HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System Maintenance & Repair ServicesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 11
June 22, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Utilities Department
George Murdoch, Director
949 - 644 -3011, gmurdoch(a)city .newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO CONTRACT WITH GC ENVIRONMENTAL,
INC. FOR MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE NEWPORT
TERRACE LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEM
ISSUE:
Should the Council approve a contract amendment to extend GC Environmental, Inc.'s
(GCE) contract for one (1) year (FY 2010 - 2011)?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. One to the Contract with GCE in the amount of $66,206.00 for
an additional one (1) year (FY 2010 -2011) of Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance
(OM &M) of the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System (System).
BACKGROUND:
On June 9, 2009, Council approved the award of the original contract for OM &M
services of the System to GC Environmental, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
Since July 1, 2009, GCE has been the System OM &M contractor. Each month, GCE
monitors and maintains the methane and sulfur gas levels of the System to fall below
the SCAQMD permit requirements. Monitoring reports are generated (monthly and
quarterly) and submitted to the Orange County Environmental Health Division (also
known as the Orange County Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency) (LEA) and South
Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD), respectively.
On April 14, 2010, representatives from the City of Newport Beach Utilities Department
(City) and the Newport Condominium Association (NCA) met to discuss GCE's contract,
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which terminates on June 30, 2010. During this meeting, the City and the NCA agreed
that GCE's overall performance has been outstanding. GCE's growing knowledge of
the system will enable them to provide guidance to the City and the NCA on future
upgrades and preventative maintenance that will help the System continue running
smoothly.
With concurrence from the NCA, Staff recommends extending GCE's contract for a
period of one (1) year. A budget of $80,000 is needed for FY 2010 -2011 of OM &M
services. A breakdown of the $80,000 budget can be found in the Funding Availability
Section. Under the terms of the Settlement and License Agreement, the NCA is
obligated to reimburse the City for 50% of the negotiated contract costs.
Reimbursement will be accomplished by submittal of a City invoice, generated by the
Revenue Department, which is done quarterly.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The project is Categorically Exempt from provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Implementing
Guidelines. This exemption covers operation, repair, maintenance, minor alteration,
etc., of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, etc., involving no expansion
of use of that existing at the time of the City's determination. A Notice of Determination
has been filed with the Orange County Clerk's Office.
GEOTECHNICALISURVEY SERVICES:
Not applicable.
CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
No construction management is needed. Project management will be handled by the
Utilities Department staff.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY:
Sufficient funds are available in the Environmental Liability, Services Professional 8
Technical, 3155 -8080, budget for this contract renewal. Should additional funds be
required, Utilities will request a budget amendment through the City Manager.
Purpose
Vendor
Account
Account
Amount
Description
Number
Annual OM
GCE
$37,000.00
Testing & Lab
GCE
$29,206.00
Analyses
T &M Repairs
GCE
$4,300.00
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Routine Emergency
GCE
$2,094.00
Repairs
Electricity
Southern California
Utilities - Electricity
3155 -8116
$7,200.00
Edison
Telephone Alarm
AT &T
Utilities -
3155 -8112
$200.00
Tole hone
GCE (FY 10 -11) Budget
$80,000.00
Prepared by:
Kathryne Ceballos
Junior Civil Engineer
Submitted By:
�-deor6e M rdoch
Director
Attachments: Exhibit A — GC Environmental, Inc. Amendment No. One
(Complete OM &M Manual Available Upon Request)
EXHIBIT
GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. ONE
AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO
CONTRACT WITH GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR
MAINTENANCE /REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE
NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEM
THIS AMENDMENT NO. ONE to Contract for Maintenance /Repair Services
( "Amendment No. One "), is entered into as of this 30th day of June, 2010, by and
between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California Municipal Corporation ( "City "),
and GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a California Corporation, whose address is 1230 N.
Jefferson Street, Suite J, Anaheim, California 92807 ( "Contractor "), and is made with
reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. On July 1, 2009, City and Contractor entered into a Contract for the maintainance
of the LFG collection and control system ( "System ") at the Newport Terrace
Landfill ( "Contract') in accordance with the terms of that certain Settlement and
License Agreement entered into by and between the Newport Condominium
Association ( "NCA ") and the City effective November 27, 2006.
B. City is satisfied with Contractors performance of the operation, monitoring and
maintenance ( "OM &M ") related to the System ( "Services" or "Work ") in
accordance with the March 13, 2009 Operation and Maintenance Manual ( "O &M
Manual ") ('Project').
C. City desires to enter into this Amendment No. One to extend the term of the
Contract, increase the Scope of Work, replace the Exhibit "A" to the Contract with
the current May 25, 2010 edition of the O &M Manual, increase the total
compensation to account for the additional year of service and update the City's
insurance requirements.
D. City and Contractor mutually desire to amend Contract as provided for herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. TERM
Section 1 of the Contract shall be amended hereby and the following is substituted in its
entirety:
The term of the Contract shall be extended to July 1, 2011, unless terminated earlier as
set forth in the Contract.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
Section 2 of the Contract shall be amended hereby and the following is substituted in its
entirety:
Contractor shall perform all the services necessary and appropriate to implement the
Project. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor
represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of first class Work and Contractor
is experienced in performing the Work contemplated herein and, in light of such status
and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall follow the highest professional
standards in performing the Work required hereunder and that all materials will be of
good quality. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional
standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first -class
firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
Contractor shall perform everything required to be performed as outlined in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual dated May 25, 2010 attached to this Amendment
No. as Exhibit A and the Request for Proposal attached to Contract as Exhibit B, and
shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable
equipment and all utility and transportation services necessary for the Project.
Further, Exhibit "B" (Scope of Work) to the Contract shall be amended hereby to include
the following additional language:
In addition to the Services provided pursuant to the Contract, Contractor shall provide
annual reporting (in e-mail format) to the Orange County Solid Waste Local
Enforcement Agency.
3. COMPENSATION
Section 3, paragraph one of the Contract shall be amended hereby and the following is
substituted in its entirety:
Contractor's total amended compensation for all work performed in accordance with the
Contract and this Amendment No. One including all reimbursable items and
subcontractors fees, shall not exceed One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Four
Hundred and Twelve Dollars and no /100 ($132,412.00) without prior written
authorization from City ( "Total Contract Amount ").
3.1 The amended compensation reflects Contractor's additional compensation
for additional Services to be performed in accordance with this
Amendment No. One including all reimbursable items, including but not
limited to laboratory and testing costs, in an amount not to exceed Sixty
Six Thousand Two Hundred and Six Dollars and No /100 ($66,206.00)
without prior written authorization from City at the rates depicted in Exhibit
B attached hereto and incorporated by reference, which replaces in its
entirety Attachment C (Fee Schedule) to Exhibit C (Proposal & Rate
Sheet) to the Contract.
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4. INSURANCE
Section 9 of the Contract shall be amended hereby and the following terms are
substituted in their entirity.
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Contract, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a
form satisfactory to City.
A. Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance
certificates and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager
prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance
shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property,
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work
hereunder by Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or
subContractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in
Contractor's bid.
B. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an
insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner
to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size
Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of
Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk
Manager.
C. Coverage Requirements.
i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Contractor shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and
Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least one million
dollars ($1,000,000)) for Contractor's employees in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor
Code In addition, Contractor shall require each subContractor to
similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and
Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the
State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subContractor's
employees.
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Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers'
Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30)
calendar days (ten (10) calendar days written notice of non-
payment of premium) prior to such change.
Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its
officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
ii. General Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket
contractual liability.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain
automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage
for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection with
work to be performed under this Contract, including coverage for
any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for
each accident.
D. Other Insurance Provisions or Requirements.
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
i. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or
procured pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive
subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents,
officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance
with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a
loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against
City, and shall require similar written express waivers and
insurance clauses from each of its subContractors.
ii. Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Contractor acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Contractor of non - compliance with any requirement imposes
no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights
hereunder.
iii. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage
features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a
limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of
any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification
only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party
or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage,
or a waiver of any type.
iv. Notice of Cancellation. Contractor agrees to oblige its insurance
agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with 30 days notice
of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which 10 days notice is
required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
E. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suts instituted that arise out of or result from
Contractor's performance under this Contract.
F. Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of
the work.
5. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
Except as expressly modified herein, all other provisions, terms, and covenants set forth
in the Contract shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. One
on the date first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By: �G {b
Lennie Mulvihill
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
IS
Leilani I. Brown,
City Clerk
Attachments:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A California Municipal Corporation
M
Keith D. Curry
Mayor
CONTRACTOR:
GC Environmental Inc., a California
Corporation
By:
Richard W. Prosser,
President
an
Farideh Kia,
Vice President
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Exhibit A: May 25, 2010 Operation and Maintenance Manual
Landfill Gas Control System
Exhibit B: Rate Sheet
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Newport Terrace Landfill
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Landfill Gas Control System
Prepared for:
City of Newport Beach
Utilities Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
and
Newport Condominium Association
Action Community Management
29B Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
Prepared by:
SCS ENGINEERS
3900 Kilroy Airport Way
Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806 -6816
(562) 426 -9544
File No. 01201221.08
March 13, 2009
City of Newport Beach
May 25, 2010
Offices Nationwide
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New Dort Terrace Landfill — O &M Manual
Newport Terrace Landfill
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Landfill Gas Control System
Prepared for:
City of Newport Beach
Utilities Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
and
Newport Condominium Association
Action Community Management
29B Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
Prepared by:
SCS ENGINEERS
3900 Kilroy Airport Way
Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806 -6816
(562) 426 -9544
File No. 01201221.08
March 13, 2009
Revised by:
City of Newport Beach
May 25, 2010
Newport Terrace Landfill — O &M Manual
Table of Contents
Section
Page
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... ...............................
1
1.1
Operation and Maintenance Manual Objectives .................................... ..............................1
1.2
Applicable Permits and Regulations .......................................................... ..............................1
2.4.4 Sulfatreat System ......................................................................... .............................17
1.2.1 No. F8501 1, Issued November 6, 2006 (Appendix C) .......... ..............................1
2.5
Site Security .................................................................................................. .............................17
1.2.2 No. F85012, Issued November 2, 2006 (Appendix D) .......... ..............................2
3 LFG
Condensate Handling System ...................................................................... .............................18
1.2.3 Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan, Issued December 17, 1999 (Appendix G)......2
3.1
LFG Condensate ........................................................................................... .............................18
1.2.4 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 ....................... ..............................2
3.2
1.3
Site Location and Physical Description ....................................................... ..............................3
3.3
1.4
Site Owner / Operator .................................................................................. ..............................6
4 System Operation ................................................................................................... .............................19
1.5
Landfill Gas Hazards .................................................................................... ..............................6
Operational Criteria ................................................................................... .............................19
1.5.1 Landfill Gas Levels at Newport Terrace ................................... ..............................8
System Start- up ............................................................................................ .............................19
2 Description of LFG Control System ...................................................................... .............................10
4.3
2.1
System Objectives and General Description .......................................... .............................10
4.4
2.2
Monitoring Probes ....................................................................................... ..............................1
l
2.3
Extraction Wells ........................................................................................... .............................15
5 System Monitoring ............................... ............................... .............................22
..... ...............................
2.4 Blower Station ................................. ... ..... ........... ° ° - ° ° -- °--- ....16
2.4.1 Moisture Separating Tank .......................................................... .............................16
2.4.2 Blowers ........................................................................................... .............................16
2.4.3 Activated Carbon Adsorption Units .......................................... .............................16
2.4.4 Sulfatreat System ......................................................................... .............................17
2.5
Site Security .................................................................................................. .............................17
3 LFG
Condensate Handling System ...................................................................... .............................18
3.1
LFG Condensate ........................................................................................... .............................18
3.2
Gas Condensate Handling System Description ...................................... .............................18
3.3
Handling LFG Condensate ......................................................................... .............................18
4 System Operation ................................................................................................... .............................19
4.1
Operational Criteria ................................................................................... .............................19
4.2
System Start- up ............................................................................................ .............................19
4.3
System Shutdown ......................................................................................... .............................20
4.4
Operation Schedule .................................................................................... .............................20
4.5
Remote Monitoring by City ........................................................................ .............................21
5 System Monitoring ............................... ............................... .............................22
..... ...............................
5.1
Monitoring Criteria ...................................................................................... .............................22
5.2
Monitoring Equipment ................................................................................. .............................22
5.2.1 Combustible Gas Monitoring Instrument .................................. .............................22
5.2.2 Photo Ionization Detector ( PID) .................................................. .............................22
5.2.3 Hydrogen Sulfide Measurement ............................................... .............................23
5.2.4 Pressure /Vacuum Gauges .......................................................... .............................23
5.2.5 Miscellaneous ................................................................................ .............................23
5.3
Monitoring Procedures ................................................................................ .............................23
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5.3.1 Carbon Adsorption Units ( Each) ................................................. .............................25
5.3.2 Sulfatreat System ......................................................................... .............................25
5.3.3 Extraction Wells ( Each) ............................................................... .............................26
5.3.3.1 Pressure / Vacuum ......................................................... .............................26
5.3.3.2 Gas Composition ......................................................... .............................26
5.3.4 Monitoring Probes ( Each) ............................................................ .............................26
5.3.4.1 Pressure / Vacuum ......................................................... .............................26
5.3.4.2 Methane Concentration .............................................. .............................26
5.3.4:3 Methane Concentration Exceeclance ...................... .............................27
5.4 Monitoring Records and Schedule ............................................................ .............................28
5.5 Reporting to Regulatory Agencies ............................................................ .............................29
6 System Maintenance .............................................................................................. .............................32
6.1 Maintenance Criteria .................................................................................. .............................32
6.2 Maintenance Procedures ............................................................................ .............................32
6.2.1 Compressor .................................................................................... .............................32
6.2.2 Blowers ........................................................................................... .............................32
6.2.3 Flame Arrestor .............................................................................. .............................33
6.2.4 Moisture Separator ...................................................................... .............................33
6.2.5 Electrical Controls ......................................................................... .............................33
6.2.6 Gauges and Sampling Ports ...................................................... .............................33
6.2.7 Piping, Valves, and Fittings ........................................................ .............................33
6.2.8 Extraction Wells ........................................................................... .............................33
6.2.9 Monitoring Probes ........................................................................ .............................33
6.2.10 Carbon Adsorption Units ............................................................. .............................34
6.2.1 1 Sulfatreat System ......................................................................... .............................34
6.2.12 In -Line Flow Meter ........................................................................ .............................34
6.2.13 Automated Condensate Sumps .................................................. .............................34
6.3 Maintenance Records and Schedule ........................................................ .............................34
7 Data Management and Evaluation ..................................................................... .............................36
7.1 The Data - Collection, Assessment, and Management ....................... ...............................
36
7.2 Data Collection ............................................................................................. .............................36
8 Safety ....................................................................................................................... .............................38
8.1 Contact Information ..................................................................................... .............................38
9 Listing of Permits ..................................................................................................... .............................39
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List of Figures
No.
1 Project Site Location .............................................................................................. ..............................4
2 Probe Locations and Outline of Fill Areas ......................................................... ..............................5
List of Tables
No.
1 Typical Landfill Gas Components ....................................................................... ..............................7
2 Non - Methane Organic Compounds Detected at Newport Terrace ............. ..............................8
3 Monitoring Probe Data ..................................................................................... ............................... 11
4 Extraction Well Casing Depths .......................................................................... .............................16
5aMonitoring Schedule ............................................................................................ .............................27
5bSummary of Regulatory Reporting Requirements .......................................... .............................29
6a Summary of Routine Maintenance of Equipment ............................................ .............................34
6b Preventative Maintenance Schedule for GX4 ................................................ .............................34
Appendices
A System Drawings
B Gas Extraction Well Boring Logs
C SCAQMD Permit To Construct /Operate - Collection System
D SCAQMD Permit to Construct /Operate - Treatment System
E Monitoring Forms
F Contact Information
G Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan
H Instrumentation and Equipment Literature on CD:
DXA120 DAQSTANDARD
DXAdvanced Electronic Manual
Operation Guide
User's Manual
Communication Interface Manual
User's Manual for DAQSTANDARD for DXAdvanced
Series 454FT User's Guide
Flow Units Conversion Table
Quick Start Guide
Series 454FT - Insertion Mass Flow Transmitter User's Guide
State Diagram
H
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OBJECTIVES
The City of Newport Beach (City) has entered into an agreement with Newport Condominium
Association, Inc. (NCA) to operate and maintain the LFG collection and control system at the
Newport Terrace Landfill.
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize the reader with and to provide step -by -step
instructions for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Landfill Gas (LFG) control
system at the Newport Terrace site.
It is recommended that qualified, experienced professionals operate, maintain, and monitor the
system, especially if LFG is detected at or outside the property boundary or if the system is
modified significantly. It is further recommended that this manual be updated periodically to
reflect the current operating conditions, such as for a change in operation, when extensive
reconstruction or modifications have been made, when maintenance or monitoring events
provide new information, changes in regulations, or other important events occur that may affect
the monitoring regime. At a minimum, the manual should be reviewed annually to determine if
modifications are needed.
1.2 APPLICABLE PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
The LFG system at Newport Terrace operates under the following permits issued by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD):
1.2.1 No. F85011, Issued November 6, 2006 (Appendix C)
This "Permit to ConstiucUOperate" principally addresses the LFG treatment (carbon adsorption
and system, setting requirements for operation, monitoring and reporting). A summary of
requirements follows.
• LFG flow through the treatment system shall not exceed 375 standard cubic feet per
minute (scfin).
• Concentration of total non - methane organic compounds ( TNMOC) in inlet gas
(before treatment) shall not exceed 250 parts per million by volume (ppmv) measured
as hexane.
• Concentration of TNMOC after treatment shall not exceed 20 ppmv measured as
hexane at 3 percent oxygen, or shall be reduced by at least 98 percent by weight
(relative to inlet concentration).
• Annual source test required (see Item #10 in Permit, Appendix C).
• Monthly sampling of inlet and treated gas for volatile organic compounds (methane
and TNMOC) and Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs).
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• Monthly sampling of Sulfa -Treat system exhaust for sulfur compounds (as hydrogen
sulfide).
• Emissions at the treatment exhaust shall not exceed the following concentrations:
- Chloroform
0.10 ppmv
- Vinyl Chloride
0.17 ppmv
- Hydrogen Sulfide
0.1 ppmv
• If TNMOC concentration at the outlet of the primary (lead) adsorber exceeds 20
ppmv, the carbon in the primary adsorber shall be replaced or the vessels rotated (see
Item #16 in Permit).
1.2.2 No. F85012, Issued November 2, 2006 (Appendix D)
This "Permit to Construct/Operate" principally addresses the LFG collection. It sets conditions
for the construction/installation of extraction wells and collection piping, principally to prevent
nuisances and air quality impacts during underground construction (drilling and trenching). The
Permit allows for a control system of up to 75 vertical extraction wells (the newly installed
system has 15). The future construction of additional wells (if needed for additional control
and/or replacement of failed wells) would need to conform to this Permit.
1.2.3 Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan, Issued December 17, 1999
(Appendix G)
AQMD Rule 1150.1 addresses surface emissions and lateral (subsurface) migration of LFG. All
of the surface emissions monitoring requirements contained in Rule 1150.1 have been waived by
the AQMD for the Newport Terrace site (see Appendix G). Monthly perimeter probe
monitoring is required, which is duplicative of requirements under CCR Title 27 (see next
section).
However, the Rule 1150.1 Plan does add these requirements to the routine probe monitoring:
• Obtain laboratory analyses of a gas sample from a monitoring probe:
- Toxic air contaminants (TAC) from the probe with the highest concentration
during any one of the monthly monitoring events during the quarter.
- Total Organic Compounds (TOCs) — if the TOC concentration measured with a
Flame Ionization Device or approved alternative instrument exceeds 5 percent by
volume in any of the probes, a single sample from the probe with the highest
concentration (from the monthly monitoring events during the quarter).
1.2.4 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27
These regulations govern subsurface lateral gas migration, and are administered by the local
enforcement agency (LEA), in this case the Orange County Environmental Health.
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Conformance requires monthly monitoring and reporting of perimeter gas migration probes.
Methane concentrations in the probes may not exceed 5 percent by volume.
1.3 SITE LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
The Newport Terrace Landfill (Newport Terrace) is located at corner of Balboa Boulevard and
19th Street in the City of Newport Beach, CA (see Figure 1). The site contains the Newport
Ten-ace Condominium complex that consists of 62 residential buildings containing between two
to eight condominium units each, parking garages and ancillary buildings. All units are
residential use and many families live in them. It is assumed that most are owner- occupied;
however, some are rental units. The condominium complex was constructed at the site in 1972;
prior to that, it was vacant land partially used for aggregate mining and land - filling (until 1967).
A portion of the condominium complex overlies an inactive municipal solid waste (MSW)
landfill, operated in the 1960's and 1970's. The landfill actually has two distinct areas: (1) the
main landfill, and (2) the "rubble fill," which received principally inert waste. The areas are
delineated on Figure 2. An LFG system was installed in landfill areas in the early 1980's to
protect the surrounding residential improvements.
A substantial reconstruction replacement of the LFG system was initiated in September 2007 and
completed in May 2008. The new system consists of 15 gas extraction wells, associated
underground collection piping, four pneumatic condensate traps, and an indoor treatment facility
consisting of blowers, hydrogen sulfide removal and carbon adsorption equipment. The system
also contains cross - connections to allow extraction from portions of the previously existing gas
control system. In addition, about 40 gas migration monitoring wells (including about 80
probes) exist at the site. A complete set of as -built drawings of the reconstructed LFG system is
contained in Appendix A.
The new system was constructed pursuant to corrective action ordered by the Orange County
Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the California Integrated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB), and permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
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1.4 SITE OWNER /OPERATOR
The City of Newport Beach both owns and operates the LFG control system, although the NCA
owns the property. The contact person for the City is:
George Murdoch
City of Newport Beach
Utilities Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
(949) 644 -3011
1.5 LANDFILL GAS HAZARDS
LFG is produced as part of the decomposition processes that occur following the burial of
organic refuse materials. LFG contains methane which is a flammable gas — if exposed to an
ignition source, methane is explosive at concentrations between 5 and 15 percent v /v, the so-
called lower and upper explosive limits (LEL and UEL). An LFG mixture is flammable at
higher methane concentrations.
Production of LFG can create pressure within the landfill which acts as a driving force, pushing
LFG into surrounding soils, which can result in off -site subsurface movement (migration). The
placement of cover soil or other means of capping (i.e., pavement or landscaping) over the
landfill site or adjacent areas reduces free venting of LFG to the atmosphere and promotes lateral
LFG migration toward off -site locations.
Methane migrating through soils from landfill sites may pose a safety threat if it is allowed to
infiltrate into an enclosed space, and is ignited by a spark or other ignition source. Methane can
accumulate in buildings above the ground surface, particularly in wall spaces.
The distance and speed of LFG migration are functions of the rate of gas generation,
characteristics of the landfill cover (which regulates internal pressure buildup), the elevation of
groundwater, and the permeability of adjacent soils. The composition of the waste and the
availability of moisture are the principle factors determining the amount of LFG generated.
Construction debris with low organic content produces a small volume of gas, whereas municipal
wastes with a high organic content can produce substantial volumes of LFG. The age of the
landfill also affects the rate of gas generation. Decomposition of refuse, and the resulting gas
generation, will slow over time as the organic fraction of the waste is consumed. It has been
observed that significant gas production and the potential for a migration problem may proceed
for 20 to 50 years after the placement of refuse in the landfill site.
The LFG system at Newport Terrace was installed to control potential off -site subsurface
migration.
As generated, LFG is primarily composed of 45 to 60 percent methane and 40 to 55 percent
carbon dioxide. In older landfills, such as Newport Terrace, the LFG is often naturally diluted
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with nitrogen and oxygen due to air intrusion into the waste mass. LFG also includes small
amounts of ammonia, sulfides, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and non- methane organic
compounds (NMOCs) such as trichloroethylene, benzene, and vinyl chloride. Table 1 lists
typical landfill gases, their percent by volume, and their characteristics.
NMOCs consist of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
which can react with sunlight to form ground -level ozone (smog) if uncontrolled. Some of the
NMOCs also are odorous. Rule 1150.1 identifies a list of specific Toxic Air Contaminants
(TACs) which must be sampled for within collected and treated gas, as well as at probes (see
Section 1.2.1 and 1.2.3).
Table 1. Typical Landfill Gas Components
Component
percent by
Characteristics
Volume
Methane
45 -60
Methane is a naturally occurring gas. It is colorless
odorless, and can be explosive. Landfills are the
single largest source of U.S. man -made methane
emissions.
Carbon Dioxide
40 -55
Carbon dioxide is naturally found at small
concentrations in the atmosphere (0.03 %). It is
colorless, odorless, and slightly acidic.
Nitrogen
2 -5
Nitrogen comprises approximately 79% of the
atmosphere. It is odorless, tasteless, and colorless.
Oxygen
0.1 -1
Oxygen comprises approximately 21 % of the
atmosphere. It is odorless, tasteless, and colorless.
Ammonia
0.1 -1
Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor.
Non - Methane Organic
0.01 -0.6
NMOCs are organic compounds (i.e., compounds
Compounds (NMOCs)
that contain carbon). (Methane is an organic
compound but is not considered an NMOC.)
NMOCs may occur naturally or be formed by
synthetic chemical processes. NMOCs most
commonly found in landfills include acrylonitrile,
benzene, 1,1- dichloroethane, 1,2 -cis
dichloroethylene, dichloromethane, carbonyl
sulfide, ethyl- benzene, hexane, methyl ethyl
ketone, tetrachloroethylene, toluene,
trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, and xylenes.
Hydrogen Sulfide
0 -1
Hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur compounds (e.g.,
dimethyl sulfide, mercaptans) are commonly found
in landfills that give the landfill gas mixture its
rotten -egg smell. Sulfides can cause unpleasant
odors even at very low concentrations.
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Table 1. Typical Landfill Gas Components
Component
p
percent by
Characteristics
10.0
Volume
2.0
Hydrogen
0 -0.2
Hydrogen is an odorless, colorless gas.
Carbon Monoxide
0 -0.2
Carbon monoxide is an odorless,. colorless gas.
Source: Tchobangolous, Theisen, and Vigil 1993; EPA 1995.
1.5.1 Landfill Gas Levels at Newport Terrace
At Newport Terrace, with the installation of the new vertical wells and collection piping, the
concentration of methane in the collected gas is averaging about 4 to 5 percent. (Before the
2007 -08 modification of the system, the gas collected usually contained methane concentrations
under 1.0 percent by volume, because (a) the collection piping had deteriorated over the years,
allowing air intrusion; and (b) the original trench collectors were very shallow, and the system
was located at the margins of refuse burial, possibly in native soil.)
At Newport Terrace, based on monitoring performed since start-up of the new system, total
NMOCs have been detected in the area of 40 ppmv (after carbon adsorption the concentrations
have been reduced to under 10 ppmv). TACs in the collected gas have been consistently been
detected at the levels (parts per billion, ppbv) shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Non - Mefhane Organic Compounds
Defected at Newport Terrace
Compound
Average Level
Detected (ppbv)
Benzene
10.0
Chlorobenzene
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2.0
Dichlorobenzenes
15.0
Dichloromethane
1.5
Perchloroethylene
3.0
Toluene
50.0
Tricholorothene
3.0
Chloroform
10.0
Vinyl Chloride
5.0
m +p xylenes
90.0
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After treatment, all levels decline to single -digit ppbv or non - detectable, with the exception of
Vinyl Chloride, which remains at the 5.0 ppbv level, but well below the AQMD permit standard
of 170 ppbv (0.17 ppmv). Hydrogen sulfide has not been detected in significant amounts.
Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations (27 CCR), Section 20917, requires all municipal
solid waste landfill operators to ensure that the concentration of methane gas generated from
their landfill does not exceed 1.25 percent (by volume in air) in all on -site enclosed structures,
excluding LFG control structures, nor 5 percent (by volume in air) in soils at the property
boundary.
Further, air quality regulations have been adopted which limit the amount of LFG that can be
released into the atmosphere. SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 supports Title 27 by requiring subsurface
monitoring, but also addresses surface emissions monitoring (although Newport Terrace is
largely exempt due to its age.)
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2 DESCRIPTION OF LFG CONTROL SYSTEM
2.1 SYSTEM OBJECTIVES AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The primary objective of the Newport Terrace LFG system is to maintain methane
concentrations of no more than 5 percent at the property boundary. The secondary objective of
the system is to reduce emissions of non - methane organic compounds (NMOCs) of the collected
LFG to less than 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) (measured as hexane at 3 percent
oxygen) or 98 percent destruction, thereby protecting air quality. The reduction of NMOC
emissions is accomplished via the newly installed carbon adsorption units.
These objectives meet the goals of regulations which govern the site, primarily those
summarized below:
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27, Section 20917 et seq. This code
requires the site owner to monitor for the presence or movement of subsurface LFG
toward off -site locations. The monitoring is typically accomplished through
installation of probes at the property boundary. This code also requires the owner to
maintain a methane concentration of 5 percent or less at the property boundary and a
methane concentration of 25 percent or less within on -site structures.
The Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) administers the above regulation for the state.
The LEA for the Newport Terrace site is the:
Orange County Health Care Agency
Environmental Health Division
1241 East Dyer Road, Suite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 433 -6000
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 1150.1 Compliance
Plan. The Newport Terrace site applied for a Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan
(Application #355993) which was approved on December 17, 1999. This plan
describes compliance procedures for control of gaseous emissions from municipal
solid waste landfills. The plan may be referenced in Appendix G.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396 -2000
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The Newport Terrace LFG Control System consists of three major components:
• Monitoring Probes. Thirty -nine multi -depth monitoring wells, three containing three
nested probes and the rest containing two probes, have been installed around the site
boundary. (Note: These probes were all in place prior to the 2007 -08 system
upgrade.)
• Extraction Wells. Fifteen vertical extraction wells have been installed at the landfill.
These extraction wells were constructed in 2008. The previously installed horizontal
collectors are connected to the new system, and can be utilized in conjunction with
the new wells, although their condition is not known.
• Blower Station. A blower station is located in the Northwest corner and contains
blower equipment, activated carbon adsorption units, a Sulfatreat system, and
condensate separation equipment, all installed as part of the 2007 -08 construction.
Record drawings for the system installed in 2008 are attached in Appendix A.
2.2 MONITORING PROBES
Monitoring probes are located outside of refuse around the site perimeter. (These probes were
part of the original LFG system and pre -date the 2008 construction). All the probes are multi -
depth and contain casings which are capable of providing readings for different subsurface
zones. Five of the probes contain three casings. The data that is known about the probes,
including depth where available, is listed in Table 3. Probe locations are shown on Figure 2.
Table 3. Monitoring Probe Data
Probe
Material
Depth (ft)
Notes
CP -0 1 A
1/2 PVC
8.51
CP -01 B
1/2 PVC
25.3
CP -01C
40.23
PVC
CP -02A
Tubing
CP -02B
Tubing
CP -03A
Tubing
CP -03B
Tubing
CP -04A
Tubing
CP -05A
Tubing
CP -05B
Tubing
CP -06A
Tubing
Vault cover broken, not marked
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Table 3. Monitoring Probe Data
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Material
Depth (ft)
Notes
CP -06B
Tubing
Vault cover broken, not marked
CP -07A
3/4 PVC
9.31
CP -07B
3/4 PVC
25.25
CP -07C
3/4 PVC
40.26
CP -08A
3/4 PVC
10.23
CP -08B
3/4 PVC
25.26
CP -08C
3/4 PVC
39.92
CP -09A
3/4 PVC
CP -09B
3/4 PVC
21.2
CP -09C
3/4 PVC
38.95
CP -l0A
Tubing
CP -lOB
Tubing
CP -11A
Tubing
CP -1 1 B
Tubing
CP -12A
CP -12B
CP -13A
Tubing
CP -136
Tubing
CP -14A
Tubing
CP -14B
Tubing
CP -15A
Tubing
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CP -16A
Tubing
CP -16B
Tubing
CP -17A
Tubing
CP -176
Tubing
CP -18A
1/2 PVC
15
CP -18B
1/2 PVC
23
CP -19A
Tubing
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Table 3. Monitoring Probe Data
Probe
Material
Depth (ft)
Notes
CP -19B
Tubing
CP -20A
Tubing
0-20B
Tubing
CP -21A
3/4 PVC
CP -21 B
3/4 PVC
CP -22A
CP -22B
CP -23A
1/2 PVC
CP -23B
1/2 PVC
CP -23C
1/2 PVC
CP -1 C
Tubing
CP -4B
Tubing
CP -7C
3/4 PVC
CP -8C
3/4 PVC
CP -9C
3/4 PVC
P -lA
Tubing
P -1B
Tubing
P -7A
Tubing
P -7B
Tubing
P -8A
Tubing
P -8B
Tubing
P -9A
Tubing
P -9B
Tubing
P -14A
Tubing
P -14B
Tubing
P -15A
Tubing
P -159
Tubing
P-1 6A
Tubing
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Table 3. Monitoring Probe Data
Probe
Material
Depth (ft)
Notes
P -16B
Tubing
P -21 A
Tubing
P -21 B
Tubing
P -25A
Tubing
P -25B
Tubing
P -27A
Tubing
Plugged
P -26A
Tubing
P -26B
Tubing
P -27B
Tubing
P -28A
Tubing
P -28B
Tubing
Water Blocked
P -30A
5
P -30B
15
P -31 A
3/4 PVC
5
P -31 B
3/4 PVC
15
P -32A
3/4 PVC
5
P -32B
3/4 PVC
15
P -33A
1/2 PVC
5
P -33B
1/2 PVC
15
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2.3 EXTRACTION WELLS
The vertical extraction wells (EW) numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are located within the refuse
footprint (boring logs confirm intercepting refuse). EW 6 through 11 are in soils outside the
perimeter of refuse placement. EW 12, 13, 14 and 15 were completed in the rubble fill area.
The wells depths are shown in Table 4, and each contains a casing perforated in the lower 1/3
zone, approximately (see boring logs, Appendix B).
Table 4. Extraction Well
Casing Depths
Well No.
Depth (ft)
EW- 1
30
EW -2
30
EW -3
20
EW -4
29
EW -5
29
EW -6
29
EW -7
29
EW -8
29
EW -9
29
EW -10
29
EW -11
29
EW -12
29
EW -13
20
EW -14
23
EW -15
20
The extraction well casing is made of 3- inch - diameter solid Schedule 80 PVC pipe, with the
bottom third made of 3- inch - diameter slotted Schedule 80 PVC pipe (a detail is shown in the
system drawings, Appendix A). The well casing is installed straight and plumb in the center of
the 18 -inch diameter borehole (except wells EW -12 through EW -15, which have 12 -inch
boreholes). The annular space surrounding the slotted well casing is filled with specified filter
pack consisting of clean gravel backfrll 1 foot above the top of the slotted casing. The gravel
backfrll is then covered with a 1 -foot layer of clean soil, followed by a 3 -foot bentonite plug.
The casing is backfilled with soil up to 4 feet 6 inches below ground surface, and an additional 2-
foot bentonite plug is then placed. The well is completed by installing a valve box with concrete
surround and a gravel base. A control valve and monitoring tubing with labcock valves are also
installed with a valve box.
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2.4 BLOWER STATION
The blower station is located within a building with locking doors. Four blowers, a moisture
separating tank, two activated carbon adsorber units, a sulfatreat system, and electrical controls
are located within the blower station. Highlights of the major blower station components are
given below.
2.4.1 Moisture Separating Tank
The first equipment LFG reaches in the station is the moisture separator (knockout) vessel. The
LFG is introduced into the knockout near the midpoint and exhausted at the top. While rising
through the tank, condensate and particulates are removed from the gas stream through a filter
(demister). This condensate drains from the knockout bottom to a pipe and flows by gravity to
the condensate sump (CS -1).
2.4.2 Blowers
Four blowers are installed in the station. There are two CP404M H2S blowers and two CP808
LFG blowers. Information on the blowers is provided below.
Manufacturer: Rotron; Saugerties, NY 12477
Motor Model Numbers: H2S blowers:
CP- 404FQ58MLR - 1.0 hp
115/230 V, 60 Hz, 1 Phase
107 cfm capacity each
LFG Blowers:
CP- 808FX5MWLR - 5.5 hp
230 V, 60 Hz, 1 Phase
300 cfm capacity each
Type: Sealed Regenerative w /Explosion -Proof Motor
2.4.3 Activated Carbon Adsorption Units
Two skid mounted activated carbon adsorption units (vessels), installed in series, are located
within the blower station, each containing 2,000 Ibs of material. The carbon is R 4X8 series
granular activated carbon (GAC) from Baker Filtration. The purpose of the activated carbon is
to remove the non - methane organic compounds (NMOCs) of the LFG by adsorption. A
sampling port is provided at the exhaust side of each unit to monitor the carbon performance.
Upon detection of unacceptable levels of NMOCs at the first vessel exhaust which is specified in
the AQMD permit as 20 ppm as hexane (see Appendix D), the material is considered exhausted
and the unit contents must be removed and reloaded with fresh (regenerated) GAC.
The LFG passes through each adsorption unit in series, and the units are intended to operate as a
primary unit and secondary unit. When carbon in the primary becomes "saturated," i.e., can no
longer adsorb NMOCs, "breakthrough" will be detected and the secondary unit becomes the
principal adsorber.
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At that point, fresh carbon should be ordered for the primary unit; and after it has been replaced,
the flow should be reversed (using the available valves), so that the secondary unit becomes the
primary. (For example, if the system is running with gas flowing from Vessel A to Vessel B,
when the gas exiting Vessel A exceeds 20 ppm NMOCs, replacement carbon should be ordered
and put into Vessel A, then the system should be reversed such that the gas flows from Vessel B
to Vessel A.) The LFG control system must be shut down during unloading and reloading of
carbon.
2.4.4 Sulfatreat System
One skid mounted sulfur absorber is located within the blower station, containing 2,000 lbs of
material ( "Sulfatreat'). The purpose of the Sulfatreat system is to remove the sulfur compounds
of the LFG collected in header line `B ". A sampling port is provided at the exhaust and intake
sides to monitor the Sulfatreat performance. The discharge of the Sulfatreat system is into the
carbon adsorption units. Upon detection of unacceptable levels of sulfur measured as HZS at the
Sulfatreat exhaust ( "breakthrough ") which is specified in the AQMD permit — a maximum of 0.1
ppmv sulfur at the exhaust of the carbon system (see Appendix D) — the material is considered
exhausted and the unit contents must be removed and reloaded with fresh Sulfatreat material.
The LFG control system serving Line B is shut down during unloading and reloading of
Sulfatreat material in the unit.
2.5 SITE SECURITY
The blower facility is contained within a lockable building — keys are maintained by the city staff
and its contractors. The building doors are connected to an alarm system — entry sends a signal
to the city Utilities Department. Authorized personnel are issued two keys — one to enter the
building and a second to suppress the alarm.
The operations contractor is be responsible for ensuring appropriate signage is placed on the
exterior of the blower facility (e.g. "Keep Out').
Well control valves, monitoring probes, condensate sumps are contained in valve /utility boxes as
illustrated on the as- builts (see Appendix A), and require a lifting tool and wrench to access.
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3 LFG CONDENSATE HANDLING SYSTEM
3.1 LFG CONDENSATE
LFG condensate is a liquid which develops as LFG cools while flowing in the collection system.
It is mostly water but contains some dissolved organics and often is acidic (due to carbon dioxide
in the LFG). LFG condensate must be removed - from the collection piping system or it could
collect in low points and cause gas flow blockage. Condensate shall be disposed of as hazardous
waste unless otherwise determined by laboratory tests.
3.2 GAS CONDENSATE HANDLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Condensate collection facilities are shown on Sheets 3 (location) and 5 (details) of the system
drawings (Appendix A). To collect and remove LFG condensate, four sumps (CS -1 through -4)
are incorporated into the collection header (Line A), and a moisture knockout is located in the
blower station. The sumps are pneumatic in operation — air is supplied from a compressor in the
blower station and via HDPE pipes in the collection header trenches. When the liquid level in
the sump reaches a certain point, a float - control valve activates the air supply to the pneumatic
pump, and liquid is pumped back into the header to continue flowing downhill to the next
sump /low point, where the process is repeated.
At the downhill end of the header system (past EW 11), the liquid is pumped out of the last trap
to a discharge line which runs north into an existing city sewer manhole in the condominium
development in Seabird Court.
For Line B, condensate is allowed to drain back into EW 14.
In the blower station, all gas travels through the condensate knockouts (one each for Line A and
B). The condensate flows by gravity to CS -1 where it is pumped into the header to ultimately
flow to the city sewer.
3.3 HANDLING LFG CONDENSATE
LFG condensate may contain many trace chemicals and be highly biologically active.
Appropriate protective gloves and splash protection equipment should always be employed when
working with LFG condensate. Operating personnel should always avoid direct skin contact.
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4 SYSTEM OPERATION
4.1 OPERATIONAL CRITERIA
The Newport Terrace LFG Control System operational criteria are based on the system design,
regulatory requirements, and past experience with other LFG extraction systems. The criteria
summarized below follow the AQMD Permit to Construct/Operate (PTO) (see Appendices C _
and D):
• Methane concentration shall be maintained at less than 5 percent by volume at all
perimeter probes.
• The concentration of total NMOCs at the final outlet of the carbon adsorption units
shall not exceed 20 ppmv or achieve 98 percent destruction removal efficiency.
The sulfur concentration, measured as HZS at the final outlet of the carbon adsorption
unit shall be below 0.1 ppmv.
A more extensive discussion of permitting requirements is presented in Section 1.2.
4.2 SYSTEM START -UP
The system requires start up upon power shutdown, carbon adsorption unit replacement, blower
maintenance, or other operation interruption.
Only qualified, experienced staff is recommended as operators to start the system using the
following guidelines:
1. Check for alarms before entering blower house.
2. Check the system instrumentation for malfunctions (Yokogawa recorder, Kurz flowmeter,
Race autodialer, General Monitors gas detectors), which are indicated by trouble- lights on
the control panel.
3. Check air compressor pressure (normal operating pressure is 100 psig).
4. Confirm main gas inlet valve HV -1 is open.
5. Confirm inlet and outlet valves (HV -2 and 3 or HV -4 and 5) are open for the selected
blower.
6. Confirm valves for the Carbon vessels are set correctly (for V -1 primary and V -2
secondary, valve position is as follows: HV -6, 9, 10, and 13 open; valves HV -7, 8, 11, and
12 closed).
7. Confirm hydrogen sulfide gas inlet valve HV -14 is open.
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8. Confirm inlet and outlet valves (HV -15 and 16 or HV -17 and 18) are open for the selected
Sulfatreat blower.
9. Confirm Sulfatreat outlet valve HV -19 is open.
10. Select Blower No. 1 or Blower No. 2 for the methane system and select Blower No. 3 or
Blower No. 4 for the hydrogen sulfide system. (Note: Use hours meters on blowers to
balance long -term usage.)
11. Turn the blower control selector switches to "AUTO."
12. Confirm that selected blowers are operating.
13. Confirm that operating parameters are within acceptable limits. For the initially installed
equipment, the following should apply:
- Main system— vacuum maximum 60 inches; flow between 200 scfm and 300 scfin
(maximum under SCAQMD Permit).
- H2S system —vacuum maximum 45 inches; flow between 40 to 80 scfm.
- Inlet gas temperature maximum below 140 °F.
Use the following procedure to shutdown the treatment system:
14. Turn blowers I through 4 to the "OFF" position.
15. Close inlet valves HV -1 and HV -14.
4.3 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN
It will be necessary to periodically shut the system down for repair or service. Use the following
procedure to shutdown the treatment system:
1. Turn blowers 1 through 4 to the "OFF" position (on control panels).
2. Close inlet valves HV -1 and HV -14.
3. Additional steps may be required for extensive maintenance or repair activities.
4.4 OPERATION SCHEDULE
The blower station is equipped with a timer for an automatic start up and shutdown to allow the
system to operate a minimal amount of hours while still preventing methane concentrations
above 5 percent at the perimeter.
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The operating schedule (as of October 2008) is 10 hours per day, 7 days per week. It may be
possible over time to reduce these hours to minimize operating costs and system wear, while
meeting regulatory performance goals. Iteratively, the system flow should be reduced while
watching probe methane concentrations — until monitoring data suggest that further reductions in
operating times could result in methane exceeding the 5 percent limit.
Changes to the operating schedule should be discussed with and approved by city staff.
4.5 REMOTE MONITORING BY CITY
Remote monitoring of the on -site alarm systems within the equipment building will be handled
by the Utilities Department. Such monitoring will be accomplished by wireless means with a
telephone land -line connection as backup. Information relative to power outage, blower failure,
gas detection, and unauthorized building entry is transmitted to the city's SCADA system on a
real -time basis which is continuously monitored.
Operation and maintenance of remote monitoring equipment are the responsibility of the Utilities
Department. Operation and maintenance of the on -site alarm system within the equipment
building are the responsibility of the O &M contractor.
The O &M contractor shall provide contact information to the Utilities Department so that alarms
detected by the remote monitoring can be relayed to the O &M contractor for response on a
"24/7" basis. The contact information must be kept current during the O &M contract term.
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5 SYSTEM MONITORING
5.1 MONITORING CRITERIA
Routine monitoring is scheduled at the Newport Terrace LFG Control System to check its
conformance with the regulatory criteria and permits described in Section 3 of this report, as
follows:
• Methane concentration shall be maintained at less than 5 percent by volume at all
perimeter probes.
• The concentration of total NMOCs at the final outlet of the carbon units shall not
exceed 20 ppmv or achieve 98 percent destruction removal efficiency.
Sulfur concentration measured as HzS at the final outlet of the carbon adsorption
system shall not exceed 0.1 ppm.
In addition, monitoring is performed to keep the system running at its optimum efficiency.
Experienced, qualified LFG technical staff is recommended to perform the monitoring tasks.
5.2 MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Monitoring techniques described in this manual involve commonly used battery- operated
instruments which have proven to be easy to use and provide reliable results. The following
monitoring equipment is needed to perform recommended monitoring. Alternative equipment
may be utilized if it can provide suitable, dependable data.
5.2.1 Combustible Gas Monitoring Instrument
For monitoring methane at the extraction wells, monitoring probes, and the blower station, a
portable combustible gas analyzer is necessary. At a minimum, the gas analyzer must be capable
of measuring methane in percent by volume and percent LEL. Instruments are available which
measure methane as well as oxygen, carbon dioxide, pressure, vacuum, and temperature, but
these are more expensive. Measurement of carbon monoxide and temperature may be
considered optional and warranted under special conditions, such as suspicion of subsurface
combustion. Gas instruments are to be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's
procedures and schedules.
There are numerous portable gas instruments available. However, the preferred instrument is the
Landtec GEM -2000. This instrument is recommended and detects methane, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and nitrogen, as well as static pressure and flow rate.
5.2.2 Photo Ionization Detector (PID)
A PID is recommended (referred to as an organic vapor analyzer in the SCAQMD Permit to
Operate) to measure the emission at the carbon adsorption unit exhaust. A PID measures all
organic components in the gas stream, except methane.
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Either of the following instruments may be considered appropriate for this site:
Thermo Electron TVA 100013 Vapor Analyzer
www.thermo.com
MiniRAE 2000
RAESales@raesystems.com
5.2.3 -- Hydrogen Sulfide Measurement
Drager tubes or H2S detectors are used to measure the sulfur emissions as H2S. A bag sample
needs to be taken from the outlet of the Sulfatreat system for testing for H2S. A Drager tube or
other instrument is used to determine if the sulfur emissions are above 0.2 ppmv. A bag sample
can be taken using a sampling box. SCS recommends taking bag samples to measure the sulfur
emissions at the rubble fill wells (EW -12, EW -13, EW -14, and EW -15).
5.2.4 Pressure /Vacuum Gauges
Portable pressure /vacuum gauges are required for field measurements at the extraction wells and
monitoring probes. Appropriate, permanent gauges are installed on -line at the blower station
piping. (Note: The GEM 2000 allows direct reading of static and differential pressures and so
can service this purpose.) The ranges of pressure /vacuum typically encountered at sites such as
Newport Terrace would be from 0 to 30 inches -water column. Magnehelics or a digital
manometer may also be used for pressure measurements.
5.2.5 Miscellaneous
Tedlar bags will be required for LFG samples taken at the carbon adsorption unit inlets and
emission sample at the outlet of the final carbon adsorption unit. Tedlar bag and Drager Tube
that can measure down to 0.2 ppmv H2S or equivalent equipment is necessary to measure the
inlet and exhaust of the Sulfatreat system. Gas samples from the inlet are analyzed for VOCs
and speciated for Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs, as defined in SCAQMD Rule 1150.1) and the
gas samples from the exhaust of the carbon system are analyzed for chloroform, vinyl chloride,
and hydrogen sulfide in the laboratory in accordance with the AQMD permit.
5.3 MONITORING PROCEDURES
Monitoring procedures include visual inspection, meter reading, and testing with field
instruments. Monitoring results should be recorded directly into the instrument (if capable) or
onto an inspection form (Appendix E).
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The system is monitored for the following items:
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Subject
Method
Methane Inlet System
Inlet separator
Differential pressure, in H2O
Gauge reading
Inlet gas temperature
Temperature, °F
Gauge reading
Inlet gas pressure
Pressure, in H2O
Gauge reading
Blower discharge temperature
Temperature, °F
Gauge reading
H2S Inlet System
Inlet Separator
Differential pressure, in H2O
Gauge reading
Sulfatreat discharge temperature
Temperature, °F
Gauge reading
Sulfatreat discharge pressure
Pressure, in H2O
Gauge reading
Blower discharge pressure
Pressure, in H2O
Gauge reading
Instrumentation - Operating System
Gas flowrate
Flowrate, SUM
Kurz meter
Total gas flow
Volume, SCF
Kurz meter
Major gases (CH4, CO2, N2, 02)
Percent by volume
GEM 2000 (inst. test)
1-12S concentration
ppm
Drager Tube (inst. test)
Air compressor pressure
Pressure, psi
Gauge reading
Air compressor hours
Elapsed time, hr
Gauge reading
Blowers (H -O -A)
Lead blowers
Note switch position
Blower hours (each)
Elapsed time, hr
Gauge reading
Blower Station Automated Safety Monitoring
Percent combustibles - percent LEL - General Monitors Sensor /Alarm
H2S concentration- ppm H2S - General Monitors Sensor /Alarm
Carbon Adsorbers
Vessel No. 1 inlet
NMOC Concentration
PID Instrument test
Vessel No. 1 outlet
NMOC Concentration
PID Instrument test
Vessel No. 2 outlet
NMOC Concentration
PID Instrument test
Sulfatreat System outlet
Sulfur Concentration (as H2S)
Drager Tube or other inst.
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Extraction Wells (each)
Pressure /Vacuum
Instrument test
Temperature
Instrument test
Methane
Instrument test
Oxygen
Instrument test
Carbon Dioxide
Instrument test
Monitoring Probes (each)
Pressure /Vacuum
Instrument test
Methane
Instrument test
Oxygen
Instrument test
Carbon Dioxide
Instrument test
All instrument readings are taken at cock valve hose fittings under the procedures noted below.
5.3.1 Carbon Adsorption Units (Each)
1. Connect Tedlar bag to V -1 inlet (SP -3) and fill bag.
2. Connect PID to Tedlar bag.
3. Open sample valve and record instrument reading upon stabilization (i.e., when gauge
reading holds steady for several seconds).
4. Repeat for V -1 outlet (SP -8) and V -2 outlet (SP -9).
5.3.2 Sulfatreat System
1. Connect sample box with Tedlar bag inside to Sulfatreat vessel outlet (SP -6).
2. Start sample pump and fill Tedlar bag.
3. Connect Tedlar bag to HzS monitoring instrument to Drager tube.
4. For instrument: open sample valve and record instrument reading upon stabilization (i.e.,
when gauge reading holds steady for several seconds).
5. For Drager tube: break off the tip of Drager tube using the Drager tool.
6. Insert the Drager tube into the Drager pump.
7. Attach the Drager pump to the Tedlar bag.
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8. Open the Tedlar bag and slowly pump the gas out of the Tedlar bag using the Drager tube,
making sure the pump counter clicks over.
9. Record the number of pumps.
10. Record the reading on the Drager tube and calculate the H2S concentration.
5.3.3 Extraction Wells (Each)
It is important to take vacuum/pressure readings before methane or other gas chemistry readings.
5.3.3.1 Pressure /Vacuum
11. Connect pressure gauge hose to the sampling port fittings on the well side of flow control
valve.
12. Record instrument reading upon stabilization (i.e., when gauge reading holds steady for
several seconds).
13. Repeat pressure /vacuum reading Steps 1 and 2 for sampling port on header side of gate
valve.
5.3.3.2 Gas Composition
14. Follow instrument manufacturer's procedure for startup and calibration of combustible gas
monitoring equipment.
15. Record instrument reading for methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen and balance gas, if
included, upon stabilization (i.e., when gauge reading holds steady for several seconds).
5.3.4 Monitoring Probes (Each)
It is important to take vacuum/pressure readings before methane or other gas chemistry readings.
5.3.4.1 Pressure /Vacuum
1. Connect pressure gauge hose to shallowest cock valve hose fitting.
2. Open cock valve and record instrument reading upon stabilization (i.e., when gauge
reading holds steady for several seconds). Close cock valve.
3. Repeat pressure /vacuum reading Steps 1 and 2 for all subsurface zone cock valves.
5.3.4.2 Methane Concentration
4. Follow instrument manufacturer's procedure for startup and calibration of combustible gas
monitoring equipment.
5. Record instrument reading for methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen and balance gas, if
included, upon stabilization.
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6. Close cock valve.
7. Remove hose and instrument.
S. Repeat Steps 4 through 8 for all subsurface zone cock valves.
5.3.4.3 Methane Concentration Exceedance
When gas monitoring indicate concentrations of methane in excess of the compliance level, do
some combination of the following to bring the probe back into compliance with the
requirements of CCR Title 27:
1. If a probe has more than 5% methane, notify the Landfill owner and LEA within 1 business
day of the monitoring event.
2. Within 7 days of the detection of exceedance verify the result by performing the following:
• Monitor probe weekly.
• Verify that the blower is running properly and that there are no water restrictions or
air leaks in the pipe.
• Increase and optimize landfill gas collection using the existing gas collection wells.
This may require increasing the blower speed using the variable frequency drive.
• Improve gas collection by improving Landfill surface cover to decrease air
infiltration.
• Evaluate the effects of barometric pressure.
• Verify the probe(s) measurements.
• Inform LEA of actions taken to control LFG by e-mail or letter.
3. If the initial verification indicates exceedance, continue monitoring on a weekly to allow
the methane concentration drop to below 5% in response to the system adjustments/
optimization.
4. Within 21 days of first methane exceedance, submit to the LEA a letter workplan which
describes the nature and extent of the problem, all operational actions taken, and
recommended corrective actions needed to protect public health and safety and the
environment. The letter should:
• Evaluate the problem.
• State actions taken to date.
• Evaluate appropriate alternatives. Alternatives may include some combination of the
following:
— Install additional interior landfill gas extraction well(s)
— Replace the blower with a larger unit.
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— Other control alternatives -the purpose of this category is to acknowledge that
new technologies are continually being developed and that a new technology
may be the preferred approach.
• Bar hole punch (3 foot depth) and monitor by all homes within 25 feet of probe
weekly.
• An implementation schedule of the selected alternative and anticipated schedule to
bring the probe into compliance.
5. After probe readings decrease to below compliance levels, continue weekly monitoring
for four (4) consecutive weeks. After four (4) consecutive weeks of readings below
compliance levels, the monitoring frequency may revert to monthly or as otherwise
approved by the LEA.
6. If exceedances return, increase monitoring frequency to weekly and reinitiate evaluation,
and implementation of control measures.
5.4 MONITORING RECORDS AND SCHEDULE
The probes are monitored monthly for TOCs (reported as methane) and lab analyzed quarterly
for TACs. A Tedlar bag sample needs to be lab analyzed for TOCs quarterly. All other
monitoring events happen monthly except the source test which is performed annually (see
Table 5b).
Table 5a. Monitoring Schedule
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Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Collect and lab analyze sample
from inlet and outlet of carbon
x
system for VOCs and TACs
Monitor Sulfatreat exhaust for
H2S with Drager Tubes
x
Monitor TNMOC concentration
at each carbon adsorber outlet
x
with PID
Monitor boundary probes for
TOCs (as methane) using
x
portable instrument
Collect sample(s) from
boundary probe(s) for lab
x
analysis of TACs and TOC
Source Test
x
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Field measurements should be recorded directly either directly into monitoring instruments that
have data logging capability (e.g., GEM), or onto paper monitoring forms (see example forms,
Appendix E). If monitoring data is recorded on the instrument, that data should be uploaded to a
data management system which can be queried for trends and reporting. Original records shall
be saved for a minimum of 2 years in accordance with the SCAQMD Permits and 3 years per
LEA requirements. In practice however, all data should be securely stored electronically for
future use, which may be assumed to be for 20 years or more.
In addition to the reporting required by regulatory agencies (LEA and SCAQMD), monitoring
and maintenance data should always be sent to the City of Newport Beach and the Newport
Condominium Association.
5.5 REPORTING TO REGULATORY AGENCIES
Monitoring results are required to be reported to two regulatory agencies, the solid waste local
enforcement agency (LEA) within five days of monitoring event, and the South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
The following table summarizes reporting requirements to the SCAQMD and LEA:
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The operator (contractor) should copy the LEA on all reports sent to the SCAQMD
In the event that any test result indicates that the regulatory agency would be agreeable to
reducing the frequency of that test, the operator (contractor), with the approval of the city and the
NCA, will assist the city to petition the agency for an appropriate reduction. If the reduction is
granted, this manual will be immediately updated to reflect the reduction.
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6 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
6.1 MAINTENANCE CRITERIA
The purpose of a scheduled maintenance program is to provide safe and efficient operation of the
system and to prevent equipment breakdowns (unscheduled maintenance). The maintenance
program consists of the observation and servicing of mechanical equipment and other
components.
Most of the equipment at the blower station is to be maintained according to manufacturer's
criteria. This equipment includes the blowers, electrical controls, activated carbon canisters,
Sulfatreat system, and moisture separating tank.
The remainder of the system components is to be maintained by field staff. These components
include the header /lateral/blower station piping, cock valves, check valves, in -line meters, and
valve boxes.
The safety and orderliness of the blower building, as well as the accessible wellfteld facilities
(well and probe vaults) are the responsibility of the system operator. This includes preventing
and repairing damage from vermin.
6.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Visual inspection is the typical maintenance procedure, as described below, to be performed
outside of the manufacturer's requirements. In general, the operator should do a visual
inspection each time they enter the blower building and/or open well -field or probe vaults. Signs
of unusual deterioration, damage (including from animals) shall be noted on a monthly log,
included in Appendix E, and addressed as necessary. Equipment literature, including
maintenance details, are included in Appendix H.
6.2.1 Compressor
An Atlas Copco GX -4 air compressor provides pressurized air for the pneumatic pumps in the
condensate sumps. Maintenance principally involves checking and maintaining the oil level, and
cleaning air and oil filters.
However, it is important that the operator respond to signs of incipient failure (unusual wear, or
sounds or smells) in order to anticipate or react quickly to equipment failure, to allow planning
for equipment replacement and minimize system downtime.
6.2.2 Blowers
The manufacturer requires periodic inspection and service typically based on hours of service as
measured by the elapsed time meter.
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6.2.3 Flame Arrestor
The flame arrestor will require disassembly and cleaning if the differential pressure exceeds two
inches water - column.
6.2.4 Moisture Separator
The moisture separator should be visually inspected for corrosion, weathering, leaks, seals, and
pressure drop. An increase in pressure drop, measured at the sampling ports, one on each of the
tank inlet and outlet pipes, indicates the unit is clogged and should be cleaned.
Accumulated moisture in the separator, indicated also by an increase in pressure drop across the
unit, should be drained by opening the drainage valve at the base of the unit.
6.2.5 Electrical Controls
The system should be start-up tested monthly. The electrical controls should be visually
inspected monthly or more frequently.
6.2.6 Gauges and Sampling Ports
Permanent station gauges and sampling ports should be visually inspected for damage, proper
seating and fit, and accuracy. Gauges need to be zeroed prior to recording readings.
6.2.7 Piping, Valves, and Fittings
Piping, valves, and fittings within the station should be visually inspected for damage, corrosion,
weathering, seal, and leaks.
6.2.8 Extraction Wells
Visually inspect the wells at least once a month as follows:
1. Check inside the vaults and look for damage and proper operation of the well head, later tie
in (flex hose) and condensate drain.
2. Check the sampling ports and gate valve for damage, leaks, workability, and seating.
3. Check the lateral piping for damage and leaks.
4. Check the modified condensate drains for damage or leaks.
6.2.9 Monitoring Probes
Visually inspect the probes as follows:
1. Check the valve box, valve box cover, and identification tags for damage.
2. Check the cock valves for damage, leaks, workability, and seating.
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6.2.10 Carbon Adsorption Units
Upon detection of "breakthrough" (exceedance of NMOCs at the carbon units' final exhaust, as
measured by PID), the carbon shall be replaced and /or reactivated by an approved carbon
provider as necessary. The sequence of carbon change -out is discussed in Section 2.4.3.
6.2.11 Sulfatreat System
When breakthrough of H2S is detected (Drager Tube reading of 0.1 ppmv), the Sulfatreat media
needs to be replaced, by contacting the Sulfa -treat vendor.
6.2.12 In -Line Flow Meter
The Kurz flow transmitter uses thermal conductivity to measure the rate of flow of gas passing
through the pipe. The heated sensor should be removed and cleaned annually.
6.2.13 Automated Condensate Sumps
The four automated sumps should be visually inspected during routine monthly monitoring.
6.3 MAINTENANCE RECORDS AND SCHEDULE
Routine maintenance activities at the blower station should be performed weekly, monthly,
quarterly or annually, as described above and summarized in Table 6a I.
Monitoring forms for these maintenance activities are included in Appendix E
All maintenance work should be promptly and neatly recorded and retained as a permanent
record to track long -term changes or trends in the equipment performance. This record is used
for planning future preventive maintenance or in diagnosing equipment breakdowns. Section 7
discusses data management.
An annual maintenance and monitoring report shall be submitted by the owner to the solid waste
local enforcement agency (LEA) by March I" of every year. Report shall include all
maintenance performed on the system.
1 Monitoring Forms are included in Appendix E.
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TABLE 6a. SUMMARY OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Equipment
Model
Appendix
Warranty
Scheduled
Frequency
Thresholds
Far Floor- mounted versions: clean the prefilter on the rear side of the compressor.
500
Clean the air filter.
Maintenance Activity
For Full- Feature versions: clean the condensor of the dryer.
LFG system
Ametek (Ratron)
App H -
One year
Visual Observation
Monthly
blowers
CP$08M
Section 2
For compressors with PDX filtev replace the filter.
a000
Clean the finned surface of the oil cooler.
Replace the oil separator.
Have the safety valve tested.
H2S system
jAmetak (Rotron)
App H -
One year
Visual Observation
Monthly
blowers
CP404M
SCetctiion 2
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Atlas Capco GX-4
App H -
One year
See Table 6b below.
See Table 6b below.
Com ressor
Section 2
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Baker Corp. Kleen
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One year
None. Replace Carbon
As needed
Carbon
Vessels
Air 2000 S
Section 3
in sequence as
replaced when
described in Section
exhaust
2.4.3 of 0 &M Manual
NMOCsexceed
20 ppm
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App. H Section
One year
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Annually or when
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pressure drop
column
exceeds thresshold
R
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Kurz 454 FT
App. H Section
One year
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meter
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sensor and
480A controller;
10
gas
controls
10001 -1 Sensor
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Hydrogen
General Monitors
App. H Section
One year
Calibrate with certified
Quarterly
Sulfide sensor
2180A conroller,
8
gas
and controls
50445- 1.e sensor
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Five year
Visual Observation
Monthly
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Operation
FFmm'quency
Drain the condensate from the receiver.
Check the oil level.
Far Floor- mounted versions: clean the prefilter on the rear side of the compressor.
500
Clean the air filter.
For Full- Feature versions: check that condensate from the dryer is drained automatically.
For Full- Feature versions: clean the condensor of the dryer.
Check the belt tension.
For compressors with PDX filter: check the service indicator, replace the filter if necessary.
2000
Replace the. air filter.
If Atlas Copco Roto- Inject Fluid is used, change the oil.
Replace the oil filter.
For compressors with PDX filtev replace the filter.
a000
Clean the finned surface of the oil cooler.
Replace the oil separator.
Have the safety valve tested.
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7 DATA MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
7.1 THE DATA — COLLECTION, ASSESSMENT, AND
MANAGEMENT
Much of the work of collecting and controlling LFG involves the collection, evaluation, and
management of LFG data.
This process of collecting, evaluating, and managing data may be relatively simple or very
complex. The level of complexity depends on the problems that a site presents, the evaluation or
control objectives, resources available, and budget constraints. The process may be as simple as
measuring and recording several key parameters on a reading sheet and making immediate on the
spot adjustments in the field, or as detailed as performing systematic analysis using sophisticated
software employing graphing or plotting data in multiple dimensions.
7.2 DATA COLLECTION
The data required by the SCAQMD Permits to Operate are as follows:
• The quantity of LFG in standard cubic feet per minute being treated by the carbon
adsorbers.
• The concentration of TNMOCs at the combined inlet to the carbon adsorption system.
• The concentration of TNMOCs at the final outlet of the carbon adsorber.
• Annual source tests of the carbon adsorber system inlet and final outlet.
• VOC and TAC samples collected from the inlet and outlet of the carbon adsorbers.
• Sulfur compounds (measured as HZS) concentration at the exhaust of the Sulfatreat
system.
• Emissions at the exhaust of the carbon adsorbers sent to a lab to determine
concentration of chloroform, vinyl chloride, and hydrogen sulfide.
• Test results.
• Monitoring data.
• Dates of carbon replacement.
Data is collected routinely using monitoring forms (either manual or electronic) for the blower
facility, the wellfield, migration monitoring probes, onsite structures, etc. These data readings
become a part of the facility operating record. A retention period of at least three years is
required by the solid waste local enforcement agency (LEA).
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The system operator (contractor) will retain all monitoring and maintenance records, as well as
providing digital copies to the City of Newport Beach and the NCA. Contact information for the
city and NCA are listed in Appendix F.
The city and NCA will each be responsible for archiving monitoring and maintenance records.
A contractor working for the city or NCA should retain data for 10 years. The city and NCA
should retain data for at least as long as the landfill and LFG system are subject to regulatory
oversight (i.e., indefinitely).
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8 SAFETY
The principle components of LFG are methane and carbon dioxide; other gases which may be
found in lesser amounts are hydrogen sulfide, organic acids and gases, and nitrogen. Hydrogen
sulfide is HIGHLY TOXIC; the other acidic gases and organic vapors should also be treated as
toxic and hazardous.
In concentrations of 5 to 15 percent by volume in air, methane may explode when ignited by a
spark or other ignition source.
In addition, LFG can displace oxygen in confined spaces. Confined spaces within which oxygen
levels are below 19 percent by volume should not be entered.
This manual does not contain a Health and Safety Plan (HASP), nor does it contain lock -out, tag -
out procedures. The LFG system operator needs to develop a site - specific HASP (including
lock -out, tag -out procedures) based on analysis of the existing site conditions.
8.1 CONTACT INFORMATION
Appendix F lists major stakeholder and regulatory parties contact information.
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9 LISTING OF PERMITS
South Coast Air Quality Management District, Permit to Construct/Operate, No. F85011, issued
November 6, 2006 (Appendix C) — no specific expiration date..
South Coast Air Quality Management District, Permit to Construct/Operate, No. F85012, issued
November 6, 2006 (Appendix D) — no specific expiration date.
Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan, issued December 17, 1999 (Appendix G) — no specific expiration
date. As of February 2009, an application has been submitted to the AQMD to modify the
Compliance Plan to indicate the change in ownership of the site and the LFG system.
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 — this is not a specific permit, but rather the
owner /operator is required to perform monthly monitoring and submit quarterly reports to the
LEA.
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Appendix A
System Drawings
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Appendix B
Gas Extraction Well Boring Logs
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Appendix C
SCAQMD Permit to Construct /Operate — Collection System
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Appendix D
SCAQMD Permit to Construct/Operate — Treatment System
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Appendix E
Well Field Monitoring Form
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Appendix F
Contact Information
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Appendix G
Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan
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Appendix H
Instrumentation and Equipment Literature (on CD)
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PrincipalProfessional ........................................................................................
............................... ...........................$151
Senior Professional/Project Manager .................................................................
............................... ............................138
RegisteredProject Professional ..........................................................................
............................... ............................123
ProjectProfessional .............................................................................................
............................... ............................114
StaffProfessional ................................................................................................
............................... ............................103
Professional.........................................................................................................................................
.............................91
AssistantProfessional .........................................................................................................................
.............................79
Designer......................................... ...............................
Senior Technician/Field Engineer ...............................
Technician..................................... ...............................
Word Processing / Clerical ............. ...............................
Engineering Assistant ................... ...............................
Mileage.......................................... ...............................
Insurance — Waiver of Subrogation .............................
Copies
.................................................................... .............................70
.................................................................... .............................62
.................................................................... .............................54
.................................................................... .............................51
.................................................................... .............................48
....................................................................... ...............................
DrawingCopies ........................................................ ...............................
Communication & Computer Fee at 2% of Labor .. ...............................
Equipment
................... Standard Federal Rate for Business
................ ..............................3 % of Project Cost
............................ ............................... $0.10 each
............................ ............................... $2.50 each
........................................ ............................... 2%
GEM 500 Gas Monitoring Equipment .................................................................................
............................... $150 /day
RKIEagle Equipment .................................................................................................................
............................$85 /day
OVAEquipment .........................................................................................................................
............................$85 /day
PIDEquipment ...............................................................................................................
............................... $125 /day
PumpTray /Sampling Equipment .....................................................................................
............................... $50 /day
TSIEquipment ......................................................................................................................
............................... $100 /day
WaterLevel Meter ......................................................................................................................
............................$25 /day
DraegerHandheld ......................................................................................................................
............................$55 /day
WeatherStation .....................................................................................................................
............................... $125 /day
Ambient Air Sampling Equipment ( upgradient/ downgradient) ..........................................
............................... $100 /day
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