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NR 440.71(4)(b)3. 3. To demonstrate compliance with sub. (3) (b), (c) 1. to 3. or (d), standards for coating operations, when a fixed-bed carbon adsorption system with individual exhaust stacks for each adsorber vessel is used to control emissions from an affected coating operation as well as from other sources of VOC, each owner or operator of an affected coating operation shall perform a gaseous emission test using the following procedures:
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.a. a. Construct the overall VOC emission reduction system so that each volumetric flow rate and the total VOC emissions can be accurately determined by the applicable test methods and procedures specified in sub. (6) (b) to (g);
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.b. b. Assure that all VOC emissions from the coating operation are segregated from other VOC sources and that the emissions can be captured for measurement, as described in subd. 2. b. 1) and 2);
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.c. c. Operate the emission control device with all emission sources connected and operating;
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.d. d. Determine the efficiency (Hv) of each individual adsorber vessel (v) using the following equation:
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NR 440.71(4)(b)3.e. e. Determine the efficiency of the carbon adsorption system (Hsys) by computing the average efficiency of the adsorber vessels as weighted by the volumetric flow rate (Qhv) of each individual adsorber vessel (v) using the following equation:
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NR 440.71(4)(b)3.f. f. Determine the efficiency (F) of the VOC capture system using Equation (3).
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.g. g. For the affected coating operation subject to sub. (3) (b) or (d), compliance is demonstrated if the product of (Hsys) (F) is equal to or greater than 0.93.
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.h. h. For the affected coating operation subject to sub. (3) (c) 2., compliance is demonstrated if the product of (H sys)   (F) is equal to or greater than the fractional reduction demonstrated pursuant to par. (a) 1. prior to modification or reconstruction or 0.93, whichever is lower.
NR 440.71(4)(b)3.i. i. For each affected coating operation subject to sub. (3) (c) 3., compliance is demonstrated if the value of Hsys is greater than or equal to 0.95 and if the product of (Hsys) (F) is equal to or greater than the fractional reduction demonstrated pursuant to par. (a) 3. or 0.93, whichever is lower.
NR 440.71(4)(b)4. 4. To demonstrate compliance with sub. (3) (b), (c) 1. to 3. or (d), standards for coating operations, when the VOC emissions from more than one affected coating operation are collected by a common capture system and are vented through a common duct to a control device that is also controlling emissions from nonaffected sources and the emissions from the nonaffected sources are vented separately from the affected coating operations, the owner or operator may:
NR 440.71(4)(b)4.a. a. Consider the combined affected coating operations as single emission source; and
NR 440.71(4)(b)4.b. b. Conduct a compliance test on this single source by the methods described in subd. 2. or 3., as applicable.
NR 440.71(4)(b)5. 5. An alternative method of demonstrating compliance with sub. (3) (b) or (d), standards for coating operations, and the sole method of demonstrating compliance with sub. (3) (c) 4., standards for modified or reconstructed coating operations, is the installation of a total enclosure around the coating operation and the ventilation of all VOC emissions from the total enclosure to a control device with the efficiency specified in par. (b) 5. c. 1) or 2), as applicable. If this method is selected, the compliance test methods described in par. (b) 1. to 4. are not required. Instead, each owner or operator of an affected coating operation shall:
NR 440.71(4)(b)5.a. a. Demonstrate that a total enclosure is installed. An enclosure that meets the requirements in subd. 5. a. 1) to 4) shall be assumed to be a total enclosure. The owner or operator of an enclosed coating operation that does not meet the requirements may apply to the administrator for approval of the enclosure as a total enclosure on a case-by-case basis. The enclosure shall be considered a total enclosure if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the administrator that all VOC emissions from the affected coating operation are contained and vented to the control device. The requirements for automatic approval are as follows:
1) Total area of all natural draft openings may not exceed 5% of the total surface area of the total enclosure's walls, floor and ceiling;
2) All sources of emissions within the enclosure shall be a minimum of 4 equivalent diameters away from each natural draft opening;
3) Average inward face velocity across all natural draft openings (FV) shall be a minimum of 3,600 meters per hour as determined by the following procedures:
a) Construct all forced makeup air ducts and all exhaust ducts so that the volumetric flow rate in each can be accurately determined by the test methods and procedures specified in sub. (6) (c) and (d). Volumetric flow rates shall be calculated without the adjustment normally made for moisture content; and
b) Determine FV by the following equation:
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4) The air passing through all natural draft openings shall flow into the enclosure continuously. If FV is less than or equal to 9,000 meters per hour, the continuous inward flow of air shall be verified by continuous observation using smoke tubes, streamers, tracer gases or other means approved by the administrator over the period that the volumetric flow tests required to determine FV are carried out. If FV is greater than 9,000 meters per hour, the direction of airflow through the natural draft openings shall be presumed to be inward at all times without verification.
NR 440.71(4)(b)5.b. b. Determine the control device efficiency using Equation (2) or Equations (4) and (5), as applicable and the test methods and procedures specified in sub. (6) (b) to (g).
NR 440.71(4)(b)5.c. c. Compliance is demonstrated if the installation of a total enclosure is demonstrated and the value of E determined from Equation (2), or the value of Hsys determined from Equations (4) and (5), as applicable, is equal to or greater than the required efficiency as follows:
1) For coating operations subject to the standards of sub. (3) (b), (c) 4. b. and (d), 0.95 (95%); or
2) For coating operations subject to the standards of sub. (3) (c) 4. a., the value of E determined from Equation (2), or the value of Hsys determined from Equations (4) and (5), as applicable, pursuant to par. (a) 2. prior to modification or reconstruction or 0.95 (95%), whichever is lower.
NR 440.71(4)(b)6. 6. To demonstrate compliance with sub. (3) (e) (standard for new mix equipment with concurrent construction of a control device), each owner or operator of affected coating mix preparation equipment shall demonstrate upon inspection that:
NR 440.71(4)(b)6.a. a. Covers satisfying the requirements of sub. (3) (e) 1. to 5. have been installed and are being used properly;
NR 440.71(4)(b)6.b. b. Procedures detailing the proper use of covers, as specified in sub. (3) (c) 1., have been posted in all areas where affected coating mix preparation equipment is used;
NR 440.71(4)(b)6.c. c. The coating mix preparation equipment is vented to a control device; and
NR 440.71(4)(b)6.d. d. The control device efficiency (E or Hsys, as applicable) determined using Equation (2) or Equations (4) and (5), respectively and the test methods and procedures specified in sub. (6) (b) to (g) is equal to or greater than 0.95.
NR 440.71(4)(b)7. 7. To demonstrate compliance with sub. (3) (f) 1., standard for mix equipment, each owner or operator of affected coating mix preparation equipment shall demonstrate upon inspection that:
NR 440.71(4)(b)7.a. a. Covers satisfying the requirements of sub. (3) (e) 1. to 5. have been installed and are being used properly;
NR 440.71(4)(b)7.b. b. Procedures detailing the proper use of covers, as specified in sub. (3) (c) 1., have been posted in all areas where affected coating mix preparation equipment is used; and
NR 440.71(4)(b)7.c. c. The coating mix preparation equipment is vented to a control device.
NR 440.71(4)(b)8. 8. To demonstrate compliance with sub. (3) (f) 2., standard for mix equipment, each owner or operator of affected coating mix preparation equipment shall demonstrate upon inspection that both:
NR 440.71(4)(b)8.a. a. Covers satisfying the requirements of sub. (3) (e) 1. to 5. have been installed and are being used properly; and
NR 440.71(4)(b)8.b. b. Procedures detailing the proper use of covers, as specified in sub. (3) (c) 1., have been posted in all areas where affected coating mix preparation equipment is used.
NR 440.71(4)(b)9. 9. To determine compliance with sub. (3) (g), high-solids coatings alternative standard, each owner or operator of an affected facility shall determine the weighted average mass of VOC contained in the coating per volume of coating solids applied for each and every nominal 1-month period according to the following procedures:
NR 440.71(4)(b)9.a. a. Determine the weight fraction of VOC in each coating applied using Method 24 as specified in sub. (6) (a);
NR 440.71(4)(b)9.b. b. Determine the volume of coating solids in each coating applied from the facility records; and
NR 440.71(4)(b)9.c. c. Compute the weighted average by the following equation:
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NR 440.71(4)(b)9.d. d. For each affected facility where the value of G is less than or equal to 0.20 kilogram of VOC per liter of coating solids applied, the facility is in compliance.
NR 440.71(4)(c) (c) Startups and shutdowns are normal operation for this source category. Emissions from these operations are to be included when determining if the standards for coating operations specified in sub. (3) (b) to (d) are being attained.
NR 440.71(4)(d) (d) If a control device other than a carbon adsorber, condenser or incinerator is used to control emissions from an affected facility, the necessary operating specifications for that device shall be obtained from the administrator. An example of such a device is a flare.
NR 440.71(5) (5)Installation of monitoring devices and recordkeeping. All monitoring devices required under the provisions of this subsection shall be installed and calibrated, according to the manufacturer's specifications, prior to the initial performance tests in locations such that representative values of the monitored parameters will be obtained. The parameters to be monitored shall be continuously measured and recorded during all performance tests.
NR 440.71(5)(a) (a) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation that utilizes less solvent annually than the applicable cutoff provided in sub. (1) (b) and that is not subject to sub. (3), standards for coating operations, shall maintain records of actual solvent use.
NR 440.71(5)(b) (b) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation demonstrating compliance by the test method described in sub. (4) (b) 1., liquid material balance, shall maintain records of all the following for each and every nominal 1-month period:
NR 440.71(5)(b)1. 1. Amount of coating applied at the applicator;
NR 440.71(5)(b)2. 2. Results of the reference test method specified in sub. (6) (a) for determining the VOC content of all coatings applied;
NR 440.71(5)(b)3. 3. Amount VOC recovered; and
NR 440.71(5)(b)4. 4. Calculation of the percent VOC recovered.
NR 440.71(5)(c) (c) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation or affected coating mix preparation equipment controlled by a carbon adsorption system and demonstrating compliance by the procedures described in sub. (4) (b) 2., 3., 4., 5. or 6., which include control device efficiency determinations, shall carry out the monitoring and recordkeeping provisions of subd. 1. or 2., as appropriate.
NR 440.71(5)(c)1. 1. For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels, install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the concentration level of organic compounds in either the control device outlet gas stream or in both the control device inlet and outlet gas streams. The outlet gas stream would be monitored if the percent increase in the concentration level of organic compounds is used as the basis for reporting, as described in sub. (8) (d) 3. The inlet and outlet gas streams would be monitored if the percent control device efficiency is used as the basis for reporting, as described in sub. (8) (d) 4.
NR 440.71(5)(c)2. 2. For carbon adsorption systems with individual exhaust stacks for each adsorber vessel, install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the concentration level of organic compounds in the outlet gas stream for a minimum of one complete adsorption cycle per day for each adsorber vessel. The owner or operator may also monitor and record the concentration level of organic compounds in the common carbon adsorption system inlet gas stream or in each individual carbon adsorber vessel inlet stream. The outlet gas streams alone would be monitored if the percent increase in the concentration level of organic compounds is used as the basis for reporting, as described in sub. (8) (d) 3. In this case, the owner or operator shall compute daily a 3-day rolling average concentration level of organics in the outlet gas stream from each individual adsorber vessel. The inlet and outlet gas streams would be monitored if the percent control device efficiency is used as the basis for reporting, as described in sub. (8) (d) 4. In this case, the owner or operator shall compute daily a 3-day rolling average efficiency for each individual adsorber vessel.
NR 440.71(5)(d) (d) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation controlled by condensation system and demonstrating compliance by the procedures described in sub. (4) (b) 2., 4. or 5., which include control device efficiency determinations, shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the temperature of the condenser exhaust stream.
NR 440.71(5)(e) (e) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation or affected coating mix preparation equipment controlled by a thermal incinerator and demonstrating compliance by the procedures described in sub. (4) (b) 2., 4., 5. or 6., which include control device efficiency determinations, shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the combustion temperature of the incinerator. The monitoring device shall have an accuracy within " 1% of the temperature being measured in Celsius degrees.
NR 440.71(5)(f) (f) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation or affected coating mix preparation equipment controlled by a catalytic incinerator and demonstrating compliance by the procedures described in sub. (4) (b) 2., 4., 5. or 6., which include control device efficiency determinations, shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the gas temperature both upstream and downstream of the catalyst bed. The monitoring device shall have an accuracy with " 1% of the temperature being measured in Celsius degrees.
NR 440.71(5)(g) (g) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation demonstrating compliance pursuant to sub. (4) (b) 2., 3. or 4., which include VOC capture system efficiency determinations, shall submit a monitoring plan for the VOC capture system to the department for approval. This plan shall identify the parameter to be monitored as an indicator of VOC capture system performance, for example the amperage to the exhaust fans or duct flow rates, and the method for monitoring the chosen parameter. The owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a monitoring device that continuously indicates and records the value of the chosen parameter.
NR 440.71(5)(h) (h) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation who uses the equipment alternative described in sub. (4) (b) 5. to demonstrate compliance shall follow the procedures described in par. (g) to establish a monitoring plan for the total enclosure.
NR 440.71(5)(i) (i) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation shall record time periods of coating operations when an emission control device is not in use.
NR 440.71(5)(j) (j) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation or affected coating mix preparation equipment complying with sub. (3) (g) shall maintain records of the monthly weighted average mass of VOC contained in the coating per volume of coating solids applied for each coating as described in sub. (4) (b) 9. a. to d.
NR 440.71(5)(k) (k) Records of the measurements and calculations required in sub. (4) and this subsection shall be retained for at least 2 years following the date of the measurements and calculations.
NR 440.71(6) (6)Test methods and procedures. Methods in Appendix A of 40 CFR part 60, incorporated by reference in s. NR 440.17, except as provided under s. NR 440.08 (2), shall be used to determine compliance as follows:
NR 440.71(6)(a) (a) Method 24 is used to determine the VOC content in coatings. If it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the administrator that plant coating formulation data are equivalent to Method 24 results, formulation data may be used. In the event of any inconsistency between a Method 24 test and a facility's formulation data, the Method 24 test will govern. For Method 24, the coating sample shall be a 1-liter sample taken into a 1-liter container at a location and time such that the sample will be representative of the coating applied to the base film, that is, the sample shall include any dilution solvent or other VOC added during the manufacturing process. The container shall be tightly sealed immediately after the sample is taken. Any solvent or other VOC added after the sample is taken shall be measured and accounted for in the calculations that use Method 24 results.
NR 440.71(6)(b) (b) Method 18, 25 or 25A, as appropriate to the conditions at the site, is used to determine VOC concentration. The owner or operator shall submit notice of the intended test method to the administrator for approval along with the notification of the performance test required under s. NR 440.08 (2). Method selection shall be based on consideration of the diversity of organic species present and their total concentration and on consideration of the potential presence of interfering gases. Except as indicated in par. (b) 1. and 2., the test shall consist of 3 separate runs, each lasting a minimum of 30 minutes.
NR 440.71(6)(b)1. 1. When the method is to be used in the determination of the efficiency of a fixed-bed carbon adsorption system with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels pursuant to sub. (4) (b) 2., 4., 5. or 6., the test vessel shall consist of 3 separate runs, each coinciding with one or more complete sequences through the adsorption cycles of all the individual adsorber vessels.
NR 440.71(6)(b)2. 2. When the method is to be used in the determination of the efficiency of a fixed-bed carbon adsorption system with individual exhaust stacks for each adsorber vessel pursuant to sub. (4) (b) 3., 4., 5. or 6., each adsorber vessel shall be tested individually. The test for each adsorber vessel shall consist of 3 separate runs. Each run shall coincide with one or more complete adsorption cycles.
NR 440.71(6)(c) (c) Method 1 or 1A is used for sample and velocity traverses.
NR 440.71(6)(d) (d) Method 2, 2A, 2C or 2D is used for velocity and volumetric flow rates.
NR 440.71(6)(e) (e) Method 3 is used for gas analysis.
NR 440.71(6)(f) (f) Method 4 is used for stack gas moisture.
NR 440.71(6)(g) (g) Methods 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 3 and 4 shall be performed, as applicable, at least twice during each test period.
NR 440.71 Note Note: Under 40 CFR 60.716, if, in the administrator's judgment, an alternative means of emission limitation will achieve a reduction in emissions of VOC from any emission point subject to sub. (3) (e) or (f) (standards for mix equipment) at least equivalent to that required by sub. (3) (e) or (f), respectively, the administrator will publish in the Federal Register a notice permitting the use of the alternative means. The notice may condition permission on requirements related to the operation and maintenance of the alternative means. Any such notice shall be published only after public notice and an opportunity for a public hearing. Any person seeking permission under 40 CFR 60.716 shall submit either results from an emission test that documents the collection and measurement of all VOC emissions from a given control device or an engineering evaluation that documents the determination of such emissions.
NR 440.71(8) (8)Reporting and monitoring requirements.
NR 440.71(8)(a)(a) For all affected coating operations subject to sub. (3) (b), (c) 1. to 3., 4. or (d) and all affected coating mix preparation equipment subject to sub. (3) (e), the performance test data and results shall be submitted to the department as specified in s. NR 440.08 (1). In addition, the average values of the monitored parameters measured at least every 15 minutes and averaged over the period of the performance test shall be submitted with the results of all performance tests.
NR 440.71(8)(b) (b) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation claiming to utilize less than the applicable volume of solvent specified in sub. (1) (b) in the first calendar year of operation shall submit to the department, with the notification of projected startup, a material flow chart indicating projected solvent use. The owner or operator shall also submit actual solvent use records at the end of the initial calendar year.
NR 440.71(8)(c) (c) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation initially utilizing less than the applicable volume of solvent specified in sub. (1) (b) per calendar year shall report the first calendar year in which actual annual solvent use exceeds the applicable volume.
NR 440.71(8)(d) (d) Each owner or operator of an affected coating operation or affected coating mix preparation equipment subject to sub. (3) (e), shall submit semiannual reports to the department documenting the following:
NR 440.71(8)(d)1. 1. The 1-month amount of VOC contained in the coating, the VOC recovered and the percent emission reduction for months of noncompliance for any affected coating operation demonstrating compliance by the performance test method described in sub. (3) (g), liquid material balance;
NR 440.71(8)(d)2. 2. The VOC contained in the coatings for the manufacture of magnetic tape for any 1-month period during which the weighted average solvent content (G) of the coatings exceeded 0.20 kilogram per liter of coating solids for those affected facilities complying with sub. (3) (g), high-solids coatings alternative standard;
NR 440.71(8)(d)3. 3. For those affected facilities monitoring only the carbon adsorption system outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods, during actual coating operations specified in subd. 3. a. or b., as applicable.
NR 440.71(8)(d)3.a. a. For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels, all periods of 3 consecutive adsorption cycles of all the individual adsorber vessels during which the average value of the concentration level of organic compounds in the common outlet gas stream is more than 20% greater than the average value measured during the most recent performance test that demonstrated compliance.
NR 440.71(8)(d)3.b. b. For carbon adsorption systems with individual exhaust stacks for each adsorber vessel, all 3-day rolling averages for each adsorber vessel when the concentration level of organic compounds in the individual outlet gas stream is more than 20% greater than the average value for that adsorber vessel measured during the most recent performance test that demonstrated compliance.
NR 440.71(8)(d)4. 4. For those affected facilities monitoring both the carbon adsorption system inlet and outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods, during actual coating operations, specified in par. (d) 4. a. or b., as applicable.
NR 440.71(8)(d)4.a. a. For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels, all periods of 3 consecutive adsorption cycles of all the individual adsorber vessels during which the average carbon adsorption system efficiency falls below the applicable level as follows:
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