Landfill Gas to Energy System Operations Compliance Checklist

Landfill gas to energy systems recover methane for electricity or thermal energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This checklist ensures gas collection efficiency, flare and engine compliance, and air permit requirements are met.

  • Industry: Waste Management
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Role: Landfill Gas Operations Manager
  • Total Items: 36

Gas Extraction Well Performance

Monitor extraction well performance.

  • Well head pressures within target operating range?
  • Methane content of collected gas within target range (40-60%)?
  • Well head temperatures within normal range - no hot wells indicating subsurface combustion?
  • Condensate collection pots draining properly?
  • All well heads and condensate pots free of damage?
  • New extraction wells installed on schedule per gas collection design?

Flare Operations

Monitor flare system for compliance.

  • Flare system operational and destroying landfill gas?
  • Flare combustion temperature at or above 1,000 degrees F per EPA requirements?
  • Flare pilots lit and pilot fuel supply adequate?
  • Flare achieving minimum 98% non-methane organic compound destruction efficiency?
  • Flare data recorder functioning and recording temperature continuously?
  • Annual flare performance test current per air permit?

Engine Generator Operations

Monitor engine generator system.

  • All online engine generators running at design output?
  • Engine oil levels checked and within range?
  • Engine NOx and NMOC emissions within air permit limits?
  • Power output logged and sold to utility?
  • Preventive maintenance per manufacturer schedule current?
  • Engine stack testing current per Title V permit schedule?

Air Permit Compliance

Verify Title V air permit requirements are met.

  • Title V air operating permit current and renewal filed timely?
  • All emission limits per permit being met?
  • CEMS or parametric monitoring requirements met?
  • Quarterly and annual emissions reports submitted on schedule?
  • NSPS Subpart WWW or Cc requirements being met?
  • Any permit deviations reported per permit requirements?

Renewable Energy Credits

Verify REC documentation and reporting.

  • Net power exported to grid metered with revenue-grade meter?
  • REC registration current with regional REC tracking system?
  • Monthly REC generation reports submitted per tracking system requirements?
  • Thermal energy credits documented if direct-use system?
  • Utility interconnection agreement current?
  • EPA LMOP project data current?

Documentation

Maintain required landfill gas system documentation.

  • Daily operations log current with all parameters?
  • Continuous flare data downloaded and reviewed?
  • Engine and flare maintenance log current?
  • All permit compliance records accessible for inspection?
  • System outages and compliance events documented?
  • Annual greenhouse gas emissions report submitted to EPA?

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Why Use This Landfill Gas to Energy System Operations Compliance Checklist?

This landfill gas to energy system operations compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for landfill gas operations manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Landfill Gas to Energy System Operations Compliance Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Gas Extraction Well Performance, Flare Operations, Engine Generator Operations, Air Permit Compliance, Renewable Energy Credits, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed weekly. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.

Who should use this Landfill Gas to Energy System Operations Compliance Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Landfill Gas Operations Manager professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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