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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

 
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), formed in 1970, has worked for over 40 years to improve and protect the environment in the United States and its coastal areas.


The EPA has established regulations regarding toxic waste and the ozone layer, but the overall goal of EPA regulations is to achieve cleaner air and water. The following regulations are examples of strides the EPA is taking to achieve their goal getting cleaner air.

U.S. EPA 40 CFR Part 98

The EPA has mandated, per 40 CFR Part 98, the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from many industries. If your company must comply with this regulation, we are prepared to help you fast-track your readiness program.  Aimed at U.S. companies that release more than 25,000 metric tons per year of CO2-equivalent (CO2e) emissions, the U.S. EPA mandate 40 CFR part 98, requires owners or operators of facilities that emit more than 25,000 metric tons of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) to monitor and report annual mass emissions.

Companies will need to prepare their facilities to report emissions by getting the appropriate monitoring devices.  Each industry listed in the table at the end of this page is mandated by a particular subpart that is dedicated to the particular monitoring and/or reporting requirements for the listed industry.  FOX Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters’ accuracy specification exceeds the requirements defined by the EPA rule, and helps provide a reliable, cost-effective solution to environmental emissions monitoring challenges.  Fox Thermal Instruments' non-resetting Totalizing Fuel Flow Meters (TFFs) meet air quality management equipment requirements and provide an easy interface for emissions management systems.  If you have questions about the use of Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters and compliance with 40 CFR Part 98, please click here for more information. 

U.S. EPA 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W, Subpart X, and Subpart Y

 

The Oil and Gas sector is the latest industry to view a final ruling on their new requirements for compliance.  The EPA published the final rule on Title 40 CFR Part 98, Subpart W in November of 2010.  Title 40 revolves around topics pertaining to the protection of the environment and Part 98 states the laws regarding mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 


Subpart W
, in particular, focuses on Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems.  Subpart X deals with Petrochemical Production and Subpart Y deals with Petroleum Refineries.  Furthermore, this rule pertains to facilities both on and offshore.

For emissions detection, the rule allows the use of flowmeters (or other measuring instruments dependent on the individual component) for emission measurement.

The Fox Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters are ideal for flare and vent gas measurement.  For more information on these particular applications, please see our applications to find the right meter for you.

The following segments of the petroleum and natural gas industry will be held under this rule:

  • Onshore petroleum and natural gas production
  • Offshore petroleum and natural gas production
  • Onshore natural gas processing plants
  • Onshore natural gas transmission compression
  • Underground natural gas storage
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage
  • Liquefied natural gas import and export equipment
  • Natural gas distribution

The emitted gases that must be reported are:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO²) and methane (CH4) emissions from equipment leaks and vented emissions.
  • CO², CH4, and nitrous oxide (N²O) emissions from gas flares by following the requirements of subpart W.
  • CO², CH4, and N²O emissions from stationary and portable fuel combustion sources in onshore production industry segment following the requirements in subpart W.
  • CO², CH4, and N²O emissions from stationary combustion sources in the natural gas distribution industry segment following the requirements in subpart W.
  • CO², CH4, and N²O emissions from all other applicable stationary combustion sources following the requirements of 40 CFR Part 98, Subpart C (General Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources).

U.S. EPA 40 CFR Part 60, Part 72, and Part 75

 

After repeated requests, the EPA revised their documentation to reflect the growing demand for Mass Flow Meters.  The following information was listed in the final rule for 40 CFR Part 60 (Standards of Performance), Part 72 (Permits Regulation), and Part 75 (Continuous Emission Monitoring). 


In response to these requests, EPA initiated an investigation of the feasibility of replacing the DGM in a sorbent trap monitoring system with a thermal mass flow meter.  As a result of its investigation, EPA has concluded that a properly-calibrated thermal mass flow meter can be at least as accurate as a DGM.  The mass flow meter is also a more modern technology than the DGM; since it has no moving parts, it may be more reliable than a DGM for continuous duty.” (FR Vol. 72, No. 173, Friday, September 7, 2007, page 51498)

The Fox Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeter is a suitable and proven technology for the accurate measuring needs of companies looking to comply with these regulations. Thermal Mass Flow Meters are acceptable forms of gas mass measurement by the EPA and the no moving parts design reduces maintenance costs. For further information on how Fox can help you, contact us or use our product configurator to get started!

EPA Title 40 CFR Part 98: Industries by Subpart

Subpart A

General Provisions

Subpart B

(Reserved)

Subpart C

General Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources

Subpart D

Electricity Generation

Subpart E

Adipic Acid Production

Subpart F

Aluminum Production

Subpart G

Ammonia Manufacturing

Subpart H

Cement Production

Subpart I

Electronics Manufacturing

Subpart J

Ethanol Production

Subpart K

Ferroalloy Production

Subpart L

Fluorinated Gas Production

Subpart M

Food Processing

Subpart N

Glass Production

Subpart O

HCFC-22 Production & HFC-23 Destruction

Subpart P

Hydrogen Production

Subpart Q

Iron and Steel Production

Subpart R

Lead Production

Subpart S

Lime Manufacturing

Subpart T

Magnesium Production

Subpart U

Miscellaneous Uses of Carbonates

Subpart V

Nitric Acid Production

Subpart W

Petroleum & Natural Gas Systems

Subpart X

Petrochemical Refineries

Subpart Y

Petroleum Refineries

Subpart Z

Phosphoric Acid Production

Subpart AA

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

Subpart BB

Silicon Carbide Production

Subpart CC

Soda Ash Manufacturing

Subpart DD

Use of Electric Transmission & Distribution Equipment

Subpart EE

Titanium Dioxide Production

Subpart FF

Underground Coal Mines

Subpart GG

Zinc Production

Subpart HH

Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Subpart II

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Subpart JJ

Manure Management

Subpart KK

Suppliers of Coal

Subpart LL

Suppliers of Coal-based Liquid Fuels

Subpart MM

Suppliers of Petroleum Products

Subpart NN

Suppliers of Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids

Subpart OO

Suppliers of Industrial Greehouse Gases

Subpart PP

Supplies of Carbon Dioxide

Subpart QQ

Importers & Exp. Of Pre-charged Equipment or Closed-cell Foams

Subpart RR

Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

Subpart SS

Manufacture of Electric Transmission & Distribution Equipment

Subpart TT

Industrial Waste Landfills

Subpart UU

Injection of Carbon Dioxide



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