Q-2, r. 38 - Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere

Section 68.4 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

68.4. (Replaced, O.C. 501-2011)Destruction efficiency: The destruction efficiency of a hazardous materials incinerator must be equal to or higher than 99.95% if existing.

The destruction efficiency of a new hazardous materials incinerator must be equal to or higher than:

(1) 99.9999% for materials containing carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic elements;

(2) 99.99% for other materials.

Destruction efficiency is calculated by the following equation:

               Qi - Qs
     Ede    = _________      x 100
                 Qi        

where Ede is the destruction efficiency of the organic compound in question;

Q1 is the flow, expressed in kilograms per hour, of the most thermally stable organic compound contained in the materials to be incinerated;

and Qs is the flow, expressed in kilograms per hour, of the compound referred to in Qi present in the stack emission gases.

For the purposes of this section, the term “hazardous materials” includes hazardous waste within the meaning of the Hazardous Waste Regulation, as that Regulation reads on 30 November 1997.

O.C. 1004-85, s. 3; O.C. 1310-97, s. 157; O.C. 501-2011, s. 215.