Minnesota Administrative Rules

7011.1135 PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES.

Subpart 1.

In general.

Performance tests shall be conducted according to the requirements of this part and parts 7017.2001 to 7017.2060.

Subp. 2.

Special procedures.

For Method 5, the sampling time for each run shall be at least 60 minutes and the minimum sampling volume shall be 0.85 dscm (30 dscf) except that smaller sampling times or volumes, when necessitated by process variables or other factors, shall be approved by the commissioner. The probe and filter holder heating systems in the sampling train shall be set to provide a gas temperature between 100 degrees Celsius and 120 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit and 250 degrees Fahrenheit). Sampling shall not be started until at least 30 minutes after start up and shall be terminated before shutdown procedures commence. The owner or operator shall eliminate cyclonic flow during performance tests.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 116.07

History:

L 1987 c 186 s 15; 18 SR 614; 18 SR 1412

Published Electronically:

February 25, 2008