Controlling fugitive emissions from leaks in petrochemical industry process equipment now requires periodic monitoring of valves, flanges, pumps etc., typically on a quarterly basis. Previous studies have shown that over
A cost-effective fugitive emission reduction program should focus on locating and repairing the very high leakers. Although these components (such as valves, pumps, compressors, flanges, etc.)
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