Comparison of US EPA and European emission standards for combustion and incineration technologies
- L & C Steinmueller GmbH, Yonkers, NY (United States)
- L & C Steinmueller GmbH, Gummersbach (Germany)
- Licata Energy & Environmental Consultants, Inc., Yonkers, NY (United States)
There has been considerable debate, misunderstanding, and controversy when comparing emission standards used in Europe and the United States. One of the first questions you hear whenever U.S. EPA publishes a new emission standard is, {open_quotes}Is it as restrictive or is it the same as the German standard{close_quotes}. Although both systems of regulation call for the use of CEMS for compliance, there are substantial differences in how emission standards are structured in Europe and in the U.S. They include reference points, averaging times, sampling methods, and technology. Generally, the European standards tend to be more restrictive, due in part to the fact that the facilities are of necessity sited in close proximity to residential areas. In Germany, for example, regulations in general are comprehensive and include both design standards and emission limits while U.S. EPA`s rules are source specific and, in most cases, limited to numerical emission standards. In some cases, comparisons can be made between emission standards and, in some cases, comparisons can only be made with restrictive caveats. The paper will present a comprehensive overview of the emission standards and how they are applied.
- Research Organization:
- Solid Waste Association of North America, Silver Spring, MD (United States); Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA (United States); Integrated Waste Services Association, Washington, DC (United States); National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Yonkers, NY (United States). Solid Waste Processing Div.; Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States). Air Pollution Technology Branch
- OSTI ID:
- 548960
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970440-; ON: DE97007054; TRN: 97:005590-0048
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 5. annual North American waste-to-energy conference and exhibition, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States), 22-25 Apr 1997; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of fifth annual North American waste-to-energy conference; PB: 1102 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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