### 13339 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville, NC 28078-7929 McGuire Nuclear Complex - MG03A2 Phone: 980-875-5245 Fax: 980-875-4349 

# Order Summary Report 

# Analytical Laboratory

Order Number: J12120039 Project Name: Flex Fuel WW

L ab Contact: Jason C Perkins


### Date: 12/19/2012 Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd Customer Name(s): Bill Kennedy, Melonie Martin, Wayne Chapman, Tom Johnson

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348
Report Authorized By: (Signature)



### Program Comments: Please contact the Program Manager (Jason C Perkins) with any questions regarding this report. Data Flags & Calculations: Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with a Qualifier indicate a deviation from the method quality system or quality control requirement. The qualifier description is found at the end of the Certificate of Analysis (sample results) under the qualifiers heading. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise noted. Subcontracted data included on the Duke Certificate of Analysis is to be used as information only. Certified vendor results can be found in the subcontracted lab final report. Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory subcontracts analyses to other vendor laboratories that have been qualified by Duke Energy to perform these analyses except where noted. Data Package: This data package includes analytical results that are applicable only to the samples described in this narrative. An estimation of the uncertainty of measurement for the results in the report is available upon request. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of the Analytical Laboratory. Please contact the Analytical laboratory with any questions. The order of individual sections within this report is as follows: Job Summary Report, Sample Identification, Technical Validation of Data Package, Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis, Analytical Laboratory QC Reports, Sub-contracted Laboratory Results, Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports & Documentation, Customer Database Entries, Test Case Narratives, Chain of Custody (COC)
Certification: The Analytical Laboratory holds the following State Certifications : North Carolina (DENR) Certificate #248, South Carolina (DHEC) Laboratory ID # 99005. Contact the Analytical Laboratory for definitive information about the certification status of specific methods.

## Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station Collection Date and Time Collected By Sample Description 2012025714 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:00 AM P. GASSETT FGD Purge Eff 2012025715 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:05 AM P. GASSETT EQ TANK 2012025716 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:10 AM P. GASSETT BIOREACTOR 1 INF 2012025717 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:15 AM P. GASSETT biOREACTOR 1 INF HG BLK 2012025718 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:25 AM P. GASSETT BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 2012025719 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:30 AM P. GASSETT BIOREACTOR 2 INF. HG BLANK 2012025720 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:35 AM P. GASSETT BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 2012025721 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:35 AM P. GASSETT BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. HG BLANK 2012025722 BELEWS 30-Nov-12 9:40 AM P. GASSETT FILTER BLANK 9 Total Samples

### COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures). All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits. All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable. Yes No



# Technical Validation Review Checklist:

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## Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis Analytical Laboratory QC Report Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: 

### DBA Account Date: 

### 12/19/2012 Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120039

2012025714 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:00 AM 

### Site: FGD Purge Eff Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF INORGANIC IONS BY IC Bromide 130 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:07 JAHERMA 5 50 Chloride 9100 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:07 JAHERMA 100 1000 Sulfate 1500 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:07 JAHERMA 100 1000 MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER Mercury (Hg) 212 ug/L EPA 245.1 12/13/2012 13:53 AGIBBS 5 100
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 12.0 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:39 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 231 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:18 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 4900 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:18 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 161 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:18 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 1030 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:18 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 12.9 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:18 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 465 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:11 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) 307 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) 345 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) 160 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) 266 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 4070 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) 308 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS TDS 28000 mg/L SM2540C 12/10/2012 16:47 SWILLI3 200 1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS TSS 4600 mg/L SM2540D 12/07/2012 11:15 TJA7067 250 1

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120039

2012025715 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:05 AM 

### Site: EQ TANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER Mercury (Hg) 125 ug/L EPA 245.1 12/13/2012 13:55 AGIBBS 2.5 50
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 10.3 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:43 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 238 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:22 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 4540 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:22 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 120 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:22 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 998 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:22 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 11.4 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:22 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 208 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:14 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) 221 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) 258 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) 126 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) 225 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 2930 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) 240 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10



### 2012025716 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:10 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.41 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:47 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 203 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:26 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3340 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:26 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 0.219 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:26 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 806 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:26 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 2.81 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:26 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120039

2012025716 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:10 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 86.5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:17 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 14.1 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012025717 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:15 AM 

### Site: biOREACTOR 1 INF HG BLK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012025718 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:25 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.83 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:51 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 207 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:30 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3420 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:30 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 0.220 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:30 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 821 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:30 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 2.85 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:30 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120039

2012025718 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:25 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 13.8 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:21 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 17.6 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012025719 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:30 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. HG BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012025720 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:35 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF INORGANIC IONS BY IC Bromide 110 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:26 JAHERMA 5 50 Chloride 7600 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:26 JAHERMA 100 1000 Sulfate 1700 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/04/2012 16:26 JAHERMA 100 1000 MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.72 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:55 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120039

2012025720 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:35 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 209 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:34 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3350 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:34 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 0.112 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:34 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 802 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:34 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 2.70 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/10/2012 14:34 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 7.40 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:24 KRICHAR 5 5
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Selenium (Se) 6.67 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 15:16 KRICHAR 5 5 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012025721 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:35 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. HG BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012025722 Collection Date: 30-Nov-12 9:40 AM 

### Site: FILTER BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 12/13/2012 09:31 MHH7131 0.005 1
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/12/2012 11:05 KRICHAR 1 1

## December 1 4 , 201 2

Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 875-5 245 Project: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel)

– WW(LIMS #J12120039)

Dear Mr. Perkins, Attached is the report associated with four (4 ) aqueous samples submitted for selenium speciation on December 3, 2012. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at-0. 3 ° C on December 4, 2012

. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS). Any issues associated with the analysis are addressed in the following report. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,

Russell Gerads Vice President Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

## Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Report prepared for: Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 1333 9 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 Project: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel)

– WW(LIMS #J12120039)

December 1 4 , 2012

1. Sample Reception Four (4 ) aqueous samples in125mL HDPE bottles (provided by Applied Speciation and Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on December 3, 2012. The samples were received on December 4, 201 2 in a sealed container at -0. 3 °C

. The samples were received in a laminar flow clean hood, void of trace metals contamination and ultra-violet radiation, and weredesignated discrete sample identifiers. An aliquot of each sample was filtered (0.45μm) and each filtrate w as stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer (maintained at a temperature of -80 o 

## C) until selenium speciation analysis could be performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS).

2. Sample Preparation All sample preparation is performed in laminar flow clean hoods known to be free from trace metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample preservatives are monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated with the sample results. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC

- MS Prior to analysis, an aliquot of each sample was filtered with a syringe filter (0.45μm) and injected directly into an autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any chemical alteration of a sample may shift the equilibrium of the system, resulting in changes in speciation ratios.

3. Sample Analysis All sample analysis is preceded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve spanning the entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed at the beginning of

## each analytical day. All calibration curves, associated with each species of interest, are

standardized by linear regression resulting in a response factor. All sample results are instrument blank corrected to account for any operational biases associated with the analytical platform. Prior to sample analysis, all calibration curves are verified using second source standard s which are identified as initial calibration verification standards (ICV). Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration verification standards (CCV) and continuing calibration blanks (CCB) at a minimum interval of every ten analytical runs. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC

- MS Eachsample for selenium speciation analysis w as analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell ma ss spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on December 12 , 2012

. Analiquot of each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a basic (pH > 7) gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted from the plasma through a differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel through a pressurized chamber (DRC) containing a reaction gas which preferentially reacts with interfering ions of the same target mass to charge ratios (m/z). A solid-state detector detects ions transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is processed by a data handling system. Retention times for each eluting species are compared to known standards for species identification.

4. Analytical Issues The overall analyses went well and no significant analytical issues were encountered. All quality control parameters associated with the samples were within acceptance limits. The estimated method detection limits (eMDLs) for selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate are generated from replicate analyses of the lowest standard in the calibration curve. Not all selenium species are present in preparation blanks; therefore, eMDL calculations based on preparation blanks are artificially biased low. The eMDL for methylseleninic acid and selenomethionine is calculated from the average eMDL of selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate. The calibration does not contain methylseleninic acid or selenomethionine due to impurities in these standards which would bias the results for other selenium species.

## If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Russell Gerads Vice President Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

### Sample Results

Sample ID Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe Unknown Se Species (n) FGD Purge Eff 367 55.7 ND (<0.63) 4.55 ND (<0.83) 0.0 (0) BioReactor 1 Inf 2.90 1.74 ND (<0.16) 0.21 ND (<0.21) 0.0 (0) BioReactor 2 Inf 3.35 1.81 ND (<0.16) ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) 0.0 (0) BioReactor 2 Eff 0.54 ND (<0.29) ND (<0.16) ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) 0.0 (0) All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/L ND = Not detected at the applied dilution SeCN = Selenocyanate MeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acid SeMe = Selenomethionine Unknown Se Species = Total concentration of all unknown Se species observed by IC-ICP-MS Report Generated by: Russell Gerads Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: December 14, 2012 LIMS #J12120039

### Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 50x eMDL 200x Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.17 0.70 Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.29 1.2 SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.16 0.63 MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.21 0.83 SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.21 0.83 eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit *Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculations
Quality Control Summary - Certified Reference Materials Analyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result Recovery Se(IV) LCS 9.57 10.09 105.4 Se(VI) LCS 9.48 9.58 101.0 SeCN LCS 8.92 9.00 100.9 MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.58 101.7 SeMe LCS 9.32 9.54 102.4 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins LIMS #J12120039 Date: December 14, 2012 Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

### Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPD Se(IV) BioReactor 2 Inf 3.35 3.49 3.42 4.1 Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Inf 1.81 1.94 1.87 7.2 SeCN BioReactor 2 Inf ND (<0.16) ND (<0.16) NC NC MeSe(IV) BioReactor 2 Inf ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) NC NC SeMe BioReactor 2 Inf ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) NC NC ND = Not detected at the applied dilution NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL

Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPD Se(IV) BioReactor 2 Inf 278.0 324.2 115.4 278.0 335.7 119.5 3.5 Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Inf 252.3 264.5 104.1 252.3 263.4 103.7 0.4 SeCN BioReactor 2 Inf 228.8 220.0 96.2 228.8 219.3 95.9 0.3 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins LIMS #J12120039 Date: December 14, 2012 Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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### December 18, 2012
Duke Energy ATTN: Jay Perkins Scientific Support-Laboratory 13339 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville NC 28078 jcperkins@duke-energy.com labcustomer@duke-energy.com
RE: Project DUK-HV1201 Client Project: J12120039

Dear Mr. Perkins, On December 4, 2012, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received three (3) wastewater samples and three (3) corresponding field blanks. An aliquot was removed from each sample bottle and filtered into a separate container designed for dissolved mercury (Hg) analysis. The sample volume from the original container was logged-in for total Hg analysis. All samples were received, prepared, analyzed, and stored acco rding to BRL SOPs and EPA methodology.Data used for regulatory purposes has a 24 hour filtration holding time requirement. Nonregulatory purposed data has a 48 hour filtration holding time. The samples were received outside of the 48 hour filtration requirement and the results were qualified H

. The results were blank-corrected as described in the calculations section of the relevant SOP and may have been evaluated using reporting limits that have been adjusted to account for sample aliquot size. Please refer to the Sample Results page for sample-specific MDLs, MRLs, and other details. Continuing calibration blank (CCB) –CCB1 was slightly higher than the first calibration point, no client samples were bracketed and no further action was required. The total Hg result for sample BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk (1249007-11) was detectable at 0.21 ng/L. This concentration was less than the method defined control limit of 0.50ng/L however; and the associated field sample result was greater than 10x the concentration of the blank. Contamination was considered insignificant. Aside from concentration qualifiers, all data was reported without further qualification and all associated quality control sample results met the acceptance criteria. BRL, an accredited laboratory, certifies the reported results of all analyses for which BRL is NELAP accredited meet all NELAP requirements. For more details, see the Report Information page of the report.

### Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this report. Sincerely,

Lydia Greaves Mi Sun Um Project Manager Data Manager lydia@brooksrand.com misun@brooksrand.comProject ID: 

### DUK-HV1201

PM: 

### Tiffany Stilwater Client PM: 

### Jay Perkins Client PO: 

### 141391



### Definition of Data Qualifiers

(Effective 9/23/09) 

### Laboratory Accreditation BRL is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) through the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Laboratories (E87982) and is certified to perform many environmental analyses. BRL is also certified by many other states to perform environmental analyses. For a current list of our accreditations /certifications, please visit our website at <http://www.brooksrand.com/default.asp?contentID=586>. Results reported relate only to the samples listed in the report. 

# Report Information

BLK BRL BS CAL CCV
CRM D DUP ICV MSD ND NR PS REC RPD RSD SCV SOP 

### method blank Brooks Rand Labs laboratory fortified blank calibration standard continuing calibration verification
certified reference material dissolved fraction duplicate initial calibration verification matrix spike duplicate non-detect non-reportable post preparation spike percent recovery relative percent difference relative standard deviation secondary calibration verification standard operating procedure MDL MRL MS



### method detection limit method reporting limit matrix spike

SRM T COC



### standard reference material total recoverable fraction chain of custody record 

### Common Abbreviations

These qualifiers are based on those previously utilized by Brooks Rand Labs, those found in the EPA SOW ILM03.0, Exhibit B, Section III, pg. B-18, and the USEPA Contract Laboratory Program National Functional Guidelines for Inorganic Superfund Data Review; USEPA; January 2010. These supersede all previous qualifiers ever employed by BRL. Detected by the instrument, the result is > the MDL but ≤the MRL. Result is reported and considered an estimate. B E 

### An estimated value due to the presence of interferences. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. H 

### Holding time and/or preservation requirements not met. Result is estimated. J 

### Estimated value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. J-M 

### Duplicate precision (RPD) for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. J-N 

### Spike recovery for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. M 

### Duplicate precision (RPD) was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. N 

### Spike recovery was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. R 

### Rejected, unusable value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. U 

### Result is ≤ the MDL or client requested reporting limit (CRRL). Result reported as the MDL or CRRL. X 

### Result is not BLK-corrected and is within 10x the absolute value of the highest detectable BLK in the batch. Result is estimated. 

### Field Quality Control Samples Please be notified that certain EPA methods require the collection of field quality control samples of an appropriate type and frequency; failure to do so is considered a deviation from some methods and for compliance purposes should only be done with the approval of regulatory authorities. Please see the specific EPA methods for details regarding required field quality control samples.

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# Sample Information

Report Matrix Type Received Sampled Sample Lab ID 

### 1249007-01 BioReactor 1 Inf 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Influent 1249007-02 BioReactor 1 Inf 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Influent 1249007-03 BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 1249007-04 BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 1249007-05 BioReactor 2 Inf 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Influent 1249007-06 BioReactor 2 Inf 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Influent 1249007-07 BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 1249007-08 BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 1249007-09 BioReactor 2 Eff 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Effluent 1249007-10 BioReactor 2 Eff 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Sample Effluent 1249007-11 BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 1249007-12 BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 11/30/2012 12/04/2012 Field Blank DIW 

# Batch Summary

Analyte Prepared Analyzed Sequence Batch Lab Matrix Method 

### B122296 12/11/2012 12/12/2012 1200927 Water EPA 1631 Hg

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# Sample Results

Sample Sequence Result MDL MRL Unit Batch

Qualifier Analyte Basis

Report Matrix BioReactor 1 Inf 

### 119 T 1200927 B122296 Influent 10.1 3.79 1249007-01 Hg ng/L 102 D H 1200927 B122296 Influent 2.02 0.76 1249007-02 Hg ng/L
BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 

### 0.16 T U 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.41 0.16 1249007-03 Hg ng/L 0.16 D H, U 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.41 0.16 1249007-04 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Eff 

### 9.23 T 1200927 B122296 Effluent 0.41 0.15 1249007-09 Hg ng/L 1.88 D H 1200927 B122296 Effluent 0.39 0.15 1249007-10 Hg ng/L
BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 

### 0.21 T B 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.42 0.16 1249007-11 Hg ng/L 0.15 D H, U 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.40 0.15 1249007-12 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Inf 

### 21.3 T 1200927 B122296 Influent 1.01 0.38 1249007-05 Hg ng/L 3.26 D H 1200927 B122296 Influent 0.42 0.16 1249007-06 Hg ng/L
BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 

### 0.15 T U 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.40 0.15 1249007-07 Hg ng/L 0.15 D H, U 1200927 B122296 DIW 0.41 0.15 1249007-08 Hg ng/L

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# Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: 

### B122296

Analyte Result Units Native Spike REC & Limits RPD & Limits Method: 

### EPA 1631 Lab Matrix: 

### Water

Sample Certified Reference Material (1249026, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution) B122296-SRM1 

### 15.68 102% ng/L 85-115 Hg 16.06

Matrix Spike (1248028-04) B122296-MS2 

### 8.219 95% ng/L 71-125 Hg 8.38

0.58

Matrix Spike Duplicate (1248028-04) B122296-MSD2 

### 7.969 96% ng/L 71-125 242% Hg 8.21

0.58

Matrix Spike (1249007-01) B122296-MS5 

### 505.1 95% ng/L 71-125 Hg 601.4

119.2

Matrix Spike Duplicate (1249007-01) B122296-MSD5 

### 505.1 94% ng/L 71-125 241% Hg 595.1

119.2

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# Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: 

### B122296
Method: 

### EPA 1631 Matrix: 

### Water Analyte: 

### Hg Result Units Sample 

### B122296-BLK1 ng/L 0.15 B122296-BLK2 ng/L 0.12 B122296-BLK3 ng/L 0.13 B122296-BLK4 ng/L 0.12 MDL: 

### 0.15 Average: 

### 0.13 Standard Deviation: 

### 0.01 Limit: 

### 0.10 Limit: 

### 0.50 MRL: 

### 0.39

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# Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 

### 1200927 Method: 

### EPA 1631 Instrument: 

### THG-05 Date: 

### 12/12/2012 Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: 

### Hg REC & Limits Result True Value Lab ID Units 

### 1200927-IBL1 2.02 pg of Hg 1200927-IBL2 4.84 pg of Hg 1200927-IBL3 5.37 pg of Hg 1200927-IBL4 5.39 pg of Hg 1200927-CAL1 10.00 10.43 pg of Hg 104% 1200927-CAL2 25.00 25.83 pg of Hg 103% 1200927-CAL3 100.0 98.52 pg of Hg 99% 1200927-CAL4 500.0 490.3 pg of Hg 98% 1200927-CAL5 2500 2457 pg of Hg 98% 1200927-CAL6 10000 9789 pg of Hg 98% 1200927-ICV1 1568 1606 pg of Hg 102% 85-115 1200927-CCB1 13.8 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV1 500.0 494.4 pg of Hg 99% 77-123 1200927-CCB2 8.83 pg of Hg 1200927-CCB3 6.74 pg of Hg 1200927-CCB4 6.69 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV2 500.0 516.8 pg of Hg 103% 77-123 1200927-CCB5 7.04 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV3 500.0 499.3 pg of Hg 100% 77-123 1200927-CCB6 8.10 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV4 500.0 490.7 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200927-CCB7 7.79 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV5 500.0 491.3 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200927-CCB8 7.73 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV6 500.0 467.9 pg of Hg 94% 77-123 1200927-CCB9 6.09 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV7 500.0 482.3 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200927-CCBA 6.14 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV8 500.0 480.9 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200927-CCBB 6.45 pg of Hg 1200927-CCV9 500.0 474.6 pg of Hg 95% 77-123 1200927-CCBC 6.38 pg of Hg 1200927-CCVA 500.0 472.8 pg of Hg 95% 77-123 1200927-CCBD 5.83 pg of Hg 1200927-CCVB 500.0 492.8 pg of Hg 99% 77-123 1200927-CCBE 7.29 pg of Hg 1200927-CCVC 500.0 484.0 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200927-CCBF 9.12 pg of Hg 1200927-CCVD 500.0 468.9 pg of Hg 94% 77-123 1200927-CCBG 6.64 pg of Hg

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# Sample Containers

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-01 Report Matrix: 

### Influent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 1 Inf Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-02 Report Matrix: 

### Influent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 1 Inf Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-03 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-04 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-05 Report Matrix: 

### Influent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Inf Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

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# Sample Containers

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-06 Report Matrix: 

### Influent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Inf Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-07 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-08 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-09 Report Matrix: 

### Effluent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Eff Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-10 Report Matrix: 

### Effluent Sample Type: 

### Sample Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Eff Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container

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# Sample Containers

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-11 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012 Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71666330 10 Cooler

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 

### 1249007-12 Report Matrix: 

### DIW Sample Type: 

### Field Blank Received: 

### 12/04/2012 Sample: 

### BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Collected: 

### 11/30/2012
Comments: 

### QA: Qualify H Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des 

### A 71691270 10 Cooler

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T
Comments: 

### Split from THg Container



# Shipping Containers

Cooler Tracking No: 

### 5353 0519 6361 via FedEx Temperature: 

### -0.5 °C Coolant Type: 

### Ice Description: 

### Cooler Damaged in transit? 

### No Returned to client? 

### No Custody seals present? 

### No Custody seals intact? 

### No COC present? 

### Yes Received: 

### December 4, 2012 8:30

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