Nationwide Leak Detection and Repair
What is LDAR?
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) is a critical work practice designed to identify and mitigate the release of hazardous pollutants from industrial equipment. An effective LDAR program systematically reduces dangerous emissions by identifying leaks and promptly addressing them through repairs or replacements.
Components subject to LDAR requirements are regularly monitored at specified intervals to ensure they are not leaking. If a leak is detected, the affected component must be repaired or replaced within a mandated time frame to maintain compliance.
Implementing a robust LDAR program offers numerous benefits, including reducing product losses, enhancing worker safety, decreasing exposure to harmful emissions in surrounding communities, lowering emissions fees, and helping facilities avoid costly enforcement actions.
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How Are Emissions from Equipment Leaks Reduced?
Emissions from equipment leaks can be significantly reduced or even completely eliminated by implementing a robust Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program or by installing advanced leak-prevention technology. Many regulatory frameworks allow and even encourage the use of both methods in tandem to achieve the most effective results.
Techniques like Method 21 and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) have proven highly effective, reducing thousands of tons of volatile air pollutants and organic hazardous air pollutants each year. Compliance with these methods is often mandated by law in various programs, ensuring that facilities minimize their environmental impact.
With decades of experience in understanding and applying federal and state regulations, we at LDAR BUSTERS have a deep knowledge of the most effective equipment, software, and practices necessary to ensure that your LDAR program not only meets but exceeds the stringent standards set by the EPA and other state agencies.