Emissions from DOD Fuel Storage and Painting Operations
Abstract
The USEPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), under the direction and support of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), was funded to develop a process for controlling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fuel storage and transfer operations. The Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC) was tasked to quantify DoD emissions from these operations. It was determined that Navy fueling operations are in compliance with Clean Air Act requirements and that by switching to JP-8 as a primary aircraft fuel, the Air Force and Army fueling operations will also be compliant. DoD painting operations were examined as another VOC source appropriate for control with the NRMRL developed process. Compliance with regulatory requirements may involve using low solvent content coatings, installation of "end of the stack" air pollution control equipment, emissions averaging, or changes in paint application techniques. One disadvantage of the DoD trend to switch to low VOC coatings is the difficulty of application and their performance in harsh environs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA363200
Entities
People
- Calvin Kodres
- Nicholas Stencel
- Samara Iodice
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center