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.
New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.16 Data Acquisition System
Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.16 provides new features resulting in increased usability, efficiency, processing speed, and more.