(A) Rule 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INCINERATOR. A device specifically designed for the destruction, by burning, of garbage or other combustible refuse or waste material.
OUTER AIR. All space outside of buildings, stacks or exterior ducts.
PROCESS WEIGHT. The total weight of all materials introduced for purposes of combustion.
PROCESS WEIGHT RATE.
(a) A rate established as follows:
1. For continuous or long-run steady-state source operations, the total process weight for the entire period of continuous operation or for a typical portion thereof, divided by the number of hours of such period or portion thereof;
2. For cyclical or batch source operations, the total process weight for a period that covers a complete operation or an integral number of cycles, divided by the hours of actual process operation during such period; or
(b) When the nature of any process or operation or the design of any equipment is such as to permit more than one interpretation of this definition the interpretation that results in the minimum value for allowable emission applies.
SOURCE OPERATION. The last operation preceding the emission of an air contaminant, which operation:
(a) Results in the separation of the air contaminant from the process material or in the conversion of the process materials into air contaminants, as in the case of combustion fuel; and
(b) Is not an air pollution abatement operation.
SOURCE SAMPLE. A sample of the emission from an air contamination source, collected for analysis from within a stack or an effluent stream.
STANDARD CONDITIONS. A gas temperature of 60°F and a gas pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute.
(B) Rule 2. Information required. The plans and specifications required under § 9.208 of this code shall include the following information:
(1) Expected composition of effluent stream, both before and after the installation of an air cleaning device, including emission rate, concentration, volume and temperature;
(2) Expected physical characteristics of particulates;
(3) Type of air cleaning device, if any;
(4) Location and elevation of the emission point and other factors relating to dispersion and diffusion of the contaminant in the outer air, and the relation of the emission point to nearby structures, window openings, and other information necessary to appraise the possible effects of the effluent;
(5) If necessary to ascertain compliance, the tests to be made of the completed installation by the applicant. The Director may waive testing of certain new installations if operating performance of similar installations indicates this is not needed; and
(6) Any other reasonable and pertinent information that may be required by the Director.
(C) Rule 3. Authority of agents. When a person files plans and specifications as the agent of an owner, the owner shall furnish the agent with a letter of authorization for filing of the plans and specifications, and this letter shall be submitted with the plans and specifications.
(D) Rule 4. Points of measuring density. The density of a smoke plume shall be measured at the point of its emission, except that when the point of emission cannot be readily observed it may be measured at an observable point on the plume nearest the point of emission.
(E) Rule 5. Darkness grading devices. Darkness of visible emissions of smoke shall be graded by using the “Ringelmann Smoke Chart” as published by the United States Bureau of Mines in “Information Circular 7718” or by means of devices which result in measurements of equal or better accuracy.
(F) Rule 6. Emission of particulate matter. It is unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of particulate matter from any source in excess of the emission schedule listed in Table l165.
(G) Rule 7. Diluting and concealing emissions.
(1) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Director, no person shall build, erect, install or use any article, machine, equipment or other contrivance, the sole purpose of which is to dilute or conceal an emission without resulting in a reduction in the total release of air contaminants to the atmosphere.
(2) This rule does not apply to the control of odors.
(H) Rule 8. Notices.
(1) The owner or his or her authorized agent shall notify the Director in writing not more than 30 days after the completion of an installation when it will be placed in operation.
(2) At the same time and where applicable, he or she shall notify the Director of the time, place and person who will conduct tests he or she will perform on the installation.
(3) If the Director is to witness the test and the stipulated time is inconvenient, he or she may request a postponement to some other reasonable time.
(I) Rule 9. Tests by owners.
(1) The Director shall be permitted to witness the tests.
(2) The cost of tests upon which the approval of the report, plans and specifications was based shall be paid by the owner of the installation.
(3) Tests shall be conducted in the manner set forth in the application or by another method acceptable to the Director and the results of the test shall be submitted to the Director.
(J) Rule 10. Air cleaning devices. An air cleaning device shall be installed, maintained and operated in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with this code and these rules.
(K) Rule 11. Collected air contaminants.
(1) Collected air contaminants shall be removed and disposed of in conformity with this code and these rules and at such intervals as are necessary to maintain the equipment at the required operating efficiency.
(2) Collection and disposal shall be performed in a manner so as not to introduce contaminants to the outer air. (See following pages for tables.)
Table 1: Particulate Master Emission Schedule
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Table 1: Particulate Master Emission Schedule
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Source | Maximum Allowable Emission at Operating Conditions (Lbs. Particulate Per 1,000 Lbs. Gas) | Capacity Rating in 1,000 Lbs. Steam Per Hour |
A. Fuel burning equipment | ||
1. Pulverized coal (includes cyclone furnaces)* | ||
2. Other modes of firing** | 0 - 100 | 0.65 |
100 - 300 | 0.65 - 0.45 | |
Over 300 | ||
Rating in Lbs. Water Per Hour | Capacity Rating in Lbs. Steam Per Hour | |
B. Incinerators | ||
1. Residential apartments | 0 - 200 | 0.65 |
200 and over | 0.30 | |
2. Commercial and industrial | 0 - 400 | 0.65 |
400 and over | 0.30 | |
3. Municipal | All | 0.30 |
*See Figure 1 below for maximum emission values. Note: It is required that a maximum allowable emission listing be applied for to the Air Pollution Control Commission for all pulverized coal (and cyclone) furnaces having capacity ratings in excess of 1,000,000 pounds of steam per hour. **Note: It is required that a maximum allowable emission listing be applied for to the Air Pollution Control Commission for all furnaces in this group having capacity ratings in excess of 300,000 pounds of steam per hour. | ||
Table 2. Allowable Rate of Emission Based on Process Weight Rate | ||
Process Lbs./Hr. | Weight Rate Tons/Hr. | Rate of Emission Lbs./Hr. |
Table 2. Allowable Rate of Emission Based on Process Weight Rate | ||
Process Lbs./Hr. | Weight Rate Tons/Hr. | Rate of Emission Lbs./Hr. |
100 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
200 | 0.10 | 0.88 |
400 | 0.20 | 1.40 |
600 | 0.30 | 1.83 |
800 | 0.40 | 2.22 |
1,000 | 0.50 | 2.58 |
1,500 | 0.75 | 3.38 |
2,000 | 1.00 | 4.10 |
2,500 | 1.25 | 4.76 |
3,000 | 1.50 | 5.38 |
3,500 | 1.75 | 5.95 |
4,000 | 2.00 | 6.52 |
5,000 | 2.50 | 7.58 |
6,000 | 3.00 | 8.56 |
7,000 | 3.50 | 9.49 |
8,000 | 4.00 | 10.40 |
9,000 | 4.50 | 11.20 |
10,000 | 5.00 | 12.00 |
12,000 | 6.00 | 13.60 |
16,000 | 8.00 | 16.50 |
18,000 | 9.00 | 17.90 |
20,000 | 10.00 | 19.20 |
30,000 | 15.00 | 25.20 |
40,000 | 20.00 | 30.50 |
50,000 | 25.00 | 35.40 |
60,000 | 30.00 | 40.00 |
70,000 | 35.00 | 41.30 |
80,000 | 40.00 | 42.50 |
90,000 | 45.00 | 43.60 |
100,000 | 50.00 | 44.60 |
120,000 | 60.00 | 46.30 |
140,000 | 70.00 | 47.80 |
160,000 | 80.00 | 49.00 |
200,000 | 100.00 | 51.20 |
1,000,000 | 500.00 | 69.00 |
2,000,000 | 1,000.00 | 77.60 |
6,000,000 | 3,000.00 | 92.70 |
Process weight: The total amount of all material introduced into an industrial operation, including solid fuels, but excluding liquid fuels and gaseous fuels when these are used as fuels and air introduced for purposes of combustion. | ||
Process weight rate: (a) For continuous or long-term operation: The total process weight for the entire period of operation or for a typical portion thereof, divided by the number of hours of such period or portion thereof. (b) For batch operations: The total process weight for a period which covers a complete operation or an integral number of cycles, divided by the hours of actual process operation during such period.
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Figure 1. Maximum Emission of Particulate Matter from Pulverized Coal Furnaces
Maximum allowable emission - pounds of particulate per 1,000 pounds of gas
Steam Capacity Rating - 1,000 Pounds of Steam per Hour
Note: It is required that a maximum allowable emission listing be applied for to the Air Pollution Control Commission for all pulverized coal (and cyclone) furnaces having capacity ratings in excess of 1,000,000 pounds of steam per hour.
Cross-reference:
Related provisions, see § 9.206