Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2031 of 12 November 2019 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the food, drink and milk industries, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2019) 7989) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2019-11-12
Institutions: Directorate-General for Environment, European Commission
Subjects: EU environmental policy, air quality, beverage industry, dairy industry, dairy production, food production, industrial pollution, pollution control, prevention of pollution, technological change




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4.12.2019   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 313/60








            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2019/2031
of 12 November 2019
         
establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the food, drink and milk industries, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council


(notified under document C(2019) 7989)


(Text with EEA relevance)


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (1), and in particular Article 13(5) thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


Best available techniques (BAT) conclusions are the reference for setting permit conditions for installations covered by Chapter II of Directive 2010/75/EU and competent authorities should set emission limit values which ensure that, under normal operating conditions, emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques as laid down in the BAT conclusions.












(2)


The forum composed of representatives of Member States, the industries concerned and non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection, established by Commission Decision of 16 May 2011 (2), provided the Commission on 27 November 2018 with its opinion on the proposed content of the BAT reference document for the food, drink and milk industries. That opinion is publicly available (3).












(3)


The BAT conclusions set out in the Annex to this Decision are the key element of that BAT reference document.












(4)


The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 75(1) of Directive 2010/75/EU,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
The best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the food drink and milk industries, as set out in the Annex, are adopted.


Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.




Done at Brussels, 12 November 2019.


For the Commission

Karmenu VELLA
            

Member of the Commission






(1)  
            OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17.

(2)  Commission Decision of 16 May 2011 establishing a forum for the exchange of information pursuant to Article 13 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (OJ C 146, 17.5.2011, p. 3).

(3)  https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/06f33a94-9829-4eee-b187-21bb783a0fbf/library/d00a6ea2-6a30-46fc-8064-16200f9fe7f6?p=1&n=10&sort=modified_DESC




ANNEX

BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUES (BAT) CONCLUSIONS FOR THE FOOD, DRINK AND MILK INDUSTRIES

SCOPE
These BAT conclusions concern the following activities specified in Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU:






—








6.4 (b)


Treatment and processing, other than exclusively packaging, of the following raw materials, whether previously processed or unprocessed, intended for the production of food or feed from:






(i)


only animal raw materials (other than exclusively milk) with a finished product production capacity greater than 75 tonnes per day;










(ii)


only vegetable raw materials with a finished product production capacity greater than 300 tonnes per day or 600 tonnes per day where the installation operates for a period of no more than 90 consecutive days in any year;










(iii)


animal and vegetable raw materials, both in combined and separate products, with a finished product production capacity in tonnes per day greater than:






—


75 if A is equal to 10 or more; or,










—


[300 – (22,5 × A)] in any other case,




where ‘A’ is the portion of animal material (in percent of weight) of the finished product production capacity.




Packaging shall not be included in the final weight of the product.
This subsection shall not apply where the raw material is milk only.



















—








6.4 (c)


Treatment and processing of milk only, the quantity of milk received being greater than 200 tonnes per day (average value on an annual basis).














—








6.11


Independently operated treatment of waste water not covered by Council Directive 91/271/EEC (1) provided that the main pollutant load originates from activities specified in points 6.4 (b) or (c) of Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU.








These BAT conclusions also cover:






—


the combined treatment of waste water from different origins provided that the main pollutant load originates from the activities specified in point 6.4 (b) or 6.4 (c) of Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU and that the waste water treatment is not covered by Council Directive 91/271/EEC;










—


the production of ethanol taking place on an installation covered by the activity description in point 6.4 (b) (ii) of Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU or as a directly associated activity to such an installation.




These BAT conclusions do not address the following:






—


On-site combustion plants generating hot gases that are not used for direct contact heating, drying or any other treatment of objects or materials. This may be covered by the BAT conclusions for Large Combustion Plants (LCP) or by Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).










—


Production of primary products from animal by-products, such as rendering and fat melting, fish-meal and fish oil production, blood processing and gelatine manufacturing. This may be covered by the BAT conclusions for Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products Industries (SA).










—


The making of standard cuts for large animals and cuts for poultry. This may be covered by the BAT conclusions for Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products Industries (SA).




Other BAT conclusions and reference documents which could be relevant for the activities covered by these BAT conclusions include the following:






—


Large Combustion Plants (LCP);










—


Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products Industries (SA);










—


Common Waste Water and Waste Gas Treatment/Management Systems in the Chemical Sector (CWW);










—


Large Volume Organic Chemical Industry (LVOC);










—


Waste Treatment (WT);










—


Production of Cement, Lime and Magnesium Oxide (CLM);










—


Monitoring of Emissions to Air and Water from IED Installations (ROM);










—


Economics and Cross-Media Effects (ECM);










—


Emissions from Storage (EFS);










—


Energy Efficiency (ENE);










—


Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS).




These BAT conclusions apply without prejudice to other relevant legislation, e.g. on hygiene or food/feed safety.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of these BAT conclusions, the following definitions apply:






Term used


Definition




Biochemical oxygen demand (BODn)


Amount of oxygen needed for the biochemical oxidation of the organic matter to carbon dioxide in n days (n is typically 5 or 7). BOD is an indicator for the mass concentration of biodegradable organic compounds.




Channelled emissions


Emissions of pollutants into the environment through any kind of duct, pipe, stack, etc.




Chemical oxygen demand (COD)


Amount of oxygen needed for the total chemical oxidation of the organic matter to carbon dioxide using dichromate. COD is an indicator for the mass concentration of organic compounds.




Dust


Total particulate matter (in air).




Existing plant


A plant that is not a new plant.




Hexane


Alkane of six carbon atoms, with the chemical formula C6H14.




hl


Hectolitre (equal to 100 litres).




New plant


A plant first permitted at the site of the installation following the publication of these BAT conclusions or a complete replacement of a plant following the publication of these BAT conclusions.




NOX



The sum of nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), expressed as NO2.




Residue


Substance or object generated by the activities covered by the scope of this document, as waste or by-product.




SOX



The sum of sulphur dioxide (SO2), sulphur trioxide (SO3), and sulphuric acid aerosols, expressed as SO2.




Sensitive receptor


Areas which need special protection, such as:






—


residential areas;










—


areas where human activities are carried out (e.g. neighbouring workplaces, schools, day-care centres, recreational areas, hospitals or nursing homes).








Total nitrogen (TN)


Total nitrogen, expressed as N, includes free ammonia and ammonium nitrogen (NH4-N), nitrite nitrogen (NO2-N), nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) and organically bound nitrogen.




Total organic carbon (TOC)


Total organic carbon, expressed as C (in water), includes all organic compounds.




Total phosphorus (TP)


Total phosphorus, expressed as P, includes all inorganic and organic phosphorus compounds, dissolved or bound to particles.




Total suspended solids (TSS)


Mass concentration of all suspended solids (in water), measured via filtration through glass fibre filters and gravimetry.




Total volatile organic carbon (TVOC)


Total volatile organic carbon, expressed as C (in air).




GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Best Available Techniques

The techniques listed and described in these BAT conclusions are neither prescriptive nor exhaustive. Other techniques may be used that ensure at least an equivalent level of environmental protection.
Unless otherwise stated, the BAT conclusions are generally applicable.

Emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AELs) for emissions to air

Unless otherwise stated, emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AELs) for emissions to air given in these BAT conclusions refer to concentrations, expressed as mass of emitted substances per volume of waste gas under the following standard conditions: dry gas at a temperature of 273,15 K and a pressure of 101,3 kPa, without correction for oxygen content, and expressed in mg/Nm3.
The equation for calculating the emission concentration at the reference oxygen level is:





where:







ER



:


emission concentration at the reference oxygen level OR;




OR



:


reference oxygen level in vol-%;




EM



:


measured emission concentration;




OM



:


measured oxygen level in vol-%.




For averaging periods of BAT-AELs for emissions to air, the following definition applies.






Averaging period


Definition




Average over the sampling period


Average value of three consecutive measurements of at least 30 minutes each  (3).




When the waste gases of two or more sources (e.g. dryers or kilns) are discharged through a common stack, the BAT-AEL applies to the combined discharge from the stack.

Specific hexane losses

The emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AELs) related to specific hexane losses refer to yearly averages and are calculated using the following equation:











where:


hexane losses is the total amount of hexane consumed by the installation for each type of seeds or beans, expressed in kg/year;
raw materials is the total amount of each type of cleaned seeds or beans processed, expressed in tonnes/year.





Emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AELs) for emissions to water

Unless otherwise stated, emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AELs) for emissions to water given in these BAT conclusions refer to concentrations (mass of emitted substances per volume of water), expressed in mg/l.
The BAT-AELs expressed as concentrations refer to daily average values, i.e. 24-hour flow-proportional composite samples. Time-proportional composite samples can be used provided that sufficient flow stability is demonstrated. Alternatively, spot samples may be taken, provided that the effluent is appropriately mixed and homogeneous.
In the case of total organic carbon (TOC), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP), the calculation of the average abatement efficiency referred to in these BAT conclusions (see Table 1) is based on the influent and effluent load of the waste water treatment plant.

Other environmental performance levels


Specific waste water discharge

The indicative environmental performance levels related to specific waste water discharge refer to yearly averages and are calculated using the following equation:











where:


Waste water discharge is the total amount of waste water discharged (as direct discharge, indirect discharge and/or land spreading) by the specific processes concerned during the production period, expressed in m3/year, excluding any cooling water and run-off water that is discharged separately.
Activity rate is the total amount of products or raw materials processed, depending on the specific sector, expressed in tonnes/year or hl/year. Packaging is not included in the weight of the product. Raw material is any material entering the plant, treated or processed for the production of food or feed.





Specific energy consumption

The indicative environmental performance levels related to specific energy consumption refer to yearly averages and are calculated using the following equation:











where:


Final energy consumption is the total amount of energy consumed by the specific processes concerned during the production period (in the form of heat and electricity), expressed in MWh/year.
Activity rate is the total amount of products or raw materials processed, depending on the specific sector, expressed in tonnes/year or hl/year. Packaging is not included in the weight of the product. Raw material is any material entering the plant, treated or processed for the production of food or feed.




1.   GENERAL BAT CONCLUSIONS
1.1.   Environmental management systems

BAT 1. In order to improve the overall environmental performance, BAT is to elaborate and implement an environmental management system (EMS) that incorporates all of the following features:






(i)


commitment, leadership, and accountability of the management, including senior management, for the implementation of an effective EMS;










(ii)


an analysis that includes the determination of the organisation’s context, the identification of the needs and expectations of interested parties, the identification of characteristics of the installation that are associated with possible risks for the environment (or human health) as well as of the applicable legal requirements relating to the environment;










(iii)


development of an environmental policy that includes the continuous improvement of the environmental performance of the installation;










(iv)


establishing objectives and performance indicators in relation to significant environmental aspects, including safeguarding compliance with applicable legal requirements;










(v)


planning and implementing the necessary procedures and actions (including corrective and preventive actions where needed), to achieve the environmental objectives and avoid environmental risks;










(vi)


determination of structures, roles and responsibilities in relation to environmental aspects and objectives and provision of the financial and human resources needed;










(vii)


ensuring the necessary competence and awareness of staff whose work may affect the environmental performance of the installation (e.g. by providing information and training);










(viii)


internal and external communication;










(ix)


fostering employee involvement in good environmental management practices;










(x)


Establishing and maintaining a management manual and written procedures to control activities with significant environmental impact as well as relevant records;










(xi)


effective operational planning and process control;










(xii)


implementation of appropriate maintenance programmes;










(xiii)


emergency preparedness and response protocols, including the prevention and/or mitigation of the adverse (environmental) impacts of emergency situations;










(xiv)


when (re)designing a (new) installation or a part thereof, consideration of its environmental impacts throughout its life, which includes construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning;










(xv)


implementation of a monitoring and measurement programme, if necessary, information can be found in the Reference Report on Monitoring of Emissions to Air and Water from IED Installations;










(xvi)


application of sectoral benchmarking on a regular basis;










(xvii)


periodic independent (as far as practicable) internal auditing and periodic independent external auditing in order to assess the environmental performance and to determine whether or not the EMS conforms to planned arrangements and has been properly implemented and maintained;










(xviii)


evaluation of causes of nonconformities, implementation of corrective actions in response to nonconformities, review of the effectiveness of corrective actions, and determination of whether similar nonconformities exist or could potentially occur;










(xix)


periodic review, by senior management, of the EMS and its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness;










(xx)


following and taking into account the development of cleaner techniques.




Specifically for the food, drink and milk sector, BAT is to also incorporate the following features in the EMS:






(i)


noise management plan (see BAT 13);










(ii)


odour management plan (see BAT 15);










(iii)


inventory of water, energy and raw materials consumption as well as of waste water and waste gas streams (see BAT 2);










(iv)


energy efficiency plan (see BAT 6a).





Note

Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) establishes the Union eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), which is an example of an EMS consistent with this BAT.

Applicability

The level of detail and the degree of formalisation of the EMS will generally be related to the nature, scale and complexity of the installation, and the range of environmental impacts it may have.
BAT 2. In order to increase resource efficiency and to reduce emissions, BAT is to establish, maintain and regularly review (including when a significant change occurs) an inventory of water, energy and raw materials consumption as well as of waste water and waste gas streams, as part of the environmental management system (see BAT 1), that incorporates all of the following features:






I.


Information about the food, drink and milk production processes, including:






(a)


simplified process flow sheets that show the origin of the emissions;










(b)


descriptions of process-integrated techniques and waste water/waste gas treatment techniques to prevent or reduce emissions, including their performance.














II.


Information about water consumption and usage (e.g. flow diagrams and water mass balances), and identification of actions to reduce water consumption and waste water volume (see BAT 7).










III.


Information about the quantity and characteristics of the waste water streams, such as:






(a)


average values and variability of flow, pH and temperature;










(b)


average concentration and load values of relevant pollutants/parameters (e.g. TOC or COD, nitrogen species, phosphorus, chloride, conductivity) and their variability.














IV.


Information about the characteristics of the waste gas streams, such as:






(a)


average values and variability of flow and temperature;










(b)


average concentration and load values of relevant pollutants/parameters (e.g. dust, TVOC, CO, NOX, SOX) and their variability;










(c)


presence of other substances that may affect the waste gas treatment system or plant safety (e.g. oxygen, water vapour, dust).














V.


Information about energy consumption and usage, the quantity of raw materials used, as well as the quantity and characteristics of residues generated, and identification of actions for continuous improvement of resource efficiency (see for example BAT 6 and BAT 10).










VI.


Identification and implementation of an appropriate monitoring strategy with the aim of increasing resource efficiency, taking into account energy, water and raw materials consumption. Monitoring can include direct measurements, calculations or recording with an appropriate frequency. The monitoring is broken down at the most appropriate level (e.g. at process or plant/installation level).





Applicability

The level of detail of the inventory will generally be related to the nature, scale and complexity of the installation, and the range of environmental impacts it may have.
1.2.   Monitoring

BAT 3. For relevant emissions to water as identified by the inventory of waste water streams (see BAT 2), BAT is to monitor key process parameters (e.g. continuous monitoring of waste water flow, pH and temperature) at key locations (e.g. at the inlet and/or outlet of the pre-treatment, at the inlet to the final treatment, at the point where the emission leaves the installation).
BAT 4. BAT is to monitor emissions to water with at least the frequency given below and in accordance with EN standards. If EN standards are not available, BAT is to use ISO, national or other international standards that ensure the provision of data of an equivalent scientific quality.








Substance/parameter


Standard(s)


Minimum monitoring frequency  (5)



Monitoring associated with




Chemical oxygen demand (COD)  (6)
 (7)



No EN standard available


Once every day  (8)



BAT 12




Total nitrogen (TN)  (6)



Various EN standards available (e.g. EN 12260, EN ISO 11905-1)




Total organic carbon (TOC)  (6)
 (7)



EN 1484




Total phosphorus (TP)  (6)



Various EN standards available (e.g. EN ISO 6878, EN ISO 15681-1 and -2, EN ISO 11885)




Total suspended solids (TSS)  (6)



EN 872




Biochemical oxygen demand (BODn)  (6)



EN 1899-1


Once every month




Chloride (Cl-)


Various EN standards available (e.g. EN ISO 10304-1, EN ISO 15682)


Once every month


—




BAT 5. BAT is to monitor channelled emissions to air with at least the frequency given below and in accordance with EN standards.










Substance/Parameter


Sector


Specific process


Standard(s)


Minimum monitoring frequency  (9)



Monitoring associated with




Dust


Animal feed


Drying of green fodder


EN 13284-1


Once every three months  (10)



BAT 17




Grinding and pellet cooling in compound feed manufacture


Once every year


BAT 17




Extrusion of dry pet food


Once every year


BAT 17




Brewing


Handling and processing of malt and adjuncts


Once every year


BAT 20




Dairies


Drying processes


Once every year


BAT 23




Grain milling


Grain cleaning and milling


Once every year


BAT 28




Oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining


Handling and preparation of seeds, drying and cooling of meal


Once every year


BAT 31




Starch production


Drying of starch, protein and fibre


BAT 34




Sugar manufacturing


Drying of beet pulp


Once every month  (10)



BAT 36




PM2.5 and PM10



Sugar manufacturing


Drying of beet pulp


EN ISO 23210


Once every year


BAT 36




TVOC


Fish and shellfish processing


Smoke chambers


EN 12619


Once every year


BAT 26




Meat processing


Smoke chambers


BAT 29




Oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining  (11)



—


—




Sugar manufacturing


High-temperature drying of beet pulp


Once every year


—




NOX



Meat processing  (12)



Smoke chambers


EN 14792


Once every year


—




Sugar manufacturing


High-temperature drying of beet pulp




CO


Meat processing  (12)



Smoke chambers


EN 15058




Sugar manufacturing


High-temperature drying of beet pulp




SOX



Sugar manufacturing


Drying of beet pulp when natural gas is not used


EN 14791


Twice every year  (10)



BAT 37




1.3.   Energy efficiency

BAT 6. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use BAT 6a and an appropriate combination of the common techniques listed in technique b below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Energy efficiency plan


An energy efficiency plan, as part of the environmental management system (see BAT 1), entails defining and calculating the specific energy consumption of the activity (or activities), setting key performance indicators on an annual basis (for example for the specific energy consumption) and planning periodic improvement targets and related actions. The plan is adapted to the specificities of the installation.




(b)


Use of common techniques


Common techniques include techniques such as:






—


burner regulation and control;










—


cogeneration;










—


energy-efficient motors;










—


heat recovery with heat exchangers and/or heat pumps (including mechanical vapour recompression);










—


lighting;










—


minimising blowdown from the boiler;










—


optimising steam distribution systems;










—


preheating feed water (including the use of economisers);










—


process control systems;










—


reducing compressed air system leaks;










—


reducing heat losses by insulation;










—


variable speed drives;










—


multiple-effect evaporation;










—


use of solar energy.








Further sector-specific techniques to increase energy efficiency are given in Sections 2 to 13 of these BAT conclusions.
1.4.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

BAT 7. In order to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged, BAT is to use BAT 7a and one or a combination of the techniques b to k given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability





Common techniques





(a)


Water recycling and/or reuse


Recycling and/or reuse of water streams (preceded or not by water treatment), e.g. for cleaning, washing, cooling or for the process itself.


May not be applicable due to hygiene and food safety requirements.




(b)


Optimisation of water flow


Use of control devices, e.g. photocells, flow valves, thermostatic valves, to automatically adjust the water flow.




(c)


Optimisation of water nozzles and hoses


Use of correct number and position of nozzles; adjustment of water pressure.




(d)


Segregation of water streams


Water streams that do not need treatment (e.g. uncontaminated cooling water or uncontaminated run-off water) are segregated from waste water that has to undergo treatment, thus enabling uncontaminated water recycling.


The segregation of uncontaminated rainwater may not be applicable in the case of existing waste water collection systems.





Techniques related to cleaning operations





(e)


Dry cleaning


Removal of as much residual material as possible from raw materials and equipment before they are cleaned with liquids, e.g. by using compressed air, vacuum systems or catchpots with a mesh cover.


Generally applicable.




(f)


Pigging system for pipes


Use of a system made of launchers, catchers, compressed air equipment, and a projectile (also referred to as a ‘pig’, e.g. made of plastic or ice slurry) to clean out pipes. In-line valves are in place to allow the pig to pass through the pipeline system and to separate the product and the rinsing water.




(g)


High-pressure cleaning


Spraying of water onto the surface to be cleaned at pressures ranging from 15 bar to 150 bar.


May not be applicable due to health and safety requirements.




(h)


Optimisation of chemical dosing and water use in cleaning-in-place (CIP)


Optimising the design of CIP and measuring turbidity, conductivity, temperature and/or pH to dose hot water and chemicals in optimised quantities.


Generally applicable.




(i)


Low-pressure foam and/or gel cleaning


Use of low-pressure foam and/or gel to clean walls, floors and/or equipment surfaces.




(j)


Optimised design and construction of equipment and process areas


The equipment and process areas are designed and constructed in a way that facilitates cleaning. When optimising the design and construction, hygiene requirements are taken into account.




(k)


Cleaning of equipment as soon as possible


Cleaning is applied as soon as possible after use of equipment to prevent wastes hardening.




Further sector-specific techniques to reduce water consumption are given in Section 6.1 of these BAT conclusions.
1.5.   Harmful substances

BAT 8. In order to prevent or reduce the use of harmful substances, e.g. in cleaning and disinfection, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Proper selection of cleaning chemicals and/or disinfectants


Avoidance or minimisation of the use of cleaning chemicals and/or disinfectants that are harmful to the aquatic environment, in particular priority substances considered under the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (13)

When selecting the substances, hygiene and food safety requirements are taken into account.




(b)


Reuse of cleaning chemicals in cleaning-in-place (CIP)


Collection and reuse of cleaning chemicals in CIP. When reusing cleaning chemicals, hygiene and food safety requirements are taken into account.




(c)


Dry cleaning


See BAT 7e.




(d)


Optimised design and construction of equipment and process areas


See BAT 7j.




BAT 9. In order to prevent emissions of ozone-depleting substances and of substances with a high global warming potential from cooling and freezing, BAT is to use refrigerants without ozone depletion potential and with a low global warming potential.

Description

Suitable refrigerants include water, carbon dioxide or ammonia.
1.6.   Resource efficiency

BAT 10. In order to increase resource efficiency, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Anaerobic digestion


Treatment of biodegradable residues by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen, resulting in biogas and digestate. The biogas is used as a fuel, e.g. in a gas engine or in a boiler. The digestate may be used, e.g. as a soil improver.


May not be applicable due to the quantity and/or nature of the residues.




(b)


Use of residues


Residues are used, e.g. as animal feed.


May not be applicable due to legal requirements.




(c)


Separation of residues


Separation of residues, e.g. using accurately positioned splash protectors, screens, flaps, catchpots, drip trays and troughs.


Generally applicable.




(d)


Recovery and reuse of residues from the pasteuriser


Residues from the pasteuriser are fed back to the blending unit and are thereby reused as raw materials.


Only applicable to liquid food products.




(e)


Phosphorus recovery as struvite


See BAT 12g.


Only applicable to waste water streams with a high total phosphorus content (e.g. above 50 mg/l) and a significant flow.




(f)


Use of waste water for land spreading


After appropriate treatment, waste water is used for land spreading in order to take advantage of the nutrient content and/or to use the water.


Only applicable in the case of a proven agronomic benefit, a proven low level of contamination and no negative impact on the environment (e.g. on the soil, the groundwater and surface water).
The applicability may be restricted due to the limited availability of suitable land adjacent to the installation.
The applicability may be restricted by the soil and local climatic conditions (e.g. in the case of wet or frozen fields) or by legislation.




Further sector-specific techniques to reduce waste sent for disposal are given in Sections 3.3, 4.3 and 5.1 of these BAT conclusions.
1.7.   Emissions to water

BAT 11. In order to prevent uncontrolled emissions to water, BAT is to provide an appropriate buffer storage capacity for waste water.

Description

The appropriate buffer storage capacity is determined by a risk assessment (taking into account the nature of the pollutant(s), the effects of these pollutants on further waste water treatment, the receiving environment, etc.).
The waste water from this buffer storage is discharged after appropriate measures are taken (e.g. monitoring, treatment, reuse).

Applicability

For existing plants, the technique may not be applicable due to lack of space and/or due to the layout of the waste water collection system.
BAT 12. In order to reduce emissions to water, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques given below.








 


Technique  (14)



Typical pollutants targeted


Applicability





Preliminary, primary and general treatment





(a)


Equalisation


All pollutants


Generally applicable.




(b)


Neutralisation


Acids, alkalis




(c)


Physical separation, e.g. screens, sieves, grit separators, oil/fat separators, or primary settlement tanks


Gross solids, suspended solids, oil/grease





Aerobic and/or anaerobic treatment (secondary treatment)





(d)


Aerobic and/or anaerobic treatment (secondary treatment), e.g. activated sludge process, aerobic lagoon, upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) process, anaerobic contact process, membrane bioreactor


Biodegradable organic compounds


Generally applicable.





Nitrogen removal





(e)


Nitrification and/or denitrification


Total nitrogen, ammonium/ammonia


Nitrification may not be applicable in the case of high chloride concentrations (e.g. above 10 g/l).
Nitrification may not be applicable when the temperature of the waste water is low (e.g. below 12 °C).




(f)


Partial nitritation — Anaerobic ammonium oxidation


May not be applicable when the temperature of the waste water is low.





Phosphorus recovery and/or removal





(g)


Phosphorus recovery as struvite


Total phosphorus


Only applicable to waste water streams with a high total phosphorus content (e.g. above 50 mg/l) and a significant flow.




(h)


Precipitation


Generally applicable.




(i)


Enhanced biological phosphorus removal





Final solids removal





(j)


Coagulation and flocculation


Suspended solids


Generally applicable.




(k)


Sedimentation




(l)


Filtration (e.g. sand filtration, microfiltration, ultrafiltration)




(m)


Flotation




The BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for emissions to water given in Table 1 apply to direct emissions to a receiving water body.
The BAT-AELs apply at the point where the emission leaves the installation.

Table 1


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for direct emissions to a receiving water body







Parameter


BAT-AEL  (15)
 (16) (daily average)




Chemical oxygen demand (COD)  (17)
 (18)



25-100 mg/l  (19)





Total suspended solids (TSS)


4-50 mg/l  (20)





Total nitrogen (TN)


2-20 mg/l  (21)
 (22)





Total phosphorus (TP)


0,2-2 mg/l  (23)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 4.
1.8.   Noise

BAT 13. In order to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce noise emissions, BAT is to set up, implement and regularly review a noise management plan, as part of the environmental management system (see BAT 1), that includes all of the following elements:






—


a protocol containing actions and timelines;










—


a protocol for conducting noise emissions monitoring;










—


a protocol for response to identified noise events, e.g. complaints;










—


a noise reduction programme designed to identify the source(s), to measure/estimate noise and vibration exposure, to characterise the contributions of the sources and to implement prevention and/or reduction measures.





Applicability

BAT 13 is only applicable to cases where a noise nuisance at sensitive receptors is expected and/or has been substantiated.
BAT 14. In order to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce noise emissions, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Appropriate location of equipment and buildings


Noise levels can be reduced by increasing the distance between the emitter and the receiver, by using buildings as noise screens and by relocating buildings’ exits or entrances.


For existing plants, the relocation of equipment and buildings’ exits or entrances may not be applicable due to lack of space and/or excessive costs.




(b)


Operational measures


These include:






(i)


improved inspection and maintenance of equipment;










(ii)


closing of doors and windows of enclosed areas, if possible;










(iii)


equipment operation by experienced staff;










(iv)


avoidance of noisy activities at night, if possible;










(v)


provisions for noise control, e.g. during maintenance activities.






Generally applicable.




(c)


Low-noise equipment


This includes low-noise compressors, pumps and fans.




(d)


Noise control equipment


This includes:






(i)


noise reducers;










(ii)


insulation of equipment;










(iii)


enclosure of noisy equipment;










(iv)


soundproofing of buildings.






May not be applicable to existing plants due to lack of space.




(e)


Noise abatement


Inserting obstacles between emitters and receivers (e.g. protection walls, embankments and buildings).


Applicable only to existing plants, as the design of new plants should make this technique unnecessary. For existing plants, the insertion of obstacles may not be applicable due to lack of space.




1.9.   Odour

BAT 15. In order to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce odour emissions, BAT is to set up, implement and regularly review an odour management plan, as part of the environmental management system (see BAT 1), that includes all of the following elements:






—


A protocol containing actions and timelines.










—


A protocol for conducting odour monitoring. It may be complemented by measurement/estimation of odour exposure or estimation of odour impact.










—


A protocol for response to identified odour incidents, e.g. complaints.










—


An odour prevention and reduction programme designed to identify the source(s); to measure/estimate odour exposure; to characterise the contributions of the sources; and to implement prevention and/or reduction measures.





Applicability

BAT 15 is only applicable to cases where an odour nuisance at sensitive receptors is expected and/or has been substantiated.
2.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR ANIMAL FEED
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to animal feed. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
2.1.   Energy efficiency

2.1.1.   Compound feed/Pet food

General techniques to increase energy efficiency are given in Section 1.3 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 2


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific energy consumption








Product


Unit


Specific energy consumption
(yearly average)




Compound feed


MWh/tonne of products


0,01-0,10 (24)
 (25)
 (26)





Dry pet food


0,39-0,50




Wet pet food


0,33-0,85




2.1.2.   Green fodder

BAT 16. In order to increase energy efficiency in green fodder processing, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Use of predried fodder


Use of fodder that has been predried (e.g. by flat pre-wilting).


Not applicable in the case of the wet process.




(b)


Recycling of waste gas from the dryer


Injection of the waste gas from the cyclone into the burner of the dryer.


Generally applicable.




(c)


Use of waste heat for predrying


The heat of the outlet steam from the high-temperature dryers is used for predrying part or all of the green fodder.




2.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 3


Indicative environmental performance level for specific waste water discharge








Product


Unit


Specific waste water discharge
(yearly average)




Wet pet food


m3/tonne of products


1.3-2.4




2.3.   Emissions to air

BAT 17. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air, BAT is to use one of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




a


Bag filter


See Section 14.2.


May not be applicable to the abatement of sticky dust.




b


Cyclone


Generally applicable.








Table 4


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for channelled dust emissions to air from grinding and pellet cooling in compound feed manufacture










Parameter


Specific process


Unit


BAT-AEL
(average over the sampling period)




New plants


Existing plants




Dust


Grinding


mg/Nm3



< 2-5


< 2-10




Pellet cooling


< 2-20




The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
3.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR BREWING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to brewing. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
3.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 18. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Mashing-in at higher temperatures


The mashing-in of the grain is carried out at temperatures of approximately 60 °C, which reduces the use of cold water.


May not be applicable due to the product specifications.




(b)


Decrease of the evaporation rate during wort boiling


The evaporation rate can be reduced from 10 % down to approximately 4 % per hour (e.g. by two-phase boiling systems, dynamic low-pressure boiling).




(c)


Increase of the degree of high-gravity brewing


Production of concentrated wort, which reduces its volume and thereby saves energy.








Table 5


Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption







Unit


Specific energy consumption
(yearly average)




MWh/hl of products


0,02-0,05




3.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 6


Indicative environmental performance level for specific waste water discharge







Unit


Specific waste water discharge
(yearly average)




m3/hl of products


0,15-0,50




3.3.   Waste

BAT 19. In order to reduce the quantity of waste sent for disposal, BAT is to use one or both of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Recovery and (re)use of yeast after fermentation


After fermentation, yeast is collected and can be partially reused in the fermentation process and/or may be further used for multiple purposes, e.g. as animal feed, in the pharmaceutical industry, as a food ingredient, in an anaerobic waste water treatment plant for biogas production.




(b)


Recovery and (re)use of natural filter material


After chemical, enzymatic or thermal treatment, natural filter material (e.g. diatomaceous earth) may be partially reused in the filtration process. Natural filter material can also be used, e.g. as a soil improver.




3.4.   Emissions to air

BAT 20. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air, BAT is to use a bag filter or both a cyclone and a bag filter.

Description

See Section 14.2.

Table 7


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for channelled dust emissions to air from handling and processing of malt and adjuncts









Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL
(average over the sampling period)




New plants


Existing plants




Dust


mg/Nm3



< 2-5


< 2-10




The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
4.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR DAIRIES
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to dairies. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
4.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 21. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Partial milk homogenisation


The cream is homogenised together with a small proportion of skimmed milk. The size of the homogeniser can be significantly reduced, leading to energy savings.




(b)


Energy-efficient homogeniser


The homogeniser’s working pressure is reduced through optimised design and thus the associated electrical energy needed to drive the system is also reduced.




(c)


Use of continuous pasteurisers


Flow-through heat exchangers are used (e.g. tubular, plate and frame). The pasteurisation time is much shorter than that of batch systems.




(d)


Regenerative heat exchange in pasteurisation


The incoming milk is preheated by the hot milk leaving the pasteurisation section.




(e)


Ultra-high-temperature (UHT) processing of milk without intermediate pasteurisation


UHT milk is produced in one step from raw milk, thus avoiding the energy needed for pasteurisation.




(f)


Multi-stage drying in powder production


A spray-drying process is used in combination with a downstream dryer, e.g. fluidised bed dryer.




(g)


Precooling of ice-water


When ice-water is used, the returning ice-water is precooled (e.g. with a plate heat exchanger), prior to final cooling in an accumulating ice-water tank with a coil evaporator.








Table 8


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific energy consumption








Main product (at least 80 % of the production)


Unit


Specific energy consumption (yearly average)




Market milk


MWh/tonne of raw materials


0,1-0,6




Cheese


0,10-0,22  (27)





Powder


0,2-0,5




Fermented milk


0,2-1,6




4.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 9


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific waste water discharge








Main product (at least 80 % of the production)


Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




Market milk


m3/tonne of raw materials


0,3-3,0




Cheese


0,75-2,5




Powder


1,2-2,7




4.3.   Waste

BAT 22. In order to reduce the quantity of waste sent for disposal, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description





Techniques related to the use of centrifuges





(a)


Optimised operation of centrifuges


Operation of centrifuges according to their specifications to minimise the rejection of product.





Techniques related to butter production





(b)


Rinsing of the cream heater with skimmed milk or water


Rinsing of the cream heater with skimmed milk or water which is then recovered and reused, before the cleaning operations.





Techniques related to ice cream production





(c)


Continuous freezing of ice cream


Continuous freezing of ice cream using optimised start-up procedures and control loops that reduce the frequency of stoppages.





Techniques related to cheese production





(d)


Minimisation of the generation of acid whey


Whey from the manufacture of acid-type cheeses (e.g. cottage cheese, quark and mozzarella) is processed as quickly as possible to reduce the formation of lactic acid.




(e)


Recovery and use of whey


Whey is recovered (if necessary using techniques such as evaporation or membrane filtration) and used, e.g. to produce whey powder, demineralised whey powder, whey protein concentrates or lactose. Whey and whey concentrates can also be used as animal feed or as a carbon source in a biogas plant.




4.4.   Emissions to air

BAT 23. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air from drying, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Bag filter


See Section 14.2.


May not be applicable to the abatement of sticky dust.




(b)


Cyclone


Generally applicable.




(c)


Wet scrubber








Table 10


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled dust emissions to air from drying








Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL (average over the sampling period)




Dust


mg/Nm3



< 2-10  (28)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
5.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION
The BAT conclusion presented in this section applies to ethanol production. It applies in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
5.1.   Waste

BAT 24. In order to reduce the quantity of waste sent for disposal, BAT is to recover and (re)use yeast after fermentation.

Description

See BAT 19a. The yeast may not be recovered when the stillage is used as animal feed.
6.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR FISH AND SHELLFISH PROCESSING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to fish and shellfish processing. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
6.1.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

BAT 25. In order to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 7 and of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Removal of fat and viscera by vacuum


Use of vacuum suction instead of water to remove fat and viscera from the fish.




(b)


Dry transport of fat, viscera, skin and fillets


Use of conveyors instead of water.




6.2.   Emissions to air

BAT 26. In order to reduce channelled emissions of organic compounds to air from fish smoking, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Biofilter


The waste gas stream is passed through a bed of organic material (such as peat, heather, root, tree bark, compost, softwood and different kinds of combinations) or some inert material (such as clay, activated carbon, and polyurethane), where organic (and some inorganic) components are transformed by naturally occurring microorganisms into carbon dioxide, water, other metabolites and biomass.




(b)


Thermal oxidation


See Section 14.2.




(c)


Non-thermal plasma treatment




(d)


Wet scrubber


See Section 14.2.
An electrostatic precipitator is commonly used as a pre-treatment step.




(e)


Use of purified smoke


Smoke generated from purified primary smoke condensates is used to smoke the product in a smoke chamber.








Table 11


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled TVOC emissions to air from a smoke chamber








Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL (average over the sampling period)




TVOC


mg/Nm3



15–50  (29)
 (30)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
7.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTOR
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to the fruit and vegetable sector. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
7.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 27. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and to cool fruit and vegetables before deep freezing.

Description

The temperature of the fruit and vegetables is lowered to around 4 °C before they enter the freezing tunnel by bringing them into direct or indirect contact with cold water or cooling air. Water can be removed from the food and then collected for reuse in the cooling process.

Table 12


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific energy consumption








Specific process


Unit


Specific energy consumption (yearly average)




Potato processing (excluding starch production)


MWh/tonne of products


1,0-2,1  (31)





Tomato processing


0,15-2,4  (32)
 (33)





7.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 13


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific waste water discharge








Specific process


Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




Potato processing (excluding starch production)


m3/tonne of products


4,0-6,0  (34)





Tomato processing when water recycling is possible


8,0-10,0  (35)





8.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR GRAIN MILLING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to grain milling. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
8.1.   Energy efficiency

General techniques to increase energy efficiency are given in Section 1.3 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 14


Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption







Unit


Specific energy consumption (yearly average)




MWh/tonne of products


0,05-0,13




8.2.   Emissions to air

BAT 28. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air, BAT is to use a bag filter.

Description

See Section 14.2.

Table 15


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled dust emissions to air from grain milling








Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL (average over the sampling period)




Dust


mg/Nm3



< 2-5




The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
9.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR MEAT PROCESSING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to meat processing. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
9.1.   Energy efficiency

General techniques to increase energy efficiency are given in Section 1.3 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 16


Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption







Unit


Specific energy consumption
(yearly average)




MWh/tonne of raw materials


0,25-2,6  (36)
 (37)





9.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 17


Indicative environmental performance level for specific waste water discharge







Unit


Specific waste water discharge(yearly average)




m3/tonne of raw materials


1,5-8,0  (38)





9.3.   Emissions to air

BAT 29. In order to reduce channelled emissions of organic compounds to air from meat smoking, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Adsorption


Organic compounds are removed from a waste gas stream by retention on a solid surface (typically activated carbon).




(b)


Thermal oxidation


See Section 14.2.




(c)


Wet scrubber


See Section 14.2.
An electrostatic precipitator is commonly used as a pretreatment step.




(d)


Use of purified smoke


Smoke generated from purified primary smoke condensates is used to smoke the product in a smoke chamber.








Table 18


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled TVOC emissions to air from a smoke chamber








Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL
(average over the sampling period)




TVOC


mg/Nm3



3-50  (39)
 (40)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
10.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR OILSEED PROCESSING AND VEGETABLE OIL REFINING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
10.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 30. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and to generate an auxiliary vacuum.

Description

The auxiliary vacuum used for oil drying, oil degassing or minimisation of oil oxidation is generated by pumps, steam injectors, etc. The vacuum reduces the amount of thermal energy needed for these process steps.

Table 19


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific energy consumption








Specific process


Unit


Specific energy consumption
(yearly average)




Integrated crushing and refining of rapeseeds and/or sunflower seeds


MWh/tonne of oil produced


0,45-1,05




Integrated crushing and refining of soybeans


0,65-1,65




Stand-alone refining


0,1-0,45




10.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 20


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific waste water discharge








Specific process


Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




Integrated crushing and refining of rapeseeds and/or sunflower seeds


m3/tonne of oil produced


0,15-0,75




Integrated crushing and refining of soybeans


0,8-1,9




Stand-alone refining


0,15-0,9




10.3.   Emissions to air

BAT 31. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Bag filter


See Section 14.2.


May not be applicable to the abatement of sticky dust.




(b)


Cyclone


Generally applicable.




(c)


Wet scrubber








Table 21


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for channelled dust emissions to air from handling and preparation of seeds as well as drying and cooling of meal









Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL
(average over the sampling period)




New plants


Existing plants




Dust


mg/Nm3



< 2-5  (41)



< 2-10  (41)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
10.4.   Hexane losses

BAT 32. In order to reduce the hexane losses from oilseed processing and refining, BAT is to use all of the techniques given below.







Technique


Description




(a)


Countercurrent flow of meal and steam in the desolventiser-toaster


Hexane is removed from the hexane-laden meal in a desolventiser-toaster, involving a countercurrent flow of steam and meal.




(b)


Evaporation from the oil/hexane mixture


Hexane is removed from the oil/hexane mixture using evaporators. The vapours from the desolventiser-toaster (steam/hexane mixture) are used to provide thermal energy in the first stage of the evaporation.




(c)


Condensation in combination with a mineral oil wet scrubber


Hexane vapours are cooled to below their dew point so that they condense. Uncondensed hexane is absorbed in a scrubber using mineral oil as a scrubbing liquid for subsequent recovery.




(d)


Gravitational phase separation in combination with distillation


Undissolved hexane is separated from the aqueous phase by means of a gravitational phase separator. Any residual hexane is distilled off by heating the aqueous phase to approximately 80-95 °C.








Table 22


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for hexane losses from oilseed processing and refining









Parameter


Type of seeds or beans processed


Unit


BAT-AEL
(yearly average)




Hexane losses


Soybeans


kg/tonne of seeds or beans processed


0,3-0,55




Rapeseeds and sunflower seeds


0,2-0,7




11.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR SOFT DRINKS AND NECTAR/JUICE MADE FROM PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to soft drinks and nectar/juice made from processed fruit and vegetables. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
11.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 33. In order to increase energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Single pasteuriser for nectar/juice production


Use of one pasteuriser for both the juice and the pulp instead of using two separate pasteurisers.


May not be applicable due to the pulp particle size.




(b)


Hydraulic sugar transportation


Sugar is transported to the production process with water. As some of the sugar is already dissolved during the transportation, less energy is needed in the process for dissolving sugar.


Generally applicable.




(c)


Energy-efficient homogeniser for nectar/juice production


See BAT 21b.








Table 23


Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption







Unit


Specific energy consumption
(yearly average)




MWh/hl of products


0,01-0,035




11.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 24


Indicative environmental performance level for specific waste water discharge







Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




m3/hl of products


0,08-0,20




12.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR STARCH PRODUCTION
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to starch production. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
12.1.   Energy efficiency

General techniques to increase energy efficiency are given in Section 1.3 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 25


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific energy consumption








Specific process


Unit


Specific energy consumption (yearly average)




Potato processing for the production of native starch only


MWh/tonne of raw materials  (42)



0,08-0,14




Maize and/or wheat processing for the production of native starch in combination with modified and/or hydrolysed starch


0,65-1,25  (43)





12.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.

Table 26


Indicative environmental performance levels for specific waste water discharge








Specific process


Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




Potato processing for the production of native starch only


m3/tonne of raw materials  (44)



0,4-1,15




Maize and/or wheat processing for the production of native starch in combination with modified and/or hydrolysed starch


1,1-3,9  (45)





12.3.   Emissions to air

BAT 34. In order to reduce channelled dust emissions to air from starch, protein and fibre drying, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Bag filter


See Section 14.2.


May not be applicable to the abatement of sticky dust.




(b)


Cyclone


Generally applicable.




(c)


Wet scrubber








Table 27


BAT-associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for channelled dust emissions to air from starch, protein and fibre drying









Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL (average over the sampling period)




New plants


Existing plants




Dust


mg/Nm3



< 2-5  (46)



< 2-10  (46)





The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
13.   BAT CONCLUSIONS FOR SUGAR MANUFACTURING
The BAT conclusions presented in this section apply to sugar manufacturing. They apply in addition to the general BAT conclusions given in Section 1.
13.1.   Energy efficiency

BAT 35. In order to increase the energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Pressing of beet pulp


The beet pulp is pressed to a dry matter content of typically 25-32 wt-%.


Generally applicable.




(b)


Indirect drying (steam drying) of beet pulp


Drying of beet pulp by the use of superheated steam.


May not be applicable to existing plants due to the need for a complete reconstruction of the energy facilities.




(c)


Solar drying of beet pulp


Use of solar energy to dry beet pulp.


May not be applicable due to local climatic conditions and/or lack of space.




(d)


Recycling of hot gases


Recycling of hot gases (e.g. waste gases from the dryer, boiler or combined heat and power plant).


Generally applicable.




(e)


Low-temperature (pre)drying of beet pulp


Direct (pre)drying of beet pulp using drying gas, e.g. air or hot gas.








Table 28


Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption








Specific process


Unit


Specific energy consumption (yearly average)




Sugar beet processing


MWh/tonne of beets


0,15-0,40  (47)





13.2.   Water consumption and waste water discharge

General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. The indicative environmental performance level is presented in the table below.

Table 29


Indicative environmental performance level for specific waste water discharge








Specific process


Unit


Specific waste water discharge (yearly average)




Sugar beet processing


m3/tonne of beets


0,5-1,0




13.3.   Emissions to air

BAT 36. In order to prevent or reduce channelled dust emissions to air from beet pulp drying, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Use of gaseous fuels


See Section 14.2.


May not be applicable due to the constraints associated with the availability of gaseous fuels.




(b)


Cyclone


Generally applicable.




(c)


Wet scrubber




(d)


Indirect drying (steam drying) of beet pulp


See BAT 35b.


May not be applicable to existing plants due to the need for a complete reconstruction of the energy facilities.




(e)


Solar drying of beet pulp


See BAT 35c.


May not be applicable due to local climatic conditions and/or lack of space.




(f)


Low-temperature (pre)drying of beet pulp


See BAT 35e.


Generally applicable.








Table 30


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled dust emissions to air from beet pulp drying in the case of high-temperature drying (above 500 °C)










Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL (average over the sampling period)


Reference oxygen level (OR)


Reference gas condition




Dust


mg/Nm3



5-100


16 vol-%


No correction for water content




The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
BAT 37. In order to reduce channelled SOX emissions to air from high-temperature beet pulp drying (above 500 °C), BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.








Technique


Description


Applicability




(a)


Use of natural gas


—


May not be applicable due to the constraints associated with the availability of natural gas.




(b)


Wet scrubber


See Section 14.2.


Generally applicable.




(c)


Use of fuels with low sulphur content


—


Only applicable when natural gas is not available.








Table 31


BAT-associated emission level (BAT-AEL) for channelled SOX emissions to air from beet pulp drying in the case of high-temperature drying (above 500 °C) when natural gas is not used










Parameter


Unit


BAT-AEL
(average over the sampling period)  (48)



Reference oxygen level (OR)


Reference gas condition




SOX



mg/Nm3



30-100


16 vol-%


No correction for water content




The associated monitoring is given in BAT 5.
14.   DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUES
14.1.   Emissions to water







Technique


Description




Activated sludge process


A biological process in which the microorganisms are maintained in suspension in the waste water and the whole mixture is mechanically aerated. The activated sludge mixture is sent to a separation facility from where the sludge is recycled to the aeration tank.




Aerobic lagoon


Shallow earthen basins for the biological treatment of waste water, the content of which is periodically mixed to allow oxygen to enter the liquid through atmospheric diffusion.




Anaerobic contact process


An anaerobic process in which waste water is mixed with recycled sludge and then digested in a sealed reactor. The water/sludge mixture is separated externally.




Precipitation


The conversion of dissolved pollutants into insoluble compounds by adding chemical precipitants. The solid precipitates formed are subsequently separated by sedimentation, air flotation, or filtration. Multivalent metal ions (e.g. calcium, aluminium, iron) are used for phosphorus precipitation.




Coagulation and flocculation


Coagulation and flocculation are used to separate suspended solids from waste water and are often carried out in successive steps. Coagulation is carried out by adding coagulants with charges opposite to those of the suspended solids. Flocculation is carried out by adding polymers, so that collisions of microfloc particles cause them to bond to produce larger flocs.




Equalisation


Balancing of flows and pollutant loads by using tanks or other management techniques.




Enhanced biological phosphorus removal


A combination of aerobic and anaerobic treatment to selectively enrich polyphosphate-accumulating microorganisms in the bacterial community within the activated sludge. These microorganisms take up more phosphorus than is required for normal growth.




Filtration


The separation of solids from waste water by passing it through a porous medium, e.g. sand filtration, microfiltration and ultrafiltration.




Flotation


The separation of solid or liquid particles from waste water by attaching them to fine gas bubbles, usually air. The buoyant particles accumulate at the water surface and are collected with skimmers.




Membrane bioreactor


A combination of activated sludge treatment and membrane filtration. Two variants are used: a) an external recirculation loop between the activated sludge tank and the membrane module; and b) immersion of the membrane module in the aerated activated sludge tank, where the effluent is filtered through a hollow fibre membrane, with the biomass remaining in the tank.




Neutralisation


The adjustment of the pH of waste water to a neutral level (approximately 7) by the addition of chemicals. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is generally used to increase the pH, whereas sulphuric acid (H2SO4), hydrochloric acid (HCl) or carbon dioxide (CO2) is generally used to decrease the pH. The precipitation of some substances may occur during neutralisation.




Nitrification and/or denitrification


A two-step process that is typically incorporated into biological waste water treatment plants. The first step is the aerobic nitrification where microorganisms oxidise ammonium (NH4
+) to the intermediate nitrite (NO2
-), which is then further oxidised to nitrate (NO3
-). In the subsequent anoxic denitrification step, microorganisms chemically reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas.




Partial nitritation — Anaerobic ammonium oxidation


A biological process that converts ammonium and nitrite into nitrogen gas under anaerobic conditions. In waste water treatment, anaerobic ammonium oxidation is preceded by a partial nitrification (i.e. nitritation) that converts about half of the ammonium (NH4
+) into nitrite (NO2
-).




Phosphorus recovery as struvite


Phosphorus is recovered by precipitation in the form of struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate).




Sedimentation


The separation of suspended particles by gravitational settling.




Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) process


An anaerobic process in which waste water is introduced at the bottom of the reactor from where it flows upward through a sludge blanket composed of biologically formed granules or particles. The waste water phase passes into a settling chamber where the solid content is separated; the gases are collected in domes at the top of the reactor.




14.2.   Emissions to air







Technique


Description




Bag filter


Bag filters, often referred to as fabric filters, are constructed from porous woven or felted fabric through which gases are passed to remove particles. The use of a bag filter requires the selection of a fabric suitable for the characteristics of the waste gas and the maximum operating temperature.




Cyclone


Dust control system based on centrifugal force, whereby heavier particles are separated from the carrier gas.




Non-thermal plasma treatment


Abatement technique based on creating a plasma (i.e. an ionised gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons in proportions resulting in more or less no overall electric charge) in the waste gas by using a strong electrical field. The plasma oxidises organic and inorganic compounds.




Thermal oxidation


The oxidation of combustible gases and odorants in a waste gas stream by heating the mixture of contaminants with air or oxygen to above its auto-ignition point in a combustion chamber and maintaining it at a high temperature long enough to complete its combustion to carbon dioxide and water.




Use of gaseous fuels


Switching from the combustion of a solid fuel (e.g. coal) to the combustion of a gaseous fuel (e.g. natural gas, biogas) that is less harmful in terms of emissions (e.g. low sulphur content, low ash content or better ash quality).




Wet scrubber


The removal of gaseous or particulate pollutants from a gas stream via mass transfer to a liquid solvent, often water or an aqueous solution. It may involve a chemical reaction (e.g. in an acid or alkaline scrubber). In some cases, the compounds may be recovered from the solvent.






(1)  Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).

(2)  Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants (OJ L 313, 28.11.2015, p. 1).

(3)  For any parameter where, due to sampling or analytical limitations, 30-minute sampling/measurement is inappropriate, a more suitable measurement period may be employed.

(4)  Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), repealing Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 and Commission Decisions 2001/681/EC and 2006/193/EC (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

(5)  The monitoring only applies when the substance concerned is identified as relevant in the waste water stream based on the inventory mentioned in BAT 2.

(6)  The monitoring only applies in the case of a direct discharge to a receiving water body.

(7)  TOC monitoring and COD monitoring are alternatives. TOC monitoring is the preferred option because it does not rely on the use of very toxic compounds.

(8)  If the emission levels are proven to be sufficiently stable, a lower monitoring frequency can be adopted but in any case at least once every month.

(9)  The measurements are carried out at the highest expected emission state under normal operating conditions.

(10)  If the emission levels are proven to be sufficiently stable, a lower monitoring frequency can be adopted but in any case at least once every year.

(11)  The measurement is carried out during a campaign of two days.

(12)  The monitoring only applies when a thermal oxidiser is used.

(13)  Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L327, 22.12.2000, p. 1).

(14)  The descriptions of the techniques are given in Section 14.1.

(15)  The BAT-AELs do not apply to emissions from grain milling, green fodder processing, and the production of dry pet food and compound feed.

(16)  The BAT-AELs may not apply to the production of citric acid or yeast.

(17)  No BAT-AEL applies for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). As an indication, the yearly average BOD5 level in the effluent from a biological waste water treatment plant will generally be ≤ 20 mg/l.

(18)  The BAT-AEL for COD may be replaced by a BAT-AEL for TOC. The correlation between COD and TOC is determined on a case-by-case basis. The BAT-AEL for TOC is the preferred option because TOC monitoring does not rely on the use of very toxic compounds.

(19)  The upper end of the range is:






—


125 mg/l for dairies;










—


120 mg/l for fruit and vegetable installations;










—


200 mg/l for oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining installations;










—


185 mg/l for starch production installations;










—


155 mg/l for sugar manufacturing installations;




as daily averages only if the abatement efficiency is ≥ 95 % as a yearly average or as an average over the production period.

(20)  The lower end of the range is typically achieved when using filtration (e.g. sand filtration, microfiltration, membrane bioreactor), while the upper end of the range is typically achieved when using sedimentation only.

(21)  The upper end of the range is 30 mg/l as a daily average only if the abatement efficiency is ≥ 80 % as a yearly average or as an average over the production period.

(22)  The BAT-AEL may not apply when the temperature of the waste water is low (e.g. below 12 °C) for prolonged periods.

(23)  The upper end of the range is:






—


4 mg/l for dairies and starch installations producing modified and/or hydrolysed starch;










—


5 mg/l for fruit and vegetable installations;










—


10 mg/l for oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining installations carrying out soap-stock splitting;




as daily averages only if the abatement efficiency is ≥ 95 % as a yearly average or as an average over the production period.

(24)  The lower end of the range can be achieved when pelleting is not applied.

(25)  The specific energy consumption level may not apply when fish and other aquatic animals are used as raw material.

(26)  The upper end of the range is 0,12 MWh/tonne of products for installations located in cold climates and/or when heat treatment is used for Salmonella decontamination.

(27)  The specific energy consumption level may not apply when raw materials other than milk are used.

(28)  The upper end of the range is 20 mg/Nm3 for drying of demineralised whey powder, casein and lactose.

(29)  The lower end of the range is typically achieved when using thermal oxidation.

(30)  The BAT-AEL does not apply when the TVOC emission load is below 500 g/h.

(31)  The specific energy consumption level may not apply to the production of potato flakes and powder.

(32)  The lower end of the range is typically associated with the production of peeled tomatoes.

(33)  The upper end of the range is typically associated with the production of tomato powder or concentrate.

(34)  The specific waste water discharge level may not apply to the production of potato flakes and powder.

(35)  The specific waste water discharge level may not apply to the production of tomato powder.

(36)  The specific energy consumption level does not apply to the production of ready meals and soups.

(37)  The upper end of the range may not apply in the case of a high percentage of cooked products.

(38)  The specific waste water discharge level does not apply to processes using direct water cooling and to the production of ready meals and soups.

(39)  The lower end of the range is typically achieved when using adsorption or thermal oxidation.

(40)  The BAT-AEL does not apply when the TVOC emission load is below 500 g/h.

(41)  The upper end of the range is 20 mg/Nm3 for drying and cooling of meal.

(42)  The amount of raw materials refers to gross tonnage.

(43)  The specific energy consumption level does not apply to the production of polyols.

(44)  The amount of raw materials refers to gross tonnage.

(45)  The specific waste water discharge level does not apply to the production of polyols.

(46)  When a bag filter is not applicable, the upper end of the range is 20 mg/Nm3.

(47)  The upper end of the range may include the energy consumption of the lime kilns and dryers.

(48)  When using exclusively biomass as a fuel, emission levels are expected to be at the lower end of the range.