DEQ_Stack_Test_Protocol.docx

STACK TEST PROTOCOL - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL

|_| PROTOCOL (consisting of pages 1 through ____) IS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.

|_| PROTOCOL (consisting of pages 1 through ____) IS APPROVED WITH REVISIONS NOTED IN APPENDIX B.

Failure to conduct tests in accordance with the approved protocol may result in the test results being rejected by DEQ.

Approved by: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________

DEQ Registration Number:

Physical Location:

Emission Unit(s) to be tested:

Contact Name:

Phone:

Environmental Lab:

**Virginia Laboratory ID:

Contact Name:

Phone:

*40 CFR §60.8(g), §61.13(e)(1), §63.7(c)(2)(iii), and Part 51, Appendix M, §4.0 **As of 1/1/2012, analytical data submitted to DEQ to demonstrate compliance must have been performed by an environmental laboratory certified or accredited in accordance with 1VAC30, Chapter 45 and 46, available at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Air/PermittingCompliance/Compliance/VirginiaEnvironmentalLabAccreditation.aspx. Failure to meet this requirement could result in rejection of the stack testing results.

For any laboratory utilized during this testing event, documentation demonstrating VELAP certification/accreditation for the analytes being tested must be submitted with this protocol, or at a time in advance of the testing event acceptable to the DEQ regional office responsible for reviewing the data.

DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION: I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering and evaluating the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________________________ DATE:

Must be signed by a Responsible Official as defined in 9 VAC 5-20-230 of the Regulations for the Control and Abatement of Air Pollution, available at www.deq.virginia.gov

PRINTED NAME: TITLE:

III. Test Plan:

Test Required By: Condition # of permit dated and/or Deadline: Testing must be completed by (date) to meet the - day deadline required by |_| the permit dated and/or |_| Regulation (reference).

The final stack test report to DEQ is due within ______ days of test completion

To Be Used

(e.g., Permit condition #, NSPS, MACT, etc.)

(Continue on additional sheet if necessary) IV. Description of planned deviations from Test Methods:

|_| No deviations are planned, OR |_| Deviations are planned as described in the following table:

(Indicate Section No. from Method) Description of Deviation (Identify reason if requesting DEQ approval) Approvals (Attach copies of all EPA approvals)

|_| EPA approval attached |_| EPA approval requested on _______________(date) |_| DEQ approval requested

|_| EPA approval attached

|_| EPA approval attached

|_| EPA approval attached

|_| EPA approval attached

|_| EPA approval attached

V. Source Operations: The purpose of a stack test is to demonstrate that a process and any associated emission control equipment are capable of meeting required emission limitations. Therefore, it is important to identify those parameters that affect actual emission rates and to ensure that such parameters remain at the tested or more conservative setting(s), except during start-up, shutdown, or malfunction. Records of those parameter settings must be maintained during and after the test to provide reasonable assurance that the equipment continues to operate in compliance with all operating and emission limitations. The test results report must include the parameters identified below and their settings during testing.

1. Adjustable Operating Parameters: Following a discussion with your air inspector, identify all adjustable process and control equipment parameters that have a measurable effect on emissions, and complete the table below. Example parameters are listed in Appendix A.

If varying2, justify not testing at multiple values.

Operating rate:

2. Performance Indicator Parameters: Other parameters necessary to establish system performance, or useful in detecting deteriorating performance, need to be monitored as well. Some example parameters are listed in Appendix A. Any parameter that is required by permit to be monitored must be monitored during the stack test at a frequency that will provide a representative average. Following a discussion with your air inspector, complete the table below. The test results report must include the run averages and also raw data if manually recorded.

Rev. 3/2020 Page ______ of _______ (number ALL pages, including attachments)

Rev. 3/2020 Page ______ of _______ (number ALL pages, including attachments) VI. Sampling Ports: In the space below or on a separate sheet, sketch the stack or duct as follows:

Circular Stack: Diameter = _____________________

Rectangular Stack: L = _________ W = __________ Equivalent Diameter = (2LW)/(L+ W) = ___________

UPSTREAM

(exit side of ports)

DOWNSTREAM

(process side of ports)

Type of Disturbance (E.g., exit, fan, bend, baffles, expansion, restriction, visible flame)

Distance from Port to Disturbance = (dist.)

No. diameters from Port to Disturbance = (dist./dia.) or (dist./equivalent diameter)

Diameters

Diameters

VII. Discussion: In this section, please provide any additional information that may be relevant regarding the proposed stack test (e.g. stratification testing, issues with sample port locations, alternative methods, etc.)

APPENDIX A

EXAMPLES OF PARAMETERS TO BE MONITORED DURING TESTING

Note: The facility is responsible for identifying and monitoring all process and control parameters that may reasonably be expected to affect the stack test results and to confirm operating conditions. These examples are not all-inclusive and may not always apply.

APPENDIX B

REVISIONS REQUIRED BY DEQ AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL

This Section for DEQ Use Only

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