SRC-I Coal Refinery. Task 7. Environmental Analysis

摘要

Task Seven - Environmental Analysis contains a discussion of all the environmental issues related to the construction and operation of the 6,000 TPD SRC-I Demonstration Plant. The SRC-I process will generate a number of air emissions including sulfur dioxide, particulate, hydrocarbons and reduced sulfur compounds. The major impact on the environment is expected to be caused by sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions. Sulfur dioxide emissions have been greatly reduced by utilizing the clean fuel gas generated by the SRC-I plant as a fuel source. Hydrocarbon emissions have been greatly reduced by employing control techniques. Wastewater generated in several areas of the SRC-I plant will be collected and treated by a treatment facility located on the plant site. Solid waste generated by the SRC-I process will be handled as follows: inert mineral ash residue will be stored on-site in accordance with best engineering practice; hazardous wastes will be disposed of in a permitted secure landfill located on-site; and non-hazardous waste will be recycled to the process for ultimate degradation. Compliance with applicable environmental regulations influences the design of the plant. To insure that the plant will be in compliance, all directly applicable regulations were combined with the most stringent regulations which could be determined for similar facilities and complied to provide a set of effluent guidelines. Specific compliance techniques are discussed in this volume. An environmental analysis is being carried out to provide the basis for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. (ERA citation 05:012973)