. of 40. 

Combustion products were estimated 

XI 

ho