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Step 1: Compare wind measurements from 2 completely different equipment. Step 2: Show relatively good agreement. Step 3: Claim they're completely off and there's only one explanation.
How to determine if winds in an area are complex?
This expert has a PhD in combustion science, but doesn't know the similarities and differences between a TO and a flare.
Who is Dr. Smith?
The only LNG facility that is a "fuel conversion plant".
What is Tacoma LNG?
Testing, vendor guarantees, hopes, and prayers.
How do you determine the DRE of a flare?
This expert does not know how to do emissions calculations.
Who is Mr. Stobart?
Conditions 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 37, and 39.
What are the permit conditions that would be violated to make this a major source?
34 MMBtu/hr
What is the highest expected heat content of waste gas to the flare?
This expert is still not sure what met data was used in the model after 5 years of review and multiple inquiries.
Who is Eri Ottersburg?
The only way to demonstrate continuous compliance and make permits limits enforceable.
What are CEMS?
Average emission factors that can never be used for PTE calculations.
What is AP-42?
This expert does not know how to demonstrate compliance with the NAAQS for minor sources in WA.
Who is Dr. Libicki?
A thermal oxidizer, fuel recovery, tailgas line, and/or leakless components.
What is BACT?
9,253
What is the final component count? (Strike if answered correctly due to Motion in Limine.)
This expert withheld crucial information for Agency decisions.
Who is Mr. Steiner or Mr. Faretra?
Significant.
What is the most loaded/disliked/misused term in air permitting?