StackVision™ Case Study: Coal-Fired Electric Utility
Learn how StackVision helped a Louisiana Coal-Fired Electric Utility comply with the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards (MATS).
Tag: Boiler
What is a Boiler?
Boilers are used in power plants in order to produce high pressured steam so that the plant can generate electricity. The boiler takes in energy from some form of fuel such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear fuel to heat water into steam. The steam then powers a turbine, which generates electricity.
The U.S. EPA created the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from three major source categories:
- Industrial Boilers
- Commercial and Institutional Boilers
- Process Heaters
The emission standards must reflect the application of the maximum-achievable control technology (MACT). Thus, the NESHAP rule is commonly known as the Industrial Boiler MACT, or IB MACT.
Learn more about NESHAP/IB MACT on EPA’s website. You can also visit our IB MACT Readiness center in the Customer Community.