Compressor Source

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006006",
  "term": "Compressor Source",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Source of certain venting or leaking emissions from a centrifugal or reciprocating compressor. For centrifugal compressors, “source” refers to blowdown valve leakage through the blowdown vent, unit isolation valve leakage through an open blowdown vent without blind flanges, wet seal oil degassing vents, and dry seal vents. For reciprocating compressors, “source” refers to blowdown valve leakage through the blowdown vent, unit isolation valve leakage through an open blowdown vent without blind flanges, and rod packing emissions.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 98.238 (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/compressor-source/"
}