Generic BAT

It is considered that in general for each polymer installation, the combination of the BAT listed here (Section 13.1), together with the polymer type specific BAT listed in Sections 13.2 to 13.10 represent a starting point for the process of determining appropriate local techniques and conditions. The practical aim is therefore the local optimisation in the circumstances of the installation, taking account of this BAT guidance, and other local factors. 

Therefore, in combination with the additional specific BAT listed in later sections of this chapter, in order to provide for levels of performance that are generally compatible with BAT, the BAT for the production of polymers are the following  

A number of environmental management techniques are determined as BAT. The scope (e.g. level of detail) and nature of the EMS (e.g. standardised or non-standardised) will generally be related to the nature, scale and complexity of the installation, and the range of environmental impacts it may have. 

An Environmental Management System (EMS) incorporates, as appropriate to individual circumstances, the following features  

Three further features, which can complement the above stepwise, are considered as supporting 

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This document deals with different polymer types (e.g. polyethylene, polyester). The BAT that are listed in this ehapter include generic BAT (see Section 13.1) and specific BAT (see Sections 13.2 to 13.10) for the different polymers covered in this document. A scheme for the determination of BAT for a polymer is given in Table 13.1. The generie BAT are those that are eonsidered to be generally applicable to all types of polymer installations. The polymer specific BAT are those that are considered to be specifically BAT for installations dealing mainly or wholly with certain types of polymer. 

Please note that for polyamides and PET fibres, the information exchange has not allowed conclusions on specific BAT and BAT levels, therefore the applicable BAT for these polymers are considered to be the generic BAT, and the BAT levels are considered to be those of the CWW BREF. 

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

Some BAT elements are generic and apply for all foundries, regardless of the processes they apply and the type of products they produce. These concern material flows, finishing of castings, noise, waste water, environmental management and decommissioning. 

Therefore, in the determination of BAT, the generic as well as the specific techniques have to be considered (see Table 13.1). 

The techniques to consider in the determination of BAT are grouped in a generic section and product specific sections for certain polymers. The former includes environmental management tools, equipment design and maintenance, monitoring and some generic techniques related to energy and end-of-pipe measures. 

Taking into account the generic and specific BAT, the following emission and consumption levels are associated with BAT (see the following table) ... 

Accidents that could apply to the generic APIOOO site are discussed below, with reference to the regulatory regimes that apply (or could apply) to the generic site. Notwithstanding the legislation, all design and operational considerations in relation to accidents are done in accordance with the principles of Best Available Technique (BAT) and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). 

Savonnet M, Bazer-Bachi D, Bats N et al (2010) Generic postfuncticmalization route from amino-derived metal-organic frameworks. J Am Chem Soc 132 4518-4519... 

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