NR 440.644(4)(i)2.2. Calculate the total mass of VOC used at the affected facility for the month (Mo) as described under par. (c) 2. NR 440.644(4)(i)3.3. Calculate the total mass of VOC recovered from the affected facility for the month (Mr) as described under par. (h) 2. NR 440.644(4)(i)4.4. Calculate the overall reduction efficiency for the VOC emission reduction system (R) for the month as described under par. (h) 3. NR 440.644(4)(j)(j) Rather than seeking to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of sub. (3) (a) 1. a., 2. a., 6. a., 7. b. or 9. a. using the performance test procedures described under pars. (g) and (i), an owner or operator of an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, or Michelin-B operation that use a VOC emission reduction system, may seek to demonstrate compliance by meeting the equipment design and performance specifications listed under subds. 1., 2., and 4. to 6. or under subds. 1. and 3. to 6. and by conducting a control device efficiency performance test to determine compliance as describe under subd. 7. The owner or operator shall conduct this performance test of the control device efficiency no later than 180 days after initial startup of the affected facility, as specified under s. NR 440.08 (1). Meeting the capture system design and performance specifications, in conjunction with operating a 95% efficient control device, is an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with the standard. Therefore, the requirement for the initial performance test on the enclosure, as specified under s. NR 440.08 (1), is waived. No monthly performance tests are required. NR 440.644(4)(j)1.1. For each undertread cementing operation, each sidewall cementing operation, and each Michelin-B operation, the cement application and drying area shall be contained in an enclosure that meets the criteria specified under subds. 2., 4. and 5. For each green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, the spray application and drying area shall be contained in an enclosure that meets the criteria specified under subds. 3., 4. and 5. NR 440.644(4)(j)2.2. The drying area shall be enclosed between the application area and the water bath or to the extent necessary to contain all tire components for at least 30 seconds after cement application, whichever distance is less. NR 440.644(4)(j)3.3. Sprayed green tires shall remain in the enclosure for a minimum of 30 seconds after spray application. NR 440.644(4)(j)4.4. A minimum face velocity of 30.5 meters (100 feet) per minute shall be maintained continuously through each permanent opening into the enclosure when all temporary enclosure openings are closed. The cross-sectional area of each permanent opening shall be divided into at least 12 equal areas, and a velocity measurement shall be performed at the centroid of each equal area with an anemometer or similar velocity monitoring device; the face velocity of each permanent opening is the average value of the velocity measurements taken. The monitoring device shall be calibrated and operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Temporary enclosure openings shall remain closed at all time except when worker access is necessary. NR 440.644(4)(j)5.5. The total area of all permanent openings into the enclosure may not exceed the area that would be necessary to maintain the VOC concentration of the exhaust gas stream at 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) under the following conditions: NR 440.644(4)(j)5.b.b. The face velocity through each permanent opening is 30.5 meters (100 feet) per minute. NR 440.644(4)(j)6.6. All captured VOC are ducted to a VOC emission control device that is operated on a continuous basis and that achieves at least a 95% destruction or recovery efficiency. NR 440.644(4)(j)7.7. The efficiency of the control device (E) for the initial performance test shall be determined by using values of the volumetric flow rate of each of the gas streams and the VOC content (as carbon) of each of the gas streams in and out of the control device as described under par. (f) 2. b. The control device efficiency shall be redetermined during conditions specified under par. (b) 3. NR 440.644(4)(k)(k) Each owner or operator of an affected facility who initially elected to be subject to the applicable percent emission reduction requirement specified under sub. (3) (a) 1. a., 2. a., 6. a., 7. b., 8. a., 9. a. or 10. a. and who later seeks to comply with the applicable total (uncontrolled) monthly VOC use limit specified under sub. (3) (a) 1. b., 2. b., 6. b., 7. b., 8. b., 9. b. or 10. b. shall demonstrate, using the procedures described under par. (c), that the total VOC use at the affected facility has not exceeded the applicable total (uncontrolled) monthly VOC use limit during each of the last 6 months of operation. The owner or operator shall be subject to the applicable percent emission reduction requirement until the conditions of this paragraph and sub. (7) (g) are satisfied. NR 440.644(4)(L)(L) In determining compliance for each undertread cementing operation, each sidewall cementing operation, each green tire spraying operation, each Michelin-A operation, each Michelin-B operation, and each Michelin-C-automatic operation, the owner or operator shall include all the VOC used, recovered, or destroyed from cements and organic solvent-based green tire sprays including those cements or sprays used for tires other than those defined under sub. (2) (a). NR 440.644(4)(m)(m) In determining compliance for each tread end cementing operation, each bead cementing operation, and each green tire spraying operation, the owner or operator shall include only those tires defined under sub. (2) (a) when determining To and Bo. NR 440.644(4)(n)(n) For each undertread cementing operation and each sidewall cementing operation that does not use a VOC emission reduction system, the owner or operator shall use the following procedure to determine compliance with the VOC emission per tire limit specified in sub. (3) (b): NR 440.644(4)(n)1.1. Calculate the total mass of VOC (Mo) used at the affected facility for the month by the following procedure. NR 440.644(4)(n)1.a.a. For each affected facility for which cement is delivered in batch or via a distribution system which serves only that affected facility: “n” equals the number of different cements or sprays used during the month
NR 440.644(4)(n)1.b.b. For each affected facility for which cement is delivered via a common distribution system which also serves other affected or existing facilities: 1) Calculate the total mass (M) of VOC used for all of the facilities served by the common distribution system for the month: where:
“n” equals the number of different cements or sprays used during the month
2) Determine the fraction (Fo) of “M” used by the affected facility by comparing the production records and process specifications for the material cemented at the affected facility for the month to the production records and process specifications for the material cemented at all other facilities served by the common distribution system for the month or by another procedure acceptable to the department.
3) Calculate the total monthly mass of VOC (Mo) used at the affected facility:
Mo = MFo
NR 440.644(4)(n)2.2. Determine the total number of tires (To) processed at the affected facility for the month by the following procedure: NR 440.644(4)(n)2.a.a. For undertread cementing, To equals the number of tread or combined tread/sidewall components which receive an application of undertread cement. NR 440.644(4)(n)2.b.b. For sidewall cementing, To equals the number of sidewall components which receive an application of sidewall cement, divided by 2. NR 440.644(4)(n)3.3. Calculate the mass of VOC used per tire processed (G) by the affected facility for the month: NR 440.644(4)(n)4.4. Calculate the mass of VOC emitted per tire processed (N) for the affected facility for the month: N = G
NR 440.644(4)(n)5.5. Where the value of the mass of VOC emitted per tire processed (N) is less than or equal to the VOC emission per tire limit specified under sub. (3) (b), the affected facility is in compliance. NR 440.644(5)(a)(a) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this section shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate according to manufacturer’s specifications the following equipment, unless alternative monitoring procedures or requirements are approved for that facility by the department. NR 440.644(5)(a)1.1. Where a thermal incinerator is used for VOC emission reduction, a temperature monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder for the temperature of the gas stream in the combustion zone of the incinerator. The temperature monitoring device shall have an accuracy of 1% of the temperature being measured in °C or ±0.5 °C, whichever is greater. NR 440.644(5)(a)2.2. Where a catalytic incinerator is used for VOC emission reduction, temperature monitoring devices, each equipped with a continuous recorder, for the temperature in the gas stream immediately before and after the catalyst bed of the incinerator. The temperature monitoring devices shall have an accuracy of 1% of the temperature being measured in °C or ±0.5 °C, whichever is greater. For an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used or Michelin-B operation where a carbon adsorber is used to meet the performance requirements specified under sub. (4) (j) 6., an organics monitoring device used to indicate the concentration level or organic compounds based on a detection principle such as infrared, photoionization, or thermal conductivity, equipped with a continuous recorder, for the outlet of the carbon bed. NR 440.644(5)(b)(b) An owner or operator of an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, or Michelin-B operation where a VOC recovery device other than a carbon adsorber is used to meet the performance requirement specified under sub. (4) (j) 6. shall provide to the department information describing the operation of the control device and the process parameters which would indicate proper operation and maintenance of the device. The department may request further information and shall specify appropriate monitoring procedures or requirements. NR 440.644(6)(a)(a) Each owner or operator of an affected facility that uses a thermal incinerator shall maintain continuous records of the temperature of the gas stream in the combustion zone of the incinerator and records of all 3-hour periods of operation for which the average temperature of the gas stream in the combustion zone was more than 28 °C (50 °F) below the combustion zone temperature measured during the most recent determination of the destruction efficiency of the thermal incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(6)(b)(b) Each owner or operator of an affected facility that uses a catalytic incinerator shall maintain all of the following: NR 440.644(6)(b)1.1. Continuous records of the temperature of the gas stream both upstream and downstream of the catalyst bed of the incinerator, NR 440.644(6)(b)2.2. Records of all 3-hour periods of operation of which the average temperature measured before the catalyst bed is more than 28 °C (50°F) below the gas stream temperature measured before the catalyst bed during the most recent determination of destruction efficiency of the catalytic incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(6)(b)3.3. Records of all 3-hour periods for which the average temperature difference across the catalyst bed is less than 80% of the temperature difference measured during the most recent determination of the destruction efficiency of the catalytic incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(6)(c)(c) Each owner or operator of an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, or Michelin-B operation that uses a carbon adsorber to meet the requirements specified under sub. (4) (j) 6. shall maintain continuous records of all 3-hour periods of operation during which the average VOC concentration level or reading of organics in the exhaust gases is more than 20% greater than the exhaust gas concentration level or reading measured by the organics monitoring device during the most recent determination of the recovery efficiency of the carbon adsorber that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(6)(d)(d) Each owner or operator of an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tires spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, Michelin-A operation, Michelin-B operation, or Michelin-C- automatic operation who seeks to comply with a specified VOC monthly usage limit shall maintain records of monthly VOC use and the number of days in each compliance period. NR 440.644(6)(e)(e) Each owner or operator that is required to conduct monthly performance tests, as specified under sub. (4) (b) 1., shall maintain records of the results of all monthly tests. NR 440.644(6)(f)(f) Each owner or operator of a tread end cementing operation and green tire spraying operation using water-based cements or sprays containing less than 1.0% by weight of VOC, as specified under sub. (4) (b) 4., shall maintain records of formulation data or the results of Method 24 analysis conducted to verify the VOC content of the spray. NR 440.644(7)(a)(a) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this section shall provide a written report to the department declaring for each undertread cementing operation, each sidewall cementing operation, each green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, each Michelin-A operation, each Michelin-B operation, and each Michelin-C-automatic operation the emission limit the owner or operator intends to comply with and the compliance method, where sub. (4) (j) is applicable, to be employed. NR 440.644(7)(b)(b) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this section shall specify the monthly schedule (each calendar month or a 4-4-5-week schedule) to be used in making compliance determinations. NR 440.644(7)(c)(c) Each owner or operator subject to the provision of this section shall report the results of all initial performance tests, as required under s. NR 440.08 (1), and the results of the performance test required under sub. (4) (b) 2. and 3. The following data shall be included in the report for each of the performance tests: NR 440.644(7)(c)1.1. For each affected facility for which the owner or operator seeks to comply with a VOC monthly usage limit specified under sub. (3) (a): the monthly mass of VOC used (Mo) and the number of days in the compliance period (Td). NR 440.644(7)(c)2.2. For each affected facility that seeks to comply with a VOC emission limit per tire or per bead specified under sub. (3) (a) without the use of a VOC emission reduction system: the mass of VOC used (Mo), the number of tires cemented or sprayed (To), the mass of VOC emitted per tire cemented or sprayed (N), the number of beads cemented (Bo), and the mass of VOC emitted per bead cemented (Nb). NR 440.644(7)(c)3.3. For each affected facility that uses a VOC emission reduction system with a control device that destroys VOC (e.g., incinerator) to comply with a VOC emission limit per tire or per bead specified under sub. (3) (a): the mass of VOC used (Mo), the number of tires cemented or sprayed (To), the mass of VOC emitted per tire cemented or sprayed (N), the number of beads cemented (Bo), the mass of VOC emitted per bead cemented (Nb), the mass of VOC used per tire cemented or sprayed (G), the mass of VOC per bead cemented (Gb), the emission control device efficiency (E), the capture system efficiency (Fc), the face velocity through each permanent opening for the capture system with the temporary openings closed, and the overall system emission reduction (R). NR 440.644(7)(c)4.4. For each affected facility that uses a VOC emission reduction system with a control device that destroys VOC (e.g., incinerator) to comply with a percent emission reduction requirement specified under sub. (3) (a): the emission control device efficiency (E), the capture system efficiency (Fo), the face velocity through each permanent opening in the computer system with the temporary openings closed, and the overall system emission reduction (R). NR 440.644(7)(c)5.5. For each affected facility that uses a carbon adsorber to comply with a VOC emission limit per tire or per bead specified under sub. (3) (a): the mass of VOC used (Mo), the number of tires cemented or sprayed (To), the mass of VOC used per tire cemented or sprayed (G), the number of beads cemented (Bo), the mass of VOC used per bead (Gb), the mass of VOC recovered (Mr), the overall system emission reduction (R), the mass of VOC emitted per tire cemented or sprayed (N), and the mass of VOC emitted per bead cemented (Nb). NR 440.644(7)(c)6.6. For each affected facility that uses a VOC emission reduction system with a control device that recovers VOC (e.g., carbon adsorber) to comply with a percent emission reduction requirement specified under sub. (3) (a): the mass of VOC used (Mo), the mass of VOC recovered (Mr), and the overall system emission reduction (R). NR 440.644(7)(c)7.7. For each affected facility that elects to comply with the alternate limit specified under sub. (3) (b): The mass VOC used (Mo), the number of tires processed (To), and the mass of VOC emitted per tire processed (N). NR 440.644(7)(d)(d) Each owner or operator of an undertread cementing operation, sidewall cementing operation, green tire spraying operation where organic solvent-based sprays are used, or Michelin-B operation who seeks to comply with the requirements described under sub. (4) (j) shall include in the initial compliance report a statement specifying, in detail, how each of the equipment design and performance specifications has been met. The initial compliance report also shall include the following data: the emission control device efficiency (E), the face velocity through each permanent enclosure opening with all temporary enclosure openings closed, the total area of all permanent enclosure openings, the total area of all temporary enclosure openings, the maximum solvent use rate (kg/hr or lb/hr), the types of VOC used, the lower explosive limit (LEL) for each VOC used, and the length of time each component is enclosed after application of cement or spray material. NR 440.644(7)(e)(e) Each owner or operator of an affected facility shall include the following data measured by the required monitoring devices, as applicable, in the report for each performance test specified under par. (c): NR 440.644(7)(e)1.1. The average combustion temperature measured at least every 15 minutes and averaged over the performance test period of incinerator destruction efficiency for each thermal incinerator. NR 440.644(7)(e)2.2. The average temperature before and after the catalyst bed measured at least every 15 minutes and averaged over the performance test period of incinerator destruction efficiency for each catalytic incinerator. NR 440.644(7)(e)3.3. The concentration level or reading indicated by the organics monitoring device at the outlet of the adsorber, measured at least every 15 minutes and averaged over the performance test period of carbon adsorber recovery efficiency while the vent stream is normally routed and constituted. NR 440.644(7)(e)4.4. The appropriate data to be specified by the department where a VOC recovery device other than a carbon adsorber is used. NR 440.644(7)(f)(f) Once every 6 months each owner or operator subject to the provisions of sub. (6) shall report, as applicable: NR 440.644(7)(f)1.1. Each monthly average VOC emission rate that exceeds the VOC emission limit per tire or per bead specified under sub. (3) (a), as applicable for the affected facility. NR 440.644(7)(f)2.2. Each monthly average VOC use rate that exceeds the monthly VOC usage limit specified under sub. (3) (a) as applicable for the affected facility. NR 440.644(7)(f)3.3. Each monthly average VOC emission reduction efficiency for a VOC recovery device (e.g., carbon adsorber) less than the percent efficiency limit specified under sub. (3) (a) as applicable for the affected facility. NR 440.644(7)(f)4.4. Each 3-hour period of operation for which the average temperature of the gas stream in the combustion zone of a thermal incinerator, as measured by the temperature monitoring device, is more than 28 °C (50°F) below the combustion zone temperature measured during the most recent determination of the destruction efficiency of the thermal incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(7)(f)5.5. Each 3-hour period of operation for which the average temperature of the gas stream immediately before the catalyst bed of a catalytic incinerator, as measured by the temperature monitoring device, is more than 28 °C (50 °F) below the gas stream temperature measured before the catalyst bed during the most recent determination of the destruction efficiency of the catalyst incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance, and any 3-hour period of which the average temperature difference across the catalyst bed (i.e., the difference between the temperatures of the gas stream immediately before and after the catalyst bed), as measured by the temperature monitoring device, is less than 80% of the temperature difference measured during the most recent determination of the destruction efficiency of the catalytic incinerator that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(7)(f)6.6. Each 3-hour period of operation during which the average concentration level or reading of VOCs in the exhaust gases from a carbon adsorber is more than 20% greater than the exhaust gas concentration level or reading measured by the organics monitoring device during the most recent determination of the recovery efficiency of the carbon adsorber that demonstrated that the affected facility was in compliance. NR 440.644(7)(g)(g) Each owner or operator of an affected facility who initially elected to be subject to the applicable percent emission reduction requirement specified under sub. (3) (a) and who later seeks to comply with the applicable total (uncontrolled) monthly VOC use limits specified under sub. (3) (a) and who has satisfied the provision specified under sub. (4) (k) shall furnish the department written notification no less than 30 days in advance of the date when the owner or operator intends to be subject to the applicable VOC use limit instead of the applicable percent emission reduction requirement. NR 440.644(7)(i)(i) The owner or operator of each undertread cementing operation and each sidewall cementing operation who qualifies for the alternate provisions as described in sub. (3) (b), shall furnish the department written notification of the election no less than 60 days after September 19, 1989. NR 440.644(7)(j)(j) The owner or operator of each tread end cementing operation and each green tire spraying (inside, outside, or both) operation using water-based sprays containing less than 1.0%, by weight, of VOC as described in sub. (4) (b) 1. shall furnish the department, within 60 days initially and annually thereafter, formulation data or Method 24 results to verify the VOC content of the water-based sprays in use. If the spray formulation changes before the end of the 12-month period, formulation data or Method 24 results to verify the VOC content of the spray shall be reported within 30 days of the change. NR 440.644(8)(a)1.1. Method 24 or formulation data for the determination of the VOC content of cements or green tire spray materials. In the event of dispute, Method 24 shall be the reference method. For Method 24, the cement or green tire spray sample shall be a 1-liter sample collected in a 1-liter container at a point where the sample will be representative of the material as applied in the affected facility. NR 440.644(8)(a)2.2. Method 25 as the reference method for the determination of VOC concentrations in each stack, both entering and leaving an emission control device. The owner or operator shall notify the department at least 30 days in advance of any test by Method 25. For Method 25, the sampling time for each of 3 runs shall be at least one hour. Method 1 shall be used to select the sampling site, and the sampling point shall be the centroid of the duct or at a point no closer to the walls than one meter (3.3 feet). The minimum sample volume shall be 0.003 dry standard cubic meter (dscm) (0.11 dry standard cubic feet (dscf)) except that shorter sampling times or smaller volumes, when necessitated by process variables or other factors, may be approved by the department. NR 440.644(8)(a)3.3. Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, as the reference method for determination of the flow rate of the stack gas. The measurement site shall be the same as the Method 25 sampling. A velocity traverse shall be made once per run within the hour that the Method 25 sample is taken. NR 440.644(8)(a)5.5. Method 25 or Method 25A for determination of the VOC concentration in a capture system prior to a control device when only a single VOC is present, as described in sub. (4) (f) 2. d. 7) and 8). The owner or operator shall notify the department at least 30 days in advance of any test by either Method 25 or Method 25A. Method 1 shall be used to select the sampling site and the sampling point shall be the centroid of the duct or at a point no closer to the walls than 1 one meter (3.3 feet). Method 2, 2A, 2C or 2D, as appropriate, shall be used as the test method for the concurrent determination of gas flow rate in the capture system. NR 440.644(8)(a)5.a.a. For Method 25, the sampling time for each run shall be at least 1 hour. For each run, a concurrent sample shall be taken immediately upwind of the application area to determine the background VOC concentration of air drawn into the capture system. Subtract this reading from the reading obtained in the capture system for that run. The minimum sample volume shall be 0.003 dscm (0.11 dscf) except that shorter sampling times or smaller volumes, when necessitated by process variable or other factors, may be approved by the department. Use Method 3 to determine the moisture content of the stack gas. NR 440.644(8)(a)5.b.b. For Method 25A, the sampling time for each run shall be at least 1 hour. Instrument calibration shall be performed by the procedure given in Method 25A using the single VOC present in the capture system. A different calibration gas may be used if the results are corrected using an experimentally determined response factor comparing the alternative calibration gas to the single VOC used in the process. After the instrument has been calibrated, determine the background VOC concentration of the air drawn into the capture system immediately upwind of the application area for each run. The instrument does not need to recalibrated for the background measurement. Subtract this reading from the reading obtained in the capture system for that run. The Method 25A results shall only be used in the alternative procedure for determination of capture efficiency described under sub. (4) (f) 2. d. 7). NR 440.644 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; am. (4) (b) 1. and 2., (d) (intro.), (f) 2. (intro.), (j) (intro.) and 1., r. and recr. (1) (a) and (b), cr. (3) (b), (4) (b) 4., (f) 2. d. and (n), (6) (f), (7) (c) 7., (i), (j) and (8) (a) 5., Register, July, 1993, No. 451, eff. 8-1-93; correction in (4) (b) 1. and (k) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Register, November, 1999, No. 527; CR 06-109: am. (2) (a) (intro.), (3) (a) 1. b. 1) to 5), 2. b. 1) to 5), 3., 4., 5., 6. b. 1) to 5), and 7. (intro.) and a., 8. b. 1) to 5) and 9. b. 1) to 5), (4) (c) (intro.), (d) (intro.), (e) (intro.), (f) 2. d. 7) and 8), (j) 4. and 5. b., (n) (intro.) and 5., (6) (b) (intro.) and 2. and (d), (7) (a), (c) 1. to 3. and 5., (d), (f) 1. and 2., (j) and (8) (a) 2., 5. (intro.) and a., r. and recr. (2) (b), renum. (3) (a) 7. b., c. and d. to be (3) (a) 7. b. (intro.), 1) and 2) and am. b. (intro.) and 1), renum. (3) (b) 1. to be (3) (b) and am. Register May 2008 No. 629, eff. 6-1-08; corrections in (1) (c), (4) (c) (intro.), (g), (i) (intro.), (j) (intro.), (k), (7) (a) and (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2008 No. 629. NR 440.647NR 440.647 Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the polymer manufacturing industry.
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