Petrochemical Manufacturing Ducting

Petrochemical manufacturing is used to produce a wide range of products including plastics, rubbers, adhesives, resin, dyes, and synthetic fibers - to name a few. During grinding, reforming, and other petrochemical manufacturing processes, emissions are generated and transmitted into the airstream. Air emissions can also escape from pumps, valves, flanges, storage tanks, and loading and unloading operations. Some of the contaminants found in these emissions are known carcinogens and/ or toxic.

The amount of emissions released in a plant or facility is based on climate conditions, material handling, and the processing of products. Petrochemical manufacturing plants also generate solid waste and sludge, which can be considered hazardous because of the toxic organics and heavy metals present. To ensure that emissions are kept below an acceptable limit, safety equipment - such as fume extractors, are utilized to remove hazardous air emissions before they enter breathing zones.

When it comes to extracting petrochemical manufacturing emissions, ducting is key! It acts as the hose and wand that draws dust away from the extraction point. The fume extractor acts as the vacuum cleaner where the dust is filtered and cleaned air is either returned into the plant or extracted outside away from the building.

Resource: MIGA Environmental Guidelines for Petrochemicals Manufacturing

Because petrochemical manufacturing plants are large and complex, they require durable and reliable ducting systems that are easy to maintenance and access as needed. Nordfab Quick-Fit Ducting features unique rolled edge ends and easy-to-use clamps to make accessing, relocating and assembling ductwork easy. Nordfab Ducting also installs without rivets, screws, or special tools, unlike flanged and spiral ducting that has to be bolted or screwed together.

Nordfab QF Ducting offers one of the lowest life-cycle costs of any ducting product because it's easy to uninstall and relocate. It can be implemented into already existing duct systems to improve effectiveness and prevent leakage in older structures. To get started on your petrochemical manufacturing ductwork quote, get in touch with us! We'll send you a professional CAD drawing, parts list, budgetary quote, and detailed installation instructions - at no cost!