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### Chen, Eugene

From: Sprungl Barbara J <Barbara.Sprungl@srpnet.com>

Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 7:05 AM

To: Chen, Eugene

Cc: Larson Craig R

Subject: FW: SCR MIT/MOT



### Hi Eugene,

I apologize for the delay in getting you additional information. Please let me know if this meets your needs or if you

need anything else.

Thanks.

Barbara

Barbara Sprungl, O&M Manager

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From: DDouthwright@babcockpower.com [ mailto:DDouthwright@babcockpower.com ]

Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 2:03 PM

To: Larson Craig R

Cc: CGSBART

‐ DEPT ID; mjasinski@babcockpower.com ; RHarde@babcockpower.com

Subject: Re: SCR MIT/MOT



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Craig,

Following is RPI's explanation on how Minimum Operating Temperature (MOT) and Minimum In Injection Temperature

(MIT) constraints were determined for CGS Unit 2.

The minimum continuous operating temperature is determin ed by identifying the formation temperature of ammonium

sulfate salts in the catalyst itself. What makes this determinat ion difficult is that in the catalyst micropore structure the

partial pressure of the ammonia and sulfur components ar e much higher which therefore leads to a higher formation

temperature in the pore itself versus the bulk average gas conditions. There is no straightforward way of determining this

temperature as each catalyst supplier has their own form ula based on their experience. In the past we have noticed

substantial differences between suppliers and as a result we rely on their calculations. To make the calculation, the

catalyst suppliers need the gas composition and primarily the SO3 and ammonia concentrations (ammonia is a direct

function of how much NOx needs to be removed). These are ty pically determined through testing and established in the

specification for us to obtain the design.

The minimum injection temperature is directly related to t he minimum continuous operating temperature. In the past we2 have determined with dealing with most suppliers that the ammonia can be injected before hitting the minimum continuous

operating temperature during start-up. Ammonium sulfate salts will form but will eventually decompose at higher

temperatures. Typically operation below the minimum continuous operating temperature is also restricted to a finite

number of hours a year so in establishing our level we try to take this into account. We typically establish a level of 15

degrees below the minimum continuous operating temperatur e which is conservative based on our experience.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Dan

Daniel Douthwright

Project Manager

Riley Power Inc.

5 Neponset Street

Worcester, MA 01606

T: 508-854-3812 F: 508-852-7122

M: 508-868-6939

DDouthwright@babcockpower.com

http://www.babcockpower.com

From: Larson Craig R < Craig.Larson@srpnet.com >

To: " DDouthwright@babcockpower.com " < DDouthwright@babcockpower.com >,

Cc: CGSBART - DEPT ID < CGSBART@srpnet.com >

Date: 01/25/2016 10:11 AM

Subject: SCR MIT/MOT

Hi Dan,

As part of SRP’s Regional Haze Reconsideration with EPA, they have asked for some explanation on how Minimum Operating

Temperature (MOT) and Minimum In Injection Temperature (MIT) constraints were determined for CGS Unit 2, since these

temperatures determine through what load ranges the unit can operate with the SCR in service.

Last week I discussed this with EPA personnel and they indicated what they would like is a brief (paragraph or so) explanation from

the OEM and the Catalyst supplier where the limitations come from to use a reference in their response to comments on their

proposed reconsideration.

Since Riley/Babcock is the OEM, and the contract for the catalyst supply was also administered by you, I am asking you for assistance

in obtaining this description.

Thanks,

Craig Larson

Manager Project Services

SRP

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