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The AUTO-PROBE Q2000
automatically and accurately performs stack and duct flow testing procedures with
a high degree of repeatability -- saving time and money.
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USTI's AUTO-PROBE Q2000 system reduces
or eliminates the over-reporting of volumetric flow rates. As a result, over-reporting of emissions is eliminated
or significantly reduced.
Bottom line: More accurate reporting of actual emissions
saves money...
- in emissions allowances that do not have to
be purchased;
- in allowances that do not have to be used
to offset over-reported emissions; and
- in capital expenditures that might not have
to be made for pollution control systems.
USTI’s technology is considered essential to maintain a cost-effective generating
fleet, especially as emission allowances become more valuable. USTI
allows you to refine the calibration of a unit's continuous emissions
monitoring system (CEMS), in turn reducing the cost of meeting compliance
obligations.
Manual RATA testing of CEMS equipment tends to overstate flue gas
velocity, according to John Mc Manus, AEP vice president
of environmental services. "The result is overstated
emissions."
"In the two years that AEP used USTI, prior to acquiring the
company,
we realized millions of dollars in savings because we were
more accurately reporting our emissions," Mc Manus said. "AEP
acquired USTI when it was offered for sale because we wanted
to
see this technology and service stay on the market, available for
use by any company required to monitor its emissions. It's the
most
accurate reference test method available on the market."
Other ways you benefit:
- The automated process eliminates human error.
The pitot tubes are precisely
positioned at the proper sampling location by the computer and all data collected during testing is performed using the computer
-- no manual
operations during the test, no manual data entry.
- Saves time compared with manual audit methods.
The audit process for U.S. EPA Test Method 2 takes about one
and ½ hours
for 12 runs (48 points per run), meaning less time to operate
units at non-normal loads.
Manual testing can take up to four hours or more for a 16-point test at a given load.
- Accuracy is assured through automation and tightly-held
tolerances. Automated U.S. EPA Test Method 2H for wall
effects correction. Automated U.S. EPA Test Method 2G for yaw
correction. Automated pre- and post-leak and calibration checks.
Modified pitot design reduces error due to pitch. On-site production
of reports, including EDR's (Electronic Data Reports). No transcription
of data required.
- Automated audit procedure is repeatable to a high degree
of accuracy because settings are stored on hard disk.
Custom software drives automated procedure,
assuring repeatable process that is accurate to +/- 1.0%.
