BAT for the production of PVC

Additionally to the generic BAT (see Section 13.1), for the production of PVC, the following BAT have to be taken into account. 

BAT is to use appropriate storage facilities for the VCM feedstock, designed and maintained to prevent leaks and resulting air, soil and water pollution (see Section 12.4.1) 

BAT for VCM unloading is to prevent emissions from connections (see Section 12.4.2) 

BAT is to reduce residual VCM emissions from reactors (see Section 12.4.3) 

A suitable combination of temperature, pressure, and residence time and a maximisation of the ratio of free latex surface to total latex volume are key elements to achieve a high efficiency. 

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Taking into account the BAT in Sections 13.1 and 13.4, the following emission and consumption levels are associated with BAT for the production of PVC... 

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