Or. Admin. Code § 340-232-0130

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 340-232-0130 - Petroleum Refineries

This rule shall apply to all petroleum refineries:

(1) Vacuum-Producing Systems:

(a) Noncondensable VOC from vacuum producing systems shall be piped to an appropriate firebox, incinerator or to a closed refinery system;

(b) Hot wells associated with contact condensers shall be tightly covered and the collected VOC introduced into a closed refinery system.

(2) Wastewater Separators:

(a) Wastewater separators' forebays shall incorporate a floating pontoon or fixed solid cover with all openings sealed totally enclosing the compartmented liquid contents, or a floating pontoon or double deck-type cover equipped with closure seals between the cover edge and compartment wall;

(b) Accesses for gauging and sampling shall be designed to minimize VOC emissions during actual use. All access points shall be closed with suitable covers when not in use.

(3) Process Unit Turnaround:

(a) The VOC contained in a process unit to be depressurized for turnaround shall be introduced to a closed refinery system, combusted by a flare, or vented to a disposal system;

(b) The pressure in a process unit following depressurization for turnaround shall be less than 5 psig before venting to the ambient air.

(4) Maintenance and Operation of Emission Control Equipment: Equipment for the reduction, collection or disposal of VOC shall be maintained and operated in a manner commensurate with the level of maintenance and housekeeping of the overall plant.

(5) Recordkeeping: The owner or operator shall maintain a record of process unit turnarounds including an approximation of the quantity of VOC emitted to the atmosphere. Records shall be maintained for two years.

NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-232-0130

DEQ 21-1978, f. & ef. 12-28-78; DEQ 17-1979, f. & ef. 6-22-79; DEQ 23-1980, f. & ef. 9-26-80; DEQ 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-91; DEQ 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-93; DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-022-0150; DEQ 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4/16/2015

Stat. Auth.: ORS 468.020, 468A.025

Stats. Implemented: ORS 468A.025