Environmental control and engineering in petroleum processing

Abstract

Operating a petroleum processing facility cleanly is a requirement for doing business. The environmental regulations that affect refineries and other facilities have become increasingly restrictive and the trend is expected to continue. This chapter explores the range of relevant regulations, processes, and practices that apply to modern refineries and other petroleum processing facilities for environmental management. Topics include air emissions, water effluents, solid wastes, and noise. Detailed design examples are provided for a sour water stripper and an oil/water separator.