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US 5,451,140 AGranted
Fugitive volatile organic compound vapor collection system
AssigneeChevron U.S.A. Inc.
InventorsCortland Johnsen, Jr., John S. Angen, Douglas R. McCay, Timothy J. Sutherland, Arthur D. Mares, John F. Lizarraga, Tonny W. Eilertson, Steve A. Nicholas
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Abstract
A process is provided for controlling volatile organic compound emissions from rotating and reciprocating mechanical equipment. The process comprises a vapor flow, a combustion, and a flow control for preventing combustion of the volatile organic compound within the system.
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A process for controlling fugitive organic compound vapor emissions from a pump using a collection system comprising:
- a. vapor flow means for drawing sufficient air into a seal region of said pump and for withdrawing an air/organic compound vapor mixture from said seal region;
- b. a combustion means in fluid communication with said vapor flow means for disposal of said air/organic compound vapor mixture;
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- a. flow control means in fluid communication with said seal region and with said vapor flow means for preventing combustion of said mixture in said system.
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