AQ_F_1000067_20000921_CEM_GenCorr

DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
September 21, 2000
To: Mike Aldridge - SSCB Supervisor
From: Richard R. Simpson—Environmental Engineer .
SUBJECT: Source Review Records Checklist—NCAC Standards
Cogentrix of Southport, Units 1 and 2
Attached is the NC DAQ Source Review Checklist for Continuous Emissions Monitoring
Sources (CEMs) for Cogentrix of Southport, Units 1 and 2 that I conducted on
August 24, 2000. The attached checklist addressed all aspects of a DAQ-SSCB audit
including inspections of the CEMS and records review of applicable NCAC standards
relating to CEMs.
In general, no compliance problems involving any regulatory requirements were observed.
Additional comments relevant to the audit are noted at the bottom of the checklist page
and are attached. If you have any questions regarding this audit,please see or call me
at [phone].
Attachment
cc: Central Files, Brunswick County
Dennis Igboko, NCDENR

NC DAQ Source Review Records Checklist - Continuous Emissions Monitoring Sources
Facility Name/Location: Cogentrix of N.C.,Inc. - Southport Station,Brunswick Co.,Southport,N.C.
Facility Contact/Phone#: Terry Baker-910-457-5056, Tracy Patterson-804-541-4246
Permit#/Unit I.D.#: 5884R3 Units I and 2
DAQ Inspector/Phone#: Richard R. Simpson 919-715-0726 Date of Inspection: 8/24/2000
Applicable Regulation: SIP X Part 75 Part 60 Da Db X Dc BB Other
Applicable Pollutant/Parameter: Opacity X NOx X S02 TRS THC CO2 Other
Applicable Standard/SIP Section: NCAC 2D .0524 for NOx.
Current operating data for the unit of interest? Megawatts: 1-58.2,2-47.4 Pounds of Steam:
Heat Input(MMBtu/hr): Other:
Maximum operating data for the unit of interest: Megawatts: Pounds of Steam:
Permitted Heat Input(MMBtu/hr): Other:
Current emissions from CEMs analyzers:
Pollutant/Parameter: S02(units) I NOx (ppm) CO2(units) Opacity (%} Other:_02_(units)
Current Emission NA 1-230,2-189 NA 1-10.3,2-6.9 1-6.0%,2-4.2%
Were major components or analyzers replaced since certification/recertification? Yes X No Comment if yes.
Does the facility perform a daily calibration? X Yes No If yes,please request a copy of the latest calibration.
Does the facility perform any QA/QC activities: X Yes No Date&Time: 7/11/2000
What specific QA/QC activity did the facility implement? Unit 2 replaced charcoal and vacuum pump.
SIP Records Review from CEMs Information:
Please request a printout and verify the calculated values for each parameter/pollutant. If any of the requested parameters
from the facility's database don't match up with what is reported, then comment below as to why.
1. Does this unit have an opacity monitor`? X Yes No If yes and a report is required,please complete La. and Lb..
La. Review the most recent quarterly opacity report and choose three daily average opacity dates.
Date 6/30/00 Unit 1 Avg. Daily % Opacity: NA Max. : 15.9 Min. : 14.6
Date 6/20/00 Unit 2 Avg. Daily °ko Opacity: NA Max. : 5.83 Min. : 5.2
Date: Avg. Daily % Opacity: Max. : Min.
Lb. Does the unit have a 365-day average opacity value? Yes X No
If yes,choose one date from the most recent quarterly report. Beginning Date:
Ending Date: Avg. 365-Day % Opacity:
Comment here on any issues relevant to this audit.
Note: Only EER for opacity is reported. Everything at facility appeared to be in good condition.
Initial relative acurracy results for NOx are: Unit 1-3.5%, Unit 2-2.9%.
Per new NOx SIP call, the CEMs will be replaced and upgraded in about a year.
Last revised: 9/21/00

NC DAQ Source Review Records Checklist - CEM Sources Continued
2.Does this unit require an Excess Emissions Report'? X Yes No
If yes,choose two dates from the most recent quarterly report.
Date and Time: Unit 1 -4115100 13:00-13:24 Pollutant: Opacity
Emission: 67% Max.93% Reason/Code: Control equipment malfunction.
Date and Time: Unit 2-5/12/00 7:48-9:12 Pollutant: Opacity
Emission: Exempt Reason/Code: Monitor malfunction,replaced light source.
3. Does this unit have an S02 monitor? Yes X No If yes and a report is required,please complete 3.a.and 3.b..
3.a. Review the most recent S02 quarterly report and choose three daily average S02 dates in units of the standard.
Date: Avg. Daily S02: Max. : Min.
Date: Avg. Daily S02: Max. : Min.
Date: Avg. Daily S02: Max. : Min.
3.b. Does the unit have a -day average S02 value? Yes No
If yes, choose one date from the most recent quarterly report. Beginning Date:
Ending Date: Avg. -Day S02 Value:
4.Does this unit have an NOx monitor? X Yes No If yes and a report is required,please complete 4.a..and 4.b..
4.a. Review the most recent NOx quarterly report and choose three 30 day averages NOx dates in units of the standard.
Date: Unit 1 5/22/00 Avg. 30 day NOx: 0.427 Max. : 0.54 Min. : 0.34
Date: Unit 1 6/29/00 Avg. 30 day NOx: 0.406 Max. : 0.54 Min. : 0.34
Date: Unit 2 5/21/00 Avg. 30 day NOx: 0.451 Max. : 0.53 Min. : 0.38
4.b. Does the unit have a_30--day average NOx value? X Yes No See above.
If yes, choose one date from the most recent quarterly report. Beginning Date:
Ending Date: Avg. -Day NOx Value:
5.Does this unit have a monitor for other pollutants/parameters? Yes No NA
Please list pollutant/parameter: How is the pollutant/parameter reported?
5.a.Review the most recent pollutant/parameter report and choose the most recent three dates in units of the standard.
Date: Avg. Daily Value: Max. : Min,
Date: Avg. Daily Value: Max. : Min.
Date: Avg. Daily Value: Max. : Min.
5.b. Does the unit have a -day average value? Yes No
If yes, choose one date from the most recent report. Beginning Date:
Ending Date: Avg. -Day Value:
Comment here on any issues relevant to this audit.
Last revised: 9/21/00