Chemical Safety Alert: Hazards of Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) Operations

Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA)
August, 2003

TITLE: Chemical Safety Alert: Hazards of Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) Operations
PUBLICATION DATE: August 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-F-03-001
URL: yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/preventingaccident.htm

This document aims to prevent chemical accidents by raising awareness among facilities, workers, and emergency responders of the hazards associated with Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) operations, a process used in refining crude oil. The document includes lessons learned and examples of actions that can be taken to help minimize risks associated with the situations and conditions that are most likely to cause accidents.

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