The power generation industry is faced with strict EPA regulation to control mercury (Hg) and other hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were published in the Federal Register in February 2012, for compliance in 2015. The new standards include limits for Hg, filterable particulate matter to serve as a surrogate for non-Hg metals, and for hydrogen chloride (HCl), with the option to use SO2 as a surrogate for all acid gases. The Energy Research Center (ERC) has carried out extensive research and performed projects on different aspects of MATS. The ERC experience, development and capabilities on MATS compliance research include:
Research on MATS emissions compliance at the ERC has been funded by the US DOE, EPA, EPRI, PITA and industrial sponsors such as PPL, Dominion, PacifiCorp, PSE&G, Covanta, Foster Wheeler and Hitachi.
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