Broken Bag Detector (BBD) technology has demonstrated reliable compliance assurance and can provide rapid operator response to bag leaks/failures provided:

• The probes are sufficient in number and properly located for generating valid data and trending.
• An analysis algorithm is developed which allows alarms to be set so that normal operating signals are within compliance limits.
• Analysis of signals is done to present operators with an effective and easy to analyze screen, providing accurate, timely identification of compartments requiring maintenance.
• Operators are provided with Quality Assurance (QA) programs that insure effective Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the systems, preventing compliance violations or Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) failures.

AG Environmental Services, Inc. (AGES) has the on-line system experience in the start-up and implementation of BBD technology, for large baghouse systems which can help you avoid expensive errors and lost time. AGES has been providing user friendly, process control systems that insure real time data and maximum control of baghouse leak detection systems. The process control has been developed so that you can use existing, upgraded or new programmable logic control (PLC) systems.

AGES developed a proven, accurate statistical models for correlating BBD signals to visible emissions. Our experience insures that your BBD system alarms will be representative of your actual emissions.

We will provide our clients with real world, working process technology that makes the manufacturer’s broken bag detectors, a complete operating system that be can used to effectively manage baghouse compliance.

AGES provides these services for broken bag detection systems:

• Interfacing with an existing baghouse PLC, including recommendations for PLC upgrades.
• Location of Detectors/Probes to optimize information and minimize the number of probes needed.
• A program of defined alarm levels for appropriate operator action consistent with MACT or NSPS emission standards. AGES has developed the only valid statistical correlation between visible emission opacity and detector signals for opacities less than 10%.
• Field adjustment to correlate detector signals to opacity.
• Surrogate dust studies or computer simulations based upon similar facilities data.
• Develop and implement site specific QA programs for individual facilities, or multiple units at a facility site.
• Provide proven, site specific operation & maintenance plans for broken bag detection systems.
• Design systems for either negative or positive pressure baghouses.
• Prepare PSD, NSPS and MACT air permit applications incorporating broken bag detection technology.
• Provide data based support for discussions with federal and state agencies to secure reasonable permit conditions for broken bag detection systems.