Table A.11 Thermal Oxidizers

A.11 Thermal Oxidizer

A.11.1 Thermal Oxidizer subject to 40 CFR pt. 64 (CAM)

Thermal Oxidizer – subject to 40 CFR pt. 64 Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) – controlling Other (not Large) PSEUs

This carat (>) means to input a numerical number according to the design of the fabric filter. The Permittee shall record this data in the Operation and Maintenance (O & M) plan within 30 days after permit issuance or 30 days after installation of any new control equipment for which there are such operating parameter requirements.

What to do / Why to do it
Operation and Maintenance of Thermal Oxidizer: The Permittee shall operate and maintain the Thermal Oxidizer according to the control equipment manufacturer’s specifications, shall conduct inspections, and maintain documentation of those actions as required by Minn. R. 7011.0075, subp. 2(A) to 2(I). The Permittee shall keep copies of the O & M Plan available onsite for use by staff and MPCA staff. / 40 CFR Section 64.8; Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7011.0080; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 4
VOC control efficiency: The Permittee shall operate and maintain the control equipment such that it achieves an overall control efficiency for Volatile Organic Compounds: greater than or equal to <97/78> percent efficiency / Minn. R. 7011.0080; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 4
Temperature: The Permittee shall maintain a minimum combustion temperature of > (º F) when operating. / 40 CFR Section 64.3; Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7011.0080; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 4
Temperature Recordkeeping: If the emission unit(s) controlled by the thermal oxidizer is in operation, then the Permittee shall record:
1) the combustion temperature once every 24 hours,
2) whether or not the recorded combustion temperature was above the minimum specified in the compliance management plan, and
3) the time and date of the temperature reading.
If the combustion temperature is not above the minimum combustion temperature specified in the compliance management plan, then it will be considered a deviation. / 40 CFR Section 64.9; Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7011.0080; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 4
Recordkeeping of corrective actions: If the temperature is below the minimum specified by this permit or if the thermal oxidizer or any of its components are found during the inspections to need repair, the Permittee shall follow the O& M Plan for the oxidizer and take corrective action as soon as possible. The Permittee shall keep a record of the type and date of any corrective action taken. / 40 CFR Section 64.7(b); Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7011.0080; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 4
Reporting of Corrective Actions: All situations warranting corrective actions are deviations, the Permittee shall report the deviations in the semiannual deviations report as required in the total facility section of this general permit. / 40 CFR Section 64.9(c); Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subp. 6
Daily Monitoring: The Permittee shall physical verify the operation of the temperature recording device at least once each operating day to verify that it is working and recording properly. The Permittee shall maintain a written record of daily verifications. / Minn. R. 7007.0800, subps. 4 and 5
Quarterly Inspections: At least once per calendar quarter, the Permittee shall inspect the control equipment internal and external system component, including but not limited to the refractory, heat exchanger, and electrical systems. The Permittee shall maintain a written record of the inspection and any corrective actions taken resulting from the inspection. / Minn. R. 7007.0800, subps. 4, 5, and 14
Annual Calibration: The Permittee shall calibrate the temperature monitor at least annually and shall maintain a written record of the calibration and take action resulting from the calibration. / 40 CFR Section 64.3(b)(4); Minn. R. 7017.0200; Minn. R. 7007.0800, subps. 4, 5, and 14
Monitoring Equipment: The Permittee shall install and maintain thermocouples to conduct temperature monitoring required by this permit. The monitoring equipment must be installed, in use, and properly maintained whenever operation of the monitored control equipment is required. / 40 CFR Section 64.7(b); Minn. R. 7017.0200
Documentation of Need for Improved Monitoring: If the Permittee fails to achieve compliance with an emission limitation or standard for which the monitoring did not provide an indication of an excursion or exceedance while providing valid data, or the results of compliance or performance testing document a need to modify the existing minimum combustion chamber temperature(s), the Permittee shall promptly notify the MPCA and, if necessary, submit a permit amendment application to address the necessary monitoring changes. / 40 CFR Section 64.7(e); Minn. R. 7017.0200
As required by 40 CFR Section 64.9(a)(2), for the Semi-Annual Deviations Report listed in Table B of this permit and/or the Notification of Deviations Endangering Human Health and the Environment listed earlier in Table A of this permit, as applicable, the Permittee shall include the following related to the monitoring identified as required by 40 CFR pt. 64: 1) Summary information on the number, duration, and cause of excursions or exceedances, as applicable, and the corrective action taken; and 2) Summary information on the number, duration, and cause for monitor downtime incidents. / 40 CFR Section 64.9(a)(2); Minn. R. 7017.0200
The Permittee shall maintain records of monitoring data, monitor performance data, corrective actions taken, and other supporting information required to be maintained. The Permittee may maintain records on alternative media, such as microfilm, computer files, magnetic tape disks, or microfiche, provided that the use of such alternative media allows for expeditious inspection and review, and does not conflict with other applicable recordkeeping requirements. / 40 CFR Section 64.9(b); Minn. R. 7017.0200

A.11.2 Thermal Oxidizer not subject to 40 CFR pt. 64 (CAM)

Thermal Oxidizer – NOT subject to 40 CFR pt. 64 Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM)

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