Triboflow Bag Leak Detectors or Cartridge Filters, Broken Bag Systems and Dust Monitors by Auburn Systems

EPA POSITION

EPA's Position on Triboelectric Bag Leak Detector vs. Opacity Meters

”The EPA believes that baghouse leak detection represents state-of-the-art compliance assurance for baghouses, and plans to implement it in all new source MACT standards, where it is applicable, and, in most cases, to existing source standards as well.

Bag leak detection systems are designed to monitor events. This differs from opacity monitors which monitor continuous emissions. The EPA has provided adequate requirements in the final rule and in associated guidance* to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems.

New rules, such as these developed under the part 63 NESHAP program, emphasize direct measures of compliance. The bag leak detection system provides this higher level of compliance assurance and is needed for the NESHAP program.”

See the full document:
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t3/reports/fnl-tech.pdf

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