Volatile Organic Compounds

CleanAir performs a full range of emission tests to measure volatile organic compounds (VOC) including highly reactive volatile organic compounds (HRVOC).

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has finalized regulations regarding HRVOC requirements. The final rule focuses on 1,3-butadiene, butenes, ethylene and propylene, and encompasses emissions from vents, flares and cooling towers, as well as fugitive emissions.  Louisiana is in the process of issuing similar regulations.

CleanAir can help you complete your plans for VOC or HRVOC compliance. CleanAir’s testing services include:

• On-line analysis of speciated or total VOCs & HRVOCs
• Sampling during CEMS down-time (gap-filling)
• Fugitive Audit Programs
• Fence-line Monitoring Programs
• VOC capture and removal efficiency testing

CleanAir provides a comprehensive list of VOC measurement technologies, including traditional gas chromatography (GC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).  We have recently added the patent-pending Pneumatic Focusing Gas Chromatography technology, a low-cost real-time approach for remote VOC monitoring.

For over 30 years, CleanAir has performed thousands of consulting and air testing projects, including performance guarantee/start up, diagnostic, and emissions compliance. CleanAir has a depth of knowledge, experience and capabilities that is hard to duplicate anywhere. We routinely perform standard USEPA methods 18, 21, 22, 25, 25A and 320. Industry VOC testing experience includes:

• Chemical & Petrochemical Manufacturing
• Petroleum Refining
• Natural Gas Processing
• Waste Treatment and Disposal
• Municipal and Hazardous Waste Incineration
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Automobile Manufacturing

Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality products and services for air quality management. We can help your company to conduct air emission testing, streamline regulatory communications, prepare test protocols and pre-testing programs, and provide quality reports.