GB 13271-2001 Emissions Standards for Atmospheric Pollutants from Boilers
The Regulations on Emissions Standards for Atmospheric Pollutants from Boilers, developed under the auspices of the Peoples Republic of China Environmental Protection Agency, were officially implemented on December 31, 2001, and replace existing national standards (Zhan Hou Wei Gong [91]No.299) and local standards promulgated by individual provinces and municipalities. The standard applies to all stationary boilers using fossil fuels and biomass, with the exception of certain small boilers and some boilers that may be modified to comply with the standard. The standard is divided into four parts:Scope, Terms, Standards and Monitoring, Sampling and Analysis.
The purpose of this standard is to reduce atmospheric pollution from boilers, and promote the widespread adoption of efficient, clean and economical boiler technologies. The purpose of the standard is to limit emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide from boilers, and to establish specific emission limits for these pollutants based on boiler type, fuel type and combustion method.
The emissions standards for boilers may vary according to the type of boiler and fuel type used, as well as the combustion method employed. For each type of boiler, the standard specifies maximum values for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, and carbon monoxide. For liquid and gaseous fuel fired boilers, the emission standards for each pollutant are specified, as well as an opacity limit for the boiler. In the case of solid fuel fired boilers, the standard specifies an opacity limit for the boiler, as well as maximum values for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrogen chloride emissions.
The standard also specifies requirements for sampling and analysis of emissions from boilers. It requires that monitoring and sampling of emissions from boilers be conducted on an annual basis. Emission samples must be collected and analyzed according to the standard, and results must be reported to the local environmental protection department.
To ensure compliance with the emissions standards, the standard also provides for a range of enforcement measures, including on-site inspections, and inspections of atmospheric emission monitoring and sampling reports. Offenses related to the standard may result in the revocation of operating permits, or fines of up to 10 times the amount of lost profits.
The Emissions Standards for Atmospheric Pollutants from Boilers is a significant step in protecting the environment through the promotion of clean, efficient and economical boiler technologies. By implementing the standard, provinces, municipalities and industry can ensure that boilers are operated in compliance with the emission standards, and ensure that the public is protected from harmful air pollutants.
