Fuel oil odor elimination for storage tanks, settling ponds, sludge ponds, oil/water separation, wastewater, tank cleaning, process odors.
Refine Away Odors With Effective Fuel Oil Odor Elimination
Oil refineries and petrochemical plants create strong nuisance odors from refining crude oil into gasoline and jet fuel. Sulfides, mercaptans, and hydrocarbon compounds are some impurities removed during the refining process and can cause smells described as oily rags, rotten eggs, or rotten cabbage. Odors generated from these industrial compounds cause concern from local air boards and the public.
Fuel oil odor neutralizer products may be used in many refinery areas, including water treatment facilities, sludge ponds, sulfur recovery units, and API separators.
Typical applications include:
- Storage tanks
- Settling ponds
- Sludge ponds
- Oil/water separation
- Wastewater
- Tank cleaning
- Process odors
Oil Storage
When tanks are filled and drained, odorous air is released into the atmosphere. We design fuel odor deodorizing systems that capture and remove odors from escaping air. Duct work moves odor vapors to a knockout tank to recover leftover materials. The remaining air flows into a treatment tank where atomization or vaporization systems remove odors before releasing into the atmosphere.
Refining Settling Pond
High pressure pumping systems can be used to disperse products over settling ponds – a common source of refinery odors. We work with you to find the best dilution rate for petroleum odor control within compliance requirements.
Refinery Sludge Ponds
Every oil refining facility has unique fuel oil deodorizer needs. For plants with sludge ponds and stagnant refining pools, custom solutions are an effective fuel oil odor remover.
How to Use
To remove odors during tank cleaning and maintenance operations, portable dispersion systems can be used in the immediate work area. Fuel oil neutralizers can be directly injected into vents and may be used as a substitute scrubbing solution in some applications as an effective fuel oil neutralizer system for plants of any size.
There are many possible ways to use products during tank cleaning, including the use of vaporization or atomization systems. Tank venting with a “Coppus” fan is normally done prior to tank cleaning and product can easily be injected into the direct-air line of the Coppus fan using a low volume chemical injection pump.
Some distributors and customers inject product into a steam line, spray inside tanks, and reduce H2S levels. After an hour or so, emissions and odors have been eliminated to a low enough level to allow treated air to escape