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 Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 60
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0697; FRL-8948-9]
RIN 2060-AP08
 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 ACTION: Proposed rule.
 SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to revise the voluntary test method for determining stack gas velocity taking into account the velocity decay near the stack or duct walls. When the method was originally developed, it addressed only sources where the flow measurements were made in locations with circular cross-sections. The proposed revised test method addresses flow measurement locations with both circular and rectangular cross-sections. The proposed revisions also include changes that increase the accuracy of the method and simplify its application. The primary users of the proposed method are likely to be owners and operators of utility units subject to the Acid Rain 
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                        Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act; and certain large electric generating units and large non-electric generating units that are subject to the nitrogen oxides (NOX) state implementation plan (SIP) call under Title I of the Clean Air Act. These sources use volumetric stack flow rate monitors in order to measure sulfur dioxide (SO2) and NOX
                         mass emissions and unit heat input, and must conduct periodic relative accuracy test audits (RATAs) of the flow rate monitors at these units.
 DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 26, 2009.
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                         Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jason M. DeWees, US EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone (919) 541-9724; fax number (919) 541-0516; e-mail address 
                        *dewees.jason@epa.gov*.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Table of Contents I. Does This Action Apply to Me? II. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? III. Where Can I Obtain a Copy of This Action? IV. Background V. Why Is EPA Revising Method 2H? VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866—Regulatory Planning and Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Executive Order 13132—Federalism F. Executive Order 13175—Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments G. Executive Order 13045—Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211, Actions that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act J. Executive Order 12898—Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations I. Does This Action Apply to Me? Entities potentially affected by this action include those listed in Table 1. Table 1—Entities Potentially Affected by This Action
Category
NAICS a
Examples of regulated entitiesIndustry
221112
Fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units.Federal government
b
                             221122
Fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units owned by the Federal government.State/local governments
b
                             221122
Fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units owned by municipalities.Tribal governments
921150
Fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units in Indian country.a
                         North American Industry Classification System.b
                         Federal, State, or local government-owned and operated establishments are classified according to the activity in which they are engaged.
 This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this proposed rule. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this proposed rule to a particular entity, consult either the air permit authority for the entity or your 
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                    EPA regional representative as listed in 40 CFR 63.13. II. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. 
                    *Submitting CBI.*
                     Do not submit this information to EPA through 
                    *http://www.regulations.gov*
                     or e-mail. Clearly mark any of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. 
                    *Tips for Preparing Your Comments.*
                     When submitting comments, remember to: Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading,**Federal Register**
                     date and page number).
                Follow directions—The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
                Explain why you agree or disagree, suggest alternatives, and substitute language for your requested changes.
                Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used.
                If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.
                Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives.
                Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats.
                Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. III. Where Can I Obtain a Copy of This Action? In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of this proposed rule is also available on the World Wide Web through the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). Following the Administrator's signature, a copy of this proposed rule will be posted on the TTN's policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules at 
                    *http://www.epa.gov/​ttn/​oarpg*. The TTN provides information and technology exchange in various areas of air pollution control. IV. Background In 1999, EPA promulgated three new stack flow test methods (64 FR 26484, May 14, 1999) designed to provide additional measurement options and increased accuracy by accounting for velocity decay at the wall and yaw and pitch angled flow. One of the methods, Determination of Stack Gas Velocity Taking Into Account Velocity Decay Near The Stack Wall (Method 2H), was intended to address an inherent bias when stack flow is measured in accordance with the equal area traverse procedure in Reference Method 1. The traverse point selection procedure in Method 1 provided a reasonable assessment of the average flow in the central portion of the stack, but it did not account for viscous shear that causes the velocity to drop off significantly near the stack walls. Method 2H allowed sources to make near wall measurements in order to calculate a wall effects adjustment factor (WAF) to correct the test method flow to account for the velocity decay near the stack wall. Unfortunately, Method 2H could only be used on circular stacks. At that time, the effort focused on developing and testing a method for applications where flow is measured in stacks with circular cross-sections, which represented the vast majority of the affected sources. The procedures did not address flow measurements in rectangular ducts even though the same viscous shear wall effect occurred in those locations, and the related bias was even more pronounced due to the geometry. In 2003, EPA released Conditional Test Method 041 (CTM-041) based on a method developed by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to address wall effects when flow is measured in rectangular ducts. In addition to filling a void in the flow reference methods, CTM-041 included a number of improvements over EPA Reference Method 2H. Since its release, the method has been successfully used by many sources through a petition process. V. Why Is EPA Revising Method 2H? EPA proposes to revise Method 2H to incorporate the measurement and calculation procedures included in CTM-041 for rectangular duct flow measurement locations. EPA is proposing to make this change based on the results of the field-testing performed by EPRI during the method's initial development and the successful application of these procedures at many sources since the CTM-041 was released. Incorporating these procedures will eliminate the need for the petition process, which owner or operators of rectangular duct sources seeking to address wall effects related bias must currently use. The proposed revisions harmonize the procedures for circular and rectangular measurement locations and extend the improvements in CTM-041 to circular stacks. The proposed revised method does not require testing at multiple loads since there is no apparent load or flow rate levels (Reynolds Number) related effect. Under the proposed revisions, WAF testing does not need to be coupled with a Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA), allowing some sources to avoid the potential difficulties and problems associated with trying to measure wall effects using Methods 2F or 2G. Since the factors that significantly influence wall effects will not change appreciably over time, a WAF can continue to be used unless major modifications are made to the duct or stack and the RATA continues to include the same number of traverse points on which the WAF was based. The logarithmic-overlap law has long been used to model flow near walls. As expected, the logarithmic-overlap law demonstrated excellent correlation with wall effects data from both agency and industry studies. The proposed revised method harnesses the accuracy of the logarithmic-overlap law in two ways. First, the proposed method includes an option where the logarithmic-overlap law is used to categorize near-wall velocities based on a limited number of measurements. This proposed approach solves a problem in the current method, where a full WAF assessment cannot be made if the ports protrude into the stack. Secondly, the logarithmic-overlap law is also used, along with a few conservative assumptions, to develop stack specific default WAF values. This proposed option yields conservative WAF values that, unlike the “one-size-fits-all” defaults in the current version of Method 2H, take into consideration stack or duct geometry and velocity profile issues. The stack specific default factors do not offer sources the full velocity correction of the full WAF assessment option, but the stack specific default factors option is a reasonable approach for applications where additional measurements would be difficult. Another proposed change to the method is the way the WAFs are applied under the revised method. Presently, the adjustment is applied 
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                    only to the RATA flow values. Under the revised method, the WAF is applied as an adjustment to the cross-sectional area value used both to calculate the continuous emissions monitors and reference method flows. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866—Regulatory Planning and Reviews This proposed action is not a “significant regulatory action” under the terms of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and is, therefore, not subject to review under the Executive Order. B. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed action does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 
                    *et seq.*
                     Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The proposed amendments do not contain any reporting or recordkeeping requirements. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act The RFA generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of assessing the impact of this proposed rule on small entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business as defined by the Small Business Administration's regulations at 13 CFR 121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. After considering the economic impacts of this proposed rule on small entities, I certify that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This action proposes to revise the test method for velocity decay at the stack or duct wall in 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A-2. The use of this method is a voluntary addition to the required volumetric flow rate methods. Therefore, this action does not impose any requirements on small entities. The small entities affected by this proposed rule are small businesses, small governmental jurisdictions and small non-profits that operate facilities that currently voluntarily choose to use Method 2H. EPA anticipates that the proposed revised method will only be used by small entities if the use of the revised method results in overall cost savings due to the voluntary nature of the method. Although this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, EPA nonetheless has tried to reduce the impact of this rule on small entities. We continue to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed rule on small entities and welcome comments on issues related to such impacts. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act This action contains no Federal mandates under the provisions of Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538 for State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any State, local or tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, this action is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 or 205 of the UMRA. This action is also not subject to the requirements of section 203 of UMRA because it contains no regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments. This action proposes to revise the test method for velocity decay at the stack or duct wall in 40 CFR part 60. The use of this method is a voluntary addition to the required volumetric flow rate methods. E. Executive Order 13132—Federalism Executive Order 13132, entitled “Federalism” (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure “meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.” “Policies that have federalism implications” is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have “substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.” This proposed rule does not have federalism implications. It will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132. Because this method is an alternative method, its use is voluntary. In the spirit of Executive Order 13132, and consistent with EPA policy to promote communications between EPA and State and local governments, EPA specifically solicits comments on this proposed rule from State and local officials. F. Executive Order 13175—Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments This action does not have tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). In this action, EPA is simply proposing to revise an existing, optional test method. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule. EPA specifically solicits additional comment on this proposed action from tribal officials. G. Executive Order 13045—Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 29885, April 23, 1997) as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5-501 of the Executive Order has the potential to influence the regulation. This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it does not establish an environmental standard intended to mitigate health or safety risks. H. Executive Order 13211—Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)), because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (“NTTAA”), Public Law 104-113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards 
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                    bodies. NTTAA directs EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. EPA is not proposing a new test method in this rulemaking but is revising an existing optional method that is used in conjunction with methods already mandated for evaluating compliance with current emission standards. EPA is not aware of any voluntary consensus standards that would address the specific need. Therefore, EPA is not considering the use of any voluntary consensus standards. J. Executive Order 12898—Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) establishes federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the United States. EPA has determined that this proposed rule will not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations because it does not affect the level of protection provided to human health or the environment. This action only revises an existing optional method that is used in conjunction with methods already mandated for evaluating compliance with current emission standards. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 60 Environmental protection
Air pollution control
Continuous emission monitors
New sources
Performance specifications
Test methods and procedures
 Dated: August 18, 2009. Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator.
 For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 40, chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 60—STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES 1. The authority citation for part 60 continues to read as follows: Authority:
                        42 U.S.C. 7410, 7414, 7421, 7470-7479, 7491, 7492, 7601 and 7602. 2. Amend Appendix A-2 by revising Method 2H to read as follows: Appendix A-2 to Part 60 —Test Methods 2G Through 3C 
 Method 2H—Determination of STACK GAS VELOCITY Taking Into Account Velocity Decay Near the Stack Walls 1.0 Scope and Application 1.1 This method may be applied when determining volumetric flow to account for velocity decay near the walls. Adherence to the requirements of this method will enhance the quality of the data obtained from air pollutant sampling methods. 1.2 This method includes provisions to account for wall effects at circular stack and rectangular duct measurement locations. If the reference method flow is measured in a stack with a circular cross section, follow the procedures in this method for circular stacks. If the reference method flow is measured in a duct with a rectangular cross section follow the procedures in this method for rectangular ducts. All provisions in this method apply to both circular stack and rectangular duct measurement applications unless otherwise specified. 1.3 This method is not applicable for testing circular stacks or ducts less than 3.3 ft (1.0 m) in diameter, or rectangular stacks or ducts less than 8.5 ft2
                             (0.79 m2
                            ) in area. [The terms “stack” and “duct” are and can be used interchangeably throughout this method.] 2.0 Summary of Method 2.1 A wall effects adjustment factor (WAF) is determined. The WAF is used to adjust the cross-sectional area value used to calculate volumetric flow based on reference method or continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) gas velocity measurements to take into account velocity decay near the stack or duct walls. 2.2 The method contains a calculation approach to derive wall effects adjustment factors based on either measured velocities or a combination of measured and modeled velocities. The method also contains procedures to determine a duct or stack specific default based on conservative velocity estimates, requiring no additional velocity measurements. Unless a duct or stack specific default is used, any adjustment factor must be based on at least three wall effect test runs. 2.3 The wall effects test may be conducted as part of a relative accuracy test audit (RATA) or as a separate test procedure. Any WAF that is derived using this procedure can only be applied to calculate volumetric flows in conjunction with velocity values from RATAs consisting of the same number (or fewer) of Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse points used to determine the WAF or from a CEMS for which such a RATA has been conducted. A wall effects test must be completed whenever the stack or ductwork is altered such that the flow profile is significantly changed. 3.0 Definitions 3.1 
                            *d**last*
                             means, depending on context, either (1) the distance from the wall of the last one-inch incremented wall effects traverse point or (2) the traverse point located at that distance (see Figures 2H-3 and 2H-4). 3.2 
                            *d**rem*
                             means, depending on context, either (1) the distance from the wall of the centroid of the area between dlast
                             and the interior edge of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector closest to the wall or (2) the traverse point located at that distance (see Figure 2H-3). For rectangular duct measurement locations, more than one drem
                             point may be required (
                            *see*
                             Figure 2H-4): 3.2.1 dremy
                             represents drem
                             for the wall perpendicular to the test port wall. 3.2.2 dremx
                             represents drem
                             for the test port wall. 3.2.3 dremc
                             represents drem
                             for the Method 1 corner equal-area sector. 3.3 
                            *“May,” “Must,” “Shall,” “Should,”*
                             and the imperative form of verbs. 3.3.1 
                            *“May”*
                             is used to indicate that a provision of this method is optional. 3.3.2 
                            *“Must,” “Shall,”*
                             and the imperative form of verbs (such as “record” or “enter”) are used to indicate that a provision of this method is mandatory. 3.3.3 “
                            *Should”*
                             is used to indicate that a provision of this method is not mandatory but is highly recommended as good practice. 3.4 
                            *Method 1*
                             refers to 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 1-Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources.” 3.5 
                            *Method 2*
                             refers to 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 2-Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate (Type S Pitot Tube).” 3.6 
                            *Method 2F*
                             refers to 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 2F-Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate with Three-Dimensional Probes.” 3.7 
                            *Method 2G*
                             refers to 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-2, “Method 2G-Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate with Two-Dimensional Probes.” 3.8 
                            *One-inch incremented wall effects traverse point*
                             means any of the wall effects traverse points that are located at one-inch intervals, i.e., traverse points d1
                             through dlast
                             (
                            *see*
                             Figures 2H-3 and 2H-4). 3.9 
                            *Opposing test port wall*
                             means the wall that is parallel to the test port wall on the opposite side of the duct or stack. 3.10 
                            *Relative accuracy test audit (RATA)*
                             is a field test procedure performed in a stack or duct in which a series of concurrent measurements of the same effluent stream is taken by a reference method and an installed monitoring system. A RATA usually consists of a series of 9 to 12 sets of such concurrent measurements, each of which is referred to as a RATA run. In a volumetric flow RATA, each reference method run consists of a complete traverse of the stack or duct.
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                            *Test port wall*
                             means the wall of the duct or stack in which test ports are mounted. 3.12 
                            *Wall effects unadjusted average velocity*
                             means the average gas velocity, not accounting for velocity decay near the wall, as determined in accordance with Method 2, 2F, or 2G for a Method 1 traverse. 3.13 
                            *Wall effects adjusted average velocity*
                             means the average gas velocity, taking into account velocity decay near the wall, as calculated from measurements at the Method 1 traverse points and at the additional wall effects traverse points specified in this method. 3.14 
                            *Wall effects traverse point*
                             means a traverse point located in accordance with Section 8.1.2 of this method. 4.0 Interferences [Reserved] 5.0 Safety This method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This method does not purport to address all of the health and safety considerations associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this method to establish appropriate health and safety practices and to determine the applicability of occupational health and safety regulatory requirements prior to performing this method. 6.0 Equipment and Supplies The provisions pertaining to equipment and supplies in the method that is used to take the traverse point measurements (i.e., Method 2, 2F, or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2) are applicable under this method. 7.0 Reagents and Standards [Reserved] 8.0 Sample Collection and Analysis 8.1 
                            *Traverse Point Locations and Measurements.*
                             Conduct measurements at Method 1 of Appendix A-1 and wall effects traverse points in accordance with Method 2, 2F, or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2 and Section 8.2 of this method. Determine the location of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse points in accordance with Section 8.1.1, and the location of the wall effects traverse points in accordance with Section 8.1.2. The alternative procedures of Section 8.3 may be used in lieu of performing all the measurements specified in this section. All traverse points are determined with respect to the test ports used when conducting RATAs. 8.1.1 Method 1 equal-area traverse point locations. Determine the location of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area traverse points using Table 1-1 (Cross Section Layout for Rectangular Stacks) or Table 1-2 (Location of Traverse Points in Circular Stacks) in Method 1 of Appendix A-1, as appropriate, and the procedure described in Section 11.3 of Method 1 of Appendix A-1. 8.1.2 Wall effects traverse point locations. Measurements must be taken at the following points from at least four test ports. Measurements may be taken from any available test port, provided that all measurements are made in the same test plane and that at least four test ports are used. For the purpose of this method, near wall measurements are excluded from test ports where the flow is disturbed at a required traverse point located in the equal area nearest the test port wall because upstream cross-bracing (or some other disturbance) near the traverse location is directly in-line with the required traverse point. If necessary or desired, near wall measurements can be made from ports located on more than one duct wall on rectangular ducts or stacks. 8.1.2.1 Circular stack wall effects traverse point locations: (a) One-inch increments from the wall. At least one increment point must be measured. Measurements may be taken at any number of additional one-inch increments, provided that each point must be located at a distance that is a whole number (e.g., 1, 2, 3) multiple of 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the wall and that no one-inch intervals are omitted between increments. (b) 
                            *d**rem*, as determined using Equation 2H-1. (c) 
                            *d**M1*, the distance of the first Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse point closest from the test port wall. Measurements need not be repeated if already required under Section 8.1.1. 8.1.2.2 Rectangular duct wall effects traverse point locations: (a) One-inch increments from the wall. At least one increment point must be measured. Measurements may be taken at any number of additional one-inch increments, provided that each point must be located at a distance that is a whole number (e.g., 1, 2, 3) multiple of 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the wall and that no one-inch intervals are omitted between increments. (d) dremx
                            , as determined using Equation 2H-3. (e) dremy
                            , as determined using Equation 2H-5. (f) dM1y
                            , the distance between the wall perpendicular to the test port wall and the centroid of the Method 1 exterior equal-area sector adjacent to that wall as determined using Equation 2H-7. (g) 
                            *d**M1*, the distance of the first Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse point closest from the test port wall. Measurements need not be repeated if already required under Section 8.1.1. 8.1.2.3 If the probe cannot be positioned at 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the wall (e.g., because of insufficient room to withdraw the probe shaft) or if the flue gas velocity cannot be measured at 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the wall because the port extends beyond the wall into the stack or duct, take measurements at the one-inch incremented wall effects traverse point closest to the wall where the probe can be positioned and the velocity probe head clears the port. It should be noted that the full extent of velocity decay may not be accounted for if measurements cannot be made at the 1-in. incremented wall effects traverse points closest to the wall. 8.1.2.4 For circular stack measurement locations, calculate the distance 
                            *d**rem*
                             to within ±
                            1/4
                             in. (6.4 mm):
  Where: *r*
                         = stack or duct radius in in. (cm) *p*
                         = the number of Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse points on a diameter, (e.g., for a 16-point traverse, 
                        *p*
                         = 8) 8.1.2.5 For circular stack measurement locations, the last one-inch interval, 
                        *d**last*, must not be closer to the center of the stack or duct than the distance of the interior boundary, 
                        *d**b*, of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area closest to the wall. That is, 
                        *d**last*
                         ≤ 
                        *d**b*, where:  8.1.2.6 For rectangular duct measurement locations, calculate the following distances to within ±
                        1/4
                         in. (6.4 mm):  (a) 
                        *d*rem Where: *d**b*x
                         = the distance from the test port wall to the interior edge of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector closest to that wall (Equation 2H-4) *d**last*
                         = the distance from the test port wall to the last one-inch measurement farthest from that wall as defined in Section 3.1. (If 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*x
                        , then substitute the greatest one-inch interval less than or equal to 
                        *d**b*x
                         in the preceding equation to calculate 
                        *d**rem*x
                        .)  Where: *L**x*
                         = length of the duct or stack in the direction perpendicular to the test port wall (see Figure 2H-2) *P**x*
                         = number of traverse points at each test port as determined by Method 1 of Appendix A-1 (b) 
                        *d**rem*y 
 
  Where: *d**b*y
                         = the distance from the wall perpendicular to the test port wall to the interior edge of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector closest to that wall (Equation 2H-6) *d**last*
                         = the distance from the test port wall to the last one-inch measurement farthest from that wall as defined in Section 3.1. (If 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*y
                        , then substitute the greatest one-inch interval less than or equal to 
                        *d**b*y
                         in the preceding equation to calculate 
                        *d**rem*y
                        .)  Where: *L**y*
                         = length of the duct or stack in the direction parallel to the test port wall (see Figure 2H-2) *P**y*
                         = number of test ports required by Method 1 of Appendix A-1 along a single wall (c) 
                        *d**M*1y  8.1.3 Special considerations. The following special considerations apply when the distance between traverse points is less than or equal to 
                        1/2
                         in. (12.7 mm). 8.1.3.1 A wall effects traverse point and the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse point. If the distance between a wall effects traverse point and the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse point is less than or equal to 
                        1/2
                         in. (12.7 mm), taking measurements at both points is allowed but not required or recommended. If measurements are taken at only one point, take the measurements at the point that is farther from the wall, and use the velocity obtained at that point as the value for both points. 8.1.3.2 
                        *d**rem*
                         and 
                        *d**last*. If the distance between 
                        *d**last*
                         and 
                        *d**rem*
                         (or, for rectangular ducts, 
                        *d**rem*x
                        , 
                        *d**rem*y
                        , or 
                        *d**rem*c
                        ) is less than or equal to 
                        1/2
                         in. (12.7 mm), taking measurements at 
                        *d**rem*
                         is allowed but not required or recommended. If measurements are not taken at 
                        *d**rem*, the measured velocity value at 
                        *d**last*
                         must be used as the value for both 
                        *d**last*
                         and 
                        *d**rem*. 8.1.3.3 
                        *d**rem*x
                         and 
                        *d**rem*y
                        . If the distance between the two 
                        *d**rem*
                         points is less than or equal to 
                        1/2
                         in (12.7 mm), taking measurements at each of the affected points is allowed but not required or recommended. If measurements are not taken at each of the affected 
                        *d**rem*
                         points, the measured velocity may be taken at one of them and substituted for the remaining point. 8.2 
                        *Traverse Point Sampling Order and Probe Selection.*
                         Determine the sampling order of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 and wall effects traverse points, and select the appropriate probe(s) for the measurements, taking into account the following considerations. 8.2.1 To reduce the likelihood of velocity variation and its potential impact on the wall effect determinations, the following provisions of this method shall be met. 8.2.1.1 All wall effects traverse points specified in Section 8.1.2 shall be sampled without interruption. 8.2.1.2 During each run, the entire integrated Method 1 and wall effects traverse across all test ports shall be as short as practicable. 8.2.2 The same type of probe must be used to take measurements at all Method 1 of Appendix A-1 and wall effects traverse points. However, different probes of the same type may be used at different ports (e.g., Type S probe 1 at port A, Type S probe 2 at port B) or at different traverse points accessed from a particular port (e.g., Type S probe 1 for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 interior traverse points accessed from port A, Type S probe 2 for wall effects traverse points and the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 exterior traverse point accessed from port A). The identification number of the probe used to obtain measurements at each traverse point must be recorded. 8.3 
                        *Alternative Measurement Reduction Approaches (Optional).*
                         The following alternatives may be used to reduce the number of measurements required to calculate WAF values. The velocities calculated using these alternative approaches will be used in conjunction with the procedures in Section 12 to determine WAF values. 8.3.1 In lieu of taking measurements at each point, Equation 2H-8 may be used to calculate velocities for each one-inch interval and all other points (e.g., dremx) that are less than 12 in. (30 cm) from the test port wall based on the velocity measured at the first available one-inch interval that is at least two in. from the wall and the velocity measured 12 in. (30 cm) from the wall.  Where: Vd
                         = velocity at distance d from wall, ft/s(m/s) V1
                         = velocity measured at the closest available one-inch interval that is at least two in. from the wall, ft/s (m/s) V2
                         = velocity measured at a distance of 12 in. (30 cm) from the wall, ft/s (m/s) y1
                         = distance of the closest available one-inch interval that is at least two in. from the wall, in. (cm/2.54) d = distance d from wall, in. (cm/2.54) 8.3.2 Duct or stack specific WAF default values may be determined in conjunction with the procedures of Section 12 using velocity values calculated in the following manner.  Where: Vd
                         = velocity at distance d from wall, ft/s(m/s) V2
                         = velocity measured at the first regular equal area traverse point, ft/s (m/s) y2
                         = reference distance determined in accordance with 8.3.2(a) or (b), in. (cm/2.54) d = distance d from wall, in. (cm/2.54) (a) Calculate the velocity at the near wall one-inch intervals (1 in. to 12 in.) using Equation 2H-9. Use y2
                         = distance from the wall of the first Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse point minus 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) unless the distance is greater than 12 in. (30 cm) then use y2
                         = 12 in. (30 cm). If y2
                         is less than one in. (2.54 cm), use y2
                         = 1 in. (2.54 cm). (b) Calculate the velocities at the drem, dremx, dremy, and dM1y
                         locations using Equation 2H-9. Use y2
                         = distance from the wall of the first regular equal area traverse point. If the respective distance (drem, dremx, dremy, or dM1y) is greater than 12 in. (30 cm) but less than the distance from the wall of the first Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse point, substitute the velocity measured at the first Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse point for desired velocity. 9.0 Quality Control 9.1 
                        *Verifying Traverse Point Distances.*
                         In taking measurements at wall effects traverse 
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                        points, it is very important for the probe impact pressure port to be positioned as close as practicable to the traverse point locations in the gas stream. For this reason, before beginning wall effects testing, it is important to calculate and record the traverse point positions that will be marked on each probe (or programmed for automated probes) for each port, taking into account the distance that each port nipple (or probe mounting flange for automated probes) extends out of the stack or duct and any extension of the port nipple (or mounting flange) into the gas stream. Ensure that the distance of each mark from the center of the probe impact pressure port agrees with the previously calculated traverse point positions to within ± 
                        1/2
                         in. (6.4 mm). 9.2 
                        *Probe Installation.*
                         Properly sealing the port area is particularly important in taking measurements at wall effects traverse points. For testing involving manual probes, the area between the probe sheath and the port should be sealed with a tightly fitting flexible seal made of an appropriate material such as heavy cloth so that leakage is minimized. For automated probe systems, the probe assembly mounting flange area should be checked to verify that there is no leakage. 9.3 
                        *Velocity Stability.*
                         This method should be performed only when the average gas velocity in the stack or duct is relatively constant over the duration of the test. If the average gas velocity changes significantly during the course of a wall effects test, the test results should be discarded. 10.0 Calibration The calibration coefficient(s) or curves obtained under Method 2, 2F, or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2 and used to perform the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse are applicable under this method. 11.0 Analytical Procedure Sample collection and analysis are concurrent for this method (see Section 8). 12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations The following calculations shall be performed to obtain a WAF. 12.1 
                        *Nomenclature.*
                         The following terms are listed in the order in which they appear in Equations 2H-10 through 2H-23. *v*X
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, adjusted for wall effects, at Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse point location (
                        *d**M1*) for the exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *v**d*
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at distance 
                        *d*
                         from the wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); Note: 
                        *v**0*
                         = 0; *r*
                         = stack or duct radius in in. (cm) *d*
                         = distance of a 1-in. incremented wall effects traverse point from the wall, for traverse points 
                        *d**1*
                         through 
                        *d**last*, in. (cm); *δ*
                         = distance between one-inch intervals, 1 in., (2.5 cm); *v**drem*
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at distance drem
                         from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *d**last*
                         = distance from the wall of the last 1-in. incremented wall effects traverse point, in. (cm); *p*
                         = the number of Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area traverse points on a diameter, (e.g., for a 16-point traverse, 
                        *p*
                         = 8); *d**b*x
                         = distance from the test port wall to the interior edge of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector closest to that wall (see Equation 2H-4); νdremx
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at distance 
                        *d*remx
                         from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *v**last*
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at distance 
                        *d**last*
                         from the wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); ν
                        y
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, adjusted for wall effects, 
                        *d**M1*y
                         from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); ν*drem*y
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at distance 
                        *d**rem*y
                         from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *d*by
                         = distance from the wall perpendicular to the test port wall to the interior edge of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector closest to that wall (see Equation 2H-6); *v*c
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, adjusted for wall effects, at 
                        **
                        d*M1*
                         or 
                        *d**M1*y
                         (whichever is less) from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *v*dremc
                         = the measured stack gas velocity at a distance of 
                        *d**rem*x
                         for corner test ports or at a distance of 
                        *d**rem*x
                         if 
                        *d**M1*
                         ≤ d*m1*y
                         or 
                        *d**rem*y
                         if 
                        *d**M1*
                         >
                        *d**M1*y
                         for non-corner test ports, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *C**x*
                         = wall effects adjustment factor for a single traverse for all Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner, exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall and the opposing test port wall, dimensionless; *n**x*
                         = total number of test ports where near wall measurements are made; *v**x*
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, unadjusted for wall effects, at Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse point location (
                        *d**M1*) for the exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *j*
                         = index test ports where near wall measurements are made; *C**y*
                         = wall effects adjustment factor for a single traverse for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner, exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the walls perpendicular to the test port wall, dimensionless; *v**y*
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, unadjusted for wall effects, at 
                        *d*M1y
                         from the test port wall, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *C*
                        **c*
                         = wall effects adjustment factor for a single traverse for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 corner equal-area sectors that excludes the impact of greater intense shear in the duct corners, dimensionless; *v**c*
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, unadjusted for wall effects, at 
                        *d**M1*
                         for corner test ports or at 
                        *d**M1*
                         or 
                        *d*M1y
                         (whichever distance is less) from for non-corner test ports, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *C**c*adj
                         = an adjustment factor applied to C*c
                         to account for the impact of greater intense shear in the duct corners, calculated in accordance with Section 12.9, dimensionless; *C**c*
                         = wall effects adjustment factor for a single traverse for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 corner equal-area sectors including the impact of greater intense shear in the duct corners, dimensionless; *i*
                         = index of Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area traverse points; *v*i
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, adjusted for wall effects, at Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector 
                        *i*, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *v**i*
                         = stack or duct gas point velocity value, unadjusted for wall effects, at Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector 
                        *i*, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *C**i*
                         = wall effects adjustment factor for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector 
                        *i*, dimensionless; *n*
                         = total number of traverse points in the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse; *v**avg*
                         = the average stack or duct gas velocity, unadjusted for wall effects, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *v*avg
                         = the average stack or duct gas velocity, adjusted for wall effects, actual ft/sec (m/sec); *WAF*
                         = the overall wall effects adjustment factor derived from 
                        *v**avg*
                         and 
                        *v*avg
                         for a single traverse, dimensionless; WAF
                         = wall effects adjustment factor that is applied to the cross-sectional area value used to calculate wall effects-adjusted volumetric flow based on reference method or CEMS velocity measurements, dimensionless; *Q**adj*
                         = the total stack or duct gas volumetric flow rate, adjusted for wall effects, actual ft3
                        /sec (m3
                        /sec); *Q**adj*std
                         = the total stack or duct gas volumetric flow rate corrected to standard conditions, adjusted for wall effects, scf/sec (scm/sec); *A*
                         = duct or stack cross-sectional area at measurement location, ft2
                        ; *T**avg*
                         = average flue gas temperature, °R (°K) [°R = 460 + °F (°K = 273 + °C)]; *T**std*
                         = standard temperature, 528 °R (293 °K); *P**avg*
                         = average absolute flue gas pressure, in. Hg (mm Hg); *P**std*
                         = standard absolute pressure, 29.92 in. Hg (760 mm Hg); 12.2 For circular stack measurement locations, calculate the wall effects adjusted velocities for the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using Equation 2H-10:  
 
 12.3 For rectangular duct measurement locations, calculate the wall effects adjusted velocities for the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using the following equations. 12.3.1 Calculate the wall effects adjusted velocity, 
                        *v*x, for each of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using Equation 2H-11. If 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*x
                        , substitute the greatest one-inch interval less than 
                        *d**b*x
                         for 
                        *d**last*.  12.3.2 Calculate the wall effects adjusted velocity,
                        *v*y, for each of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using Equation 2H-12. If 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*y
                        , substitute the greatest one-inch interval less than 
                        *d**b*y
                         for 
                        *d**last*.  12.3.3 Calculate the wall effects adjusted velocity, 
                        *v*c, for each of the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using Equation 2H-13. If 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*x
                         or 
                        *d**last*
                         > 
                        *d**b*y
                        , substitute the greatest one-inch interval less than 
                        *d**b*x
                         or 
                        *d**b*y
                         (whichever is less) for 
                        *d**last*.  12.4 For rectangular duct measurement locations, calculate the velocity correction factors for the Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area sectors adjacent to the test port wall using the following equations. If any of the test ports are located 12 or less in. from an adjacent wall (or ash layer), then reduce 
                        *n**x*
                         by the number of those ports and substitute that value for 
                        *n**x*
                         in the following equations. 12.4.1 Calculate the wall effects correction factor, 
                        *C**x*, for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall and the opposing test port wall using Equation 2H-14.  12.4.2 Calculate the wall effects correction factor, 
                        **
                        C*y*, for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner equal-area sectors adjacent to the walls perpendicular to the test port wall using Equation 2H-15.  12.4.3 Calculate the wall effects correction factor, 
                        *C***c*, for all Method 1 of Appendix A-1 corner equal-area sectors using Equation 2H-16.  12.5 For circular stacks, determine the velocity for each Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector, 
                        *v**i*, adjusted for wall effects in the following manner: (a) For equal area sectors adjacent to the test port wall that are used for normal reference method flow testing, 
                        *v**i*
                        =
                        *v**x*, where 
                        *v**x*
                         is calculated using Equation 2H-10. (b) For interior equal area sectors, 
                        *v**i*
                        =
                        *v**i*. (c) If, in accordance with section 8.1.2, near wall measurements are excluded from any test ports that are used for normal reference method flow testing (or no test port is available for any exterior Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area sector), the wall effects adjusted velocities for the excluded Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal area sectors is calculated as 
                        *v**i*
                        =
                        *v**1*
                        × 
                        *C**x*. Calculate 
                        *C**X*
                         using Equation 2H-14. 12.6 For rectangular ducts, calculate the velocity in each Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector, 
                        *v**i*, adjusted for wall effects, using Equation 2H-17:  Where: *C**i*
                         is the appropriate correction factor for the given Method 1 of Appendix A-1 equal-area sector: *C**i*
                         = 1 for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 interior equal-area sectors *C**i*
                         = 
                        *C**x*
                         for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner, exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the test port wall or the opposing test port wall *C**i*
                         = 
                        *C**y*
                         for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 non-corner, exterior equal-area sectors adjacent to the walls perpendicular to the test port wall *C**i*
                         = 
                        *C**c*
                         for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 corner equal-area sectors. 
                        *C**c*
                         = 
                        *C***c*
                         × 
                        *C**c*adj
                         (See Section 12.9) 12.7 Calculate the wall adjustment factor, 
                        *WAF,*
                         using Equations 2H-18 through 2H-20. 12.7.1 Calculate the average stack or duct gas velocity that does not account for velocity decay near the wall (
                        *v**avg*
                         using Equation 2H-18.  12.7.2 Calculate the average stack or duct gas velocity, adjusted for wall effects, 
                        *v*avg, using Equation 2H-19.  12.7.3 Calculate the wall effects adjustment factor, 
                        *WAF,*
                         using Equation 2H-20.  12.8 
                        *Applying a Wall Effects Adjustment Factor.*
                         A calculated wall effects adjustment factor may be used to adjust the average flue gas volumetric flow obtained using Methods 2, 2F, or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-1 or 
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                        CEMS measurements to take into account velocity decay near the wall of stacks or ducts using Equation 2H-21a or 2H-21b.   The wall effects adjustment factor, 
                        WAF
                        , shown in Equation 2H-21a and 2H-21b, must be the arithmetic average of WAF values obtained during at least three wall effects test runs unless a stack or duct specific WAF default factor is calculated in accordance with Section 8.3.2. A 
                        WAF
                         can only be applied when calculating volumetric flows based on velocity data from RATAs consisting of the same number (or fewer) of Method 1 of Appendix A-1 traverse points used to determine the 
                        WAF
                         or from a CEMS for which such a RATA has been conducted. The 
                        WAF
                         must be reassessed whenever the stack or ductwork is altered such that the flow profile is significantly changed. 12.9 
                        *Corner Correction.*
                         For rectangular duct measurement locations: A default value of 
                        *C**c*adj
                         = 0.995 may be used for any duct to account for the more intense viscous shear in the corner regions. Alternatively, calculate a duct specific 
                        *C**c*adj
                         using Equation 2H-22:  Where: Dh
                         = hydraulic diameter, ft (m); 4 × cross-sectional area/perimeter Deff
                         = effective diameter including corner impact; Deff
                         = [64/(fRe)]Dh ε = average duct surface roughness, ft (m) Calculate Deff, using the value for friction constant, fRe, from the Table 1, interpolating as needed. The parameter b/a is the duct aspect ratio, where b represents the smaller of the two stack or duct dimensions. Table 1—Friction Constants for Rectangular Ducts
b/a
f Re
b/a
f Re0.00
96.00
0.25
72.930.05
89.91
0.40
65.470.10
84.68
0.50
62.190.125
82.34
0.75
57.890.167
78.81
1.00
56.91
 Calculate the average stack or duct surface roughness, ε, based on the surface roughness values calculated for each test port location using the Equation 2H-23:  Where: V1
                         = velocity measured at the closest available one-inch interval from the wall, ft/s (m/s) V2
                         = velocity measured at a distance of 12 in. (30 cm) from the wall, ft/s (m/s) y1
                         = distance of the closest available one-inch interval from the wall, in. (cm) 13.0 Method Performance [Reserved] 14.0 Pollution Prevention [Reserved] 15.0 Waste Management [Reserved] 16.0 Reporting 16.1 
                        *Field Test Reports.*
                         Field test reports shall be submitted to the Agency according to the applicable regulatory requirements. When this method is performed in conjunction with Method 2, 2F, or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2 to derive a wall effects adjustment factor, a single consolidated field test report should be prepared. At a minimum, the consolidated field test report should contain (1) all of the general information, and data for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 points, specified in Section 16.0 of Method 2F of Appendix A-1 (when this method is used in conjunction with Method 2F of Appendix A-1) or Section 16.0 of Method 2G of Appendix A-2 (when this method is used in conjunction with Method 2 or 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2) and (2) the additional general information, and data for Method 1 of Appendix A-1 points and wall effects points, specified in this section (some of which are included in Section 16.0 of Methods 2F and 2G of Appendix A-1 and A-2 and are repeated in this section to ensure complete reporting for wall effects testing). 16.2 
                        *Data for each run.*
                         The following run values should also be included in the field test report. (a) Average velocity for run, accounting for wall effects, 
                        *v**avg*. (b) Wall effects adjustment factor derived from a test run, WAF. 16.3 
                        *Quality Assurance and Control.*
                         Quality assurance and control procedures, specifically tailored to wall effects testing, should be described. 16.4 
                        *Reporting a Default Wall Effects Adjustment Factor.*
                         [Reserved] 17.0 References 17.1 
                        *Impact of Viscous Shear Wall Effects on Flow Measurements in Rectangular Ducts,*
                         EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2003. 10076649. 17.2 Norfleet, Stephen K. 
                        *CTM-041 and Potential Revisions to EPA Reference Method 2H,*
                         2005 EPRI CEMS Users Group Meeting, Savannah, Georgia, May 2005. 17.3 Norfleet, Stephen K. 
                        *Correcting Flow Measurements for Wall Effects in Rectangular Ducts and Stacks,*
                         2003 EPRI CEM Users Group Meeting, San Diego, California, May 2003. 17.4 White, Frank M. 
                        *Fluid Mechanics,*
                         2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, New York. 1986. 17.5 
                        *EPA Flow Reference Method Testing and Analysis: Findings Report,*
                         U.S. EPA, Acid Rain Division, EPA/430-R-99-009a, May 1999. 17.6 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 1—Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources.” 17.7 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 2—Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate (Type S Pitot Tube).” 17.8 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-1, “Method 2F—Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate with Three-Dimensional Probes.” 17.9 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-2, “Method 2G—Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate with Two-Dimensional Probes.”


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