Presentation Profile
Monitoring Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC) in Refinery Wastewater
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Room: Iris
Main Author
Sara Speak - Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments
Abstract:
Refineries consume up to 9-12 gallons of water to one barrel of oil and generate a large amount of wastewater drawn from tank bottom draws to rejected boiler streams and sour water stripping among others. Treating influent wastewater is critical to compliance with local and federal regulations but monitoring effluent is also important to determine the effectiveness of the treatment process. Wastewater is inherently complex, but with refineries, wastewater contains numerous organic and volatile compounds. This session discusses how continuous monitoring of TOC and VOC in refinery wastewater can benefit refineries by ensuring effective treatment and compliance.
