BOILER AND PROCESS HEATER ENERGY ASSESMENTS UNDER THE EPA BOILER MACT RULES
In accordance with the new EPA MACT rule for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, a comprehensive energy assessment must be performed for all affected combustion units, and must contain the information provide below as defined in the regulations 63.7510(e) for Major Source Facilities, and 63.11201(b) for Area Source Facilities.
- A visual inspection of the boiler or process heater system.
- An evaluation of operating characteristics of the boiler or process heater system, specifications of energy using systems, operating and maintenance procedures, and unusual operating constraints.
- An inventory of major energy use systems consuming energy from affected boilers and process heaters and which are under the control of the boiler/process heater owner/operator.
- A review of available architectural and engineering plans, facility operation and maintenance procedures and logs, and fuel usage.
- A review of the facility’s energy management practices and provide recommendations for improvements consistent with the definition of energy management practices, if identified.
- A list of cost-effective energy conservation measures that are within the facility’s control.
- A list of energy savings potential of the energy conservation measures identified.
- A comprehensive report detailing the ways to improve efficiency, the cost of specific improvements, benefits, and the time frame for recouping those investments.
The regulations also require a minimum on-site technical labor hours based on the annual combined input head capacity of each facility.
GenService, LLC can provide all required Comprehensive Energy Assessments, ensuring that your facility meets this compliance requirement.
