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CFR /  Title 40  /  Part 63  /  Sec. 63.9621 What test methods and other procedures must I use toparticulate matter?

(a) You must conduct each performance test that applies to your affected source according to the requirements in Sec. 63.7(e)(1) and paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) For each ore crushing and handling affected source and each finished pellet handling affected source, you must determine compliance with the applicable emission limit for particulate matter in Table 1 to this subpart by following the test methods and procedures in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section.

(1) Except as provided in Sec. 63.9620(e), determine the concentration of particulate matter in the stack gas for each emission unit according to the test methods in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter. The applicable test methods are listed in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section.

(i) Method 1 or 1A to select sampling port locations and the number of traverse points. Sampling ports must be located at the outlet of the control device and prior to any releases to the atmosphere.

(ii) Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2F, or 2G, as applicable, to determine the volumetric flow rate of the stack gas.

(iii) Method 3, 3A, or 3B to determine the dry molecular weight of the stack gas.

(iv) Method 4 to determine the moisture content of the stack gas.

(v) Method 5, 5D, or 17 to determine the concentration of particulate matter.

(2) Each Method 5, 5D, or 17 performance test must consist of three separate runs. Each run must be conducted for a minimum of 2 hours. The average particulate matter concentration from the three runs will be used to determine compliance, as shown in Equation 1 of this section.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30OC03.000 Where: Ci = Average particulate matter concentration for emission

unit, grains per dry standard cubic foot, (gr/dscf);C1 = Particulate matter concentration for run 1 corresponding

to emission unit, gr/dscf;C2 = Particulate matter concentration for run 2 corresponding

to emission unit, gr/dscf; andC3 = Particulate matter concentration for run 3 corresponding

to emission unit, gr/dscf.

(3) For each ore crushing and handling affected source and each finished pellet handling affected source, you must determine the flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter emissions from all emission units in each affected source following the procedure in paragraph (b)(3)(i) or (ii) of this section.

(i) If an initial performance test is conducted on all emission units within an affected source, calculate the flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter emissions from the affected source using Equation 2 of this section.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30OC03.001 Where: Ca = Flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter

for all emission units within affected source, (gr/dscf);Ci = Average particulate matter concentration measured during

the performance test from emission unit ``i'' in affected

source, as determined using Equation 1 of this section, gr/

dscf;Qi = Average volumetric flow rate of stack gas measured

during the performance test from emission unit ``i'' in

affected source, dscf/hr; andn = Number of emission units in affected source.

(ii) If you are grouping similar emission units together in accordance with Sec. 63.9620(e), you must follow the procedures in paragraphs (b)(3)(ii)(A) through (C) of this section.

(A) Assign the average particulate matter concentration measured from the representative unit, as determined from Equation 1 of this section, to each emission unit within the corresponding group of similar units.

(B) Establish the maximum operating volumetric flow rate of exhaust gas from each emission unit within each group of similar units.

(C) Using the data from paragraphs (b)(3)(ii)(A) and (B) of this section, calculate the flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter emissions from the affected source using Equation 3 of this section. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30OC03.002 Where: Ca = Flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter

for all emission units within affected source, gr/dscf;Ck = Average particulate matter concentration measured during

the performance test from the representative emission unit in

group ``k'' of affected source ``a,'' as determined using

Equation 1 of this section, gr/dscf;Qk = Sum of the maximum operating volumetric flow rates of

stack gas from all similar emission units within group ``k''

of affected source, dscf/hr; andm = Number of similar emission unit groups in affected source.

(c) For each ore dryer affected source and each indurating furnace affected source, you must determine compliance with the applicable emission limit for particulate matter in Table 1 to this subpart by following the test methods and procedures in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section.

(1) Determine the concentration of particulate matter for each stack according to the test methods in 40 CFR part 60, appendix A. The applicable test methods are listed in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (v) of this section.

(i) Method 1 or 1A to select sampling port locations and the number of traverse points. Sampling ports must be located at the outlet of the control device and prior to any releases to the atmosphere.

(ii) Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2F, or 2G, as applicable, to determine the volumetric flow rate of the stack gas.

(iii) Method 3, 3A, or 3B to determine the dry molecular weight of the stack gas.

(iv) Method 4 to determine the moisture content of the stack gas.

(v) Method 5, 5D, or 17 to determine the concentration of particulate matter.

(2) Each Method 5, 5D, or 17 performance test must consist of three separate runs. Each run must be conducted for a minimum of 2 hours. The average particulate matter concentration from the three runs will be used to determine compliance, as shown in Equation 1 of this section.

(3) For each ore dryer and each indurating furnace with multiple stacks, calculate the flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter emissions using Equation 4 of this section.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30OC03.003 Where: Cb = Flow-weighted mean concentration of particulate matter

for all stacks associated with affected source, gr/dscf;Cj = Average particulate matter concentration measured during

the performance test from stack ``j'' in affected source, as

determined using Equation 1 of this section, gr/dscf;Qj = Average volumetric flow rate of stack gas measured

during the performance test from stack ``j'' in affected

source, dscf/hr;n = Number of stacks associated with affected source.