Andrew Gunn
LDAR – Beyond Basics and Underneath the Rules
This half-day course is designed for environmental personnel in corporate and facility settings who are responsible for ensuring compliance with air quality regulations related to fugitive emissions and leak detection and repair (LDAR).
Room 410
Tuesday 8:00 AM
5:00 PM

McKean, Thomas
OOOO Flare Rule Update
Come join the team of flare experts at Spectrum Environmental Solutions as we delve into the upcoming Oil & Gas regulations. We will be discussing the monitoring requirements needed for compliance, strategies for testing your flare to qualify for exemptions, and the implications of these rules on flaring activities nationwide.
Room 410
Tuesday 8:45 AM
9:29 AM

Robinson, Lillie
Ja, MACT CC, EMACT, and MON: FMP Instrumentation and Flare Systems Comparison
This presentation will analyze the instrumentation used in flare systems and the manufacturers involved, as well as examine the assist systems of EMACT and MON Flares. Spectrum's Flare team will showcase the technologies and manufacturers utilized, and compare older and more recent regulation requirements for Flare systems.
Room 410
Tuesday 9:30 AM
10:14 AM

Shawn Dolan
Opacity Monitoring with Virtual Technologies Digital Method 9 Equivalent
The presentation will take place from 9am until 1pm.
Room 410
Tuesday 10:15 AM
10:59 AM

Morris, Jon
•The Real Cost of Flare Emissions
Since the implementation of the 2015 refinery rule, certain industrial sectors have been required to continuously monitor the Combustion Zone Net Heating Value (NHVcz) of flares. The current instrumentation for monitoring NHVcz is complex, costly, and requires high maintenance and burdensome recordkeeping. A new remote technology has been developed to monitor flare NHVcz from distances ranging from 200 feet to over 1000 feet at a fraction of the cost of the current method. In November 2022, the U.S. EPA funded a test to assess the accuracy and precision of this new technology. The results demonstrated high accuracy and precision compared to the current regulatory method. This presentation will showcase the test results and explore potential applications for this innovative technology.
Room 410
Tuesday 11:00 AM
11:44 AM

Dustin Beebe
EPA Complaince Flare Control
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Room 410
Tuesday 1:00 PM
1:44 PM

Douglas White
How To Evaluate Sustainability Options
To reach greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, many state, regional and national governments have implemented or are considering implementing low carbon fuel and fuel efficiency standards. The oil refining and chemical industries are large contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and are subject to these standards. In response, most major refining and chemical companies have announced Scope 1 and 2 Sustainability and Net-Zero targets. Possible investments to meet these regulations include energy efficiency projects; carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); increased hydrogen fuel use; biofuel feedstocks and products; increased renewable based process electrification and others. Investment decisions on the selection of investments must be made in an uncertain business environment with substantial feedstock/ product price volatility and limited capital availability. Advanced software and advanced automation applications can help guide overall emission reduction investment decisions and support cost effective implementation of the recommended strategies. In this presentation we will review these applications and investment decisions aids and case studies of their use.
Room 410
Tuesday 1:45 PM
2:30 PM

Yousheng Zeng
Quantification of Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI)
From its inception nearly 15 years ago, Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) has steadily evolved from being classified as a little-known emerging technology to now being a well-understood and accepted fugitive emission solution. OGI has advanced beyond the classification of “alternative” regulatory technology to being widely accepted and regarded as one of the most cost-effective approaches for leak detection. OGI is even listed as a Best System for Emissions Reduction (BSER) in the 2016 NSPS OOOOa regulation. True cost-effectiveness has been shown in OGI’s ability to safely inspect difficult to monitor components, which have historically added to inspection man-hours and equipment expense, such as those required to build scaffolding or use personnel lift equipment. OGI has also been shown to reduce costs by allowing more components to be inspected in a shorter amount of time, effectively helping to find the larger (long-tail) leaks faster. Once known only as a qualitative leak detection technique, OGI can now quantify leaks via Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (qOGI) analysis which further simplifies the visualization and measurement of gas emissions. Newer, lower-cost OGI detectors now allow for cost-effective continuous, autonomous leak detection complete with alarming and recording capabilities. Other advancements in OGI detectors have reduced power requirements which allow them to be used in UAV payloads where miles of pipe or other difficult to monitor components and equipment can be quickly and safely inspected. This paper will give more detail and insight into the progression and evolution of this exciting technology.
Room 410
Tuesday 1:45 PM
2:30 PM

Robert Hargrave
"That Report is B.S." Part 1
Attend a presentation by BAIR SME Robert Hargrave on Compliance Report Reviews for emission testing requirements under 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ and Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. Learn how to identify signs of poor source performance, incorrect calibration procedures, and other issues in stack test reports using EPA approved FTIR analysis such as RM 320 and ASTM d6348.
Room 410
Tuesday 2:30 PM
3:14 PM

Craig O'Neill
The Latest in Continuous OGI: Beyond Only Methane
Teledyne FLIR, a renowned provider of Optical Gas Imaging solutions, has been at the forefront of empowering oil and gas companies to utilize advanced technology such as OGI for their LDAR programs to minimize emissions. Drawing on valuable feedback from our customers, who are experts in OGI camera requirements, we are thrilled to showcase the latest advancements in OGI technology. By actively listening to our customers and responding to market demands, we are committed to enhancing our industry-leading solutions.
Room 410
Wednesday 8:00 AM
8:44 AM

Zeng, Yousheng
Quantification of Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI)
Contact Person: Jon Morris, Chief Technical Officer at Providence Photonics, located at 1201 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. You can reach Jon Morris at +1-833-746-8664 or via email at JonMorris@providencephotonics.com.This workshop will explore advanced topics in quantitative optical gas imaging (QOGI). While optical gas imaging (OGI) has traditionally been used for qualitative purposes in Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, recent advancements have allowed for the measurement of emission rates, transforming OGI into a quantitative technology. The workshop will delve into the technical foundations of QOGI methods, present recent studies on their accuracy and applications, and compare them to other quantitative methods like US EPA Method 21 within the context of LDAR programs.Furthermore, the workshop will discuss OGI detection limits and their implications for LDAR programs and emission inventories. The Teledyne-FLIR QL320 QOGI product will also be showcased as a practical implementation of QOGI methods.
Room 410
Wednesday 8:45 AM
9:29 AM

Ram Hashmonay
Recent Advances in Multi Spectral Quantifying Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) Technology
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Room 410
Wednesday 9:30 AM
10:14 AM

Ram Hashmonay
OGI Camera Training Session 1
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Room 410
Wednesday 10:15 AM
10:59 AM

Ram Hashmonay
OGI Camera Training Session 2
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Room 410
Wednesday 11:00 AM
11:44 AM

Lucier, Ronald
OGI & Appendix K Training
Optical Gas Imaging will be standardized under the new Appendix K.  Details, Details, Details !!!   Dwell time, distance requirements, wind speeds, temperature differentials, image  records, field of view, training requirements, - you get the picture (pun intended) - if a picture says a thousand words - an optical gas image says ???.  Time to bone up on the details of what Appendix K is, may be, and everthing in between.
Room 410
Wednesday 1:00 PM
1:44 PM

Marcio Donnangelo
Marathon Perroleum - Refining Instrumentation Insights
Marathon Petroleum saw the X-Well as a new technology for creating Digital Transformation value across their fleet and determined a trial was in order. The goal was to test the reliability of a best-practiceWirelessHART installation to see just how well it performed as compared to traditional temperature measurements. Installations were made and tested in four different and challenging applications at one of their cold-weather refineries over a period of one year. With many critical temperature measurements often needing to be added to improve refinery efficiency, the X-Well’s ability to be installed with no process penetrations or thermowell, no field wiring, and no added analog input points at the DCS was attractive. Will the X-Well pass the test in the real word for Marathon?
Room 410
Wednesday 1:45 PM
2:30 PM

Craig O'Neill
The Basics of Quantification of Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI)
Gain a fundamental understanding of quantitative optical gas imaging, or QOGI, in this session.  From the technical fundamentals to the results of QOGI solutions, this session will help understand this advanced feature in LDAR.
Room 410
Wednesday 1:45 PM
2:29 PM


Optical Gas Imaging (OGI ) in Regulatory Framework Panel
The EPA finalized Appendix K in March 2024.  The Oil and Gas regulations for a determination for using Optical Gas Imaging cameras for leak detection.  This panel provides Appendix K guidance on the capabilities of the technology to meet the reporting requirements associated with its use.   Will Shutt (Coterra Energy), Craig O'Neill (FLIR), Ned Shappley (US EPA),
Room 410
Wednesday 3:15 PM
3:59 PM

Herman Holm
Flares for Experts Class 1: Flare Regulatory Compliance
The Flares for Experts covers the flare flow, flare concentration, turn-down ratio, steam and supplemental fuel gas issues, net heating value, hydrogen corrections, low-flow eddys, flare tip damage, flare inspections, flare recordkeeping, flare reporting, flare monitoring, CEMs, and about 100 other headaches typically not cured with aspirin.
Room 410
Thursday 8:00 AM
8:44 AM

Ram Hashmonay
Site Level Continuous Emission Monitoring Using Optical Gas Imaging
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Room 410
Thursday 8:45 AM
9:29 AM

Craig O'Neill
How FLIR Camera Help LDAR Experts Meet US EPA Regulations
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Room 410
Thursday 9:30 AM
10:14 AM

Ram Hashmonay
Critical Technological Review of Appendix K Protocol & OGI – Recent Innovations
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Room 410
Thursday 10:15 AM
10:59 AM

Craig O'Neill
Optical Gas Imaging and US Regulations
Over the past 15 years, Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) has transformed from an emerging technology to a widely accepted and cost-effective solution for fugitive emissions. OGI is now recognized as a Best System for Emissions Reduction (BSER) and has proven to be efficient in detecting leaks in hard-to-reach components, saving time and reducing expenses. The development of Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (qOGI) has allowed for the quantification of leaks, while advancements in OGI detectors have enabled continuous, autonomous leak detection with alarming and recording capabilities. This presentation will delve into the evolution and advancements of OGI technology.
Room 410
Thursday 1:00 PM
1:44 PM

Metz, Paula
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Part II
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Room 410
Friday 8:00 AM
8:45 AM