Fugitive Emissions Reduction

Valves are likely the leading source of fugitive emissions in your plant and there is understandably a focus on more tightly regulating the asset class. However, the speed and complexity of regulation change represents a major challenge for plant operators.

That's where Emerson can help. Our experts apply deep regulation and application knowledge to offer complete valve solutions that help you achieve current and future fugitive emission compliance.

Emerson's low emission valve portfolio is designed and tested to address all possible leak paths - from proven, patented stem stealing systems to high integrity connections.

Direct spring valves are the most common type of pressure relief valve but can be an emissions issue when venting to a flare or atmosphere due to their low operating pressure limits, metal seats, and balanced bellows construction. 

Emerson offers the broadest range of direct spring pressure relief valve technology. Soft seated valves such as the Crosby J-Series can eliminate leakage through the seat; high performance products like the Anderson Greenwood 80s Series provide unparalleled seat tightness and a balanced option that doesn’t use a fragile bellows; Emerson offers fugitive emissions compliant configurations for API 526 valves as well as thermal relief applications. 

Poor pressure and vacuum control can result in excess usage of blanketing gas, product contamination, poor system efficiency, and excess emissions.

Emerson offers the strongest portfolio of pressure and vacuum products with industry-leading solutions and knowledge to optimize performance. Having the right solutions can result in less blanketing required offsetting fewer emissions from generating blanketing gas, reduced fugitive emissions to the atmosphere, and tight pressure control for improved product throughput.