Control Technology for Chemical Batch Unit Operations at BASF Wyandotte, Geismar, Louisiana. Walk-Through Survey Report

摘要

A walk through survey was conducted to assess control technology at the tetrahydrofuran (109999) (THF) and ethylene-oxide (75218) (EO) production facilities of BASF Wyandotte Corporation (SIC-2869), Geismar, Louisiana, in November 1983. THF was produced by the hydrogenation and catalytic dehydration of 1,4-butynediol (110656). EO was made by the catalytic oxidation of ethylene-glycol (107211). Specific controls investigated were the THF liquid sampling system and the EO pumping system. At the THF facility, a custom built device was used to sample the product stream. After sampling, the device was carried to the laboratory where its contents were analyzed. The author concludes that the control technology inspected is effective in minimizing health risks. An in depth survey is recommended.