Foreword |
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1 The
general principles of the Environmental Protection Act |
1.1 |
Introduction to the BAT principle |
1.2 |
What are the Best Available Techniques (BAT)? |
1.3 |
Where can you find information on BAT? |
1.4 |
How to apply the BAT principle when processing
a case |
1.4.1 |
Approvals for new Listed Installations |
1.4.2 |
Reassessment of environmental approvals for
existing Listed Installations |
1.4.3 |
Regulation of non-Listed Installations |
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2 Contents and application of the
guidelines |
2.1 |
The contents of the guidelines |
2.2 |
How to apply the guidelines |
2.2.1 |
Application for approvals for new Listed
Installations |
2.2.2 |
Application for expansion or changes to
Listed Installations |
2.2.3 |
Regulation of existing Listed Installations |
2.2.3.1 |
Listed Installations without an approval |
2.2.3.2 |
Reassessment of Listed Installations with
an approval |
2.2.3.2.1 |
Before expiry of the legal protection
period |
2.2.3.2.2 |
After expiry of the legal protection
period |
2.2.4 |
Regulation of non-Listed Installations |
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3 Recommended
mass flow limits, emission limit values, and C-values |
3.1 |
Terms, definitions, and explanations |
3.1.1 |
Mass flow |
3.1.2 |
Emission and reference condition |
3.1.3 |
Ground-level concentration |
3.1.4 |
The C-value |
3.1.5 |
Relationship between mass flow limits,
emission limit values, and C-values |
3.1.5.1 |
Mass flow limits |
3.1.5.1.1 |
Mass flow is smaller than the mass flow
limit |
3.1.5.1.2 |
Small emissions |
3.1.5.1.3 |
Mass flow is greater than the mass flow
limit |
3.1.6 |
Classification of types of substance |
3.1.7 |
Simultaneous emission of several substances.
Average value Cr |
3.1.8 |
C-value by intermittent operation |
3.2 |
Mass flow limits and emission limit values |
3.2.1 |
Introduction |
3.2.2 |
Group 1 substances |
3.2.3 |
Limiting emissions, Group 1 substances |
3.2.3.1 |
Emissions of dust, Group 1 substances |
3.2.3.2 |
Emissions of flammable substances, Group 1
substances |
3.2.3.3 |
If neither absolute filtering nor
combustion can be used |
3.2.3.4 |
PCB |
3.2.3.5 |
Dioxins |
3.2.3.5.1 |
The CEN method |
3.2.3.5.2 |
Incineration of non-hazardous waste |
3.2.3.5.3 |
Incineration of dangerous waste |
3.2.3.5.4 |
Industrial installations |
3.2.3.6 |
Asbestos |
3.2.3.7 |
Formaldehyde |
3.2.3.8 |
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, PAH |
3.2.4 |
Examples of Group 1 substances |
3.2.5 |
Group 2 |
3.2.5.1 |
Dangerous types of inorganic dust |
3.2.5.2 |
NOx |
3.2.5.3 |
SO2 |
3.2.5.4 |
Other vaporous or gaseous inorganic
substances |
3.2.5.5 |
Organic substances |
3.2.5.5.1 |
Thinner mixes |
3.2.5.6 |
The VOC Statutory Order |
3.2.5.6.1 |
Phenol |
3.2.5.7 |
Other dusts |
3.2.5.7.1 |
Dry dusts |
3.2.5.7.2 |
Wet dust |
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4 Calculation of
outlet heights |
4.1 |
Introduction |
4.1.1 |
Information about the OML model |
4.2 |
The OML model |
4.2.1 |
Results from the model compared with
C-values |
4.2.2 |
Data basis for OML calculations |
4.3 |
Source strength and dispersion coefficient |
4.3.1 |
Source strength "G" |
4.3.2 |
Dispersion coefficient "D" |
4.4 |
Calculation using OML |
4.4.1 |
One or more outlets and one or more
substances |
4.4.2 |
Substances with identical effects |
4.4.2.1 |
The Cr method |
4.4.2.2 |
The C1 method |
4.5 |
Application of the OML model for odour
emissions |
4.6 |
Exceptions |
4.6.1 |
Heavy gases |
4.6.2 |
Wet flue gases |
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5 Terms and inspection
rules |
5.1 |
Introduction |
5.1.1 |
Definition of self-inspection |
5.2 |
Terms |
5.2.1 |
General issues |
5.2.2 |
Types of terms |
5.2.3 |
Operating terms |
5.2.4 |
Emission and inspection terms |
5.2.4.1 |
The pollutant |
5.2.4.2 |
The emission limit value |
5.2.4.3 |
The inspection period |
5.2.4.4 |
Measurement period |
5.2.4.5 |
Number of individual measurements |
5.2.4.6 |
Operating terms |
5.2.4.7 |
Method of measurement |
5.2.4.8 |
Detection limit |
5.2.5 |
Terms for outlet heights |
5.3 |
Type and scope of inspection |
5.3.1 |
Inspections of operation |
5.3.2 |
Inspection of emissions |
5.3.3 |
Type and scope of inspection of emissions |
5.3.3.1 |
Installations with less significant air
pollution |
5.3.3.2 |
Installations with significant air
pollution |
5.3.3.3 |
Installations with very significant air
pollution |
5.3.3.3.1 |
AMS inspection limits for gaseous
substances |
5.3.3.3.2 |
AMS inspection limits for particles,
etc. |
5.4 |
When are the terms complied with? |
5.4.1 |
Performance inspection |
5.4.2 |
AMS inspection |
5.4.2.1 |
Inspection rules for individual
measurements |
5.4.3 |
Random testing |
5.4.3.1 |
Inspection rule for random testing |
5.4.3.2 |
The limit value rule |
5.4.3.3 |
The random sample rule |
5.4.3.4 |
Inspection rules for individual
measurements |
5.4.4 |
Inspection of outlet height |
5.4.5 |
Inspection of absolute filters |
5.5 |
Examples of terms |
5.5.1 |
Example A. Installation with less
significant air pollution |
5.5.2 |
Example B. Installation with significant air
pollution |
5.5.3 |
Example C. Installation with very significant
air pollution |
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6 Energy plants |
6.1 |
Introduction |
6.2 |
Natural gas, LPG, and biogas |
6.2.1 |
General information |
6.2.2 |
Gas motors and gas turbines using natural
gas |
6.2.3 |
Combustion plants with an input effect of
less than 120 kW |
6.2.4 |
Combustion plants with a total input effect
of 120 kW or more, but less than 5 MW |
6.2.5 |
Combustion plants with a total input effect
of 5 MW or more, but less than 50 MW |
6.2.6 |
Combustion plants with an input effect of 50
MW or more |
6.2.7 |
Inspection |
6.3 |
Light fuel oil |
6.3.1 |
General information |
6.3.2 |
Input effect less than 120 kW |
6.3.3 |
Total input effect of 120 kW or more, but
less than 5 MW |
6.3.4 |
Total input effect of 5 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.3.5 |
Total input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.3.6 |
Inspection |
6.4 |
Heavy fuel oil |
6.4.1 |
General information about heavy fuel oil |
6.4.2 |
Total input effect of 2 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.4.3 |
Total input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.4.4 |
Inspection |
6.5 |
Waste oil |
6.5.1 |
Inspection |
6.6 |
Coal |
6.6.1 |
General information |
6.6.2 |
Total input effect of 5 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.6.3 |
Input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.6.4 |
Inspection |
6.7 |
Wood |
6.7.1 |
General information |
6.7.2 |
Wood-fired stoves |
6.7.3 |
Input effect of 120 kW or more, but less
than 1 MW |
6.7.4 |
Total input effect of 1 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.7.5 |
Input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.7.6 |
Inspection |
6.8 |
Straw |
6.8.1 |
General information |
6.8.2 |
Total input effect of 1 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.8.3 |
Input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.8.4 |
Inspection |
6.9 |
Biomass waste |
6.9.1 |
General information |
6.9.2 |
Input effect of 120 kW or more but less than
1 MW |
6.9.3 |
Total input effect of 1 MW or more, but less
than 50 MW |
6.9.4 |
Input effect of 50 MW or more |
6.9.5 |
Inspection |
6.10 |
Waste incineration plants |
6.10.1 |
Inspection |
6.11 |
Calorific value, conversion factors, NOX,
methods of measurement, etc. |
6.11.1 |
Calorific value |
6.11.2 |
Conversion from ppm to mg/normal m2 |
6.11.3 |
NOX |
6.11.4 |
Measurements and methods of measurement |
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7 Design and
operation of tanks and silos |
7.1 |
Introduction |
7.2 |
Tanks |
7.2.1 |
Storage tanks for principal group 1
substances and very noxious substances |
7.2.1.1 |
Design of tanks |
7.2.1.2 |
Existing tanks with external floating
roofs |
7.2.1.3 |
New tanks |
7.2.1.4 |
Existing tanks with fixed roofs |
7.2.1.5 |
Filling tanks |
7.2.2 |
Storage tanks for principal group 2
substances, including diesel oil and other substances not mentioned under 7.1.1 |
7.2.2.1 |
Storage |
7.2.2.2 |
Painting tanks |
7.2.2.3 |
Filling tanks |
7.3 |
Silos |
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8 Measurement of
emissions from installations causing air-polluting |
8.1 |
Introduction |
8.2 |
List of recommended methods from the Danish
Environmental Protection Agency |
8.2.1 |
List of recommended methods, performance
monitoring, and random testing |
8.2.2 |
List of recommended methods from the Danish
Environmental Protection Agency |
8.2.2.1 |
Performance monitoring and random testing |
8.2.3 |
List of methods, AMS |
8.2.3.1 |
Measurement of installation |
8.2.3.2 |
Design of sampling site |
8.2.3.3 |
Design of sampling location |
8.2.3.3.1 |
Particle measurements and volume-flow
measurements |
8.2.3.4 |
Location of sampling location |
8.2.3.5 |
Number and design of sampling ports |
8.2.3.6 |
Number of sampling points |
8.2.3.7 |
Sampling gaseous air pollutants |
8.2.3.8 |
Ducts less than 300 mm in diameter |
8.2.4 |
Performance monitoring and random testing |
8.2.4.1 |
Measurement report |
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9 Conversions regarding surplus air and moisture content |
9.1 |
Conversion to CO2% |
9.2 |
Conversion to reference O2% |
9.3 |
Conversion between CO2% and O2% |
9.4 |
Conversion between O2% and CO2% |
9.5 |
Conversion from dry to moist volume flow |
9.6 |
Conversion from dry to moist concentration |
9.7 |
Conversion from ppm to mg/normal m3 |
9.8 |
Units of energy and output |
9.9 |
Prefixes |
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10 Recommended limit
values for emissions and inspection rules for thermal and catalytic oxidation
installations for the destruction of organic solvents |
10.1 |
Introduction |
10.2 |
Operating conditions |
10.3 |
Limit values for emissions |
10.3.1 |
Limit value for emissions of TOC (Total
Organic Carbon gases) |
10.3.2 |
Limit value for emissions of CO |
10.3.3 |
Limit value for odours |
10.3.4 |
Limit value for emissions of NOX
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10.4 |
Calculation of the height of outlets |
10.4.1 |
Unburned specific organic compounds |
10.4.2 |
TOC (Total Organic Carbon gases) |
10.4.3 |
CO |
10.4.4 |
NOX |
10.4.5 |
Odours |
10.5 |
Monitoring |
10.5.1 |
AMS |
10.5.2 |
Performance measurements |
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11 Glossary |