General Operating Permit (GOP) for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Engines & Turbines

Typical CHP Process

Engines & Turbines Heat Input =< 65 MMBTU/hr One GOP per Title V facility Stack Height –Engines: >= 35 ft if Heat Input =<20 MMBTU/hr >= 50 ft if Heat Input >20 & <65 MMBTU/hr –Turbines: >= 35 ft

Engines & Turbines May include one or more units May include Duct Burner System Efficiency >= 65% –Formula in NSPS 4K Comment Periods –30 days for public –45 days for EPA

Engines & Turbines Restrictions –Subject to PSD –Subject to NJAC 7:27-18 –Major HAP facility Incorporation in Title V Permit –At next permit modification –At permit renewal

Engines Fuel –Natural Gas –Propane Performance Standards –SOTA stds for NOx, CO & VOC –AP-42 factors for TSP, PM-10 & SO2 –NSPS 4J for testing & monitoring reqs

Turbines Fuel –Natural Gas or Propane –ULS #2 fuel oil, diesel or kerosene, as backup –Backup fuel limited to 100 hrs/yr Performance Standards –SOTA stds for NOx, CO & VOC –AP-42 factors & 15 ppm Sulfur for SO2 –Manufacturer’s guarantees for TSP & PM-10 –NSPS 4K for testing & monitoring reqs

Registration Forms –Fillable Format –Permit for Exact Capacity Submittal – /CD –Using DEP Portal – Long Term Read General Provisions