We completed CVS & Safeguarding Studies for a 7,500 BBL/d battery in the South Midland Basin, recommending venting upgrades, added monitoring, and VRU improvements. Proud of our process—ask us for examples and let us help meet your environmental goals!
Project Spotlight: Closed Vent System & Safeguarding Studies
South Midland Basin | 7,500 BBL/d Oil Battery
CUE EPCM Partners recently completed a Closed Vent System (CVS) Study and a Safeguarding Study for a 7,500 BBL/d oil battery in the South Midland Basin. These studies were designed to identify potential emission sources and process safety risks, while ensuring compliance with current and emerging regulations like NSPS OOOOa and OOOOb.
To streamline initial data gathering, we created a custom data collection form tailored to the facility’s layout and operations. This allowed us to efficiently assess the tank battery’s venting and safeguarding systems with precision and consistency.
Our team made multiple key recommendations to enhance environmental compliance and operational safety, including:
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Replacing and adding tank venting capacity to meet flow demands.
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Installing a pressure transmitter on the tank vapor header.
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Adding flare pilot status and temperature transmitters for improved monitoring.
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Ensuring VRUs are equipped with recordable suction/discharge pressures, temperatures, run status, and malfunction alerts.
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Replacing the gas blanketing valve to prevent vacuum collapse scenarios.
The Safeguarding Study reviewed overpressure protection systems, instrumented safety logic, and shutdown functionality to ensure the facility remains protected in both routine and upset conditions.
Client and Environmental Benefits:
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Regulatory Readiness: Aligns with federal and state air quality regulations.
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Enhanced Safety: Reduces risk of overpressure and unplanned emissions.
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Operational Transparency: Real-time monitoring and data improve oversight and control.
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Environmental Stewardship: Optimized venting and VRU systems minimize emissions.
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Efficient Execution: Our structured approach accelerates project timelines and decision-making.
We’re very proud of our closed vent system and safeguarding study process and report. Let us know if you’d like to see examples of our work—we’d love the opportunity to help you meet your environmental and operational objectives.
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