Table 3.
Group of VOC compound emission from storage tank of petroleum refinery
| Group of compound | Contribution (%) | Major contributed compound |
|---|---|---|
| Alkane | 61.12 | Pentane (27.40%), Cyclopentane (19.22%), Cyclohexane (8.9%) |
| Alkene | 33.26 |
Propene (19.02%), Isobutene (14.22), Isoprene (0.027) |
| Ketone | 4.60 | Methyl vinyl ketone (4.41%), 3-Hexanone (0.19%) |
| Aromatic | 0.54 |
Toluene (0.16%), Styrene (0.1%), 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (0.074%) |
| Aldehyde | 0.40 |
Butanal (0.23%), Hexanal (0.13), Methacrolein (0.03%) |
| Alcohol | 0.04 | 1-Propanol (0.04%) |
| Chlorinated hydrocarbon | 0.04 | Chloroform (0.04%) |
| Total | 100.00 |