(a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Sec. 60.662, all affected facilities shall be run at full operating conditions and flow rates during any performance test.
(b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under Sec. 60.8(b), shall be used as reference methods to determine compliance with the emission limit or percent reduction efficiency specified under Sec. 60.662(a).
(1) Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, for selection of the sampling sites. The control device inlet sampling site for determination of vent stream molar composition or TOC (less methane and ethane) reduction efficiency shall be prior to the inlet of the control device and after the recovery system.
(2) Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, for determination of the gas volumetric flow rates.
(3) The emission rate correction factor, integrated sampling and analysis procedure of Method 3 shall be used to determine the oxygen concentration (%O2d) for the purposes of determining compliance with the 20 ppmv limit. The sampling site shall be the same as that of the TOC samples, and the samples shall be taken during the same time that the TOC samples are taken.
The TOC concentration corrected to 3 percent 02 (Cc) shall be computed using the following equation:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.096 where: Cc = Concentration of TOC corrected to 3 percent
O2, dry basis, ppm by volume.CTOC = Concentration of TOC (minus methane and ethane), dry
basis, ppm by volume.%O2d = Concentration of O2, dry basis, percent by
volume.
(4) Method 18 to determine the concentration of TOC in the control device outlet and the concentration of TOC in the inlet when the reduction efficiency of the control device is to be determined.
(i) The sampling time for each run shall be 1 hour in which either an integrated sample or four grab samples shall be taken. If grab sampling is used then the samples shall be taken at 15-minute intervals.
(ii) The emission reduction (R) of TOC (minus methane and ethane) shall be determined using the following equation:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.097 where: R=Emission reduction, percent by weight.Ei = Mass rate of TOC entering the control device, kg/hr (lb/
hr).Eo = Mass rate of TOC discharged to the atmosphere, kg/hr
(lb/hr).
(iii) The mass rates of TOC (Ei, Eo) shall be computed using the following equations: [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.098 where: Cij, Coj = Concentration of sample component ``j''
of the gas stream at the inlet and outlet of the control
device, respectively, dry basis, ppm by volume.Mij, Moj = Molecular weight of sample component
``j'' of the gas stream at the inlet and outlet of the control
device, respectively, g/g-mole (lb/lb-mole).Qi, Qo = Flow rate of gas stream at the inlet and
outlet of the control device, respectively, dscm/min (dscf/
min).K2 = 2.494 x 10-6 (1/ppm)(g-mole/scm) (kg/g) (min/
hr) (metric units), where standard temperature for (g-mole/
scm) is 20 [deg]C.
= 1.557 x 10-7 (1/ppm) (lb-mole/scf) (min/hr) (English units), where standard temperature for (lb-mole/scf) is 68 [deg]F.
(iv) The TOC concentration (CTOC) is the sum of the individual components and shall be computed for each run using the following equation:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.099 where: CTOC = Concentration of TOC (minus methane and ethane), dry
basis, ppm by volume.Cj = Concentration of sample components ``j'', dry basis, ppm
by volume.n=Number of components in the sample.
(c) When a boiler or process heater with a design heat input capacity of 44 MW (150 million Btu/hour) or greater is used to seek to comply with Sec. 60.662(a), the requirement for an initial performance test is waived, in accordance with Sec. 60.8(b). However, the Administrator reserves the option to require testing at such other times as may be required, as provided for in section 114 of the Act.
(d) When a flare is used to seek to comply with Sec. 60.662(b), the flare shall comply with the requirements of Sec. 60.18.
(e) The following test methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under Sec. 60.8(b), shall be used for determining the net heating value of the gas combusted to determine compliance under Sec. 60.662(b) and for determining the process vent stream TRE index value to determine compliance under Sec. 60.662(c).
(1)(i) Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, for selection of the sampling site. The sampling site for the vent stream flow rate and molar composition determination prescribed in Sec. 60.664(e)(2) and (3) shall be, except for the situations outlined in paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this section, prior to the inlet of any control device, prior to any post-distillation dilution of the stream with air, and prior to any post-distillation introduction of halogenated compounds into the process vent stream. No transverse site selection method is needed for vents smaller than 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter.
(i) Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, for selection of the sampling site. The sampling site for the vent stream flow rate and molar composition determination prescribed in Sec. 60.664(e)(2) and (3) shall be, except for the situations outlined in paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this section, prior to the inlet of any control device, prior to any post-distillation dilution of the stream with air, and prior to any post-distillation introduction of halogenated compounds into the process vent stream. No transverse site selection method is needed for vents smaller than 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter.
(ii) If any gas stream other than the distillation vent stream from the affected facility is normally conducted through the final recovery device.
(A) The sampling site for vent stream flow rate and molar composition shall be prior to the final recovery device and prior to the point at which the nondistillation stream is introduced.
(B) The efficiency of the final recovery device is determined by measuring the TOC concentration using Method 18 at the inlet to the final recovery device after the introduction of any nondistillation vent stream and at the outlet of the final recovery device.
(C) This efficiency is applied to the TOC concentration measured prior to the final recovery device and prior to the introduction of the nondistillation stream to determine the concentration of TOC in the distillation vent stream from the final recovery device. This concentration of TOC is then used to perform the calculations outlined in Sec. 60.664(e)(4) and (5).
(2) The molar composition of the process vent stream shall be determined as follows:
(i) Method 18 to measure the concentration of TOC including those containing halogens.
(ii) ASTM D1946-77 or 90 (Reapproved 1994) (incorporation by reference as specified in Sec. 60.17 of this part) to measure the concentration of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
(iii) Method 4 to measure the content of water vapor.
(3) The volumetric flow rate shall be determined using Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate.
(4) The net heating value of the vent stream shall be calculated using the following equation:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.100 where: HT = Net heating value of the sample, MJ/scm (Btu/scf), where
the net enthalpy per mole of vent stream is based on
combustion at 25 [deg]C and 760 mm Hg (77 [deg]F and 30 in.
Hg), but the standard temperature for determining the volume
corresponding to one mole is 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F).K1 = 1.74 x 10-7 (1/ppm) (g-mole/scm) (MJ/kcal)
(metric units), where standard temperature for (g-mole/scm) is
20 [deg]C.
= 1.03 x 10-11 (1/ppm) (lb-mole/scf) (Btu/kcal) (English units) where standard temperature for (lb/mole/scf) is 68 [deg]F.Cj = Concentration on a wet basis of compound j in ppm, as
measured for organics by Method 18 and measured for hydrogen
and carbon monoxide by ASTM D1946-77 or 90 (Reapproved 1994)
(incorporation by reference as specified in Sec. 60.17 of
this part) as indicated in Sec. 60.664(e)(2).Hj = Net heat of combustion of compound j, kcal/(g-mole)
[kcal/(lb-mole)], based on combustion at 25 [deg]C and 760 mm
Hg (77 [deg]F and 30 in. Hg).
The heats of combustion of vent stream components would be required to be determined using ASTM D2382-76 (incorporation by reference as specified in Sec. 60.17 of this part) if published values are not available or cannot be calculated.
(5) The emission rate of TOC in the vent stream shall be calculated using the following equation:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.103 where: ETOC = Measured emission rate of TOC, kg/hr (lb/hr).K2 = 2.494x10-6 (1/ppm) (g-mole/scm) (kg/g) (min/
hr) (metric units), where standard temperature for (g-mole/
scm) is 20 [deg]C.
= 1.557 x 10-7 (1/ppm) (lb-mole/scf) (min/hr) (English
units), where standard temperature for (lb-mole/scf) is 68
[deg]F.Cj = Concentration on a wet basis of compound j in ppm, as
measured by Method 18 as indicated in Sec. 60.664(e)(2).Mj = Molecular weight of sample j, g/g-mole (lb/lb-mole).Qs = Vent stream flow rate, scm/min (scf/min), at a
temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F).
(6) The total process vent stream concentration (by volume) of compounds containing halogens (ppmv, by compound) shall be summed from the individual concentrations of compounds containing halogens which were measured by Method 18.
(f) For purposes of complying with Sec. 60.662(c) the owner or operator of a facility affected by this subpart shall calculate the TRE index value of the vent stream using the equation for incineration in paragraph (e)(1) of this section for halogenated vent streams. The owner or operator of an affected facility with a nonhalogenated vent stream shall determine the TRE index value by calculating values using both the incinerator equation in (e)(1) and the flare equation in (e)(2) of this section and selecting the lower of the two values.
(1) The equation for calculating the TRE index value of a vent stream controlled by an incinerator is as follows:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.104
(i) Where for a vent stream flow rate that is greater than or equal to 14.2 scm/min (501 scf/min) at a standard temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F): TRE = TRE index value.Qs = Vent stream flow rate, scm/min (scf/min), at a
temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F).HT = Vent stream net heating value, MJ/scm (Btu/scf), where
the net enthalpy per mole of vent stream is based on
combustion at 25 [deg]C and 760 mm Hg (68 [deg]F and 30
in. Hg), but the standard temperature for determining the
volume corresponding to one mole is 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F) as
in the definition of Qs.Ys = Qs for all vent stream categories listed in
table 1 except for Category E vent streams where Ys
= QsHT/3.6.ETOC = Hourly emissions of TOC, kg/hr (lb/hr).
a, b, c, d, e, and f are coefficients.
The set of coefficients that apply to a vent stream can be obtained from table 1.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17OC00.033 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17OC00.034 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17OC00.035 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17OC00.036
(ii) Where for a vent stream flow rate that is less than 14.2 scm/min (501 scf/min) at a standard temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F): TRE = TRE index value.Qs = 14.2 scm/min (501 scf/min).HT = (FLOW) (HVAL)/Qs. Where the following inputs are used: FLOW = Vent stream flow rate, scm/min (scf/min), at a temperature of 20
[deg]C (68 [deg]F).HVAL = Vent stream net heating value, MJ/scm (Btu/scf), where the net
enthalpy per mole of vent stream is based on combustion at 25
[deg]C and 760 mm Hg (68 [deg]F and 30 in. Hg), but the
standard temperature for determining the volume corresponding
to one mole is 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F) as in the definition of
Qs.Ys = Qs for all vent stream categories listed in
table 1 except for Category E vent streams where Ys
= QsHT/3.6.ETOC = Hourly emissions of TOC, kg/hr (lb/hr).
a, b, c, d, e, and f are coefficients
The set of coefficients that apply to a vent stream can be obtained from table 1.
(2) The equation for calculating the TRE index value of a vent stream controlled by a flare is as follows:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC16NO91.105 where: TRE = TRE index value.ETOC = Hourly emissions of TOC, kg/hr (lb/hr).Qs = Vent stream flow rate, scm/min (scf/min), at a standard
temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F).HT = Vent stream net heating value, MJ/scm (Btu/scf), where
the net enthalpy per mole of vent stream is based on
combustion at 25 [deg]C and 760 mm Hg (68 [deg]F and 30 in.
Hg), but the standard temperature for determining the volume
corresponding to one mole is 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F) as in the
definition of Qs.
a, b, c, d, and e are coefficients.
The set of coefficients that apply to a vent stream shall be obtained from table 2.
Table 2--Distillation NSPS TRE Coefficients for Vent Streams Controlled By a Flare----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
a b c d e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HT 11.2 MJ/scm.................. 2.25 0.288 -0.193 -0.0051 2.08(HT 301 Btu/scf)................ (0.140) (0.0367) (-0.000448) (-0.0051) (4.59)HT 11.2 MJ/scm.................. 0.309 0.0619 -0.0043 -0.0034 2.08(HT 301 Btu/scf)................ (0.0193) (0.00788) (-0.0000010) (-0.0034) (4.59)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(g) Each owner or operator of an affected facility seeking to comply with Sec. 60.660(c)(4) or Sec. 60.662(c) shall recalculate the TRE index value for that affected facility whenever process changes are made. Examples of process changes include changes in production capacity, feedstock type, or catalyst type, or whenever there is replacement, removal, or addition of recovery equipment. The TRE index value shall be recalculated based on test data, or on best engineering estimates of the effects of the change to the recovery system.
(1) Where the recalculated TRE index value is less than or equal to 1.0, the owner or operator shall notify the Administrator within 1 week of the recalculation and shall conduct a performance test according to the methods and procedures required by Sec. 60.664 in order to determine compliance with Sec. 60.662(a). Performance tests must be conducted as soon as possible after the process change but no later than 180 days from the time of the process change.
(2) Where the initial TRE index value is greater than 8.0 and the recalculated TRE index value is less than or equal to 8.0 but greater than 1.0, the owner or operator shall conduct a performance test in accordance with Sec. Sec. 60.8 and 60.664 and shall comply with Sec. Sec. 60.663, 60.664 and 60.665. Performance tests must be conducted as soon as possible after the process change but no later than 180 days from the time of the process change.
(h) Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpart seeking to demonstrate compliance with Sec. 60.660(c)(6) shall use Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D as appropriate, for determination of volumetric flow rate. [55 FR 26942, June 29, 1990, as amended at 65 FR 61774, Oct. 17, 2000]