NR 469.02(43)
(43) “Superheated vapor system" means a system that heats the solvent vapor, either passively or actively, to a temperature above the solvent's boiling point. Parts are held in the superheated vapor before exiting the machine to evaporate the liquid solvent on them. Hot vapor recycle is an example of a superheated vapor system.
NR 469.02(44)
(44) “Vapor cleaning machine" means a batch or in-line solvent cleaning machine that boils liquid solvent generating solvent vapor that is used as a part of the cleaning or drying cycle.
NR 469.02(45)
(45) “Water layer" means a layer of water that floats above the denser solvent and provides control of solvent emissions.
NR 469.02 Note
Note: In many cases, the solvent used in batch cold cleaning machines is sold containing the appropriate amount of water to create a water cover.
NR 469.02(46)
(46) “Working mode" means the time period when the solvent cleaning machine is actively cleaning parts.
NR 469.02(47)
(47) “Working-mode cover" means any cover or solvent cleaning machine design that allows the cover to shield the cleaning machine openings from outside air disturbances while parts are being cleaned in the cleaning machine. A cover that is used during the working mode is opened only during parts entry and removal. A cover that meets this definition may also be used as an idling-mode cover if that definition is also met.
NR 469.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97;
CR 07-105: cr. (1m), (8m), (9m), (35m), (40m) and (42m), am. (32)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
NR 469.03
NR 469.03 Batch cold cleaning machine standards. NR 469.03(1)(1) Except as provided in
sub. (4), each owner or operator of an immersion batch cold solvent cleaning machine shall comply with one of the following requirements:
NR 469.03(1)(a)
(a) Employ a tightly fitting cover on the machine that shall be closed at all times except during parts entry and removal, and a water layer that has a minimum thickness of 2.5 centimeters (1.0 inch) on the surface of the solvent within the cleaning machine.
NR 469.03(1)(b)
(b) Employ a tightly fitting cover on the machine that shall be closed at all times except during parts entry and removal, and a freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater; and comply with the work and operational practices specified in
sub. (3).
NR 469.03(2)
(2) Each owner or operator of a remote-reservoir batch cold solvent cleaning machine shall employ a tightly fitting cover over the solvent sump that shall be closed at all times except during the cleaning of parts and comply with the work and operational practices specified in
sub. (3).
NR 469.03(3)
(3) Each owner or operator of a batch cold solvent cleaning machine complying with
sub. (1) (b) or
(2) shall comply with the work and operational practice requirements specified in
pars. (a) to
(i), as applicable.
NR 469.03(3)(a)
(a) All waste solvent shall be collected and stored in closed containers. Each closed container may contain a device that allows pressure relief, but that device may not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
NR 469.03(3)(b)
(b) If a flexible hose or flushing device is used, flushing shall be performed only within the freeboard area of the solvent cleaning machine.
NR 469.03(3)(c)
(c) The owner or operator shall drain solvent cleaned parts for 15 seconds or until dripping has stopped, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while draining.
NR 469.03(3)(d)
(d) The owner or operator shall ensure that the solvent level does not exceed the fill line.
NR 469.03(3)(e)
(e) Spills during solvent transfer shall be wiped up immediately. The wipe rags shall be stored in covered containers meeting the requirements of
par. (a).
NR 469.03(3)(f)
(f) When an air- or pump-agitated solvent bath is used, the owner or operator shall ensure that the agitator is operated to produce a rolling motion of the solvent but not observable splashing against tank walls or parts being cleaned.
NR 469.03(3)(g)
(g) The owner or operator shall ensure that, when the cover is open, the cold cleaning machine is not exposed to drafts greater than 40 meters per minute (132 feet per minute), as measured between one and 2 meters (3.3 and 6.6 feet) upwind and at the same elevation as the tank lip.
NR 469.03(3)(h)
(h) Except as provided in
par. (i), sponges, fabric, wood and paper products may not be cleaned.
NR 469.03(3)(i)
(i) The prohibition in
par. (h) does not apply to the cleaning of porous materials that are part of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) laden transformers if those transformers are handled throughout the cleaning process and disposed of in compliance with an approved PCB disposal permit issued in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (
15 USC 2605).
NR 469.03(3m)
(3m) Each owner or operator subject to the requirements of
sub. (3) (a) to
(h) may request to use measures other than those described in
sub. (3) (a) to
(h). The owner or operator shall demonstrate to the department that the alternative measures will result in equivalent or better emissions control compared to the measures described in
sub. (3) (a) to
(h).
NR 469.03 Note
Note: For example, storing solvent and solvent-laden materials in an enclosed area that is ventilated to a solvent recovery or destruction device may be considered an acceptable alternative.
NR 469.03(4)(a)
(a) Employ a tightly fitting cover on the machine that shall be closed at all times except during parts entry and removal, and a water layer that has a minimum thickness of 2.5 centimeters (1.0 inch) on the surface of the solvent within the cleaning machine; and comply with the work and operational practices specified in
sub. (5).
NR 469.03(4)(b)
(b) Employ a tightly fitting cover on the machine that shall be closed at all times except during parts entry and removal, and a freeboard ratio of 1.0 or greater; and comply with the work and operational practices specified in
sub. (3).
NR 469.03(5)
(5) Each owner or operator of a batch cold solvent cleaning machine complying with
sub. (4) (a) shall comply with the work and operational practices specified in
pars. (a) to
(d).
NR 469.03(5)(a)
(a) Equip the machine with a facility for draining cleaned parts, with the drainage facility constructed so that parts are enclosed under the cover while draining, except that the drainage facility may be external for applications where an internal type cannot fit into the cleaning system.
NR 469.03(5)(b)
(b) If used, supply a solvent spray that is a solid fluid stream, not a fine, atomized or shower type spray, at a pressure that does not cause splashing.
NR 469.03(5)(c)
(c) Provide a permanent, conspicuous label, summarizing the operating requirements.
NR 469.03(5)(d)
(d) Provide supervision or instruction adequate to ensure the operation is conducted in accord with all of the following:
NR 469.03(5)(d)1.
1. Close the cover whenever parts are not being handled in the cleaner.
NR 469.03(5)(d)2.
2. Drain the cleaned parts for at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases.
NR 469.03(5)(d)3.
3. Store waste solvent only in covered containers and not dispose of waste solvent or transfer it to another person in such a way as to cause greater than 15% of the waste solvent, by weight, to evaporate into the ambient air during ozone season,
s. NR 419.04 notwithstanding.
NR 469.03(5)(d)4.
4. Repair solvent leaks immediately, or shut down the machine until the leaks are repaired.
NR 469.03 Note
Note: Subsections (4) and (5) contain pertinent language previously applicable under s.
NR 423.03 (3) and now applicable under this chapter instead to owners and operators of immersion batch cleaning machines that use solvents that contain halogenated HAP compounds that are also VOCs.
NR 469.03(6)
(6) Each owner or operator of a new batch cold cleaning machine shall comply with the initial notification reporting requirements as described in
s. NR 469.12 (1). Each owner or operator of a batch cold cleaning machine shall comply with the initial statement of compliance reporting requirements
as described in
s. NR 469.12 (2). No further reporting or recordkeeping is required.
NR 469.03(7)
(7) Each owner or operator of a batch cold cleaning machine shall submit an initial notification report as described in
s. NR 469.12 (1) and an initial statement of compliance as described in
s. NR 469.12 (2).
NR 469.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97;
CR 07-105: r. (1) (c), (2) (b) and (4) (c), am. (3) (intro.) and (h), cr. (3) (i), (3m) and (7)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; corrections in (2) and (3) (intro.) made under 13.92 (4) (b) 1. and 7., Stats.,
Register December 2008 No. 636.
NR 469.04
NR 469.04 Batch vapor and in-line cleaning machine standards. NR 469.04(1)
(1) Except as provided in
s. NR 469.08 for all cleaning machines, each owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine subject to the provisions of this chapter shall ensure that each existing or new batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine subject to the provisions of this chapter conforms to the design requirements specified in
pars. (a) to
(g). The owner of operator of a continuous web cleaning machine shall comply with the requirements of
s. NR 469.073 or
469.077, as appropriate, in lieu of complying with this paragraph.
NR 469.04 Note
Note: Owners and operators of batch vapor and in-line cleaning machines should also refer to ss.
NR 469.05 and
469.06.
NR 469.04(1)(a)
(a) Each cleaning machine shall be designed or operated to meet one of the following requirements:
NR 469.04(1)(a)1.
1. Equip the cleaning machine with an idling and downtime mode cover, as described in
s. NR 469.05 (1) (a), that may be readily opened or closed, that completely covers the cleaning machine openings when in place, and is free of cracks, holes and other defects.
NR 469.04(1)(b)
(b) Each cleaning machine shall have a freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater.
NR 469.04(1)(c)
(c) Each cleaning machine shall have an automated parts handling system capable of moving parts or parts baskets at a speed of 3.4 meters per minute (11 feet per minute) or less from the initial loading of parts through removal of cleaned parts.
NR 469.04(1)(d)
(d) Each vapor cleaning machine shall be equipped with a device that shuts off the sump heat if the sump liquid solvent level drops to the sump heater coils. This requirement does not apply to a vapor cleaning machine that uses steam to heat the solvent.
NR 469.04(1)(e)
(e) Each vapor cleaning machine shall be equipped with a vapor level control device that shuts off sump heat if the vapor level in the vapor cleaning machine rises above the height of the primary condenser.
NR 469.04(1)(f)
(f) Each vapor cleaning machine shall have a primary condenser.
NR 469.04(1)(g)
(g) Each cleaning machine that uses a lip exhaust shall be designed and operated to route all collected solvent vapors through a properly operated and maintained carbon adsorber that meets the requirements of
s. NR 469.06 (2) (g).
NR 469.04(2)
(2) Except as provided in
s. NR 469.08, each owner or operator of an existing or new batch vapor cleaning machine shall comply with either
par. (a) or
(b).
NR 469.04(2)(a)
(a) Each owner or operator of a batch vapor cleaning machine with a solvent/air interface area of 1.21 square meters (13 square feet) or less shall comply with the requirements specified in either
subd. 1. or
2.
NR 469.04(2)(a)1.
1. Employ one of the control combinations listed in Table 1 or other equivalent methods of control determined using the procedures in
sub. (4).
Table 1. Control Combinations for Batch Vapor Solvent Cleaning Machines With a Solvent/Air Interface Area of 1.21 Square Meters (13 Square Feet) or Less
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Note: Unlike most of the control techniques available for complying with this rule, carbon adsorbers are not considered to be a pollution prevention measure. Use of such units may impose additional cost and burden for a number of reasons. First, carbon adsorption units are generally more expensive than other controls listed in the options. Second, these units may present cross-media impacts such as effluent discharges if not properly operated and maintained, and spent carbon beds have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. When making decisions about what controls to install on halogenated solvent cleaning machines to meet the requirements of this rule, all of these factors should be weighed and pollution prevention measures are encouraged wherever possible.
NR 469.04(2)(a)2.
2. Demonstrate that the solvent cleaning machine can achieve and maintain an idling emission limit of 0.22 kilograms per hour per square meter (0.045 pounds per hour per square foot) of solvent/air interface area as determined using the procedures in
s. NR 469.09 (1).
NR 469.04 Note
Note: Owners and operators who choose to comply with an idling emission limit should also refer to s.
NR 469.07.
NR 469.04(2)(b)
(b) Each owner or operator of a batch vapor cleaning machine with a solvent/air interface area greater than 1.21 square meters (13 square feet) shall comply with the requirements specified in either
subd. 1. or
2.
NR 469.04(2)(b)1.
1. Employ one of the control combinations listed in Table 2 or other equivalent methods of control determined using the procedures in
sub. (4).
Table 2. Control Combinations for Batch Vapor Solvent Cleaning Machines With a Solvent/Air Interface Area Greater Than 1.21 Square Meters (13 Square Feet)
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Note: Unlike most of the control techniques available for complying with this rule, carbon adsorbers are not considered to be a pollution prevention measure. Use of such units may impose additional cost and burden for a number of reasons. First, carbon adsorption units are generally more expensive than other controls listed in the options. Second, these units may present cross-media impacts such as effluent discharges if not properly operated and maintained, and spent carbon beds have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. When making decisions about what controls to install on halogenated solvent cleaning machines to meet the requirements of this rule, all of these factors should be weighed and pollution prevention measures are encouraged wherever possible.
NR 469.04(2)(b)2.
2. Demonstrate that the solvent cleaning machine can achieve and maintain an idling emission limit of 0.22 kilograms per hour per square meter (0.045 pounds per hour per square foot) of solvent/air interface area as determined using the procedures in
s. NR 469.09 (1).
NR 469.04 Note
Note: Owners and operators who choose to comply with an idling emission limit should also refer to s.
NR 469.07.
NR 469.04(3)
(3) Except as provided in
s. NR 469.08 for all cleaning machines, each owner or operator of an in-line cleaning machine shall comply with
par. (a) or
(b), as appropriate. The owner of operator of a continuous web cleaning machine shall comply with the requirements of
s. NR 469.073 or
469.077, as appropriate, in lieu of complying with this section.
NR 469.04(3)(a)
(a) Each owner or operator of an existing in-line cleaning machine shall comply with the requirements specified in either
subd. 1. or
2.
NR 469.04(3)(a)1.
1. Employ one of the control combinations listed in Table 3 or other equivalent methods of control determined using the procedures in
sub. (4).
Table 3. Control Combinations for Existing In-line Solvent Cleaning Machines
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Note: Unlike most of the control techniques available for complying with this rule, carbon adsorbers are not considered to be a pollution prevention measure. Use of such units may impose additional cost and burden for a number of reasons. First, carbon adsorption units are generally more expensive than other controls listed in the options. Second, these units may present cross-media impacts such as effluent discharges if not properly operated and maintained, and spent carbon beds have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. When making decisions about what controls to install on halogenated solvent cleaning machines to meet the requirements of this rule, all of these factors should be weighed and pollution prevention measures are encouraged wherever possible.
NR 469.04(3)(a)2.
2. Demonstrate that the solvent cleaning machine can achieve and maintain an idling emission limit of 0.10 kilograms per hour per square meter (0.021 pounds per hour per square foot) of solvent/air interface area as determined using the procedures in
s. NR 469.09 (1).
NR 469.04 Note
Note: Owners and operators who choose to comply with an idling emission limit should also refer to s.
NR 469.07.
NR 469.04(3)(b)
(b) Each owner or operator of a new in-line cleaning machine shall comply with the requirements specified in either
subd. 1. or
2.
NR 469.04(3)(b)1.
1. Employ one of the control combinations listed in Table 4 or other equivalent methods of control determined using the procedures in
sub. (4).
Table 4. Control Combinations for New In-line
Solvent Cleaning Machines
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Note: Unlike most of the control techniques available for complying with this rule, carbon adsorbers are not considered to be a pollution prevention measure. Use of such units may impose additional cost and burden for a number of reasons. First, carbon adsorption units are generally more expensive than other controls listed in the options. Second, these units may present cross-media impacts such as effluent discharges if not properly operated and maintained, and spent carbon beds have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. When making decisions about what controls to install on halogenated solvent cleaning machines to meet the requirements of this rule, all of these factors should be weighed and pollution prevention measures are encouraged wherever possible.
NR 469.04(3)(b)2.
2. Demonstrate that the solvent cleaning machine can achieve and maintain an idling emission limit of 0.10 kilograms per hour per square meter (0.021 pounds per hour per square foot) of solvent/air interface area as determined using the procedures in
s. NR 469.09 (1).
NR 469.04 Note
Note: Owners and operators who choose to comply with an idling emission limit should also refer to s.
NR 469.07.
NR 469.04(4)
(4) Upon written application, the administrator may approve the use of equipment or procedures after they have been satisfactorily demonstrated to be equivalent, in terms of reducing emissions of methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride or chloroform to the atmosphere, to those prescribed for compliance within a specified paragraph of this chapter. The application shall contain a complete description of the equipment or procedure and the proposed equivalency testing procedure and the date, time and location scheduled for the equivalency demonstration.
NR 469.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97;
CR 07-105: am. (1) (intro.), (d), (2) (a) 1., (b) 1., (3) (intro.), (a) 1. and (b) 1., cr. (4)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
NR 469.05
NR 469.05 Work and operational practice standards for batch vapor and in-line cleaning machines. Except as provided in
s. NR 469.08 for all cleaning machines, each owner or operator of an existing or new batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine shall meet all of the following required work and operational practices, as applicable. The owner or operator of a continuous web cleaning machine shall comply with the requirements of
s. NR 469.073 or
469.077, as appropriate, in lieu of complying with this section.
NR 469.05(1)
(1) Control air disturbances across the cleaning machine openings by incorporating the control equipment or techniques in
par. (a) or
(b).
NR 469.05(1)(a)
(a) Covers to each solvent cleaning machine shall be in place during the idling mode, and during the downtime mode unless either the solvent has been removed from the machine or maintenance or monitoring is being performed that requires the covers to not be in place.
NR 469.05(2)
(2) The parts baskets or the parts being cleaned in an open-top batch vapor cleaning machine may not occupy more than 50% of the solvent/air interface area unless the parts baskets or parts are introduced at a speed of 0.9 meters per minute (3 feet per minute) or less.
NR 469.05(3)
(3) Any spraying operations shall be done within the vapor zone or within a section of the solvent cleaning machine that is not directly exposed to the ambient air, such as a baffled or enclosed area.
NR 469.05(4)
(4) Parts shall be oriented so that the solvent drains from them freely. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated before being removed from any solvent cleaning machine unless an equally effective approach has been approved by the department.
NR 469.05(5)
(5) Parts baskets or parts may not be removed from any solvent cleaning machine until dripping has stopped.
NR 469.05(6)
(6) During startup of each vapor cleaning machine, the primary condenser shall be turned on before the sump heater.
