Section 62-296.708 - Sweat or Pot Furnaces(1) Applicability. The emission limitations set forth in Rule 62-296.708, F.A.C., shall apply to indirectly heated furnaces which are temperature controlled for the differential melting of scrap or combined metal products or which melt metals for coating or reclamation.(2) Emission Limitations. No owner or operator of a sweat or pot furnace shall cause, permit, or allow emissions of particulate matter in excess of 0.05 gr/dscf, or visible emissions greater than 10 percent opacity.(3) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements. (a) The test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.(b) The test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet.(c) Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-296.708
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS.
Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c) 8., 17-296.708, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 122, June 24, 2014 effective 7/10/2014.Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c)8., 17-296.708, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14.