This project attempts to characterize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from industrial stacks, inspect the permission declaration of stationary sources country-wide, estimate reductions of VOCs emission at key factories, and research the measures necessary for VOCs emission reductions. This project establishes a general VOCs emission inventory database to provide data on VOCs pollution control and legislation. The achievements for this project comprise on-site interviewing of 110 principal factories, non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC) is continuously monitoring of 183 stacks, emission and permission inspections at 100 factories, enforce legislation at 51 factories, and monitor VOCs emissions at 150 oil-refining process components. A manual was completed outlining the best available control technology for VOCs in the production of polymers, expanded polystyrene and pharmaceutical raw materials. Total reduction of VOCs emissions from key factories exceeds 1,500 ton/year. Research into the necessary measures for VOCs emissions reduction comprise analysis of VOCs measurement methods for adhesive glues and a case study discussing the standard for scrubber technology for inorganic acids. Additionally, a suggestion for VOCs emission measurement report was made, and error testing for the position of a sampling hole emphasizing the necessity for a sampling hole in front of control equipment was completed.

Best Available Control Technology, Volatile Organic Compounds, Emission Inventory