Tag: CEMS

What is a Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS)?

A Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is the total equipment necessary for the determination of a gas or particulate matter concentration or emission rate using pollutant analyzer measurements and a conversion equation, graph, or a computer program to produce results in units of the applicable emission limitation or standard.

CEMS are required under some of the EPA regulations for either continual compliance determinations or determination of exceedances of the standards. The individual subparts of the EPA rules specify the reference methods that are used to substantiate the accuracy and precision of the CEMS.

Quality assurance procedures in Appendix F to 40 CFR 60 are used to evaluate the effectiveness of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures and the quality of data produced.

What the April 2022 Cross State Air Pollution Rule Federal Implementation Plan Means

Recent changes have been proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the CSAPR Federal Implementation Plan. These proposed changes would have significant impact on industrial plants.

An Inside Look at Ethanol Regulations in the CEMS World

The 2007 EPA 40 CFR Part 60 permits’ rule about chemical process plants changed ethanol regulations for CEMS. After 15 years since this rule change, it could be time to update your ethanol plant’s emission monitoring system and possibly look for a DAS that helps comply with 40 CFR Part 60 regulations.

CEMS Analyzers: What They Are and How to Maintain Them

As your facility’s continuous emissions monitoring systems age, it’s vital to keep up with CEMS analyzers to avoid the potential risks of downtime and fading reliability.

CEMS & DAS Training – Beach Edition

Join us in Pensacola Beach, FL for CEMS & DAS Training in August! Get ready to learn CEMS and DAS best practices and tips and tricks in a beautiful setting. […]

What are Title V Operating Permits?

Learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Title V Operating Permits for emissions sources and how to comply.

New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.18 Data Acquisition System

Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.18 provides enhancements and updates to existing features that will improve user efficiency.

New to CEMS? This One’s For You!

Being the new guy in any position can be overwhelming, and that is no exception for the continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) and environmental compliance world. You may find yourself in a situation you didn’t plan on; maybe you are thrust into a new role or job because someone is out sick, or an unfamiliar assignment lands in your lap. Whatever the reason, there are many resources out there for those new to environmental compliance.

Don’t Skip The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

The purpose of a FAT is to verify that equipment/software for a new project is working properly prior to installation. While FATs are not required, they are certainly a very important step in ensuring a successful project.

Reporting Month: Key Air Compliance Lessons Learned

Once the fourth quarter’s reporting window has closed, there is finally an opportunity to reflect on the past year. We compiled a list of air compliance lessons learned, based on customers’ feedback.

RATA Load Analysis Errors and How to Avoid Them

Load Analysis Errors are usually discovered after a RATA test has been conducted and can lead to hundreds of hours of invalid data. To avoid this error at your facility, learn about some of our best practices to consider when planning your next RATA test.

New Firmware Release Further Enhances the Robust and Reliable 8864 Data Controller

The 8864 Data Controller Firmware v6.02.r60 includes a number of new features that enhance its usability and reliability.

New Release: RATAView™ Version 1.1 Now Available

RATAView Version 1.1 release offers new features and enhancements to help stack testers’ perform RATA tests accurately and efficiently.

New Release: Prism Version 1.5 Data Acquisition System

The Prism data acquisition system (DAS) Version 1.5 release provides new features designed to make CEMS compliance and monitoring easier and more productive than ever.

ESC Spectrum Expands Thought Leadership in Regulatory Realm with Launch of “The Source” Air Emissions Compliance Blog

After 50 years in the emissions compliance industry, ESC Spectrum launched “The Source” blog. The Source seeks to offer advice and explanations regarding air emissions compliance based on ESC Spectrum’s decades of experience.

Air Compliance Reporting: January is the Busiest Month of the Year

January is the busiest time of the year in the CEMS world for many reasons. The holiday season interrupts the day-to-day life and makes preparation for future activities more difficult. On top of that, January isn’t just a reporting month, but the reporting month; not only do you have to prepare quarterly reports, but also semiannual monitoring reports for Title V operating periods, and annual compliance reports. For most of the people involved in preparing and submitting these series of reports exhale a big breath of relief when it is finally done — but what’s next?

CEMS Data Review Checklists

Now is the perfect time for organizing to get ready for next year – from straightening your closet to cleaning up your desktop to staying on top of reviewing your CEMS data. There are many data points to track at different times of the year. To help make this process easier, we’ve created a series of CEMS Data Review Checklists to keep it all straight.

New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.17 Data Acquisition System

Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.17 provides new features resulting in increased usability, efficiency, processing speed, and more.

Quick CEMS Audit Prep Checklist

Use our quick checklist to pass an EPA CEMS audit of your facility. Use a proven CEMS DAS like StackVision and Prism for critical data and have current information about your designated representative, record keeping, QA/QC plan, permit & acid rain program at hand.