Performance Specification 16 (PS PS-16) for or Predictive Emissions Monitoring Systems (PEMS) to meet U.S. 40 CFR Part 60 Continuous Compliance Monitoring Regulations

摘要

Compliance with U.S. Federal regulations under Title V of the Clean Air Act and the New Source Performance Standards (N.S.P.S.) S.), 40 CFR Part 60, results in additional operating cost for the bio , bio- refin refining facility ing facility, electric utility, municipal steam plants, cogeneration, and other industrial boiler and gas turbine operations operations. For example, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Db specifies a nitrogen oxides standard and . Requires continuous emission monitoring systems ( CEMS) or predictive emissions monitoring systems (PEMS) for all large industrial boilers. Similar regulations require continuous monitoring of gas turbines greater than 25 MW in capacity. The capital and annual operating cost nd costs of these compliance programs can be considerable. One of the most cost effective options is the statistical hybrid predictive emissions monitoring system (PEMS). A typical statistical hybrid PEMS can cost as little as half the cost of a CEMS to install, is significantly less expensi expensive ve than other PEMS options such as neural network, and will virtually eliminate ongoing operational costs associated with component preventative maintenance, emergency service, and consumable spare parts. On August 8, 2005 the U.S. EPA proposed a performa performance specification in order to evaluate the acceptability and accuracy of the PEMS when used on nce a stationary source. This performance specification is designated PS PS-16 was promulgated in final form on March 25, 2009 and takes effect April 24, 2009 2009. In 2008, . CMC Solutions, LLC perform performed ed PS PS-16 initial PEMS testing on a statistical hybrid model which was installed and operating operating. The PEMS met the . Requirements of the new regulation. This PEMS system has become the first in the country to n demonstrate and documen document compliance with the proposed new standard PS PS-16 16.