Enhancing Marine Vapor Recovery: Envent Corporation’s Advanced Solutions

Posted on by Laikyn Hilborn

Envent Corporation | Mobile Marine Barge Degassing

In the dynamic world of marine cargo operations, ensuring safety and environmental compliance during the loading of flammable liquids is paramount. Envent Corporation addresses this critical need with its cutting-edge Mobile Marine Vapor Recovery Systems, offering a portable, efficient, and compliant solution for managing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

The Challenge of Marine Vapor Emissions

Loading flammable liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, and benzene into marine vessels displaces existing vapors, generating VOC emissions that pose safety hazards and environmental concerns. Traditional fixed vapor control facilities require significant capital investment and time-consuming permitting processes.

Envent’s Portable Solution

Envent’s Mobile Marine Vapor Recovery Systems, comprising the Envent Mobile Emission Control System (EMECS) and the Envent Dock Safety Unit (EDSU), provide a flexible alternative. These USCG-compliant systems are designed to safely and efficiently destroy explosive vapors during hydrocarbon loading activities.

Key Benefits:

  • Elimination of Capital Expenditure: No need for permanent infrastructure investments.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets USCG standards in 33 CFR 154 without requiring a “gap analysis.”
  • Engineering Support: Envent’s engineers handle design and permitting, streamlining the setup process.
  • Rapid Deployment: Mobile systems can be quickly mobilized to ports throughout North America.

Components of the System

Envent Dock Safety Unit (EDSU): Positioned near the facility vapor connection, the EDSU is a skid-mounted safety system that accepts vapors from marine cargo holds. It includes safety interlocks, detonation arrestors, and an enriching system to maintain vapors outside the explosive range before directing them to the vapor destruction unit.

Envent Mobile Emission Control System (EMECS): This horizontal combustion thermal oxidizer operates at temperatures exceeding 1400°F, ensuring complete combustion and destruction of the vent stream. Located in a non-classified safe zone, the EMECS includes safety features such as fire-safe valves, redundant detonation arrestors, and instrumentation to detect upset conditions.

Proven Success

Envent’s systems have been successfully deployed across North America. For instance, a Mid-West refinery utilized Envent’s USCG-certified Marine Vapor Control System during an internal pipeline maintenance project. The temporary setup allowed the refinery to continue operations without interruption, achieving compliance and avoiding significant opportunity costs.

Conclusion

Envent Corporation’s Mobile Marine Vapor Recovery Systems offer a practical, compliant, and cost-effective solution for managing VOC emissions during marine loading operations. With rapid deployment capabilities and comprehensive engineering support, Envent ensures that marine terminals can maintain safety and environmental standards without the need for permanent infrastructure investments.

For more information or to request a quote, visit Envent Corporation’s Marine Vapor Recovery Services.