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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0601_AveryCounty_LFG_DIN28320_20161202 January 27, 2017 Ms. Jaclynne Drummond NCDENR DWM Solid Waste Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-8211 RE: Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance Report –Dec 2016 Avery County Closed MSW Landfill Spruce Pine, North Carolina Dear Ms. Drummond: Smith Gardner, Inc. (S+G) is pleased to present this report concerning the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Avery County Closed MSW Landfill (Permit No. 06-01) Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (LFGCCS). Monitoring of the on- and off-site landfill gas probes was also performed. Mr. Don Misenheimer with S+G performed the site visit on December 2, 2016. Site visit details are provided below. LFG EXTRACTION WELL MONITORING PROGRAM Monthly monitoring of the LFGCCS will continue and shall include the following items:  CH4, O2, CO2, and pressure monitoring at each extraction well head;  CH4, O2, CO2, and pressure monitoring at the flare station; and  Adjustment of the LFGCCS to balance recovery and ensure safe system operation. The County will maintain this LFGCCS and will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of increased LFG recovery from the waste mass in alleviating off-site LFG migration. Results from monthly monitoring events will be reported in accordance with the approved LFG Monitoring Plan. LFG EXTRACTION WELL MONITORING ACTIVITIES Mr. Misenheimer performed the flare station and well field monitoring on December 2, 2016. Initial measurements indicated there was approximately 29 inches of available vacuum average throughout the well field, ranging from approximately 27 to 29 inches of available vacuum at each of the LFG wells across the well field. The results from this event are summarized below. Recommended actions are underlined. Well field data and flare station data are provided in the attached Table 1. Ms. Drummond January 27, 2017 Page 2 of 3 LFG Extraction Well Field  W-1 through W-10: S+G performed methane (CH4), oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and pressure monitoring. No wellhead valves were adjusted during this sampling event.  Orifice Plates: S+G continues to evaluate orifice plate sizes at wells W5, W7, W9, and W10 during each site visit. As LFG flow potential at these locations remains stable, the correct orifice plate sizes are currently installed. Flare Station  Condensate Tank: The condensate tank was observed during this site visit; the liquid was at an acceptable level. S+G will continue to monitor the liquid level of the condensate tank.  Filter Tank: The filter tank was observed during the site visit and the liquid level was found to be at an acceptable level. S+G will continue to monitor the liquid level of the filter tank.  Flare operation: Due to low concentrations of methane measured at the flare combustion was not observed. The spark generator was operational; however, the flare was not able to be ignited prior to S+G leaving the site. S+G will continue to adjust the system to optimize gas flow and quality. LFG MONITORING WELL (PERIMETER) MONITORING PROGRAM Mr. Misenheimer performed monitoring of the perimeter LFG monitoring network during this event. Monitoring Wells P-1, P-2, P3 and P-7 exhibited CH4 concentration readings of 1.8%, 2.0%, 4.8% and 0.1% respectively but did not exceed the LEL of 5%. The other wells, monitored during this event, had no detectable concentrations of CH4. Results of this monitoring event are included in Attachment 1. Attachment 2 provides a CH4 concentration graph over time for monitoring wells that have historically had methane present. The current well network will continue to be monitored and data will be reported to NCDEQ and the County. CONCLUSIONS The site has been generally characterized by a trend of consistently decreasing LFG concentrations. Elevated methane concentrations have been observed in a few wells during the past few monitoring events. While CH4 concentrations during the December 2016 event were all below the LEL, recent detections may be attributable to the extremely dry conditions at the site during the last half of 2016. We will continue to monitor the CH4 concentrations at the site monthly. 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A n e g a ti v e d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e m a y i n d i c a t e n o g a s f l o w .     N e g a t i v e d i f f e r e n t i a l pr e s s u r e c a n b e t h e r e s u l t o f d i r t o r w a t e r o b s t r u c t i n g t h e p i to t t u b e p e r f o r a t i o n s .   O v e r p u l l i n g b y a d j a c e n t e x t r a c t i o n w e l l s ma y a l s o r e s u l t in n e g a t i v e p r e s s u r e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d . December 2, 2016 Av e r y C o u n t y C l o s e d M S W L a n d f i l l TA B L E 1 De v i c e I D This page intentionally left blank. Attachment 1 This page intentionally left blank. NC Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General Statute 132-1. As such, these documents are available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6). Facility Name: ______________________________________________ Permit Number: ____________________________ Date of Sampling: ___________________ NC Landfill Rule (.0500 or .1600): _____________________________________ Name and Position of Sample Collector: _________________________________________ Type and Serial Number of Gas Meter: _______________________________ Calibration Date of Gas Meter: ___________ Date and Time of Field Calibration: _____________________ Type of Field Calibration Gas (15/15 or 35/50): ____________ Expiration Date of Field Calibration Gas Canister: ________ Pump Rate of Gas Meter: _____________ Ambient Air Temperature: __________ Barometric Pressure: ______________ General Weather Conditions: _____________ Instructions: Under “Location or LFG Well” identify the monitoring wells or describe the location for other tests (e.g., inside buildings). A drawing showing the location of test must be attached. Report methane readings in both % LEL and % methane by volume. A reading in percent methane by volume can be converted to % LEL as follows: % methane by volume = % LEL/20 If your facility has more gas monitoring locations than there is room on this form, please attach additional sheets listing the same information as contained on this form. Certification To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments are true and correct. I am aware that there are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation, or certification including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment. __________________________________ ________________________ SIGNATURE TITLE .0500 Certification To the best of mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy kyyynowledge, the in here are significant penallllalllallallllllalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllalalaalaalllaaltiettietititiiettiettietietitittietieteetititieeeiiieiiiiiiiiiiiiiis for making any fal _______________________________________________________________ SISSIIIISSIISSIISSSSIISSSISSSISSSSSSSSSSGNATURUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE Avery County Closed Landfill 06-01 12/2/16 .0500 Don Misenheimer S+G GEM 2000, 07096 11/30/2016 12/2/16 10:30AM 15/50 7/2017 0.5 L/min 42 28.20 sunny P-1 > 60 s 1430 > 60 s 36 36. 1.8 17.4 1.0 P-2 > 60 s 1428 > 60 s 40 40. 2.0 0.4 15.7 P-3 > 60 s 1425 > 60 s 96 96 4.8 14.5 14.6 P-4 > 60 s 1420 > 60 s 0 0 0 16.6 8.5 P-5 > 60 s 1411 > 60 s 0 0 0 19.1 1.1 P-6 > 60 s 1404 > 60 s 0 0 0 20.0 1.5 P-7 > 60 s 1358 > 60 s 2 2 0.1 18.5 1.7 P-8 > 60 s 1352 > 60 s 0 0 0 18.2 3.9 P-9 > 60 s 1436 > 60 s 0 0 0 19.6 0.4 P-10 > 60 s 1438 > 60 s 0 0 0 20.2 0.2 P-11 > 60 s 1442 > 60 s 0 0 0 16.8 3.3 P-12 > 60 s 1356 > 60 s 0 0 0 20.1 0.4 P-13 > 60 s 1459 > 60 s 0 0 0 20.3 0.0 Britton Digitally signed by Britton DN: cn=Britton, o=Ransom, ou, email=britt@smithgardnerinc.com, c=US Date: 2016.02.03 09:29:15 -05'00'Project Scientist, S+G NC Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General Statute 132-1. As such, these documents are available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6). Facility Name: ______________________________________________ Permit Number: ____________________________ Date of Sampling: ___________________ NC Landfill Rule (.0500 or .1600): _____________________________________ Name and Position of Sample Collector: _________________________________________ Type and Serial Number of Gas Meter: _______________________________ Calibration Date of Gas Meter: ___________ Date and Time of Field Calibration: _____________________ Type of Field Calibration Gas (15/15 or 35/50): ____________ Expiration Date of Field Calibration Gas Canister: ________ Pump Rate of Gas Meter: _____________ Ambient Air Temperature: __________ Barometric Pressure: ______________ General Weather Conditions: _____________ Instructions: Under “Location or LFG Well” identify the monitoring wells or describe the location for other tests (e.g., inside buildings). A drawing showing the location of test must be attached. Report methane readings in both % LEL and % methane by volume. A reading in percent methane by volume can be converted to % LEL as follows: % methane by volume = % LEL/20 If your facility has more gas monitoring locations than there is room on this form, please attach additional sheets listing the same information as contained on this form. Certification To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments are true and correct. I am aware that there are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation, or certification including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment. __________________________________ ________________________ SIGNATURE TITLE .0500 mation as contained on thihiihiiiihiiiihhhhiiiihhhhhiiiihhhhhihiiihhhhiihhhhhihhhhhiihhhhhhihhhhhihhhhhhhhhhhhhhhs form. ation To the best of my knownnownnnwnonnnnnonoownonnnonnnononnnnnoonnnnnnoonnnnnnoonnnoonoonnnnonnnooonnononooonoooledge, the informat e significcccccccccccccccccccccccccantaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa penaltieieeieeeieieieeieeieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeieeeeeieeieeeeeieeeeeieieeeeeetieeieeeeeiieeeeeeeeiiieeeeiiieeiieeeeieiiiieeisfsfs fsfsfsfsffffsffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffor oroorororrrr oroororrrrrrooroorrroorororrrrorrrrooororrrrrrrr making any false state ____________________________________________ NATURE Avery County Closed Landfill 06-01 12/2/16 .0500 Don Misenheimer S+G GEM 2000, 07096 11/30/2016 12/2/16 10:30AM 15/15 7/2017 0.5 L/min 42 28.20 Sunny Avery County Airport Structure #1 NE Corner >60s 1503 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1505 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1507 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SW Corner >60s 1509 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Avery County Airport Structure #2 NE Corner >60s 1511 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1513 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1515 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SW Corner >60s 1517 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Avery County Airport Structure #3 NE Corner >60s 1519 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1521 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1523 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SW Corner >60s 1525 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Avery County Airport Structure #4 NE Corner >60s 1527 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1529 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1531 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SW Corner >60s 1533 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Avery County Airport Structure #5 NE Corner >60s 1535 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1537 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1539 >60s 0 0 0 21.0 0 SW Corner >60s 1541 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Project Scientist, S+G NC Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General Statute 132-1. As such, these documents are available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6). Facility Name: ______________________________________________ Permit Number: ____________________________ Date of Sampling: ___________________ NC Landfill Rule (.0500 or .1600): _____________________________________ Name and Position of Sample Collector: _________________________________________ Type and Serial Number of Gas Meter: _______________________________ Calibration Date of Gas Meter: ___________ Date and Time of Field Calibration: _____________________ Type of Field Calibration Gas (15/15 or 35/50): ____________ Expiration Date of Field Calibration Gas Canister: ________ Pump Rate of Gas Meter: _____________ Ambient Air Temperature: __________ Barometric Pressure: ______________ General Weather Conditions: _____________ Instructions: Under “Location or LFG Well” identify the monitoring wells or describe the location for other tests (e.g., inside buildings). A drawing showing the location of test must be attached. Report methane readings in both % LEL and % methane by volume. A reading in percent methane by volume can be converted to % LEL as follows: % methane by volume = % LEL/20 If your facility has more gas monitoring locations than there is room on this form, please attach additional sheets listing the same information as contained on this form. Certification To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments are true and correct. I am aware that there are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation, or certification including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment. __________________________________ ________________________ SIGNATURE TITLE .0500 rtification To the best of mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyynowledge, the info ere are significant penalnnntieieietitieititiiititiiiiietiitieiiiiiiiiiititiittiietttiittitieettteetttttttttieeeetttttiees fsssssssssssssssor making any false ___________________________________________________________________ IIGGGGGNGGGATURRRRURRURURRURRRRURRRRRRRRRURRRRRRRURURRRURRRRRURURRUUURUURUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE Avery County Closed Landfill 06-01 12/2/16 .0500 Don Misenheimer S+G GEM 2000, 07096 11/30/2016 12/2/16 10:30AM 15/15 7/2017 0.5 L/min 42 28.20 Sunny Project Scientist, S+G Avery County Airport Structure #6 NE Corner >60s 1543 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 NW Corner >60s 1545 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 SE Corner >60s 1547 >60s 0 0020.9 0 SW Corner >60s 1549 >60s 0 0 0 20.9 0 Attachment 2 This page intentionally left blank. 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