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Zero fugitive emissions with magnetic actuation
So , with some of the most challenging questions answered , the only possible question is : How can you truly have zero fugitive emissions ? When exploring a traditional valve , at least 90 % of all leaks can be found from the packing to the stem area , as both areas are dynamic . Traditional valves may also leak at the bonnet gasket , but since it is a static seal , these types of leaks are less prevalent . Magnetic actuators can be integrated into most standard valves as a retrofit . With this retrofit , the only potential leaking interface would be the gasket used when attaching to the bonnet . All dynamic leaking interfaces have been eliminated , and the magnetic actuator is fully encapsulated with a solid wall . It does not have any external actuation , thus making a magnetically actuated valve more like a check valve . The USEPA agrees , as published in the “ Inspection Manual : Federal Equipment Leak Regulations for the Chemical Manufacturing Industry ,” dated December 1998 , that states “ Since a check valve has no stem or subsequent packing gland , it is not considered a potential source of fugitive emission and is not subject to the standards .” So , two directions could be made when placing a magnetic Zero-E valve into service . The first
could be to designate this component as NDE , which allows the end-user to only monitor the component once a year . Second , without having any external actuation , you could classify a magnetic zero-emission , gate , globe , plug , or ball valve categorically as check valves . This would remove all monitoring required for that component indefinitely .
Driving emission reduction
Driving emissions reduction towards zeroemission solutions will be a way of the future . Fugitive emissions have been listed as an “ Enforcement Alert ” related to refineries since 1999 . Since 2000 , refineries have been under agreed settlements called Consent Decrees ( CDs ). These CDs have helped decrease emissions from refineries , but each facility hits a plateau in emission reduction . Zero-emission solutions can interrupt these trends and begin to deliver emission reduction again . For example , if only 5 % of leaking valves at a facility are exchanged for a zero-emission solution , a decrease of 63 % in fugitive emissions can be reduced . The same reduction can be found if you want a decline of CO2e for your Net-Zero 2050 goals . This reduction is not an estimate . Factors were achieved using reported emission data from valves at both facilities . In addition to delivering substantial emission reduction , zero-emission
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solutions also eliminate the need to put a human into an operating facility for monitoring . Because , as discussed above , zero-emission solutions like magnetic actuation eliminate the leak path , monitoring requirements are either significantly reduced or nonexistent . Considering the evolution and advancements in the industry , processes have become more complex ; we have dug deeper , operate at more extreme temperatures and pressures , and are processing more harmful and lethal materials at a higher rate than ever before . With that , we must parallel these advancements with advancements in compliance technology . Collectively , we also now understand the harsh impact of failure in these systems thanks to the advances in monitoring and general environmental impact studies . The solutions working fine 50 years ago may not be the best solution for today or tomorrow .
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