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Bionomic Boiler MACT Emission Control Technologies

Introduction Bionomic Industries' extensive line of field-proven, cost effective wet and dry scrubber and electrostatic technology choices can easily and economically help you achieve compliance with EPA Boiler MACT regulations for hydrochloric acid, particulate or mercury control. Bionomics' wide range of equipment enables selection of the best control technology to remove a specific or ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By Bionomic Industries Inc.

What is Boiler MACT & CISWI MACT? - Case study

Boiler MACT regulates production of carbon monoxide (CO). If CO is managed by combustion conditions, NOx production increases. The best strategy for Boiler MACT compliance is to control CO in the boiler and allow the UltraCat Catalytic Filter System to remove NOx in the flue gas. CISWI MACT regulates air pollutants from commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units, for: ...

Jun. 1, 2019

By Tri-Mer Air Pollution Control Systems

Tuning Your Boiler for EPA Boiler MACT Compliance

The EPA’s Boiler MACT regulations are heating up. Boiler MACT is an EPA rule to limit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from commercial and industrial boilers and process heaters. Originally proposed in 2011 as a mandate driven by the Clean Air Act, the rules are Area Source Boiler MACT 40 CFR 63, subpart JJJJJJ for smaller boilers (stores, hotels, apartments, small manufacturers, etc.) and ...

May 12, 2016

By Sierra Instruments, Inc.

Introducing: The all new CEMLink 6 Compliance Calendar

Being an environmental manager in the 21st century requires you to juggle numerous quality assurance tests, oftentimes with different deadlines. Some can be tied to the number of operating hours within a quarter while others are based on the anniversary date of an inspection or performance test. Let CEMLink 6 shoulder the burden of tracking and notifying you of any impending deadlines. While ...

Jan. 17, 2020

By VIM Technologies

The Hammer Falls Again as U.S. EPA Proposes Revisions to `MACT Hammer` Regulations

Until now, States have been left to interpret the applicability of section 112(j) with little input from U.S. EPA. Some States have adopted a “wait and see” approach and are waiting for U.S. EPA to weigh in on the issue. In the absence of any guidance, some States, such as Pennsylvania, have called for some sources to submit applications that meet the 112(j) requirements. The ...

Apr. 26, 2010

By All4 Inc.

Ceramic catalyst filters destroy air pollutants - Case study

Catalyst-embedded ceramic filters offer a new technological capability of removing NOx at lower temperatures, while simultaneously removing PM, SOx and HC1. The technology also removes organic hazardous air pollutants (O-HAPS) THC, dioxins and mercury, all in a single compact system. Applications for the technology include: the Cement NESHAP; Boiler MACT for coal; incinerator CISWI MACT; ...

Nov. 1, 2013

By Tri-Mer Air Pollution Control Systems

New catalytic filter technology provides important added flexibility in controlling PM, NOX, SOX and O-HAPS - Case study

Catalyst-embedded ceramic filters offer a new technological capability of removing NOX at lower temperatures, while simul-taneously removing PM, SOX and HCl. The technology also removes organic hazardous air pollutants (O-HAPS) THC, dioxins and mercury, all in a single compact system. Applications for the technology include: the Cement NESHAP; Boiler MACT for coal; incinerator CISWI MACT; ...

Nov. 1, 2013

By Tri-Mer Air Pollution Control Systems

The MACT for petroleum refinery FCCs is a fraud!

This paper is a continuation of the author's research on the MACT regulation for abating pollution from Petroleum Refinery FCCs in the US. This paper highlights the flaws in the recently promulgated MACT for NSPS and non-NSPS FCC units. It details the inadequacies and the potential for perversity in the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) that are an integral part of the FCC MACT. It ...

May 11, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Utility MACT and HAPs

C 6.1 | The Utility MACT Rule: An Industry Perspective Michael Rossler | Manager, Environmental Programs, EEI EPA is proceeding with the Utility MACT rulemaking for coal- and oil-based EGUs. The rule is to be proposed by March 16 and finalized November 16. This rule will be unprecedented in its scope and range across a large sector of the US economy. What will the MACT look like? ...

Jul. 20, 2011

By Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC)

Legal lookout: Court sides with EPA on MACT

On June 6, 2008, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied the Natural Resources Defense Council's (NRDC) petition for review of EPA's 2006 national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry (SOCMI). Background The NRDC challenged EPA's residual-risk rulemaking and their periodic review of emission ...

Sep. 8, 2008

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Boiler mact - what the new emissions limits on industrial boilers mean for you

Generically known as “Boiler MACT”, the new possible industrial boiler limits directly address emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) from industrial boilers and indirectly address the way that industrial sources operate their boilers. This white paper explains how Boiler MACT affects you and how to maintain operating flexibility while addressing compliance issues. The most ...

Feb. 1, 2011

By Catalytic Products International (CPI)

U.S. EPA Proposes Overdue Refinery Air Rules

U.S. EPA officially published revisions to the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Refinery Air Rules (i.e., 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts J and Ja, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts CC and UUU, Refinery MACT 1 and Refinery MACT 2, respectively) today, June 30, 2014. Today starts the clock for public comments, which are due August 29, 2014. A copy of ...

Jun. 30, 2014

By All4 Inc.

Risk Assessment: Refinery MACT 1 and 2

Section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the U.S. EPA to determine for source categories subject to Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards whether the emission standards provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health. This assessment is carried out by the U.S. EPA in a two-step process that includes the primary objective of developing regulations to ...

Jun. 30, 2014

By All4 Inc.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Boiler MACT Energy Assessment

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first year of planning for compliance with the Major and Area Source Boiler MACT rules. That means there are two years left for major sources to come into compliance by January 31, 2016 (or January 31, 2017 for those who requested and received a one-year extension), and just shy of two months left for area sources to come into compliance by ...

Feb. 3, 2014

By All4 Inc.

PC MACT proposal may signal widespread change

On May 6, 2009, EPA proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry (PC MACT) in response to numerous petitions and court mandates. The proposed revisions present significant challenges to the portland cement industry by establishing a new lower maximum achievable control technology (MACT) floor that would require ...

Jul. 5, 2009

By Trinity Consultants

Pharmacuetical Company chooses the QUADRANT NRV Thermal Oxidizer - Case study

Faced with meeting the needs of their Pharma Industry MACT Standards, one Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Manufacturer called on Catalytic Products International, Inc. The challenge for Catalytic Products International was to design a system that was able to process the ultra-high LEL (high concentration of VOC’s) and deal with corrosive acids produced in the process off gas and the ...

Jun. 9, 2011

By Catalytic Products International (CPI)

Portland Cement Manufacturer Upgrades Technology,Improves Operation and Reduces Costs

One of the largest Cement factories in America was interested in reducing frequent visual emissions inspections mandated by new Portland Cement (MACT) rules in effect since June 2002. A second issue was the need to measure solids flow in the finish mill operation to determine the rejects flow rate. During a recent upgrade to the finish mill circuit, the rejects flow, which is traditionally ...

Sep. 15, 2012

By Auburn Systems, LLC

Primary Standard Gas Flow Calibration—The Only Guarantee of Accuracy

At Sierra, we have a saying: “An instrument’s accuracy is only as good as its calibration.” The accuracy of your mass flow controller (MFC) is essential in assuring the efficiency, performance, and quality of your flow meter. In many cases, if your instrumentation is not calibrated, then a decline in performance is possible due to sensor drift from the factory calibration. ...

Sep. 19, 2016

By Sierra Instruments, Inc.

Complying with MACT using CEMLink6’s Continuous Parameter Monitoring System (CPMS) capabilities

VIM Technologies, Inc. is a true compliance partner. As the market leader in innovative data acquisition software design, we back up each application with a compliance first mindset. Our products and services are supported by an expert staff of environmental engineers that have been serving the air regulated community since 1992. Collecting CPMS Data from Various Sources Data collection and ...

Jan. 23, 2020

By VIM Technologies

`A Case Study in Implementation of the NESHAPs for the Portland Cement Industry at a Major Source,` appeared in Cement Americas magazine, July/August 2003

Introduction Located at 40 CFR 63, Subpart LLL, the Portland Cement (PC) MACT standard poses a significant regulatory hurdle to the cement industry-Facilities subject to its requirements had to complete initial performance testing and develop their first substantial semi-annual monitoring report by January 31, 2003. The final Portland Cement MACT rule was promulgated on June 14, 1999, and ...

Aug. 1, 2003

By Trinity Consultants