Jinbo Zhao^*, Ming Chen

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State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
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Abstract: The emission of the traditional energy chemical industry accounts for 20% of the total manmade VOC emission in China, of which coal chemical and petrochemical plants are one of the most important VOC emission sources. VOC emission sources mainly include the leakage of oil refinery units and equipment, pipes and valves, respiration and leakage of various types of storage tanks, effusion of oils during loading and unloading, effusion of sewage treatment systems, all kinds of process tail gas, etc. In this paper, the current management status of VOC emission in China’s coal chemical industry and petrochemical industry are analyzed, which divides VOC management into intentional and fugitive emission. The Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) management method and technology for equipment, pipes and valves implemented in the United States are studied to propose self-inspection management methods and measures for VOC emissions in the energy chemical industry, providing strategies and recommendations for energy conservation, emission reduction and cleaner production in the traditional energy chemical industry.

Keywords: Self-Inspection, VOC, China’s Traditional Energy Chemical Industry

Cite this paper: Zhao, J. and Chen, M. (2018) Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Standard Review for Self-Inspection and Management for VOC Emission in China’s Traditional Energy Chemical Industry. Journal of Environmental Protection, 9, 1155-1170. doi: 10.4236/jep.2018.911072.

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