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Technical Documents

• Biodiesel Research Project
  The research program was designed to enhance stakeholder understanding of the technical issues related to renewable diesel use, provide guidance for decision-makers on the appropriate applications for renewable diesel, and appropriate regional and/or seasonal distribution of renewable diesel blends, and to provide information for standard-setting bodies to set specifications that will ensure “fit for service” fuel products.
  Biodiesel Research Project Final Report Summary
  Bio Furnace Fuel Test Final Report
  Low Temperature Operability Test: Phase 2 – Impact of Saturated Monoglycerides on Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Operation
  Low Temperature Storage Test Phase 2 – Identification of Problem Species
  Thermal/Oxidation Storage Stability of Bio-Diesel Fuels
• Code of Practice for Developing a Refinery Emission Inventory
  Understanding emissions from operations is an important element of member commitment to the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute’s (CPPI) Environment, Health and Safety Guiding Principles.
  Code of Practice 
• Recommended Management Practices—Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) Distribution System
  This Recommended Management Practice document is intended to provide guidance regarding the handling of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel in industry transportation operations, terminals and bulk plants. It is also a reference document for transportation operations personnel delivering on-road diesel to and from petroleum facilities.
  Recommended Management Practices—Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) Distribution System 
• Review of the Proposed Weighting Scheme for Air Pollutants in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD)
  CPPI has concerns about certain methodologies used for applying emissions weighting factors which are designed to place a higher priority on some pollutants versus others on the basis of human health related impacts. Recent GVRD studies on diesel emissions reductions use a methodology that applies these weighting factors. Air quality has an impact on public health, but the science is not sufficient to quantify that impact or the importance of one specific pollutant over another. CPPI is concerned that this equation may skew the analysis and result in misleading outcomes that may not be either in the best interests of improved air quality or a cost effective response to reducing Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles emissions. CPPI has retained the services of a world-renowned epidemiologist, Suresh H. Moolgavkar, MD, PhD, to speak to this issue.
  Review of the Proposed Weighting Scheme for Air Pollutants in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) 
• Sewer Use By-Laws Best Management Practices
  Sewer use by-laws are being developed or revised in many jurisdictions across Canada for facilities discharging to sanitary, storm or combined sewers. These sewer use by-laws will affect CPPI member company facilities across Canada. Therefore, CPPI has taken a proactive role and developed some Best Management Practices on Vehicle Wash Operations —(members) , Stormwater Runoff from Petroleum Facilities —(members) and Automotive Repair Operations that discharge to a Sanitary Sewer System —(members)  that will be implemented at all CPPI member company facilities. CPPI has also prepared a position paper pertaining to this issue.
• Information on Endocrine Modulators
  EM-COM is an authoritative source of information on “endocrine modulators”—chemicals reported to harm the environment or human health through effects on the hormonal systems that regulate all higher organisms. This site is an objective reference on the endocrine system itself, and on some diseases like cancer, and reproductive and developmental defects linked to endocrine malfunctions. Active researchers weigh the evidence linking environmental chemicals to “endocrine modulation” and the possible harm that may result.
  www.emcom.ca
• Energy Consumption Benchmark Guide
  Energy efficiency in the production process is an important factor for refineries. The purpose of this document is to provide a tool where one refinery can be compared to others to allow a company to make reasonable, appropriate decisions about energy use and efficiency.
  Benchmark Guide 
• Anti-Idling Campaign
  Over the past year, CPPI and Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency worked jointly with the Public Policy Forum to obtain a better understanding of what actions could be taken to help motorists make a clearer link between fuel consumption, personal transportation spending, and environmental impacts. As a key outcome of this initiative, an anti-idling public awareness campaign involving CPPI member company retail sites was proposed as a concrete first step in the new energy conservation communication program. Unnecessary vehicle idling—leaving the engine running for more than 10 seconds when parked—was identified as a key focus for this initial campaign as it wastes fuel and money, and is a contributor to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
  Anti-Idling 
• VOC Speciation Calculator
  CPPI has developed a methodology for downstream refineries to calculate and speculate Part 5 VOCs for the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI). The calculator is designed specifically for downstream petroleum refineries.
  VOC Speciation Calculator 
• Above Ground Tank Reference Guide
  This guide has been prepared to assist in choosing an above ground tank, related piping and equipment—choice which must be based on economic, operational and safety criteria. This document provides descriptions of the various aboveground tank facilities and the pros and cons of each.
  Above Ground Tank Reference Guide 
• Contingency Planning for Flood Related Emergencies at Retail and Wholesale Petroleum Facilities
  The potential for overland flooding can create a high level of risk for facility damage and environmental impacts at retail and wholesale petroleum facilities. While there is little that can be done to prevent flooding, actions can be taken to minimize the impact. This Contingency Plan contains procedures to consider if flooding is imminent in your area.
  Contingency Planning for Flood Related Emergencies at Retail and Wholesale Petroleum Facilities