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Assessing fuel storage tank fugitive emissions using lower-cost sensors and triggered canisters: the Greensboro Storage Tank Assessment with Remote sensing Technologies Project
Citation:
Champion, W., M. MacDonald, I. George, J. Carpenter, R. Brown, D. Garver, B. Thomas, AND E. Thoma. Assessing fuel storage tank fugitive emissions using lower-cost sensors and triggered canisters: the Greensboro Storage Tank Assessment with Remote sensing Technologies Project. Innovations in Environmental Science, RTP/Remote, NC, May 02, 2024.
Impact/Purpose:
This is the short-format (100 word max) abstract for the May 2nd 2024 ‘Innovations in Environmental Science’ Seminar (organized by CESER). This abstract will be used in marketing materials, and I will upload the presentation for approval by mid April.
Description:
Above ground storage tanks/terminals provide an essential link in the transportation of fuel between national infrastructure (e.g., pipelines) and local distribution points (e.g., gas stations). Volatile components of refined gasoline/fuels (including ozone precursors and air toxics) are emitted through atmospheric vents as part of normal operation. Poorly characterized “fugitive” emissions also occur owing to maintenance states, terminal activity, and atmospheric conditions. Here we describe a 1.5 year study conducted in Greensboro, NC using next-generation emission measurement (NGEM) techniques to assess near-field concentrations of bulk and speciated organic compounds. Preliminary findings support use of this technique to better understand local airsheds.