Section 62-296.707 - Electric Arc Furnaces(1) Applicability. The emission limitations set forth in Rule 62-296.707, F.A.C., shall apply to all furnaces that heat materials with electric arcs from carbon electrodes, including phosphorus electric arc furnaces.(2) Emission Limitations. No owner or operator of an electric arc furnace shall cause, permit, or allow emissions of particulate matter in excess of the following standards: (a) Phosphorus electric arc furnaces - 0.035 gr/dscf or any visible emissions (greater than five percent opacity) from a control device, except during tapping periods. No visible emissions greater than 60 percent opacity shall be allowed during the tapping period.(b) All other electric arc furnaces - 0.010 gr/dscf or any visible emissions (greater than five percent opacity) from a control device, except during charging and tapping periods. No visible emissions greater than 20 percent opacity shall be allowed from the shop during charging periods. No visible emissions greater than 40 percent opacity shall be allowed during tapping periods.(3) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements.(a) The test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.(b) The test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5 or EPA Method 5D, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet.(c) Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-296.707
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS.
Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c) 7., 17-296.707, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 122, June 24, 2014 effective 7/10/2014.Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c)7., 17-296.707, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14.