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Development of emission factors for polyamide processing.

G Kriek1, N Lazear, V Rhodes

  • 1Bayer Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995)
|January 22, 2005
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This study developed emission factors for volatile organic compounds and particulate matter during polyamide resin processing. These factors help estimate atmospheric releases from similar industrial extrusion operations.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Polyamide resins are widely used in various industries.
  • Understanding emissions from polymer processing is crucial for environmental compliance.
  • Limited data exists on specific emission factors for polyamide extrusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine emission factors for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter from polyamide 6, 66, and 66/6 resin processing.
  • To provide data for estimating atmospheric releases in industrial settings.
  • To support environmental impact assessments for polymer extrusion operations.

Main Methods:

  • Processing of commercial-grade polyamide resins (PA6, PA66, PA66/6) using a small commercial-type extruder.

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  • Measurement of emissions including selected volatile organic compounds and particulate material.
  • Calculation of emission factors reported as pounds released per million pounds of polymer processed.

    • Main Results:

    • Emission factors were successfully developed for VOCs and particulate matter during polyamide extrusion.
    • Data was generated for specific polyamide types (PA6, PA66, PA66/6) across a melt temperature range of 475-550°F.
    • Calculated emission factors provide a quantitative measure of atmospheric releases.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed emission factors are valuable for processors to estimate emissions from similar polyamide extrusion processes.
    • This research contributes to better environmental management in the polymer processing industry.
    • The findings can inform regulatory assessments and process optimization for reduced environmental impact.