Division BAT 44: In order to reduce the amount of organic residues being sent for disposal from styrene monomer production including its co-production with propylene oxide, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.
United Kingdom
| Technique | Description | Applicability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Addition of inhibitors to distillation systems | See BAT 17a | Generally applicable |
| b. | Minimisation of high-boiling residue formation in distillation systems | See BAT 17b | Only applicable to new distillation units or major plant upgrades |
| c. | Use of residues as a fuel | See BAT 17e | Generally applicable |