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CHEMINFO 7. REDUCING OTHER EMISSIONS AT CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES...... 27 7.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 27 7.2 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT ENGINES............................................................................................ 27 7.2.1 Use Diesel Particulate Filters.......................................................................................... 27 7.2.2 Use Fuel-Borne Catalysts................................................................................................ 28 7.2.3 Use Diesel Oxidation Catalysts ....................................................................................... 28 7.2.4 Ensure Catalytic Converters are Operating Efficiently.................................................... 28 7.2.5 Evaluate Alternative Technologies to Reduce Emissions from Vehicle Engines ............... 28 7.2.6 Properly Maintain Engines and Exhaust Systems............................................................. 29 7.2.7 Use Low Sulphur Diesel................................................................................................... 29 7.2.8 Alternative Fuels Should be Utilized Where Feasible....................................................... 29 7.2.9 Reduce or Eliminate Idling Time ..................................................................................... 30 7.2.10 Evaluate Alternatives for Heat and Air Conditioning for Off-Road Vehicles.................... 30 7.2.11 Minimize Cold Starts ....................................................................................................... 30 7.2.12 Evaporative Losses Should be Minimized ........................................................................ 31 7.3 HOT MIX ASPHALT PRODUCTION AT PORTABLE PLANTS.............................................................. 31 7.3.1 Maintain Proper Air to Fuel Ratio in the Combustion System.......................................... 31 7.3.2 Burner and Air Systems Should be Regularly Inspected and Maintained.......................... 31 7.3.3 Conduct Regular Inspections of Other Equipment ........................................................... 31 7.3.4 Aggregate Should Not be Allowed to Pass Through Combustion Zone ............................. 32 7.3.5 Thermocouples and Other Sensors Should be Regularly Calibrated................................. 32 7.3.6 Low Sulphur Fuels Should be Used.................................................................................. 32 7.4 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS............................................................................................... 32 7.4.1 Architectural Surface Coatings........................................................................................ 32 7.4.1.1 Durable and High Performance Coatings with a Low VOC Content Should be Used................. 32 7.4.1.2 VOC Emissions from the Storage, Handling and Preparation of Coatings Should be Minimized 33 7.4.1.3 Coatings Wastage Through Spillage and Splashing Should be Minimized ................................. 34 7.4.1.4 Surface to be Coated Should be Properly Prepared .................................................................... 34 7.4.1.5 Paint Heaters Should be Used Instead of Paint Thinners............................................................ 34 7.4.1.6 Technologically Advanced Spray-Guns Should be Utilized to Apply Coatings ........................... 34 7.4.1.7 Spray-Gun Operators Should Apply Correct Application Techniques......................................... 35 7.4.1.8 Proper Technique Should be Used When Cleaning Spray Guns ................................................. 35 7.4.1.9 Alternative Coating Application Techniques Should be Used .................................................... 36 7.4.1.10 Alternative Cleaners or Low-VOC Cleaners Should be Used Instead of Solvents.................. 36 7.4.1.11 Solvents Used for Cleaning Should be Minimized................................................................ 36 7.4.1.12 Paint Colour Changes Should be Optimized to Reduce the Use of Cleaning Solvents............ 36 7.4.1.13 Alternative Finishing Practices Should be Used ................................................................... 37 7.4.2 Traffic Marking Operations............................................................................................. 37 7.4.3 Asphalt Concrete Paving ................................................................................................. 37 7.4.3.1 Use of Cutback Asphalts Should be Minimized......................................................................... 37 7.4.3.2 Use of Emulsified Asphalt Should be Restricted ....................................................................... 37 7.4.3.3 Temperature of Asphalt Operations Should be Monitored and Controlled.................................. 37 7.4.4 Asphalt Roofing Kettles ................................................................................................... 38 7.4.4.1 Temperature of Material Inside Roofing Kettle Should be Restricted......................................... 38 7.4.4.2 Close Fitting Lids on Roofing Kettles Should be Used .............................................................. 38 7.4.4.3 Kettle Vent Should be Kept Closed........................................................................................... 38 7.4.4.4 All Roofing Kettles Should be Equipped with Afterburners....................................................... 38 iii
CHEMINFO 8. MEASURING/MONITORING AND RECORD-KEEPING.................................................... 39 8.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 39 8.2 MEASURING AND MONITORING .................................................................................................. 39 8.2.1 Opacity Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 39 8.2.2 Stabilized Surfaces .......................................................................................................... 40 8.2.3 Wind Speed...................................................................................................................... 40 8.3 RECORD-KEEPING ...................................................................................................................... 41 9. MEMBERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP............................................................................................................................ 44 10. BIBLIOGRAPHY ....................................................................................................................... 46 11. SELECTED SOURCES TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................. 49 iv
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