The environmental upgrade project for methanol storage, transportation, and VOC control carried out by Xinye Nenghua has entered the trial production phase

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The environmental upgrade project for VOCs control in methanol storage and transportation at Xinye Energy Chemicals has entered the trial production phase. Author/Source: Xinjiang Xinye. Date: 2023-01-12. Clicks: 18. Recently, all work related to the installation and wiring of the collection section and recovery systems in the alcohol hydrocarbon tank area as part of this environmental upgrade project has been completed； With the activation of the recycling unit, the project officially entered the trial production phase, laying a solid foundation for the unit to meet the acceptance standards. For this power-on commissioning, the coal chemical company made thorough preparations and careful plans, drafting the \"Trial Production (Operation) Plan for the VOCs Control and Environmental Upgrade Project for Methanol Storage and Transportation at Xinjiang Xinye Energy Chemical Co., Ltd.\" It started with the three inspections and four determinations outlined in the project framework, carrying out in-depth inspections to identify and eliminate potential hazards and defects ； Strictly adhere to the operating procedures to ensure that the testing process is safe and under control ； Strictly adhere to the 30 guidelines for chemical feeding to ensure compliance at every stage ； Relevant personnel were trained on multiple occasions; the potential safety risks that could arise during the commissioning process were analyzed scientifically, and preventive measures were formulated. Trial production was carried out to ensure the smooth operation of the entire manufacturing process, thereby thoroughly verifying whether the installation met the requirements regarding process efficiency, safety, environmental protection, and fire safety. The environmental improvement project for the control of VOCs in methanol storage and transportation involves the collection and treatment of alcohol-containing gases from the storage tanks in the alcohol hydrocarbon tank area, as well as from the storage tanks in the quality improvement area, as well as from the loading stations and MTG loading stations. Gas collection facilities are added to the existing storage tanks and handling equipment; a recovery unit with a capacity of 1300 Nm3/h is installed to capture and transport the methanol vapor generated in the storage area and at the loading sites, followed by washing with deionized water and adsorption using activated carbon. The concentrated alcohol-containing liquid is then sent to the methanol distillation system for further recovery, thereby improving efficiency. The exhaust gases are absorbed by adsorption tanks before being released at appropriate heights, ensuring that the emission levels meet **environmental standards. The upgrade and transformation of the project represent CNPC’s solemn commitment to putting into practice the scientific principle that \"lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.\" It is also a concrete action taken to implement the development philosophy of giving priority to environmental protection and building the company in an ecological manner. Since the project commenced in October, leaders at all levels of the Energy and Chemical Company have attached great importance to it and provided comprehensive planning. All employees in the finished products workshop have fulfilled their responsibilities with the mindset that \"I may not be the one to achieve success, but I must play a role in it,\" overcoming various challenges such as a short deadline, heavy workload, pandemic prevention and control, safety requirements, and severe cold weather, to ensure the successful completion of the project on schedule.