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glanbia AGUIUSINISS

Ms Noeleen Keavey/Ms Loretta Joyce

Administration Officer

Office of Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Protection Agency

PO Box 3000

Johnstown Castle Estate

Co Wexford

Y34 W821

Date: 20th February 2017

Re: Reg No P1028-01 Response to Notice in accordance with Regulation 19(2) of the EPA Reg 2013

Dear MS Keavey/Ms Joyce

Please find attached 3 copies (and USB) in relation to:

1. Noise Assessment

2. Air Emissions

3. Screening Assessment

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ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE MONITORING AT

GAIN FEED MILL, PORTLAOISE, CO. LAOIS.

Reg. No. P1028-01

Prepared for:

GLANBIA FOODS IRELAND LTD.

PORTLAOISE

CO. LAOIS.

3207

February 9th, 2017

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ISSUE/REVISION INDEX

Revision Pages Revised

Remarks # Prep. Rev. Date

PA JR 01/02/2017 Issue Draft for Internal Review

PB JR 06/02/2017 All Internal Review Complete

PC JR 09/02/2017 Issue Document for Client Review

Prepared by : John Rea, B.Sc. MIEnv.Sc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1. Regulatory Framework 2

1.1.1. Tonal Component 3

2. SCOPE OF WORK 3

3. METHODOLOGY 5

3.1. Equipment Calibration 5

3.2. Sound Level Meter Settings 5

3.3. Noise Measurement Methodology 5

3.3.1. Quiet Area Screening 5

3.4. Exclusion of Extraneous Noise Sources 6

4. RESULTS 7

4.1. Location NML1 – Site Northern Boundary 7

4.2. Location NML2 – Western Site Boundary 8

4.3. Location NML3 – Southwest Site Boundary Beside Grain Stores 10

4.4. Location NML4 – East Boundary of Site 11

5. CONCLUSIONS 14

DRAWINGS

3240-001 – Noise Measurement Locations

APPENDICES

I Calibration Certificates

II Acoustic Parameters

III Broadband & 1/3 Octave Band Measurements

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1. INTRODUCTION

JRE Ltd. (JRE) was retained by Glanbia Foods Ireland Ltd. (Glanbia) to complete an environmental noise

assessment at and in the vicinity of their Gain Mill facility located at Clonminam Industrial Estate,

Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Environmental noise measurements were recorded at four (4) locations at the site

boundary (i.e., measurement locations NML1, NML2, NML3 and NML4) to assess the noise output from

the facility and the potential impact on noise sensitive receptors in the area.

The Portlaoise Mill is built on a site of approximately 4.5 acres located on the South-Western outskirts

of Portlaoise, a town with a population of over 20,000 people. The area around the site is semi-urban,

and is an industrial estate, consisting mostly of industrial and commercial sites to the east, west and

north, but it also contains intermittent residential dwellings, and consists mainly of agricultural land

directly to the south. The Mill is approximately 1km from the town centre. A spur from the Portlaoise

railway line runs along the east side of the site, but as it is rarely used is not a significant source of noise.

The Old Knockmay Road is part of a ring road around Portlaoise and runs immediately along the

northern boundary of the site.

The location of the site in relation to the closest noise sensitive receptors is provided in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Site Boundary and Distance to Nearest Noise Sensitive Receptors

As indicated on Figure 1 above, two of the noise sensitive receptors are close to the plant; the

residential property at the south shares a common boundary with the site and the residential property

to the north is located on the opposite side of the Old Knockmay Road. All other identified noise

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sensitive receptors are located a significant distance from the site and are likely to be dominated by

other sources such as commercial premises operations, the railway line, road traffic and general urban

activities.

The selection of noise measurement locations was based on the potential for the site operations to impact on noise sensitive receptors. However, due to the location and distance of some of the identified noise sensitive receptors it was determined that completing measurements at these locations may not be representative of the mill impacts due to the urban/industrial character of the surrounding area. It is very likely that other sources, in particular roads, dominate the acoustic environment and that noise from the site would be negligible in comparison. Based on the above, the measurement positions in Table A were identified.

Table A – Environmental Noise Measurement Locations

Location ID Location Description

NML1 Northern site boundary

NML2 Western Site boundary

NML3 Southwestern Site boundary

NML4 Eastern Site Boundary

All environmental noise measurement locations are identified on Drawing 3240-001, attached. This

report deals with the findings of the noise survey carried out at the Glanbia Site on February 1st, 2017.

The following should be noted:

Noise measurement locations are shown on Drawing 3207-01 and were based on monitoring locations identified on the day of monitoring.

All noise levels quoted in relation to specific sources are given in terms of LAeq, LA90 and LA10.

1.1. Regulatory Framework

The noise survey included the determination of the contribution of natural (e.g., birds, vegetation,

people) and anthropogenic (e.g., facility noise emissions, traffic activities) to the noise climate in the

area during the day and night-time periods. The results were assessed against the limits outlined in

section 4.3 of the “Guidance Note for Noise: Licence Applications, Surveys and Assessments in Relation

to Scheduled Activities (NG4), EPA 2012”, outlined in Table B below.

Table B – Typical Limit Values for Noise from licensed Sites

Measurement Period Timeframe Limit

Daytime 07:00 – 19:00 55dB LAr, T

Evening 19:00 – 23:00 50 LAr, T

Night-time 23:00 – 07:00 45 LAr, T

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The environmental noise monitoring was completed with reference to the EPA Guidance document

NG4. Noise readings were recorded over daytime and night-time periods at the selected monitoring

locations. The noise monitoring was conducted on the 1st of February 2017 in accordance with the ISO

1996: Acoustics- Description and measurement of environmental noise and the EPA Guidance Note –

Guidance Note for Noise: Licence Applications, Surveys and Assessments in Relation to Scheduled

Activities (NG4). The monitoring survey schedule was completed with reference to NG4 and is outlined

in Table C below.

Table C – NG4 Noise Survey Schedule

Period

Minimum Survey Duration

Daytime (07:00 to 19:00hrs)1 4 hour survey with a minimum of 3 sampling periods at each noise monitoring location.

Evening (19:00 to 23:00hrs)1 2 hour survey with a minimum of 1 sampling period at each noise monitoring location.

Night-time (23:00 to 07:00hrs)2

3 hour survey with a minimum of 2 sampling periods at each noise monitoring location.

1 Sampling period is to be the time period T stated within the relevant licence. Typically this will be either 15 minutes or 30 minutes in duration. This applies to day, evening and night time periods. 2 Night-time measurements should normally be made between 23:00hrs and 04:00hrs, Sunday to Thursday, with 23:00hrs being the preferred start time.

1.1.1. Tonal Component

The NG4 guidance document provides for identification and application of penalty for a prominent tonal

noise source. The use of the simplified methodology for the objective identification of tones that is

advocated in Annex D of ISO 1996-2:2007(E) is required, whereby a prominent, discrete tone can be

identified if the time-average sound pressure level in the one-third-octave band of interest exceeds the

time-average sound pressure levels of both adjacent one-third-octave bands by a constant level

difference. The appropriate level differences vary with frequency and are outlined below. For penalties

to be applied noise levels should be greater than or equal to the following values in both adjacent one-

third-octave bands:

15dB in low-frequency one-third-octave bands (25Hz to 125Hz)

8dB in middle-frequency bands (160Hz to 400Hz), and;

5dB in high-frequency bands (500Hz to 10,000Hz).

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work was to determine the noise levels at the selected noise monitoring locations (NML1,

NML2, NML3 and NML4) on the site boundaries during typical daytime operations (i.e., between 07.00

and 19.00 hrs) and during night-time operations (i.e., between 22:00 and 01:00 hrs due to limited night-

time operations).

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The primary measurement parameter used to establish the noise climate in the area was the equivalent

continuous A-Weighted Sound Pressure level (LAeq, T) for the duration of the monitoring survey. A

statistical analysis of the measurement results was also completed so that the percentile levels, LAN, T,

for N = 90% and 10% over the measurement intervals were also recorded. The percentile levels

represent the noise level in dB(A) exceeded for N% of the measurement time and outlined below:

LA10 values during daytime and night-time periods to account for and describe intermittent,

high-energy noise events such as passing traffic;

LA90 values during daytime and night-time periods that were representative of background noise

levels; and

1/3rd octave band analysis at each location for the day and night time scenarios

All sources of noise from the Glanbia Site and all external noise sources (i.e., noise sources from outside

the site operations) were noted and recorded on the field monitoring sheets;

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3. METHODOLOGY

To ensure the quality of noise measurements recorded at the Glanbia Site, the following methodology

was used for the monitoring programme.

3.1. Equipment Calibration

Environmental noise levels were measured using a Larson Davis SoundExpert LxT precision integrating

sound level meter that measured the ‘A’-weighted equivalent sound level (LAeq). The calibration

certificate for the meter is provided in Appendix I. The statistical sound level meter also calculated the

statistical noise measurement parameters including LA90, LA10 as well as LAeq and also contained an

integral frequency filter which is used in 1/3 octave frequency analysis. An explanation of relevant

acoustical parameters is provided in Appendix II.

3.2. Sound Level Meter Settings

For all noise measurement recordings, the meter settings were as follows:

Response : Fast

Range : 40 – 90 dB

Weighting : dB (A) – broadband measurements

dB(Z) – one third octave band measurements

3.3. Noise Measurement Methodology

Measurements were conducted based on procedures outlined in ISO 1996: Description and

measurement of environmental noise, and, BS4142:1997 Method for rating industrial noise

affecting mixed residential and industrial areas. All measurements were taken at a distance of 1.2 to

1.5 m above ground level with the sound level meter hand held. All measurements were also taken at a

distance not less than 3.0 m from any reflecting surface, excluding ground surface.

3.3.1. Quiet Area Screening

Before completing the noise monitoring survey a screening assessment was completed to determine if

the site was located in a ‘Quiet Area’ to ascertain the noise criteria and noise monitoring approach that

would be applicable in the area of the site. The screening was conducted as per the EPA guidance

‘’Guidance Note for Noise: Licence Applications, Surveys and Assessments in Relation to Scheduled

Activities (NG4). The results of the initial screening are provided in Table D below.

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Table D: Quiet Area Screening Results

Yes No

Is the site >3km away from urban areas with a population >1,000 people?



Is the site >3km away from any local industry?

Is the site >10km away from any major industry centre?

Is the site >5km away from any national primary route

Is the site >7.5km away from any motorway or dual carriageway

QUIET AREA?

Based on the results of the screening assessment, the Site is not located in a “Quiet Area”

3.4. Exclusion of Extraneous Noise Sources

The Glanbia Site is located in an industrial estate in a semi-urban area in Portlaoise Town. The site

is bounded to the north by the Old Knockmay Road and the Clonminam Industrial Estate, to the east

by a railway spur line and commercial and industrial buildings beyond, to the west is the Clonminam

Industrial Estate including commercial and industrial buildings and to the south is a residential

property and office buildings. The Old Knockmay Road which runs to the immediate north of the

site acts as a ring road around Portlaoise Town and has a high volume of car, light goods vehicles

(LGV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic. The Site is an operational grain store and feed mill

facility and produces nutrition for a wide range of animals. The site was operational during the

monitoring period with the main audible noise sources being truck movements (delivery and

removal of product), operation of air filtration system and ventilation fans. The main consistent

background noise measured on site was vehicular traffic on the Old Knockmay Road located along

the site northern boundary. Other noted outside noise sources that may influence noise levels on

site were; general urban activities in Portlaoise Town, distant noise from the M7 motorway and

ventilation systems on other industrial facilities in the vicinity of the Glanbia facility . Based on the

extraneous noise sources at the site it is considered that LA90 noise levels may be a better reflection

of background noise levels on and in the vicinity of the site.

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4. RESULTS

The results of the noise monitoring programme completed on February 1st, 2017 are presented in the

following section. Noise measurements at boundary locations were recorded during daytime and night

time operations. Results for Broadband and 1/3 frequency analysis are provided in Appendix III.

4.1. Location NML1 – Site Northern Boundary

The main audible noise related to site activities was high volumes of traffic on the Old Knockmay Road

immediately adjacent to the site, and also truck movements in the site yard during the noise survey

period. The measured noise levels during the survey period at location NML1 are presented in Table E,

and the 1/3 octave readings for NML1 are presented in Figure 1. Due to the high volumes of traffic on

the Old Knockmay Road, the impact of the plant during the day is negligible. However, as traffic

decreases at night, the plant has an increased impact on the noise levels at this location, primarily due

to the ventilation fan on the Northern façade of the Mill. The fan is audible but not considered a

significant noise source at this location. The appropriate noise criteria at this location are already

exceeded by the local traffic noise during day and evening periods. Noise mitigation measures such as

turning off the Mill ventilation fan or putting it on a timer so that it switches off at night may be

required to ensure that impact from the Mill is reduced during the night-time period.

The measured noise levels during the survey period at location NML1 are presented in Table E, and the

1/3 octave readings for NML1 are presented in Figures 2 and 3.

Table E – Noise Measurements at Location NML1

Monitoring Period

Monitoring Location

Time LAeq (dBA) LA10 (dBA) LA90 (dBA)

Daytime

NML1 - A 13:47 – 14:17 66.6 69.9 59.9

NML1 - B 14:18 – 14:48 65.9 69.2 59.4

NML1 - C 14:49 – 15:19 66.4 69.6 59.6

Evening

NML1 - D 19:34 – 19:49 66.2 69.4 59.7

Night-time

NML1 - E 00:45 – 01:00 60.8 64.6 52.4

NML1 - F 01:02 – 01:17 59.1 63.3 51.5

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Figure 2 – Daytime 1/3 Octave Frequency Measurements at Location NML1

There was no noted tonal output from the facility during daytime measurements at NML1. Figure 3 – Night-time 1/3 Octave Frequency Measurements at Location NML1

There was no noted tonal output from the facility during night time measurements at NML1.

4.2. Location NML2 – Western Site Boundary

The noise climate on the western boundary of the facility is mainly influenced by plant noise from compressor blow off, the boiler room ventilation fan, Mill cyclone exhausts and the rolling plant noise. There is also an audible noise source from ventilation fans in the Oats Mill building. It should be noted that the closest noise sensitive receptor is located approximately 450 metres northwest of the measurement location and is shielded to a large extent by the commercial and industrial buildings that

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exist between the Glanbia site and the noise sensitive receptor and it is considered that the noise climate in the vicinity of the closest noise sensitive receptor would be influenced mainly by urban activity in Portlaoise Town.

The impact of plant equipment at the site is more apparent when the background noise (I.e., traffic and other industrial activities in the area) are reduced. Noise at this location is generally broadband in character, though there are intermittent impulse contributions due to compressor air release.

The measured noise levels during the survey period at location NML2 are presented in Table F, and the

1/3 octave readings for NML2 are presented in Figures 4 and 5.

Table F - Noise Measurement Levels at Position NML2

Monitoring Period

Monitoring Location


Daytime

NML2 - A 12:34 – 13:04 66.3 67.2 65.1

Evening

NML2 - B 20:38 – 20:53 64.2 66.0 60.2

Night-time

NML2 - C 23:50 – 00:05 61.8 62.5 61.0

Figure 4 - Daytime 1/3 Octave Frequency Measurements at Location NML2

There was no noted tonal output from the facility during daytime measurements at NML2.

Figure 5 – Night-time 1/3 Octave Frequency Measurements at Location NML2

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There was no noted tonal output from the facility during night time measurements at NML2.

4.3. Location NML3 – Southwest Site Boundary Beside Grain Stores

During day and evening periods, the Glanbia plant has a negligible impact on noise levels at this

location, with the exception of an occasionally audible squeaking conveyor. At night the impact is more

significant, with broadband plant noise audible, however noise from the M7 is also audible. At this

location the plant can just meet the appropriate day evening and night-time noise criteria under normal

operating conditions. The measured noise levels during the survey period at location N3 are presented

in Table G, and the 1/3 octave readings for NML3 are presented in Figures 6 and 7.

Table G- Noise Measurement Levels at Position NML3

Monitoring Period

Monitoring Location


Daytime

NML3 - A 10:54 – 11:24 60.0 56.2 49.5

NML3 - B 11:24 – 11:54 57.3 59.7 51.2

NML3 - C 11:58 – 12:28 56.8 58.4 51.9

Evening

NML3 - D 19:57– 20:12 56.6 58.1 54.8

Night-time

NML3 - E 23:19 – 23:34 55.8 57.1 53.9

NML3 - F 23:34 – 23:49 55.6 57.3 53.5


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There was no noted tonal output from the facility during night-time measurements at NML3.

4.4. Location NML4 – East Boundary of Site

The daytime noise climate at NML4 is mainly impacted by trucks and site activities due to its proximity

to the grain unloading area and various static plant items. The main consistent facility noise source was

from plant associated with the grinder house, which was significant. Even closing the doors in this area

may reduce the noise impact from the facility in that area. It should be noted that the closest noise

sensitive receptor to the east of the Glanbia facility is 650 meters away and is shielded to a large extent

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by the commercial and industrial buildings that exist between the Glanbia site and the noise sensitive

receptor.

At night there is no grain unloading taking place but there is still audible impact from the plant in the

grinder house. Noise is generally broadband and continuous in nature. It should be noted that the

closest noise sensitive receptor to the east of the Glanbia facility is 650 meters away and is shielded to a

large extent by the commercial and industrial buildings that exist between the Glanbia site and the

noise sensitive receptor and so would not be expected to be impacted by the noise output from the

facility. The measured noise levels during the survey period at location NLM4 are presented in Table H,

and the 1/3 octave readings for NML4 are presented in Figures 8 and 9.

Table H- Noise Measurement Levels at Position NML4

Monitoring Period

Monitoring Location


Daytime

NML4 - A 13:11 – 13:41 69.8 71.3 65.4

Evening

NML4 - B 20:17 – 20:32 65.7 67.0 63.7

Night-time

NML4 - C 00:27 – 00:42 57.6 59.3 55.6



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The 1/3 octave frequency analysis for night-time readings at NML4 indicated that a prominent, discrete

low frequency tone was identified at 315 Hz. The tonal impact source was from the grinder house area

and requires further investigation to mitigate that output.

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5. CONCLUSIONS

Based on the results of the noise monitoring programme completed at the Glanbia Site, JRE Ltd. found

the following:

North of Site

The broadband noise level measured at the northern Site boundary (i.e., NML 1 in January 2017 [66.6

dB LAeq, 65.9 dB LAeq and 66.4 dB LAeq] was above the daytime limit of 55 dB LAeq. The main noise source

at NML 1 (northern boundary) was broadband in nature, caused by the high volumes of traffic on the

Old Knockmay Road, the impact of the plant during the day is negligible.

However, as traffic decreases at night, the plant is more audible at this location, primarily due to the

ventilation fan on the Northern façade of the Mill. The fan is audible but not considered a significant

noise source at this location. The appropriate noise criteria at this location are already exceeded by the

local traffic noise during day and evening periods. Noise mitigation measures such as turning off the Mill

ventilation fan or putting it on a timer so that it switches off at night may be required to ensure that

impact from the Mill is reduced even further during the night-time period.

Southwest of Site

The Glanbia plant has a negligible impact on noise levels at NML 3, with the exception of an occasionally

audible squeaking conveyor. At night the impact is more significant, with broadband plant noise audible,

however noise from the M7 is also audible. To ensure that the noise emitted from the facility at this

area dos not increase and to remedy the current cause of noise in this area it is recommended that

Glanbia introduce a maintenance programme on all fans and belts. This will firstly reduce the current

noise emissions at the location and will also ensure that no significant noise sources arise here.

West of Site

The noise climate on the western boundary of the facility is mainly influenced by plant noise from

compressor blow off, the boiler room ventilation fan, Mill cyclone exhausts and the rolling plant noise.

There is also an audible noise source from ventilation fans in the Oats Mill building. It should be noted

that the closest noise sensitive receptor is located approximately 450 metres northwest of the

measurement location and is shielded to a large extent by the commercial and industrial buildings that

exist between the Glanbia site and the noise sensitive receptor. It is considered that the noise climate

in the vicinity of the closest noise sensitive receptor would be influenced mainly by urban activity in

Portlaoise Town and other commercial or industrial activities rather than the Glanbia facility.

The impact of plant equipment at the site is more apparent when the background noise (i.e., traffic and

other industrial activities in the area) are reduced. Noise at this location is generally broadband in

character, though there are intermittent impulse contributions due to compressor air release. It is

recommended that a maintenance programme be introduced at the site to ensure that additional noise

emission are not created by poorly maintained equipment.

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East of Site

The noise climate at NML4, eastern boundary, is impacted by trucks and site activities due to its

proximity to the grain unloading area and various static plant items. The main consistent facility noise

source and impact was from plant associated with the grinder house. Closing the doors in this area may

reduce the noise impact from the facility in that area but there may be further assessment required to

further limit noise emissions if required. It should be noted that the closest noise sensitive receptor at

the east of the site is located approximately 650 metres east of the measurement location and is

shielded to a large extent by the commercial and industrial buildings that exist between the Glanbia site

and the noise sensitive receptor. It is considered that the noise climate in the vicinity of the closest

noise sensitive receptor would be influenced mainly by urban activity in Portlaoise Town, motorway

traffic from the M7 and other commercial or industrial activities in the area in closer proximity to the

residence rather than the Glanbia facility.

At night there is no grain unloading taking place but there is still audible impact from the plant in the

grinder house. Noise is generally broadband and continuous in nature but there was a prominent,

discrete low frequency tone identified at 315 Hz. The tonal impact source was from the grinder house

area and requires further investigation to mitigate that output. gain, it is recommended that all doors

to the grinder house be closed in an attempt to reduce noise emissions from this area of the facility.

Also, where possible the grinder equipment should be shut off at night time to reduce the impact of it

even further.

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DRAWING

3240-001 – Noise Measurement Locations

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Client: Glanbia, Portloaise

Date: 16/02/2017

Drawing No.: 3240-001

Legend: - Site Boundary - Noise Monitoring Locations

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APPENDIX I

Calibration Certificate

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Calibration Certificate Certificate Number 2016004287

Customer: Environmental Measurement Unit 12

Dublin, 24, Ireland

Model Number LxT SE Serial Number 0004725

Test Results Pass

Initial Condition As Manufactured

Description Sound Expert LxT

Evaluation Method Tested with:

PRMLxT1 L. S/N 042618 377802. S/N 153661

Procedure Number D0001.8384 Technician Ron Harris

Calibration Date 16 May 2016 Calibration Due Temperature 23.26 oc ± 0.01 °C Humidity 51 .4 %RH ± 0.5 %RH Static Pressure 85.92 kPa ± 0.03 kPa

Data reported in dB re 20 µPa.

Compliance Standards Compliant to Manufacturer Specifications and the following standards when combined with Calibration Certificate from procedure D0001 .8378:

IEC 60651:2001 Type 1 IEC 60804:2000 Type 1 IEC 61252:2002 IEC 61260:2001 Class 1 IEC 61672:2013 Class 1

ANSI S1.4-2014 Class 1 ANSI S1.4 (R2006) Type 1 ANSI 81 .11 (R2009) Class 1 ANSI S 1.25 (R2007) ANSI S1 .43 (R2007) Type 1

Issuing lab certifies that the instrument described above meets or exceeds all specifications as stated in the referenced procedure

(unless otherwise noted). It has been calibrated using measurement standards traceable to the SI through the National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST), or other national measurement institutes, and meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Test points marked with a :j: in the uncertainties column do not fall within this laboratory's scope of accreditation.

The quality system is registered to ISO 9001 :2008.

This calibration is a direct comparison of the unit under test to the listed reference standards and did not involve any sampling plans to

complete. No allowance has been made for the instability of the test device due to use, time, etc. Such allowances would be made by the customer as needed.

The uncertainties were computed in accordance with the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM). A

coverage factor of approximately 2 sigma (k=2) has been applied to the standard uncertainty to express the expanded uncertainty at approximately 95% confidence level.

This report may not be reproduced, except in full, unless permission for the publication of an approved abstract is obtained in writing from the organization issuing this report.

Description

SRS DS360 Ultra Low Distortion Generator

Hart Scientific 2626-H Temperature Probe

Larson Davis CAL200 Acoustic Calibrator

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APPENDIX II

Acoustic Parameters

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APPENDIX III

Broadband & 1/3 Octave Band Measurements

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GLANBIA - GAIN FEEDS PORTLAOISE DAYTIME NOISE READINGS

Location Date TimeRun

DurationLAeq LAE LAFmin LAFmax LAF5.00 LAF10.00 LAF33.30 LAF50.00 LAF66.60 LAF90.00

2017-02-01 10:54:35 00:30:06.5 60.0 92.5 46.1 98.2 58.6 56.2 52.9 51.9 51.0 49.5

2017-02-01 11:24:47 00:33:25.4 57.3 90.4 48.0 77.2 62.2 59.7 54.8 53.4 52.5 51.2

2017-02-01 11:58:17 00:30:02.1 56.8 89.4 49.0 79.1 60.6 58.4 55.5 54.4 53.4 51.9

NML2 2017-02-01 12:34:21 00:32:24.5 66.3 99.2 62.9 76.1 67.9 67.2 66.3 66.0 65.7 65.1

MNL4 2017-02-01 13:11:54 00:30:05.6 69.8 102.4 62.9 83.2 71.9 71.3 70.5 69.9 68.3 65.4

2017-02-01 13:47:11 00:31:31.3 66.6 99.3 56.0 83.9 71.2 69.9 66.7 64.9 63.1 59.9

2017-02-01 14:18:48 00:30:15.2 65.9 98.4 56.2 81.7 70.5 69.2 65.7 63.8 62.0 59.4

2017-02-01 14:49:07 00:30:02.2 66.4 99.0 56.0 81.8 70.9 69.6 66.6 64.8 62.8 59.6

GLANBIA - GAIN FEEDS PORTLAOISE EVENING NOISE READINGS



NML1 2017-02-01 19:34:01 00:15:04.9 66.2 95.7 56.5 77.2 70.4 69.4 66.4 64.8 63.1 59.7

NML3 2017-02-01 19:57:19 00:15:53.7 56.6 86.4 52.8 65.7 59.0 58.1 56.6 56.1 55.6 54.8

NML2 2017-02-01 20:38:04 00:15:16.8 64.2 93.8 57.7 77.2 66.9 66.0 64.7 64.1 63.0 60.2

NML4 2017-02-01 20:17:19 00:15:18.2 65.7 95.4 61.5 79.7 68.4 67.0 65.3 64.9 64.4 63.7

GLANBIA - GAIN FEEDS PORTLAOISE NIGHTIME NOISE READINGS



2017-02-01 23:19:39 00:15:03.2 55.8 85.4 50.6 77.4 57.6 57.1 56.1 55.6 55.0 53.9

2017-02-01 23:34:49 00:15:09.9 55.6 85.2 51.1 63.0 57.7 57.3 56.0 55.3 54.7 53.5

NML2 2017-02-02 23:50:54 00:15:05.3 61.8 91.4 59.6 70.5 62.8 62.5 62.0 61.7 61.5 61.0

NML4 2017-02-03 00:27:19 00:15:08.0 57.6 87.2 53.4 64.9 60.0 59.3 57.8 57.1 56.6 55.6

2017-02-03 00:45:59 00:16:11.3 60.8 90.7 50.3 74.4 66.9 64.6 59.3 57.0 54.7 52.4

2017-02-03 01:02:15 00:15:01.3 59.1 88.6 49.4 71.1 65.6 63.3 57.2 55.3 53.4 51.5

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Freq (Hz) 6.3 8.0 10.0 12.5 16.0 20.0 25.0 31.5 40.0 50.0 63.0 80.0 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1K 1.25K 1.6K 2K 2.5K 3.15K 4K 5K 6.3K 8K 10K 12.5K 16K 20K

1/3 Spectra 79.6 77.8 75.9 74.0 73.0 71.1 70.5 70.1 70.9 70.8 68.1 66.0 63.3 60.7 59.6 58.3 58.4 55.3 55.2 55.7 56.1 57.6 59.0 57.2 55.6 53.5 50.6 47.7 45.3 42.5 39.4 38.5 34.8 33.0 27.8 22.1

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1/3 Spectra 71.2 69.6 67.9 66.2 66.2 63.7 62.7 60.9 59.9 58.7 57.8 56.0 56.0 54.0 52.0 50.4 49.3 47.6 47.4 48.7 49.1 51.7 53.2 50.5 48.8 46.1 42.4 39.4 36.0 33.0 29.4 25.6 22.4 19.1 17.6 17.5

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1/3 Spectra 86.4 84.3 82.6 80.3 78.7 76.7 75.1 74.1 73.2 73.1 70.2 65.5 63.8 63.3 61.6 63.5 62.6 64.4 62.6 60.5 57.2 55.9 55.3 54.2 52.3 50.4 49.1 46.2 45.1 42.6 39.5 34.7 30.2 26.0 23.5 22.5

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1/3 Spectra 78.4 76.9 75.1 73.7 72.9 71.3 69.0 69.5 66.7 65.1 64.4 63.0 67.2 63.0 62.0 59.1 59.1 56.4 52.5 52.6 54.4 53.8 53.6 50.4 47.7 45.1 43.7 41.2 39.0 36.7 33.2 27.4 22.3 17.5 16.5 17.5

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1/3 Spectra 72.9 70.9 69.4 67.4 66.0 64.3 62.7 59.9 57.8 58.4 57.3 52.8 46.1 48.9 49.7 50.1 44.5 43.4 41.9 46.7 48.4 50.3 50.0 46.1 41.8 37.2 32.3 29.0 27.5 25.1 22.1 19.0 17.3 16.2 15.9 16.9

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1/3 Spectra 84.3 82.5 80.8 79.2 84.5 76.0 77.5 75.6 76.6 70.8 67.8 66.8 65.9 69.0 66.1 64.2 68.5 67.3 64.0 62.7 63.9 60.9 57.8 57.4 55.6 54.2 52.1 49.6 48.1 45.7 43.4 41.1 37.3 33.0 29.6 26.7

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1/3 Spectra 66.3 64.2 62.9 61.1 60.7 58.2 64.0 56.9 57.1 61.4 57.3 56.4 55.0 53.2 54.6 48.9 48.8 60.9 48.5 48.9 46.2 47.3 46.9 44.7 42.8 41.3 41.0 37.6 35.1 32.7 28.1 22.9 17.5 15.0 15.1 16.4

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Addendum to Attachment E.1: Emissions to Atmosphere

The main air emissions from the Portlaoise Feed Mill are Outlined below:

Boiler Emisions

Main Emissions

Minor Emissions

Fugitive Emissions

Boiler Emissions

The boiler at the Portlaoise Feed Mill is a 1.6 MW natural gas steam boiler with regular annual

maintenance.

The boiler is very similar to the boiler system used at the Glanbia Feed Mill in Clonroche and the

emissions would be expected to be very similar to those measured from the Clonroche boiler stack in

2016, see Table E.1(i) below;

Table E.1 (i)

Reference No.

Description Location Emission Parameter

Estimated Emission (mg/nm3)

Estimated Mass Emission

A 1-2 Boiler Emission

Boiler House NOx 109.82* 0.08*

CO 0.08* 0.0001*

SO2 0.54* 0.0004* *- based on measurements completed on Clonroche Boiler System

Based on the estimated emissions from the boiler at the Portlaoise site the results are less than the

TA Luft Limits for NOx, CO and SO2.

Main Emissions

The main process emissions from the Portlaoise Feed Mill is from the Mill building on site. The main

emission parameter is particulates. There are 4 main emission points in the Mill building all of which

have particulate control cyclones in place to significantly reduce particulate output from the process.

The cyclones on the Mill building are new and were installed in 2016 to provide increased reduction

in particulate emissions from the Mill process. The 3 cyclones in place at the Portlaoise Mill are a

Geelen Counterflow system which, according to the manufacturer, are 100% efficient for removal of

particulates at 30 microns, 96% efficient for removal of particulates at 20 microns and 90% efficient

for removal of particulates at 10 microns (see Attachment 1 on Cyclone Efficiency). The cyclones in

use at the Portlaoise Mill are similar (albeit newer and potentially more efficient) than the cyclone

systems in place at the Glanbia Clonroche facility and the emissions from the main stacks in the Mill

building would be expected to be similar or lower than those measured from the Clonroche cyclone

stacks in 2016, see Table E.2 below;

Table E.1 (ii)

Reference No.

Description Location Emission Parameter

Estimated Emission (mg/nm3)

Estimated Mass Flow (kg/hr)

A.2-1 Cyclone L1 Mill Building Particulates 1.30* 0.05*

A.2-2 Cyclone L2 Mill Building Particulates 1.30* 0.05*

A.2-3 Cyclone L3 Mill Building Particulates 1.30* 0.05* *- based on average of measurements completed on Clonroche Cyclone System

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Based on the estimated particulate output from the Cyclones in the Mill Building they are less than

the 50mg/m3 TA Luft Limit for Particulates at a mass flow >0.2 kg/hr. A copy of the monitoring report

is provided in Attachment 2.

Minor / Fugitive Emissions

There are a number of other small emission points (i.e., dryer fans and screening fan) that are

considered minor emissions along with fugitive emissions related to dust dispersal from the yard

surface or emissions from bulk storage bins and raw material storage areas. Glanbia completed

historical dust deposition sampling at the site boundaries in June, July and August 2012 to assess the

potential impact of dustfall on the surrounding areas from the facility. Sampling was completed using

the Bergerhoff Method at the northern boundary (site entrance), western boundary (opposite

weighbridge) and at the Grain Storage building. A copy of the dust deposition report is attached in

Attachment 3. The results indicated that all results were significantly less than the 350 mg/m2/day

limit for the site.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Efficiency of Geelen Cyclone Systems at Portlaoise Feed Mill

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Dear Sirs,

Dust Emissions:

Designers and Manufacturers of Materials Handling Systems and General Engineering.

Engineers to the Milling, Brewing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Grain Handling, Coal, Ferti lizer and Timber Industries.

The dusl part ic le wi ll be beLwcen Oto 30 microns and at a ra te or 200 grams per product ion hour and 95% or the dust w ill be dispersed in the south we t prevailing wind di rected.

Thl'. equipment which rcducx:s the dust is being purchased from a mill ing engineering company ca lled Ccclcn Countcr fo'vv, in the Netherlands. who c1 re the vl'orld ' s lead ing experts in this li l'.Jd and thl'. equipment LO reduce the emissions is the best technology available.

Sec altached a cyc lone effi ciency graph for the equipment and high erfic icncy cyclone dimensions. w ith this project, which shows the cyc lone be ing I 00% cf'fic icnt at 30 microns particle ·izc, 96% enicicnt Zit 20 m icrons and 90% cnicicn t a l l O microns.

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PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS VOF131258

Specification

Product Feed pellets

Process description Boa? - Press - Cooler

Process calculation valid for product size 5,0 mm

Cooler suitable for product size range >3 mm

Product density 500 kg/m3

Product capacity incoming 16000 kg/h

Product specific heat 2,08 kJ/kg/oC

Product temperature incoming 72oC

Product moisture incoming 15,0 %

Product moisture outgoing 13,1 %

Coating before cooler No %

Specification of coating - %

Plant altitude above sea level 251 m

Power supply 400V / 3ph /50hz V

Control voltage 24 V

Control voltage solenoids hydraulics 24 VDC

Pneumatic pressure 8 Bar

Components suitable for use in explosion risk zone Not applicable

.

Using above data and assumptions we find the

following results by calculation. Please note that

data are valid only if the entire system has been

designed and built according to our instructions.

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Product temperature outgoing, max. above cooling air 5oC

Cooling air volume (approx) 29072 m3/h

Pressure loss over cooler (approx) 1800 Pa

Diameter ducting (min thickness 2mm) 600 mm

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Geelen Counterflow

HE - Cyclone efficiency / HE - Zyklone Effizienz

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ATTACHMENT 2

Monitoring Report from Clonroche Feed Mill

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Company Name: Glanbia Foods Ireland Limited Licence No: P1027-01 Year: 2015, Visit No: 1 Report No: 015-164

Page 1 of 15 Glenside Environmental Services Doc No: GEN2-001rev8

Rev Date: 08/09/2014 Issued by: QM

Cuil Greine House Ballincollig Commercial Park

Link Road Ballincollig

Cork T: 021 4810016 M: 086 3819387 [email protected] www.glenenv.ie

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Stack Emissions Monitoring Report

for

Glanbia Foods Ireland Limited

Clonroche, Enniscorthy, County Wexford

EPA IPPC Licence REF: P1027-01 _______________________________________________________________

Report No: 015-164

Monitoring Date: 22nd December 2015

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Report Summary:

Job Quotation No: 015-084

Operator Licence No: P01027-01

Operator Name: Glanbia Foods Ireland Limited

Installation: Clonroche, Enniscorthy, County Wexford

Contact Name: Pat Doyle

Phone No: 086 0270255

Monitoring dates: 22nd December 2015

Monitoring Organisation: Glenside Environmental, Cuil Greine House

Link Road, Ballincollig, Cork

Phone No: (021) 4810016

Email: [email protected]

Report Date: 13th January 2016

Report written by: Ewa Piatek

MCERTS reg No: MM07 799

Competency: Level 2

Function: Team Leader

Endorsements: TE1, TE2, TE3, TE4

Report approved by: Ewa Piatek

MCERTS reg No: MM07 799

Competency: Level 2

Function: Team Leader

Endorsements: TE1, TE2, TE3, TE4

Signed by: Quality Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 4

2. OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................................. 4

2.1. SUBSTANCES TO BE MONITORED AT EACH EMISSION POINT ..................................................... 4 2.2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 4

3. MATERIALS AND METHODS ................................................................................................ 5

3.1. FLUE GAS ANALYSIS (CO – IS EN 15058:2006, CO2 – ISO12039:2001, NOX – IS EN 14792:2006, O2 – IS EN 14789:2005, SO2 – METHOD TGN M21) .................................................... 5 3.2. PARTICULATES - ISO9096:2006 (HIGH) OR IS EN 13284-1:2002 (LOW) ................................ 5 3.3. VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE – ISO 16911-1:2013 ..................................................................... 5

4. MONITORING RESULTS ......................................................................................................... 6

4.1. MONITORING RESULTS ........................................................................................................... 6 4.2. REFERENCE CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................ 7 4.3. VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE ...................................................................................................... 7 4.4. METHODS AND ACCREDITATION STATUS ................................................................................ 8

5. OPERATING INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 9

6. MONITORING DEVIATION .................................................................................................... 9

7. ANNEX 1 .................................................................................................................................... 12

7.1. PERSONNEL ........................................................................................................................... 12 7.2. EQUIPMENT USED .................................................................................................................. 12

8. ANNEX 2 .................................................................................................................................... 13

8.1. DIAGRAMS OF THE STACKS ................................................................................................... 13 8.2. SAMPLING MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................. 14

9. ANNEX 3 .................................................................................................................................... 15

9.1. RESULTS AND UNCERTAINTY CALCULATIONS FOR STACK A2-1 – TOTAL OF 13 PAGES ......... 15 9.2. RESULTS AND UNCERTAINTY CALCULATIONS FOR STACK A2-2 – TOTAL OF 13 PAGES ......... 15 9.3. RESULTS AND UNCERTAINTY CALCULATIONS FOR STACK A2-3 – TOTAL OF 13 PAGES ......... 15 9.4. RESULTS AND UNCERTAINTY CALCULATIONS FOR STACK A1-2 – TOTAL OF 12 PAGES ......... 15 9.5. LABORATORY CERTIFICATES – TOTAL OF 2 PAGES ............................................................... 15

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1. Introduction

Glenside Environmental was commissioned by Glanbia Food Ireland Ltd to perform air emission monitoring at the facility in Clonroche, Enniscorthy, County Wexford. This report presents details of this monitoring programme.

2. Objectives

2.1. Substances to be monitored at each emission point

Sample Locations Parameter

A2-1 Particulates

A2-2 Particulates

A2-3 Particulates

A1-2

O2

CO

NOx as NO2

SO2

2.2. Special Requirements

There were no special requirements for this monitoring campaign.

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3. Materials and Methods

This section provides brief details of the methodologies employed to perform the air emission monitoring.

3.1. Flue Gas analysis (CO – IS EN 15058:2006, CO2 – ISO12039:2001, NOx – IS EN 14792:2006, O2 – IS EN 14789:2005, SO2 – Method TGN M21)

Flue gas concentrations were monitored using a Horiba PG-250 flue gas analyser. The PG-250 is a portable stack gas analyzer that can simultaneously measure up to five separate gas components: NOx, CO, CO2, SO2 and O2. The PG-250 uses non-dispersive IR detection for CO, SO2, and CO2; chemiluminescence (cross-flow modulation) for NOx; and a paramagnetic cell for O2 measurements.

3.2. Particulates - ISO9096:2006 (high) or IS EN 13284-1:2002 (low)

A sample stream of gas is extracted from the main gas stream at representative sampling points for 30 minutes, with an isokinetically controlled flow rate and measured volume. The dust entrained in the gas sample is separated by a pre-weighed filter, which is then dried and reweighed. Deposits upstream of the filter in the sampling equipment are also recovered and weighed. The increase of mass of the filter and the deposited mass upstream of the filter are attributed to dust collected from the sampled gas, which allows the dust concentration to be calculated. The results are calculated from the laboratory results divided by air volume sampled and are converted to mg/m3. Results in kg/h are calculated from concentration of pollutant and stack flow rate. All results are corrected to Standard Temperature and Pressure and if required to Reference Oxygen and Dry conditions. LOD values are obtained from laboratory LOD and the same calculations as per results.

3.3. Volumetric Flow Rate – ISO 16911-1:2013

The volumetric airflow rate was determined from stack velocity measurements calculated in accordance with ISO 16911-1:2013. Airflow rate and temperature profiles were performed at pre-calculated intervals across the stack in order to determine the average velocity profile across the stack diameters.

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4. Monitoring Results

Table 4.1 presents the results of the air emission monitoring sampling program carried out at the emission stacks listed below.

4.1. Monitoring Results

Results reported are corrected to reference conditions as per IPPC Licence requirements.

Emission Point

Substances ELV

mg/m3

CEMS Results

LOD Results Results Uncertainty Date of

Monitoring

Start –End Time of Monitoring

A2-1 Particulates n/a n/a 0.61 mg/m3 <0.61 mg/m3 <0.03 kg/h

0.02 mg/m3 22/12/2015 09:55-10:25

Blank Particulates n/a n/a 0.61

mg/m3 <0.61 mg/m3 n/a 0.02 mg/m3 22/12/2015 09:34-09:39

A2-2 Particulates n/a n/a 0.68 mg/m3 2.04 mg/m3 0.09 kg/h

0.07 mg/m3 22/12/2015 10:45-11:17


mg/m3 <0.68 mg/m3 n/a 0.02 mg/m3 22/12/2015 11:34-11:39

A2-3 Particulates n/a n/a 0.67 mg/m3 1.24 mg/m3 0.03 kg/h

0.04 mg/m3 22/12/2015 11:54-12:26


mg/m3 <0.67 mg/m3 n/a 0.02 mg/m3 22/12/2015 12:34-12:39

A1-2 O2 n/a n/a 0.1 10.61 % -- 0.35 % 22/12/2015 11:35-12:05

A1-2 CO n/a n/a 0.4 0.08 mg/m3 0.0001 kg/h

3.65 mg/m3 22/12/2015 11:35-12:05

A1-2 Nitrogen Oxides as

NO2 n/a n/a 0.2

109.82 mg/m3

0.08 kg/hr

9.90 mg/m3 22/12/2015 11:35-12:05

A1-2 SO2 n/a n/a 0.3

mg/m3 0.54

mg/m3 0.0004 kg/hr

4.88 mg/m3 22/12/2015 11:35-12:05

Results for Particulates, O2, NOx, SOx and CO are within INAB accreditation range.

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4.2. Reference Conditions

Emission Point Reference Temperature Reference Pressure Reference Moisture Reference Oxygen

A2-1, A2-2, A2-3 273 K 101.3 kPa No correction No correction

A1-2 273 K 101.3 kPa Dry 3 %

4.3. Volumetric Flow Rate

Emission Point Actual Moist Flow

Rate Moist Flow Rate at

STP Moist Flow Rate at

STP and ref O2 Emission Limit Value Units

A2-1 51409.98 43373.30 n/a n/a m3/h

A2-2 49841.27 42501.81 n/a n/a m3/h

A2-3 31835.31 27239.79 n/a n/a m3/h

A1-2 1883.13 1280.04 735.71 n/a m3/h

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4.4. Methods and Accreditation Status

Sampling Point:

Determinant Reference Method Accreditation

Status Analytical Method

Description Subcontracted

Laboratory

Laboratory Accreditation

Status

CO by Horiba IS EN 15058:2006 INAB NDIR n/a n/a

CO2 by Horiba ISO 12039:2001 INAB NDIR n/a n/a

Flow, Temperature, Pressure ISO 16911-1:2013 INAB n/a n/a n/a

Nox by Horiba IS EN 14792:2006 INAB Chemiluminescence n/a n/a

O2 by Horiba IS EN 14789:2005 INAB Paramagnetic n/a n/a

Particulates low IS EN 13284-1:2002 INAB Gravimetric Analysis SAL UKAS

SO2 by Horiba TGN M21 INAB NDIR n/a n/a

Water Vapour IS EN 14790:2005 INAB Gravimetric Analysis n/a n/a

Substances were monitored as per monitoring objectives. Substances were monitored in accordance with the requirements stated in AG2 (Air Emissions Monitoring Guidance Note#2)

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5. Operating Information

Emission Point

Process Status Load

/Feedstock

Process Details Fuel

/Feedstock Abatement

System

Status of Abatement

System

A2-1 Process as

normal Continuous n/a Cyclone L1 In operation

A2-2 Process as


A2-3 Process as


A1-2 Boiler

operating as normal

Batch/As required Natural Gas n/a n/a

6. Monitoring Deviation

Requirements of IS

EN 15259 for sampling points

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2

Measuring plane is located as far

downstream and upstream from any disturbances, which

could change direction of flow

(bends, fans, partially closed dumpers).

Yes, measuring plane is located as

far downstream and upstream

from any disturbances.




No, measuring plane is not

located as far downstream and upstream from

any disturbances due to practical

reasons.




Measuring Plane is located in a section of duct with at least five hydraulic diameters of straight duct upstream of the sampling plane.

No, measuring plane of duct is not located in a section of duct

with five hydraulic diameters of straight duct

upstream of the sampling plane.

No, measuring plane of duct is not located in a section of duct



Yes, measuring plane of duct is

located in a section of duct



Yes, measuring plane of duct is

located in a section of duct



Measuring Plane is located in a section of duct with at least two hydraulic diameters of

straight duct downstream of the

sampling plane (five hydraulic diameters

from top of the stack).

No, measuring plane is not located in a

section of duct with five hydraulic diameters from top

of stack due to practical reasons.


section of duct with five hydraulic diameters from top

of stack due to practical reasons.


section of duct with two hydraulic

diameters of straight duct

downstream of the plane, due to

practical reasons.

Yes, measuring plane is located in a section of duct

with five hydraulic diameters from

top of stack.

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Requirements of IS

EN 15259 for sampling points

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2

Measuring Plane is located in a section of duct with constant

shape and cross-sectional area.

Yes, measuring plane is located in a section of duct

with constant shape and cross-

sectional area.

Yes, measuring plane is located in a section of

duct with constant shape

and cross-sectional area.

Yes, measuring plane is located in a section of

duct with constant shape

and cross-sectional area.

Yes, measuring plane is located in a section of duct with constant

shape and cross-sectional area.

Measurement section is clearly

identified and labelled.

No, measuring section is not

clearly identified and labelled.





No, measuring section is not clearly

identified and labelled.

Requirements of IS EN 15259 for

platform, working space and ports

size.

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2

Appropriate working area.

Yes, platform has appropriate size.

No, platform must be extent, for

easier and safer monitoring.

No, platform must be extent, for

easier and safer monitoring.

Yes, platform has appropriate size.

Safe access to monitoring point.

Yes, access is safe.




Sufficient ports number

Small stacks(<0.7) – 1 port

0.7-1.5m – 2 ports >1.5m – 4 ports

1 port available. 1 port available. 1 port available. 1 port available.

Appropriate port size.

Yes, 100mm. Yes, 100mm. Yes, 100mm. No, port is too small for accurate velocity

measurements.

Requirements of ISO 16911-1:2013 for flow,

temperature and pressure profile of the

stack

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2

Required number of points were sampled as per ISO

16911-1 requirements.

Yes, 4 point sampled.




No negative flow.

Yes, no negative flow found in the

stack flue gasses.


stack flue gasses.


stack flue gasses.


stack flue gasses.

All points sampled swirl check was below 15°

Yes, al point sampled swirl check result

were below 15°


were below 15°


were below 15°


were below 15°

Differential pressure higher than 5Pa measured with

pitot tube.

Yes, differential pressure result was above 5 Pa

Yes, differential pressure result

was 114 Pa


was 114 Pa


was 114 Pa

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Requirements of ISO 16911-1:2013 for flow,

temperature and pressure profile of the stack

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2

The ratio of highest to lowest local gas velocity is within

(higher than 3:1) requirements.

Yes, Ratio of highest to lowest gas velocity was higher than 3:1.




Requirements of IS EN 13248-1 for Particulates

A2-1 A2-2 A2-3

The LOD is less than 10% of ELV (MID 13248-1section

10.6) n/a n/a n/a

The blank reading meet the required target of <10% of

the daily limit value (for ELV >10 mg/m3) (section 10.6)

n/a n/a n/a

All points sampled swirl check was below 15°. If any

of the point not in compliance with this

requirement the point should not be sampled.

All points sampled swirl check was below 15°.

All points were sampled.





Sampling location requirements are met.

Sample location requirements were met

particulates results were produced in

compliance with the standard.







Requirements of IS EN 14792 for NOx A1-2

NOx overall uncertainty calculated is within requirement of <10% at the daily ELV expressed on dry basis before correction to O2 reference concentration.

n/a

NOx calibration drift is lower than 2% of the span value.

Drift below 2%.

Requirements of IS EN 15058 for CO A1-2

CO overall uncertainty calculated is within requirement of <6% at the daily ELV expressed on dry basis before correction to O2 reference concentration.

n/a

CO calibration drift is lower than 2% of the span value.

Drift blow 2%.

Requirements of IS EN 14789 for O2 A1-2

O2 overall uncertainty calculated is within requirement of <6% of value expressed on dry

basis. Uncertainty within requirements.

O2 calibration drift is lower than 2% of the span value.( Section 8.4.2.3)

Drift below 2%.

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7. Annex 1

7.1. Personnel

Scientist/Technician

Name Position Qualification

Technical Endorsements

MCERTS Number

Ewa Piatek Team

Leader Level 2 TE1, TE2, TE3, TE4 MM07 799

Patrick Power Technician Trainee - MM12 1183

7.2. Equipment used

Equipment GEN Equipment No

Gillair Plus Personal Sampling Pump EQ059, EQ060, EQ061

Millenium 5 Console EQ069

Millenium Nozzle Set EQ087

Millenium Probe EQ071

Millenium Pitot tube EQ081

Millenium Impingers EQ072

Filters SAL Laboratory supplied GFA Filters

47mm

Distance Meter EQ089

Measuring Tape EQ090

KIMO Pitot Tube EQ080

KIMO Flow Meter EQ079

Caliper EQ082

Horiba PG-250 EQ066

Chiller Unit EQ068

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8. Annex 2

8.1. Diagrams of the stacks

A1-2

A2-1, A2-2

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A2-3

8.2. Sampling measurements

Determinant A2-1 A2-2 A2-3 A1-2 Units

Number of Ports Sampled

1 1 1 1 -

Number of Points Sampled

4 4 4 1 -

Average Velocity v'a 22.4 21.8 21.4 5.44 m/s

Average Pressure 100.037 99.989 100.012 100.134 kPa

Average Temperature

46.55 43 42 124 °C

Stack Diameter 0.9 0.9 0.55/0.75 0.35 m

T Reference 273 273 273 273 Deg K

P Reference 101.3 101.3 101.3 101.3 kPa

Isokinetic condition 9.40 -0.27 3.29 n/a %

Oxygen n/a n/a n/a 10.61 %

CO2 n/a n/a n/a 7.29 %

Water vapour 3.8 2.2 2.3 n/a %

Nozzle Size 4.38 4.38 4.38 n/a mm

Velocity, temperature and pressure measurements are within INAB accreditation range.

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9. Annex 3

9.1. Results and uncertainty calculations for Stack A2-1 – Total of 13 pages




9.5. Laboratory Certificates – Total of 2 pages

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Company Name: Doc No

Licence No: Rev Date:

Year: 2015 Issued by:

Sampling Date:

Report No: Flow Calculations for A1-2

Equipment Used:

Millenium 5

console: EQ069 Rule: EQ083

Probe: EQ071 Pitot Tube: EQ081

Laser Distance

Meater: EQ089

KIMO - Flow Test: EQ079 Kimo Pitot Tube : EQ080

Stack Circular with central point

Diameter Measurements 0.35

0.35

0.35

Diameter Average: 0.35

Stack Area 0.10

Sampling Line 1

Sampling Points 1

Port Depth (m): Port 1: 0.04 Port 2: Port 3: Port 4:

Wall thicknes (m): 0.01

Ciruclar with central point

Point Number

Point position in

stack (m)

Points to be marked on

probe Point position as %

Central point 0.18 0.23 50.0

Unc of static pressure calculations

Static Pressure: mmH2O Pa mmH2O Line 2 Note: At least once per line. St Dev: 0.00 0.00

Reading 1 3 34.00 0.00 Pa 0.00 0.00

Reading 2 3 34.00 0.00 Pa Unc 1.52 1.52 1.08

Reading 3 3 34.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 4 3 34.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 5 3 34.00 0.00 Pa

Average: 3.5 34 0.00 Pa

Pitot Tube Checks: Comments

KIMO Pitot EQ080 Mill 5 Pitot EQ081

None

Inernal Leakage Check

Pressuriezed pressure: 500 Pa

015-164

Points Calculations

GEN2-002rev17

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Deformities, Burrs, Damage

Note: blow through the pitot impact opening until at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No: 1

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Sampling Date:

Report No: Flow Calculations for A1-2015-164

GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

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P1027-01

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Time of leak check: 15 s

Leak Check Result: Pass

<10Pa

Swirl Check: ° Within requirements <15°Point 1 1.00 Yes

Point 2 Yes

Absolute pressure of the stack gas:

The absolute pressure in the duct is given by the measurement of the atmospheric pressure on the site

and the static pressure measured in the duct.

Barometric

(Atmospheric

Pressure)Pb 750.8117444 mmHg Note: 1mb = 0.75 mmHg (Since1 atmosphere=1013.25 mb = 760 mmHg)

Pstatic 3.468285221 mmH2O 760 mmHg = 101325 Pa

Conversion form

mmH2O to mmHg 13.6 Atmospheric Press 100100 Pa

Atmospheric Temperature: 6.00 C°

Ps = 751.0667654 mmHg Absolute Pressure100134 Pa of stack

Molecular Weigh of Dry Gas Stream: Molecular weight of stack gas (wet):

Bwo 0.040

Md 28.85

CO2 0.06 % Molecular weight of 18

O2 20.90 %

CO 0.0015 % CO ppm 15 Ms= 28.41

N2 79.04 %

Md= 28.85

Pitot Cooficiency

Calibration Date: 7/29/2015

EQ080 KIMO EQ081 Mill 5

m/sec Cp m/sec Cp

3.02 0.806

5.2 0.806

10.38 0.83

15.6 0.838

20.43 0.829

25.8 0.832

0.8060

Time Start: 12;32 Time End: 12:36

Velocity by Mill 5 Velocity Temperature Pressure of Stack

ΔPs Pa ΔPs mmH2O √ΔPs mmH2O m/s kPa

Dynamic

Pressure Velocity

Temperat

ure Pressure

Point 1 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.00 Std Dev 8.86 2√ΔP

Point 2 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.00 4.428 √ΔP

Point 3 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 1.52 UΔp ##### U2Δp

Uncertainty Calc

Uncertainty Calculations

Differencial Pressure

Pitot Cooficiency used for

calculations:

If Swirl Check is outside requiremnts the correction has

to be applied.

S-tupe pitot tube shall be positioned perpendicular to the direction of the

flow. The static pressure is than measured using both taps. The difference in

the measured static pressure should be < 10Pa

Check on stagnation and reference

pressure taps:

velocity head registers on the manometer; then, close off the impact opening.

The pressure shall remain stable for at least 15 seconds; (2) do the same for

the static pressure side, except using suction to obtain the minimum

of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.

𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠 = 𝑃𝑃𝑏𝑏 +𝑃𝑃𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆13.6

𝑀𝑀𝑑𝑑 = 44%𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶

100 + 3𝐶%𝐶𝐶𝐶100 + 𝐶8

%𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 + %𝑁𝑁𝐶100

𝑀𝑀𝑠𝑠 = 𝑀𝑀𝑑𝑑 1 − 𝐵𝐵𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤 + 18(𝐵𝐵𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤)

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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Point 4 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 19.61 5.44 124 100.134 0.51 Uvi 0.03 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 5 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.10


Point 7 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.00 4.428 √ΔP

Point 8 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 9 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 19.61 5.436914 124 100.134 0.51 0.03 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 10 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.10


Point 12 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.00 4.428 √ΔP

Point 13 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 14 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 19.61 5.436914 124 100.134 0.51 0.03 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 15 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.10


Point 17 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.00 4.428 √ΔP

Point 18 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 19 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 19.61 5.436914 124 100.134 0.51 0.03 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 20 19.61 2 1.414 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 0.10

Total Average: 2 1.414213562 5.4 124 100.134 19.61 Pa 5.436914 124 100.134 0.118 ∑U2Δp/4Δp

Higes to Lowest flow ratio: 1.0 :1 Max flow: 5.44 313.7 (∑√Δp)2

Requirement is Duct Flow ratio of max. to min. <3:1 Min. Flow: 5.44


KIMO Pitot EQ080

None


Pressuriezed pressure: 500 Pa

Time of leak check: 15 sec

Leak Check Result: Pass

<10 Pa





of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.





pressure taps:


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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Results:

Circular Stack

Stak Diameter: 0.35 m WAF Wall effect correction factor:

Average flow: 5.44 m/s Smooth walled ducts 0.995

Wall effect correction factor: 1

Average Flow corrected for wall effect: 5.44 m/s Rough Walled ducts 0.99 bricks, mortar

Average Temperature: 397.00 K

Average Pressure: 100.134 kPa

Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: 10.61 %

Reeference Conditions:

Reference Temperature: 273.15 K

Reference Pressure: 101.325 kPa

Reference Moisture: 0 %

Reference Oxygen: 3 %

Mass Emissions Calculations:

Volumetric Flow Rate 0.52 m3/s

Volumetric Flow Rate 1883.13 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP 1280.04 m3/h

735.71 m3/h

735.71 m3/h

Uncertainty Calculations:

Input Quantities:

Unit

Diameter of Stack 0.35 m 2 % Max permissible error

Number of points measured: 1

Temperature: 397 K 1 % Accuracy

Atmospheric Pressure: 10013.4 Pa 300 Pa Max permissible error estimated at 20 Pa

Oxygen content: 20.90 % dry 6 ± % Volume fraction on d 20.1 % wet

CO2 content: 0.06 % dry 6 ± % Volume fraction on d 0.1 % wet

H2O content 4 % 20 ± % Volume fraction on dry gas

Density of Gas 0.86 kg/m3

Absolute pressure 100134 Pa

average Velocity 5.43691398 m/s

Pitot Tube characteristic 1.01 K 0.02 ±

Standard unc on the coefficient ot the 0.01 u(K)

Range: 0 1000 Pa

Resolution 1 Pa

Calibration Uncertainty 2 Pa 2 coverage factor

Drift 0.1 % of the range between 2 calibration

Lack of fit 0.06 % of the range

Mollar Mass Wet (M 0.284456 kg/mol

unc H2O 0.4 %

unc O2 0.61 %

unc CO2 0.00 %

unc Molar Weight 0.00006 Kg/mol

unc Temp 1.99 K

Abs press unc 174.38 Pa

unc Patm 173.30 Pa

std unc associated with the density u(ρ) 0.0061 kg/m3

0.25 m/s

Expanded uncertaexpressed with a level of confidence of 95 0.49 ±m/s

Expanded uncertaexpressed with a level of confidence of 95 9.10 ±%

Note: The correction of average velocity for wall

effect is not required for measurements to support

isokinetic sampling.

A default wall effect adjustments factors may be used

without without taking wall effect measurements.

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP O2 ref and Moisture

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 ref

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Company Name: Glanbia Doc No GEN2-002rev17

Licence No: P1027-01 Rev Date: 9/18/2015

Year: 2015 Visit No: 1 Issued by: QM

Sampling Date: 12/22/2015

Report No: 015-164 Flue Gasses Records and Calculations for A1-2

1. Calibration:

NO CO SOx CO2 O2

ppm ppm ppm % %

Calibration Gas

Cylinder Number: 216866 92314 324415 PR297816 92361

Components BalanceCertified

ValueUncertainty Cylinder No

Date of

calibrationExp date:

Span Cylinder

Calibration Values: 408 401.4 403.7 14.99 20.86

NO 400 ppm Nitrogen 400.3 ppm 3.7 ppm 2128269 7/30/2013 7/30/2016

Zero Cylinder

Calibration Values: 0 0 0 0 0

NO2 - 100 ppm Nitrogen 80.2 ppm 2% 323876 4/7/2013 1/21/2016

Horiba Range: 0-500 0-500 0-500 0-20 0-25

CO - 400 ppm Nitrogen 401.4 ppm 3.7 ppm 92314 11/7/2013 11/7/2016

NO 400 ppm Nitrogen 408 4 ppm 216866 10/24/2014 10/23/2018

Zero: 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 CO2 - 15% Nitrogen 14.99% 0.12% PR297816 9/7/2013 9/7/2016

Span: 407.3 400.9 402.4 14.98 20.95 O2 - 21% Nitrogen 20.86% 0.11% 92361 9/7/2013 9/7/2016

2 times repeatability: 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.04 0.02SO2 -400 ppm Nitrogen 403.7 ppm 0.50% 324415 6/24/2013 6/24/2016

Zero: 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2 Nitrogen A5477

Zero: 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1

Difference as %: 0.02 0.00 0.02 0.67 -0.48

Response Time:

95% of Span Gas: 387.60 381.33 383.52 14.24 19.82

Time Required (s): <200 <200 <200 <200 <200

Time (s): 132.00 135.00 143.00 125.00 165.00

Span: 407.6 400.7 402.4 14.98 20.98

Difference as %: -0.07 0.05 0.00 0.00 -0.14

Zero: 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1Span: 407.9 400.2 401.9 14.98 20.99

Zero Drift: 0.02 -0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00Span Drift: -0.07 0.12 0.12 0.00 -0.05

Zero deviation lower than 2 times the

repeatability at zero.

Differences between the readings

obtained during the adjustments of the

analyser and during the check shall be

lower than 2%

Through the sampling line:

Directly to analyzer:

After measurement through the sampling line:

SO2 requirement: When applying the zero

and span gases, measure the T90response

time, and then wait at least three times the

T90value before taking the readings for zero

and span;

SO2 requirement: When applying the zero

and span gases, measure the T90response

time, and then wait at least three times the

T90value before taking the readings for zero

and span;

If the span or zero drift are bigger than 2%

of the span value it is necessery to

correct both for zero and span drift. If the

drift result is higher than 5% results shall

be rejected.

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Equipment Used:

Horiba: EQ066

Chiller Unit: EQ068

2. Measurement:

Start Time: 11:35:00 AM End Time: 12:05:00 PM

0:01:00

MAK Conditioning Unit Temperature: 2 °C Gas temperature should be maintain below 4°C

NO CO SOx CO2 O2

Readings: ppm ppm ppm % %

11:35:00 AM 29.5 0.3 0.1 7.2 10.8

11:36:00 30.2 0.0 0.0 7.3 10.7

11:37:00 30.5 0.0 0.4 7.2 10.7

11:38:00 30.7 0.0 0.2 7.3 10.7

11:39:00 30.8 0.0 0.0 7.3 10.7

11:40:00 30.8 0.0 0.2 7.3 10.6

11:41:00 30.8 0.0 0.2 7.3 10.7

11:42:00 30.8 0.0 0.1 7.3 10.7

11:43:00 30.9 0.0 0.1 7.3 10.7

11:44:00

11:45:00

11:46:00

11:47:00

11:48:00

11:49:00

11:50:00

11:51:00

11:52:00

11:53:00

11:54:00

11:55:00 30.7 0.0 0.0 7.4 10.5

11:56:00 31.3 0.0 0.2 7.5 10.5

11:57:00

11:58:00

11:59:00

12:00:00

12:01:00 30.8 0.3 0.0 7.4 10.6

12:02:00 31.6 0.0 0.0 7.5 10.5

12:03:00 31.9 0.0 0.1 7.5 10.4

12:04:00 30.6 0.0 0.2 6.8 10.6

Average: 30.79 0.04 0.11 7.29 10.61

Average readings:

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Span Gas Value 408 401.4 403.7 14.99 20.86

Span reading before

measurement 407.60 400.70 402.40 14.98 20.98

Span reading after

measurement 407.90 400.20 401.90 14.98 20.99

Sampling time 12:30:00 AM 12:30:00 AM 12:30:00 AM 12:30:00 AM #########

Zero expected result 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Zero reading before 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.10Zero reading after 0.10 0.30 0.30 0.20 0.10

Span adjustment 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.00

Span Check 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.01 1.00

Deviation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Drift/Min -0.05 0.07 0.06 0.00 -0.02

Zero adjustment -0.20 -0.20 -0.30 -0.20 -0.10

Zero check -0.10 -0.30 -0.30 -0.20 -0.10

Deviation (Zero Drift) 0.10 -0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00Drift/min 4.81 -4.83 -0.02 0.00 0.00

Span Drift -0.07 0.13 0.12 0.00 -0.05

Actual measured

Concentration 30.79 0.04 0.11 7.29 10.61Corrected

concentration for drift 31.27 -0.17 -0.20 7.35 10.72

Stack Conditions:

Average Temperature: 397 K


Average Oxygen: 10.61194446 %

Average Moisture: 0 %

735.71 m3/hr

Reference Conditions:





Results :

Units NOX CO SOx

ppm Dry 30.79 0.04 0.11

Correction factor ppm

to mg/m32.05 1.25 2.86

mg/m3 Dry, STP 63.12 0.05 0.31

mg/m3 Dry, STP, ref

O2109.82 0.08 0.54

ELV mg/m3

Uncertainty mg/m3 9.90 3.65 4.88

kg/hr 0.08 0.0001 0.0004

CO2 O2

% Dry 7.29 10.61

Uncertainty % 0.50 0.35

Drift Correction Calculations

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP O2 ref and

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Uncertainty calculation for Gaseous Measurement Oxygen EN14789V2.2 Jul-08

Limit value n/a %vol Calibration gas 20.86 %vol

Measured concentratio 10.61 %vol Full Scale 25 %vol

Performance character Value specification

Response time 165.00 seconds < 200 s

Logger sampling interval 60 seconds 0.08 % vol

Measurement period 30 minutes 0.30 % full scale

Number of readings in measurement 30 Assuming 1 minute collected over 1 hour

Repeatability at zero 0.05 % by volume stdev <0.2 % rangeRepeatability at span level 0 % by volume stdev <0.4 % rangeDeviation from linearity 0.14 % vol +/- <0.3 % volume

Zero drift (during measurement period 0.1 % vol at zero leve +/- <2% of volume / 24hr

Span drift (during measurement perio -0.05 % vol at span leve+/- <2% volume/24hr min max value at calib

volume or pressure flow dependence 0 % of fs / 10l/h +- 5 l/h <1% range flow 5 15 10 l/h

atmospheric pressure dependence 0.3 % of fs/kPa +- 2kPa < 1.5 % rangpressure 99.00 101 100 kPa

ambient temperature dependence -0.07 % by volume /10K +- 15K <0.3% volum temp 280 285 285 K

CO2 (% vol) 15 0.07 % by volume per 15 CO2 range 8 15 0 % vol

NO (mg/m3) 300 0.02 % by volume per 300 NO range 100 150 0 mg/m3

NO2 (mg/m3) 30 0 % by volume per 30 NO2 range 5 7.5 0 mg/m3

Combined interference 0.56 % range <2% range Voltage 105 115 110 V

Dependence on voltage 0.1 % by volume /10V +- 5% < 0.1%vol /10 volt

Losses in the line (leak) 2 % of value < 2% of value

Uncertainty of calibration gas 0.5 % of value

Performance characteristic Uncertainty Value of uncertainty quantity % vol

Standard deviation of repeatability at zero ur0 for mean Only use rep at span

Standard deviation of repeatability at span level urs for mean 0.00

Lack of fit ufit 0.08

Drift u0dr 0.04

volume or pressure flow dependence uspres 0.00

atmospheric pressure dependence uapres 0.04ambient temperature dependence utemp -0.02

CO2 0.05 Use largest of sum of all positive or all negative influences

NO 0.01 0.06 all +ves Criteria

NO2 0.00 0 all -ves sum <2% value

Combined interference (from mcerts) 0.08 0.06 largest 0.212239

dependence on voltage uvolt 0.03 Value to use for intereference uncertainty

losses in the line (leak) uleak 0.12 uint 0.06

Uncertainty of calibration gas ucalib 0.03

Measurement uncertainty 10.61 %vol

Combined uncertainty 0.18 %vol

% of value 1.67 %

Coverage factor k = 2

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 3.34 % of value

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 0.35 % vol

Effect of drift

range of variation from conditions at calibration

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Uncertainty calculation for Gaseous Measurement NOx EN14792v4.0 Jul-09

Limit value 0.00 mg/m3 (corrected Cal gas conc 837.624 mg.m

-3 (NO2) Correction for reference conditions

Measured concentration 30.7899998 ppm O2, % Moisture, %Pressure, Temperature, K

Measured concentratio 63.21 mg/m3 (101.3kPa, Full Scale 837.624 mg/m3 (NO2) ref 3.00 0.00 101.30 273.00

Measured concentratio 109.53 mg/m3 (Corrected) measured 10.61 0.00 101.30 273.00

Gas NO Uncert 0.35 1.00 0.00 1.00

NO/NO2 ratio 100.00 Full Scale 408 ppm Factors 1.73 1.00 1.00 1.00

Cal gas conc 408 ppm Uncertainty in factor 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00

Conversion 2.053 Correction Factor 1.73 uf 0.06

Performance character Value specification Effect of drift

Response time 132.00 seconds 180.000 0.01 mg/m3

Logger sampling interval 60 seconds 0.00 % full scale

Measurement period 30 minutes

Number of readings in measurement 30

Repeatability at zero 0.05 % full scale <1 % rangeRepeatability at span level 0 % full scale <2 % rangeDeviation from linearity(lack of fit) 0.3 % of value <2 % range

Zero drift 0.02 mg/m3 <2% range / 24hr ranges

Span drift -0.07 mg/m3 <2% range/24hr min max value at calib

volume or pressure flow dependence 0 %of full scale/kPa <2 % / kPa flow 95.00 105 100 kPa

atmospheric pressure dependence 0 %of value /kPa <3% / kPa pressure 101.30 101.3 101.3 kPa

ambient temperature dependence 0.3 % full scale/10K <3% range / temp 289 289 289 K

NH3 (mg/m3) 3 0.0 mg/m3 NH3 range 0 0 0 mg/m3

CO2 (% vol) 5 0.2 mg/m3 CO2 range 0 15 0 %vol

H2O (% vol) 4 0.0 mg/m3 H2O range 0 0 0 %vol

dependence on voltage 0.1 % full scale/10V <2% range Voltage 93 121 110 V

losses in the line (leak) -0.07 % of value < 0.1%vol /10 volt

Converter efficency 95.86 % >95%

Uncertainty of calibration gas 2 % of value < 2% of value

Performance characteristic Uncertainty Value of uncertainty quantity mg/m3

Standard deviation of repeatability at zero ur0 for mean use rep at span



Drift u0dr 0.01


atmopsheric pressure dependence uapres 0.00

ambient temperature dependence utemp 0.00

NH3 uinterf 0.00 Use largest of sum of all positive or all negative influences

CO2 (% vol) uinterf 0.36 0.36 all +ves Criteria

0 all -ves sum <4% range

H2O (% vol) uinterf 0.00 0.36 largest 1.264237

Dependence on voltage uvolt 0.72 Value to use for intereference uncertainty

losses in the line (leak) uleak -0.03 uint 0.36


converter efficiency uceff 1.51

Uncertainty in factor uf 3.75

Measurement uncertainty

Combined uncertainty 1.87 mg/m3

Expanded uncertainty k = 2 3.73 mg/m3

Uncertainty corrected to std conds 9.90 mg/m3

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf #DIV/0! % ELV Should be < 10% at ELV at standard conditions

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 9.90 mg.m-3

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 9.04 % value

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Uncertainty calculation for Gaseous Measurement SO2 EA M21V2.2 Jul-08


-3 Correction for reference conditions

O2, % Moisture, %Pressure, Temperature, K

Measured concentratio 0.31 mg/m3 Full Scale 1154.582 mg/m3

ref 3.00 0.00 101.30 273.00


Uncert 0.35 1.00 0.00 1.00

Factors 1.73 1.00 1.00 1.00

Uncertainty in factor 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00

Correction Factor 1.73 uf 0.06






Repeatability at zero 0 % full scale <1 % rangeRepeatability at span level 0 % full scale <2 % rangeDeviation from linearity(lack of fit) 0.13 % of value <2 % range


Span drift 0.12 mg/m3 <2% range/24hr min max value at calib

volume or pressure flow dependence 0.02 % of full scale/3 kPa <2 % / 3 kPa flow 95.00 105 100 kPa

atmospheric pressure dependence 0.8 % of full scale/2 kPa <3% / 2 kPa pressure 100.76 100.92 100.88 kPa

ambient temperature dependence 0.01 % full scale/10K <3% range / temp 287 288.5 287.5 K

N2O (mg/m3) 20 0.2 mg/m3 N2O range 0 40 0 mg/m3


CH4 (mg/m3) 40 0.7 mg/m3 CH4 range 0 57 0 mg/m3



losses in the line (leak) 1 % of value < 0.1%vol /10 volt

Uncertainty of calibration gas 1.07 % of value < 2% of value





Drift u0dr 0.00




N2O (mg/m3) uinterf 0.23 Use largest of sum of all positive or all negative influences


CH4 (mg/m3) uinterf 0.58 0 all -ves sum <4% range





Uncertianty in factor uf 0.02








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Uncertainty calculation for Gaseous Measurement COV2.0 Jul-08


-3 Correction for reference conditions

O2, % Moisture, %Pressure, Temperature, K

Measured concentratio 0.05 mg/m3 Full Scale 501.75 mg/m3

ref 3.00 0.00 101.30 273.00


Uncert 0.35 1.00 0.00 1.00

Factors 1.73 1.00 1.00 1.00

Uncertainty in factor 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00

Correction Factor 1.73 uf 0.06






Repeatability at zero 0 % full scale <1 % rangeRepeatability at span level 0.07 % full scale <2 % rangeDeviation from linearity(lack of fit) 0.9 % of value <2 % range


Span drift 0.12 mg/m3 <2% range/24hr min max value at calib

volume or pressure flow dependence 0.02 % of full scale/3 kPa <2 % / 3 kPa flow 95.00 105 100 kPa

atmospheric pressure dependence 0.8 % of full scale/2 kPa <3% / 2 kPa pressure 100.76 100.92 100.88 kPa

ambient temperature dependence 0.01 % full scale/10K <3% range / temp 287 288.5 287.5 K

N2O (mg/m3) 20 0.2 mg/m3 N2O range 0 40 0 mg/m3


CH4 (mg/m3) 40 0.7 mg/m3 CH4 range 0 57 0 mg/m3



losses in the line (leak) 1 % of value < 0.1%vol /10 volt

Uncertainty of calibration gas 1.07 % of value < 2% of value





Drift u0dr 0.17




N2O (mg/m3) uinterf 0.23 Use largest of sum of all positive or all negative influences


CH4 (mg/m3) uinterf 0.58 0 all -ves sum <4% range





Uncertianty in factor uf 0.00








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Uncertainty calculation for Gaseous Measurement CO2V2.2 Jul-08

Limit value n/a %vol Calibration gas 14.99 %vol

Measured concentratio 7.29 %vol Full Scale 14.99 %vol

Performance character Value specification

Response time 125.00 seconds < 200 s

Logger sampling interval 60 seconds 0.00 % vol

Measurement period 30 minutes 0.00 % full scale

Number of readings in measurement 30 Assuming 1 minute collected over 1 hour

Repeatability at zero 0 % by volume stdev <0.2 % rangeRepeatability at span level 0.01 % by volume stdev <0.4 % rangeDeviation from linearity 0.38 % vol +/- <0.3 % volume

Zero drift (during measurement period 0.00 % vol at zero leve +/- <2% of volume / 24hr

Span drift (during measurement perio 0.00 % vol at span leve+/- <2% volume/24hr min max value at calib

volume or pressure flow dependence 0 % of fs / 10l/h +- 5 l/h <1% range flow 5 15 10 l/h

atmospheric pressure dependence 0.3 % of fs/kPa +- 2kPa < 1.5 % rangpressure 99.00 101 100 kPa

ambient temperature dependence -0.07 % by volume /10K +- 15K <0.3% volum temp 280 285 285 K

CO2 (% vol) 15 0.07 % by volume per 15 CO2 range 8 15 0 % vol

NO (mg/m3) 300 0.02 % by volume per 300 NO range 100 150 0 mg/m3

NO2 (mg/m3) 30 0 % by volume per 30 NO2 range 5 7.5 0 mg/m3

Combined interference 0.56 % range <2% range Voltage 105 115 110 V

Dependence on voltage 0.1 % by volume /10V +- 5% < 0.1%vol /10 volt

Losses in the line (leak) 2 % of value < 2% of value

Uncertainty of calibration gas 0.5 % of value

Performance characteristic Uncertainty Value of uncertainty quantity % vol

Standard deviation of repeatability at zero ur0 for mean Only use rep at span



Drift u0dr 0.00


atmospheric pressure dependence uapres 0.03ambient temperature dependence utemp -0.02

CO2 0.05 Use largest of sum of all positive or all negative influences

NO 0.01 0.06 all +ves Criteria

NO2 0.00 0 all -ves sum <2% value

Combined interference (from mcerts) 0.05 0.06 largest 0.14589

dependence on voltage uvolt 0.03 Value to use for intereference uncertainty



Measurement uncertainty 7.29 %vol

Combined uncertainty 0.25 %vol

% of value 3.40 %

Coverage factor k = 2

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 6.80 % of value

Expanded uncertainty expressed with a level of conf 0.50 % vol

Effect of drift

range of variation from conditions at calibration

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Sampling Date:


Equipment Used:

Millenium 5



Laser Distance

Meater: EQ089


Circular no central

point (tangential)

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.9 m

0.64 m2

1

4



Circular no central point

Point Number

Point position in

stack (m)

Points to be marked

on probe Point position as %

1 0.06 0.22 6.7

2 0.23 0.39 25.0

9 1.26 1.42 140.1

10 1.32 1.48 146.8 Note: Sampling point should be located either >3% of th



Reading 1 6 57.00 0.00 Pa 0.00 0.00

Reading 2 6 57.00 0.00 Pa Unc 1.52 1.52 1.08

Reading 3 6 57.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 4 6 57.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 5 6 57.00 0.00 Pa

Average: 5.8 57 0.00 Pa



None None


Pressuriezed pressure: 500 Pa 12 mm H2O

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Points Calculations

GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM



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P1027-01

Visit No: 1

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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Time of leak check: 15 s 15 s

Leak Check Result: Pass Pass

<10P <10Pa


Point 2 0.00 Yes

Point 3 0.00 Yes

Point 4 0.00 Yes




Barometric

(Atmospheric



Conversion form





Bwo 0.040

Md 28.85


O2 20.90 %

CO 0.0015 % CO ppm 15 Ms= 28.41

N2 79.04 %

Md= 28.85

Pitot Cooficiency



m/sec Cp m/sec Cp

3.02 0.806

5.2 0.806

10.38 0.83

15.6 0.838

20.43 0.829

25.8 0.832

0.8290Pitot Cooficiency used for

calculations:


to be applied.





pressure taps:




of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.



100 + 3𝐶%𝐶𝐶𝐶100 + 𝐶8



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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Time Start: 9:34 Time End: 9:39



Dynamic

Pressure Velocity

Temperat

ure Pressure

Point 1 392.12 40 6.325 22.3 43.7 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.00 Std Dev 39.60 2√ΔP

Point 2 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.00 19.8 √ΔP

Point 3 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.6 100.037 392.12 Pa 1.52 UΔp ##### U2Δp

Point 4 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.9 100.037 392.12 Pa 392.12 22.43 45.98 100.037 0.59 Uvi 0.001 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 5 392.12 40 6.325 22.3 43.7 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.13


Point 7 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.6 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.00 19.8 √ΔP

Point 8 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.9 100.037 392.12 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 9 392.12 40 6.325 22.3 43.7 100.037 392.12 Pa 392.12 22.45078 46.64 100.037 0.59 0.001 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 10 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.13


Point 12 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.9 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.00 19.8 √ΔP

Point 13 392.12 40 6.325 22.3 43.7 100.037 392.12 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 14 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47 100.037 392.12 Pa 392.12 22.45499 46.76 100.037 0.59 0.001 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 15 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.6 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.13


Point 17 392.12 40 6.325 22.3 43.7 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.00 19.8 √ΔP

Point 18 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47 100.037 392.12 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 19 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.6 100.037 392.12 Pa 392.12 22.4571 46.82 100.037 0.59 0.001 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 20 392.12 40 6.325 22.5 47.9 100.037 392.12 Pa 0.13

Total Average: 40 6.32455532 22.4 46.55 100.037 392.12 Pa 22.44761 46.55 100.037 0.006 ∑U2Δp/4Δp

Higes to Lowest flow ratio: 1.0 :1 Max flow: 22.50 6274 (∑√Δp)2




None None


Pressuriezed pressure: 500 PA 12 mm H2O

Time of leak check: 15 sec 15 sec


<10Pa <10Pa

Uncertainty Calc





of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.







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9/18/2015

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Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Results:

Circular Stack







Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: %










43373.30 m3/h

43373.30 m3/h


Input Quantities:

Unit



Temperature: 319.55 K 1 % Accuracy










Range: 0 1000 Pa

Resolution 1 Pa





unc H2O 0.4 %

unc O2 0.61 %

unc CO2 0.00 %


unc Temp 1.60 K


unc Patm 173.30 Pa


0.25 m/s










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Report No: 015-164 Isokinetic Sampling for A2-1

Millenium 5 consEQ069 Filter Holder: EQ084 Glass Filter Holder EQ085

Probe: EQ071 Pitot Tube: EQ081 Notes: Do not sample point with higher th

Impingers: EQ072 Nozzle: EQ087 If the negative flow was founs poin

Sampling Line: EQ070 Run Filter Number: Blank Filter Number: If the suitable sampling location co

Determination of Nozzle size: K factor:

ΔH@ 56.6 mmHg calculated on the 14/08/2015

Tm 21 °C Meter Temperature estimated

Vdessired 0.5 m3

Ts 46.55 °C K= 1.03

Ps 750.339206 mmHg

Cp 0.829 S-type pitot tube constant Eastimated Volume Metered:

θ 30 minutes

Bwo 0.04

(√(∆𝑃𝑃)) 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 6.32

ΔP 40 mmH2O

Dn2= 19.46 mm2 EstVmstd= 0.49297 m3

Estimated

sampling

rate:16.4 l/min 0.9859 m3/hr

Note: Max

sampling flow

rate is

23l/min

Availlable

Nozzle sizes

Dn (calculated

nozzle size 4.41 mm 2.7

4.38 mm 4.38

4.38 mm 6.01

4.38 mm 7.56

Dn= Used


Cross sectional

Area of the

nozzle: 15.07 mm2 12.45

Nozzle

Measurements:

𝐷𝐷𝑛𝑛2 =𝑉𝑉𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑠𝑠𝑆𝑆𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑

𝑀𝑀𝑠𝑠(𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 + 𝐶73)𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠

(5.9195 ∗ 10−4)𝐶𝐶𝑝𝑝𝜃𝜃(1 − 𝐵𝐵𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤)( ∆𝑃𝑃)𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎

𝐾𝐾 = 8.04 ∗ 10−5 ∗ 𝐶𝐶𝑝𝑝2 ∗ ∆𝐻𝐻𝐻𝑇𝑇𝑚𝑚 + 𝐶73𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 + 𝐶73 ∗

𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠𝑃𝑃𝑏𝑏

∗𝑀𝑀𝑑𝑑𝑀𝑀𝑠𝑠

∗ (1 − 𝐵𝐵𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤)(𝐷𝐷𝑛𝑛)4

𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑉𝑉𝑚𝑚𝑠𝑠𝑆𝑆𝑑𝑑 = 5.9195 ∗ 10−4 ∗ 𝐶𝐶𝑝𝑝𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠

𝑀𝑀𝑠𝑠 273+𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠∗ ( ∆𝑃𝑃)𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 ∗ 𝐷𝐷𝑛𝑛2𝜃𝜃(1 − 𝐵𝐵𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤)

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0.328646657 L/min

Calibration Date:

Leak Check: Filter pre-heated temp 161 Nominal Flow Rates

Correction

Factor

Vacum PressuL/min Time Pass/Fail m3/hr

Before Blank -12 0 2 min Pass 0.25

After Blank -10 0 2 min Pass 0.5

Before Run: -11 0 2 min Pass 1

Afrer Run: -10 0 2 min Pass 1.5

Sampling:2

Stack Diameter0.9 m

Start Time:9:55:00 AM End Time: 2.5

Cross sectional

Area of the

stack: 0.636 m2

Volume

Correction

Factor 1

Points number 4 Sampling time at each po 8 min.

Traverse point

numberClock Time Pump Vacuum Velocity Heads

Sqr roots Velocity

Heads

Orfice

Settings

Calculated

Orfice

Settings

Readings

Gas

Sample

Volume

Stack

Temp

Probe

Temp

Impinger

Temp Tc Filter Temp

K Factor

Calculate

d

Velocity

of the

stack

Actual

Flow Of

Stack

Vmstd at

the time of

measuring

Isokinetic

Ratio

mmHg ΔPs √ΔPs ΔH ΔH

Vm

(m3/1000

) (liters)

°C °C °C °C Inlet °C Outlet °Cm/s m3/min m3 %

0 40 6.325 40.550 40 7353 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44

1 4 40 6.325 40.550 40 7417 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.0599 91.23

1 8 40 6.325 40.550 40 7460 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.1001 76.26

2 12 40 6.325 40.550 40 7519 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.1553 78.87

2 16 40 6.325 40.550 40 7613 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.2433 92.65

3 20 40 6.325 40.550 40 7707 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.3312 100.92

3 24 40 6.325 40.550 40 7793 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.4117 104.53

4 28 40 6.325 40.550 40 7854 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.4688 102.02

4 32 40 6.325 40.550 40 7967 47 161 3 16 16 1.01 22.46 857.44 0.5745 109.40

Average: 40.00 6.32 40.00 47.00 161.00 3.00 #DIV/0! 16.00 16.00 22.46 857.44 9.40

614.00

Moisture: The temperature at the outlet of trapping

unit shall not be greater than 4 °C or by checking

visually the amount of silica gel having faded in

the last impinger or cartridge. This amount shall

Gas Sample

Temperature at Dry Gas

Meter

Allowable leak check less

than:

Particulates: When using in-stack filtration, to prevent

condensation forming on the filter, the filtration device

should be externally pre-heated to a temperature above

the stack gas temperature or preheated in stack

Metals: When using titanium equipment the

temperature shall be maintained at 180°C or

higher. Impinger should be kept below 30°C. Note:

The length of connections (tubing) from sampling

probe to the absorbers shall be <1 m.

10:27:00 AM

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Circular Stack

Stak Diameter: 0.9 m

Average Flow corrected for wall effect: 22.46 m/s



Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: %










43342.95 m3/h43342.95 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 refVolumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP O2 ref and

Note: If the results of isokinetic sampling are to be reported as mass emission, than the

flow rate used during isokinetic sampling shall be used.

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Year: 2015 Visit No: 1 Issued by: 0 QM


Report No: 015-164 Moisture Record and Calculations for A2-1

Millenium 5 console: EQ069 Balance: EQ056


Impingers: EQ072 Nozzle: EQ087

Sampling Line: EQ070 Weights: EQ063

Balance Check:

Initial Weight: Balance Reading:100g 99.9

500g 500

800g (combined 100g,200g,500g) 800.1

Before

Readings:

Impinger 1 +

Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

2 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

3 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

4 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

5 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

6 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

7 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

8 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

9 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

10 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

Standard Deviation: 0 0 0 0 0

Averge: 786.6 783.2 654.3 1034.6 3258.7

After

Readings:

Impinger

1+Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

2 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

3 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

4 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

5 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

6 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

7 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

8 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

9 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

10 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277


Averge: 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

The temperature at the outlet of trapping unit shall not be

greater than 4 °C or by checking visually the amount of

silica gel having faded in the last impinger or cartridge. This

amount shall not exceed 50 %.

Note: If balance is moved to other location balance

check has to be repeated.

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Air Volume corrected to STP: 0.574535612 m3

Efficiency: 99.45 %

Stack Conditions




Average Oxygen: 0 %

43373.30 m3/hr






Results :

At Standard

Temperature and

Pressure

corrected O2

ref Uncertainty

g/m3 31.9 31.9 2.9 Overall uncertainty is 9.11 % of the measured value

% 3.8 3.8 0.3

Note: Overall uncertainty should be lower than +/-20% of the measured

value


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Moisture Uncertainty CalculationsMeasured concentration 3.8 % (at STP)

Measured Quantities Symbol Value Standard uncertainty Units

Sampled Volume Vm 0.574535612 uVm 0.001 m3

Sampled gas Temperature Tm 319.55 uTm 2 kSampled gas Pressure ρm 100.037 uρm 1 kPa

Efficiency Ɛ 99.45 %

Oxygen content O2,m 0 uO2,m 0.1 % by volume

Water collected in condensation stage 18.30

Water collected in adsorption stage 0

Wate collected in addidional unit 0.1

Water collected in trapping unit m 18.40 um 0.00 g

Intermediate calculationsVwc 157.4535612 ^2

8.2 67.7 Efficiency uncertainty 0.03

-1.5 2.3 support 0.03

-1.7 2.8 calculations 0.00

√water in trapping unit 4.3

water in adsorption stage 0.0Uncertainty Efficiency^2 0.0Volume ^2 0.8Sensityvity coefficiency 292.5Uncertainty efficiency 0.00

Repatability standard dev

Weight in the field st 0.0 0.0Sampled Volume 0.002 0.0Sampled gas Temperature 0.02 0.0Sampled gas Pressure 0.3 0.2Combined measurement uncertainty 0.17 %

Expanded uncertainty as percentage of measured value 9.11 % measured of value expressed with a level of confidence of 95%

(Using a coverage factor k=2)

Expanded uncertainty in units of measurement 0.35 % of water vapour

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Report No: 015-164 Particulates Results Calculations for A2-1

Paticulates Data:

Certs Results: mg Date analysis completed:

LOD Filter: 0.05 1/11/2016

LOD Nozzle Wash: 0.3

SAL Sample reference

number:

Blank Filter: 0.05 537070 003

Blank Nozzle Wash: 0.3 537070 004

Run Filter: 0.05 537070 001

Run Nozzle Wash: 0.3 537070 002

0.35

Blank 0.35

Run 0.35

Dry Air Volume corrected to STP: 0.574535612 m3

Stack Conditions




Average Oxygen: 0 %

43373.30 m3/h

Reference Conditions





Particulates Results :

mg/m3 mg/m3 kg/hr Uncertainty

corrected to O2 mg/m3 Note: Blank result should be < 10% of ELV

LOD 0.61 0.61 0.03 n/a <20% for ELV 5mg/m3 or lower

Blank 0.61 0.61 0.03 0.02 Blank result is: #DIV/0! % of ELV

Run 0.61 0.61 0.03 0.02 If the blank result is higher than requirements of ELV result should be rejected


cfVmc =

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Particulates Uncertainty Run CalculationsUncertainty calculation for EN 13284 Determination of low range mass concentration of dust, Manual Gravimetric Methodv14

Limit value (ELV) mg.m-3 Reference oxygen 0 % by volume

Measured concentration 0.6 mg.m-3 (at reference conditions)

Measured Quantities Symbol Value Standard uncertainty Units Uncertaint Uncertaint Requirement of std

Sampled Volume Vm 0.574535612 uVm 0.001 m3 0.17 <=2%

Sampled gas Temperature Tm 319.55 uTm 2 k 0.63 <=1%

Sampled gas Pressure ρm 100.037 uρm 1 kPa 1.00 <=1%

Sampled gas Humidity Hm 0 uHm 1 % by volume 1.00 <=1%

Oxygen content O2,m 0 uO2,m 0.1 % by volume #DIV/0! <=5%

Mass particulate m 0.35 um 0.00 mg 0.00 #DIV/0! <5% of limit value

Note - Sampled gas humidity, temperature and pressure are values at the gas meterLeak L 0 % 0.00 <=2%

Uncollected Mass UCM 0 mg 0 <=10%

(Instack filter - no rinse)Intermediate calculationsFactor for std conds fs 0.84

uncertainty components symbol sensitivity coeff u (in units of fs)

ρm 0.008 0.008

Hm 0.008 0.008

Tm 0.003 0.005

ufs 0.013 1.55

Corrected volume V 0.48 uV 0.008 m3 1.56

Factor for O2 correction fc 1.00

uncertainty components symbol sensitivity coeff u

O2,m 0.05 0.005

Factor for O2 Correction ufc 1.00 0.005 0.48

Parameter Value Units Sensitivity coUncertainty contribution Uncertainty as %

Corrected Volume (standard cond V 0.48 m3 1.26 0.01 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %

Mass m 0.35 mg 1.74 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %

Factor for O2 Correction fc 1.00 0.61 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %

Leak L 0.00 mg.m-3 1.00 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %

Uncollected mass UCM 0.00 mg 1.74 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %

Combined measurement uncertainty 0.01 mg.m-3



Expanded uncertainty in units of measurement 0.02 mg.m-3

Requirement in standard is for uncertainty to be < 30% at ELV at standard conditions

Expanded uncertainty as percentage of limit value #DIV/0! % ELV

sm fVV =

m

refc O

Of

,2

,2

2121

−

−=

cfVmc =

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Particulates Uncertainty Blank Calculations

Uncertainty calculation for EN 13284 Determination of low range mass concentration of dust, Manual Gravimetric Methodv14

Limit value (ELV) 0 mg.m-3 Reference oxygen 0 % by volume




Sampled gas Temperature Tm 319.55 uTm 2 k 0.63 <=1%









ρm 0.008 0.008

Hm 0.008 0.008

Tm 0.003 0.005

ufs 0.013 1.55




O2,m 0.05 0.005




Mass m 0.35 mg 1.74 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %


Leak L 0.00 mg.m-3 1.00 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %







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Sampling Date:

Report No: Flow Calculations for Stack 2

Equipment Used:

Millenium 5



Laser Distance

Meater: EQ089


Stack

Circular no central

point (tangential)

Diameter Measurements 0.9

0.9

0.9

Diameter Average: 0.9 m

Stack Area 0.64 m2

Sampling Line 1

Sampling Points 4

Port Depth (m): Port 1: Port 2: Port 3: Port 4:

Wall thicknes (m):

Ciruclar with central point Circular no central point

Point Number

Point position in

stack (m)

Points to be marked

on probe Point position as %

1 0.06 0.06 6.7

2 0.23 0.23 25.0

9 1.26 1.26 140.1

10 1.32 1.32 146.8 Note: Sampling point should be located either >3% of th



Reading 1 9 89.00 0.00 Pa 0.00 0.00

Reading 2 9 89.00 0.00 Pa Unc 1.52 1.52 1.08

Reading 3 9 89.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 4 9 89.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 5 9 89.00 0.00 Pa

Average: 9.1 89 0.00 Pa



None None



015-164

Points Calculations

GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

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Visit No: 1

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Sampling Date:

Report No: Flow Calculations for Stack 2015-164

GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015



<10Pa <10Pa


Point 2 0.00 Yes

Point 3 0.00 Yes

Point 4 1.00 Yes




Barometric

(Atmospheric



Conversion form





Bwo 0.040

Md 28.85


O2 20.90 %

CO 0.0015 % CO ppm 15 Ms= 28.41

N2 79.04 %

Md= 28.85

Pitot Cooficiency



m/sec Cp m/sec Cp

3.02 0.806

5.2 0.806

10.38 0.83

15.6 0.838

20.43 0.829

25.8 0.832


calculations:


to be applied.





pressure taps:




of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.



100 + 3𝐶%𝐶𝐶𝐶100 + 𝐶8



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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Time Start: 10:11 Time End: 10:16



Dynamic

Pressure Velocity

Temperat

ure Pressure


Point 2 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.00 19.3 √ΔP

Point 3 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 1.52 UΔp ##### U2Δp


Point 5 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.14


Point 7 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.00 19.3 √ΔP

Point 8 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 9 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 372.52 21.76265 43 99.989 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 10 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.14


Point 12 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.00 19.3 √ΔP

Point 13 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 14 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 372.52 21.76265 43 99.989 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 15 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.14


Point 17 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.00 19.3 √ΔP

Point 18 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 19 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 372.52 21.76265 43 99.989 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 20 372.52 38 6.164 21.8 43 99.989 372.52 Pa 0.14






None None





<10Pa <10Pa

Uncertainty Calc





of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.







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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

Visit No: 1

12/22/2015

Results:

Circular Stack







Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: %










42501.81 m3/h

42501.81 m3/h


Input Quantities:

Unit













Range: 0 1000 Pa

Resolution 1 Pa





unc H2O 0.4 %

unc O2 0.61 %

unc CO2 0.00 %


unc Temp 1.58 K


unc Patm 173.30 Pa


0.25 m/s










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Licence No: 0 Rev Date: 9/18/2015



Report No: 015-164 Isokinetic Sampling for Stack 2








Vdessired 0.5 m3

Ts 43 °C K= 1.04

Ps 749.979176 mmHg


θ 30 minutes

Bwo 0.04


ΔP 38 mmH2O

Dn2= 19.86 mm2 EstVmstd= 0.48306 m3

Estimated

sampling

rate:16.1 l/min 0.9661 m3/hr

Note: Max

sampling flow

rate is

23l/min

Availlable

Nozzle sizes

Dn (calculated


4.38 mm 4.38

4.38 mm 6.01

4.38 mm 7.56

Dn= Used


Cross sectional

Area of the

nozzle: 15.07 mm2 12.45

Nozzle

Measurements:










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0.322042118 L/min

Calibration Date:


Correction

Factor





Afrer Run: -11 0 2 min Pass 1.5

Sampling:2

Stack Diameter0.9 m


Cross sectional

Area of the

stack: 0.636 m2

Volume

Correction

Factor 1


Traverse point


Sqr roots Velocity

Heads

Orfice

Settings

Calculated

Orfice

Settings

Readings

Gas

Sample

Volume

Stack

Temp

Probe

Temp

Impinger

Temp Tc Filter Temp

K Factor

Calculate

d

Velocity

of the

stack

Actual

Flow Of

Stack

Vmstd at

the time of

measuring

Isokinetic

Ratio


Vm

(m3/1000

) (liters)


0 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 7977 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37

1 4 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8049 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.0673 104.45

1 9 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8123 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.1365 94.13

2 12 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8165 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.1758 90.91

2 16 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8247 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.2524 97.92

3 20 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8324 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.3244 100.67

3 24 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8385 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.3815 98.64

4 28 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8461 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.4525 100.30

4 32 -2 38 6.164 39.146 40 8527 42 161 3 16 16 1.03 21.73 829.37 0.5142 99.73

Average: 38.00 6.16 40.00 42.00 161.00 3.00 #DIV/0! 16.00 16.00 21.73 829.37 -0.27

550.00





Gas Sample


Meter


than:










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Circular Stack

Stak Diameter: 0.9 m

Average Flow corrected for wall effect: 21.73 m/s



Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: %










42569.22 m3/h42569.22 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 refVolumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP O2 ref and



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Report No: 015-164 Moisture Record and Calculations for Stack 2





Balance Check:


500g 499.9

800g (combined 100g,200g,500g) 799.9

Before

Readings:

Impinger 1 +

Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

2 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

3 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

4 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

5 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

6 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

7 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

8 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

9 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

10 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277


Averge: 802.3 785.3 654.7 1034.7 3277

After

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Impinger

1+Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

2 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

3 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

4 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

5 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

6 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

7 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

8 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

9 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

10 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1


Averge: 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1







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Efficiency: 98.90 %

Stack Conditions




Average Oxygen: 0 %

42501.81 m3/hr






Results :

At Standard

Temperature and

Pressure

corrected O2

ref Uncertainty


% 2.2 2.2 0.3


value


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Sampled gas Temperature Tm 316 uTm 2 kSampled gas Pressure ρm 99.989 uρm 1 kPa









-1.5 2.2 support 0.12









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Report No: 015-164 Particulates Results Calculations for Stack 2

Paticulates Data:


LOD Filter: 0.05 1/11/2016



number:

Blank Filter: 0.05 537070 007


Run Filter: 0.35 537070 005


0.35

Blank 0.35

Run 1.05


Stack Conditions




Average Oxygen: 0 %

42501.81 m3/h













cfVmc =

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Sampled gas Temperature Tm 316 uTm 2 k 0.63 <=1%









ρm 0.009 0.009

Hm 0.009 0.009

Tm 0.003 0.005

ufs 0.013 1.55




O2,m 0.05 0.005




Mass m 1.05 mg 1.94 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %


Leak L 0.00 mg.m-3 1.00 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %








sm fVV =

m

refc O

Of

,2

,2

2121

−

−=

cfVmc =

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ρm 0.009 0.009

Hm 0.009 0.009

Tm 0.003 0.005

ufs 0.013 1.55




O2,m 0.05 0.005




Mass m 0.35 mg 1.94 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %


Leak L 0.00 mg.m-3 1.00 0.00 mg.m-3 #DIV/0! %







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Year:2015 Issued by:

Sampling Date:


Equipment Used:

Millenium 5



Laser Distance

Meater: EQ089


Stack Rectangular Stack Port Side Deep Side

Diameter Measurements 1 0.55 0.75

2 0.55 0.75

3 0.55 0.75

Diameter Average: Port Side Ave 0.55 m

Deep Side Ave 0.75 m

Stack Area 0.4125 m2

Sampling Line Port Number 1

Sampling Points

Point Number per

line 4

Distance beetwen

points in % 20 %



Rectangular

Point Number

Point

position in

stack (m)

Points to

be marked

on probe

Point

position

as %

1 0.15 0.31 20.00

2 0.30 0.46 40.00

3 0.45 0.61 60.00

4 0.60 0.76 80.00



Reading 1 3 32.00 0.00 Pa 0.00 0.00

Reading 2 3 32.00 0.00 Pa Unc 1.52 1.52 1.08

Reading 3 3 32.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 4 3 32.00 0.00 Pa

Reading 5 3 32.00 0.00 Pa

Average: 3.3 32 0.00 Pa



None None



015-164

Points Calculations

GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM



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P1027-01

Visit No:1

12/22/2015

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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No:1

12/22/2015



<10Pa <10Pa


Point 2 0.00 Yes

Point 3 0.00 Yes

Point 4 0.00 Yes




Barometric

(Atmospheric



Conversion form





Bwo 0.040

Md 28.85


O2 20.90 %

CO 0.0015 % CO ppm 15 Ms= 28.41

N2 79.04 %

Md= 28.85

Pitot Cooficiency



m/sec Cp m/sec Cp

3.02 0.806

5.2 0.806

10.38 0.83

15.6 0.838

20.43 0.829

25.8 0.832


calculations:


to be applied.





pressure taps:




of 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) H20.



100 + 3𝐶%𝐶𝐶𝐶100 + 𝐶8



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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No:1

12/22/2015

Time Start: Time End:



Dynamic

Pressure Velocity

Temperat

ure Pressure


Point 2 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.00 19.05 √ΔP

Point 3 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 1.52 UΔp ##### U2Δp


Point 5 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.14


Point 7 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.00 19.05 √ΔP

Point 8 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 9 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 362.72 21.43792 42 100.012 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 10 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.14


Point 12 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.00 19.05 √ΔP

Point 13 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 14 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 362.72 21.43792 42 100.012 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 15 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.14


Point 17 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.00 19.05 √ΔP

Point 18 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 1.52 UΔp 2.32 U2Δp

Point 19 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 362.72 21.43792 42 100.012 0.60 0.002 U2Δp/4Δp

Point 20 362.72 37 6.083 21.4 42 100.012 362.72 Pa 0.14






None None





<10 Pa <10Pa

Uncertainty Calc





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Sampling Date:


GEN2-002rev17

9/18/2015

QM

Glanbia

P1027-01

Visit No:1

12/22/2015

Results:

Circular Stack Rectangular stack

Stak Diameter: 0 m Port Size: 0.55 m WAF Wall effect correction factor:

Average flow: 21.44 m/s Deep Size: 0.75 m Smooth walled ducts 0.995


Average Flow corrected for wall effect: 21.44 m/s Average Flow: 21.44 m/s Rough Walled ducts 0.99 bricks, mortar

Average Temperature: 315.00 K Average Temperature: 315.00 K

Average Pressure: 100.012 kPa Average Pressure: 100.01 kPa

Average Moisture: % Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: % Average Oxygen: %

Reeference Conditions: Reeference Conditions:

Reference Temperature: 273.15 K Reference Temperature: 273.15 K

Reference Pressure: 101.325 kPa Reference Pressure: 101.325 kPa

Reference Moisture: 0 % Reference Moisture: 0 %

Reference Oxygen: 0 % Reference Oxygen: 0 %

Mass Emissions Calculations: Mass Emissions Calculations:

Volumetric Flow Rate 0.00 m3/s Volumetric Flow Rate 8.84 m3/s

Volumetric Flow Rate 0.00 m3/h Volumetric Flow Rate 31835.31 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP 0.00 m3/h Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP 27239.79 m3/h

0.00 m3/h 27239.79 m3/h

0.00 m3/h 27239.79 m3/h


Input Quantities:

Unit













Range: 0 1000 Pa

Resolution 1 Pa





unc H2O 0.4 %

unc O2 0.61 %

unc CO2 0.00 %


unc Temp 1.58 K


unc Patm 173.30 Pa


0.25 m/s









Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 ref Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 ref


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Vdessired 0.5 m3

Ts 42 °C K= 1.05

Ps 750.15169 mmHg


θ 30 minutes

Bwo 0.04


ΔP 37 mmH2O

Dn2= 20.09 mm2 EstVmstd= 0.47748 m3

Estimated

sampling

rate:15.9 l/min 0.955 m3/hr

Note: Max

sampling flow

rate is

23l/min

Availlable

Nozzle sizes

Dn (calculated


4.38 mm 4.38

4.38 mm 6.01

4.38 mm 7.56

Dn= Used


Cross sectional

Area of the

nozzle: 15.07 mm2 12.45

Nozzle

Measurements:










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0.318317082 L/min

Calibration Date:


Correction

Factor





Afrer Run: -12 0.1 2 min Pass 1.5

Sampling:0.75 2

Stack Diameter0.55 m


Cross sectional

Area of the

stack: 0.413 m2

Volume

Correction

Factor 1


Traverse point


Sqr roots Velocity

Heads

Orfice

Settings

Calculated

Orfice

Settings

Readings

Gas

Sample

Volume

Stack

Temp

Probe

Temp

Impinger

Temp Tc Filter Temp

K Factor

Calculate

d

Velocity

of the

stack

Actual

Flow Of

Stack

Vmstd at

the time of

measuring

Isokinetic

Ratio


Vm

(m3/1000

) (liters)


0 37 6.083 38.094 40 8505 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59

1 4 37 6.083 38.094 40 8573 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.0636 99.98

1 8 37 6.083 38.094 40 8657 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.1422 111.74

2 12 37 6.083 38.094 40 8735 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.2152 112.72

2 16 37 6.083 38.094 40 8809 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.2845 111.74

3 20 37 6.083 38.094 40 8882 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.3528 110.86

3 24 37 6.083 38.094 40 8970 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.4351 113.95

4 28 37 6.083 38.094 40 9020 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.4819 108.17

4 32 37 6.083 38.094 40 9067 42 121 3 16 16 1.03 21.44 530.59 0.5259 103.29

Average: 37.00 6.08 40.00 42.00 121.00 3.00 #DIV/0! 16.00 16.00 21.44 530.59 3.29

562.00





Gas Sample


Meter


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Circular Stack Rectangular stack

Stak Diameter: 0.55 m Port Size: 0.55 m

Deep Size: 0.75 m

Average Flow corrected for wall effect: 21.44 m/s Average Flow: 21.44 m/s

Average Temperature: 315.00 K Average Temperature: 315.00 K

Average Pressure: 100.012 kPa Average Pressure: 100.012 kPa

Average Moisture: % Average Moisture: %

Average Oxygen: % Average Oxygen: %

Reeference Conditions: Reeference Conditions:

Reference Temperature: 273.15 K Reference Temperature: 273.15 K

Reference Pressure: 101.325 kPa Reference Pressure: 101.325 kPa

Reference Moisture: 0 % Reference Moisture: 0 %

Reference Oxygen: 0 % Reference Oxygen: 0 %

Mass Emissions Calculations: Mass Emissions Calculations:

Volumetric Flow Rate 5.09 m3/s Volumetric Flow Rate 8.84 m3/s

Volumetric Flow Rate 18335.82 m3/h Volumetric Flow Rate 31835.31 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP 15688.99 m3/h Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to S 27239.79 m3/h

15688.99 m3/h 27239.79 m3/h15688.99 m3/h 27239.79 m3/h

Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP and O2 ref Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to STP O2 ref and Volumertic Flow Rate corrected to



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Balance Check:


500g 499.9

800g (combined 100g,200g,500g) 799.9

Before

Readings:

Impinger 1 +

Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

2 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

3 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

4 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

5 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

6 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

7 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

8 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

9 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

10 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1


Averge: 809.9 786.5 654.9 1034.8 3286.1

After

Readings:

Impinger

1+Connection

Impinger

2+Connection

Impinger

3+Connection

Impinger

4+Connection Sum:

1 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

2 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

3 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

4 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

5 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

6 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

7 815.7 789.5 656.1 1034.9 3296.2

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Scientific Analysis Laboratories Ltd

Certificate of Analysis

Hadfield HouseHadfield Street

CornbrookManchester

M16 9FETel : 0161 874 2400Fax : 0161 874 2404

Report Number: 537070-1

Date of Report: 11-Jan-2016

Customer: Glenside EnvironmentalCuil Greine HouseBallincollig Commercial ParkLink RoadBallincollig.CO. CORK.

Customer Contact: Mr Patrick Power

Customer Job Reference: Glanbia Dec 2015Customer Purchase Order: 015-164 GlanbiaDate Job Received at SAL: 04-Jan-2016

Date Analysis Started: 05-Jan-2016Date Analysis Completed: 11-Jan-2016

The results reported relate to samples received in the laboratory and may not be representative of a wholebatch.Opinions and interpretations expressed herein are outside the scope of UKAS accreditationThis report should not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the laboratoryTests covered by this certificate were conducted in accordance with SAL SOPsAll results have been reviewed in accordance with Section 25 of the SAL Quality Manual

This document has been printed from a digitally signed master copy

Scientific Analysis Laboratories is a

limited company registered in England and

Wales (No 2514788) whose address is at

Hadfield House, Hadfield Street, Manchester M16 9FE

1549

Report checkedand authorised by :Lauren ClarkeTrainee Project Manager

Issued by :Michael GoodmanProject Manager

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Index to symbols used in 537070-1

SAL Reference: 537070

Customer Reference: Glanbia Dec 2015

Filter GFA 47mm Analysed as Filter GFA 47mm

Miscellaneous

SAL Reference 537070 001 537070 003 537070 005 537070 007 537070 009

Customer Sample Reference 164-01 164-03 164-05 164-07 164-09

Test Sample AR AR AR AR AR

Date Sampled 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015

Determinand Method LOD Units Symbol

Particulates (Total) Grav (5 Dec) 0.05 mg U <0.05 <0.05 0.35 <0.05 <0.05



Filter GFA 47mm Analysed as Filter GFA 47mm

Miscellaneous

SAL Reference 537070 011

Customer Sample Reference 164-11

Test Sample AR

Date Sampled 22-DEC-2015


Particulates (Total) Grav (5 Dec) 0.05 mg U <0.05



Wash(Acetone) Analysed as Wash(Acetone)

Miscellaneous

SAL Reference 537070 002 537070 004 537070 006 537070 008 537070 010

Customer Sample Reference 164-02 164-04 164-06 164-08 164-10

Test Sample AR AR AR AR AR

Date Sampled 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015 22-DEC-2015


Particulates (Total) Grav 0.3 mg U <0.3 <0.3 0.7 <0.3 0.6



Wash(Acetone) Analysed as Wash(Acetone)

Miscellaneous

SAL Reference 537070 012

Customer Sample Reference 164-12

Test Sample AR

Date Sampled 22-DEC-2015


Particulates (Total) Grav 0.3 mg U <0.3

Value Description

AR As Received

U Analysis is UKAS accredited

This document has been printed from a digitally signed master copy

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ATTACHMENT 3

Dust Deposition Monitoring Report from Portlaoise Feed Mill

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Client:

Attention:

Survey Date:

TITLE:

Signed:

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

Glanbia Pie., Clonminam Ind Estate, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Mr. Pat Bolger

June to Sept 2012 Report Date:

ADANA,LYT!CAL

Ii" November 2012

Dust Monitoring - June to September 2012

,., \ /~' ) I 1:j / / ·; ·, {tt 1..7 1 t (y (L1.Aj(

/ \/ \...Dr. A1yn Deane

AD Ana{vtical 8 Terenure Rd. North, Terenure, Dublin 6w

Phone (353-/-./935560/ FcH (353-1-4990926/ e-mail udumnijJJ_J[go. il'

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CONTENTS

1.0 Scope

2.0 Dust Deposition

3.0 Scope of Work

4.0 Regulatory Framework

5.0 Results

6.0 Conclusions

Appendix 1 - Site Map and Sampling Locations

Environmental Dusi Survey June to September 2012

Glanbia Portlaoise

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1.0 Scope

AD Analytical was retained by Glanbia PLc (Glanbia Portlaoise) to complete dust

deposition monitoring at their facility located in Clonminam Industrial Estate. Portlaoise,

Co. Laois. Glanbia Portlaoise operates an extensive grain store and processing units at this

facility three dust deposition monitoring events were completed at the site between June and

September, 2012 at the request of Mr. Pat Bolger. Filtered samples were also retained for

further examination by Glanbia personnel.

The site is bounded to the east by a local electrical store and the railway line, to the north by

the main road, a number of small industrial units and agricultural land, to the south by

agricultural land and to the west by an industrial estate.

2.0 Dust Deposition

Dust includes particulate matter (PM) with a particulate diameter typically between I and 75

microns (i.e., µ111). Dust deposition typically occurs in close proximity to the source and the

main impacts from suspend particulates may be experienced within 500 111 of the source as

the airborne dust falls out of suspension. Larger PM deposit closer to the source and the

rates of deposition and the size of PM decreases with distance from the source. Typically

the dust collected by dust deposition sampling is for larger PM (i.e., between 35 - 75 ft111).

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work was to determine dust deposition concentrations at pre-detennined

monitoring locations at the site boundaries over three, 30 day intervals. The scope of work

included the following:

'r Complete dust deposition monitoring at three external boundary locations on the

Glanbia Portlaoise facility site. Each location was sited on the piece of undeveloped

land adjacent to the entrance on the near left of the site (See site map), the locations

were; I sample location at the site entrance (location DI). 1 sample location opposite

the new weighbridge located on the west fas:ade of the main facility building (location

02), 1 sample location adjacent to the nearest grain storage building on the extreme

left of the site (location 03 ), see site map.

'r Complete dust deposition sampling with reference to the German Standard Method

VD! 2119 (i.e., using Bergerhoff dust deposition sampler). The sampler consists of a

gauge bottle supported on a stand of approximately 1.5 metres high. The apparatus

Environmental Dust Sw11ey June to September 2012

Glanbia Portlaoise

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consisted of a collection vessel with an open mouth of 150111111 diameter with a

collection sample bottle of 1.5 litres.

';, Collect each round of dust deposition samples over a 30 day period and submit

samples for gravimetric analysis.

';, Report dust deposition results to Glanbia Portlaoise.

';, Retain filtered dust samples and return to client.

4.0 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

There are no National or European Union (EU) guidelines or limits for dust deposition

concentrations. In the absence of regulatory criteria, the recognised guidelines used for

comparing dust deposition concentrations is provided by the TA Luft Technical Instructions

on Air Quality Control, July 2001 (i.e., 350 mg/1112/day).

5.0 METHODOLOGY

Dust samples were collected using Bergerhoff dust deposition gauges, which was exposed

over a 30-day period to collect bulk dust deposition. The method employed is based on the

German Standard Method VD! 2 l 19 and collects total particulate matter. The gauge consists

of a gauge bottle supported on a stand of approximately 1.5 metres high. The apparatus

consisted of a collection vessel with an open mouth of 150mm diameter with a collection

sample bottle of 1.5 litres volume. When the sample period had elapsed the sample vessels

were checked for the presence of any unusual deposits such as leaves or insects and these

were removed before analysis of the samples took place. The samples collected were then

transferred to !AS for gravimetric analysis.

Table A: Dust Deposition Monitoring Locations

Sample ID

DI

D2

D3

Environmental Dust Survey June to September 2011

Location

Northern Boundary (Site Entrance)

Western Boundary (Opposite new

weighbridge)

Grain storage building

Parameter

Dust Deposition

Dust Deposition

Dust Deposition

Glanbia Portlaoise

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5.0 RESULTS

The results of the dust deposition sampling programme completed between June and

September, 2012 are presented in Table B.

Table B: Dust Deposition Monitoring Results

Sample Location June July August TA Luft Limit

ID 2012Result 2012Result 2012Result Concentration

(mg/m2/day) (mg/m2/day) (mg/m2/day) (mg/m2/day)

DI Northern Boundary 27.l 34.3 45.0 350

(Site Entrance)

02 Western Boundary 89.9 96.7 84.5 350

(Opposite new

weighbridge),

03 Grain storage 77.4 62.5 52.8 350

building

6.0 CONCLUSIONS

The results of the dust deposition monitoring programme completed at the Glanbia

Portlaoise facility indicated that the dust deposition concentrations at all monitoring

locations were significantly less than the 350 mg/m2/day limit for the site.

It should be noted that results apply to the Time and Dates tested only.

Environmental Dust Survey June lo September 2012

Glanbia Portlaoise

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Reception + 0 ffices

1 WeighBridge

Car Park

Sampling locations and site map.

Environmental Dusi Survey June to September 20/2

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Appropriate Assessment Screening Report – Portlaoise Feed Mill

Prepared by:

JRE Environmental

Purcellsinch Business Park,

Carlow Road,

Kilkenny

SCREENING REPORT TO INFORM

APPROPIATE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

PORTLAOISE FEED MILL

EPA Industrial Emissions Licence Application for Glanbia Feed Mill

Site, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

3225B-Portlaoise

28th September 2016

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3225A / September 28th, 2016


ISSUE/REVISION INDEX

Revision Pages

Revised Remarks

# Prep. Rev. Date

PA BS 01 22/09/2016 All Issue Draft for Internal Review

PB JR 01 28/09/2016 All Internal Review Complete

PC JR 01 28/09/2016 All Issue Final Document

Prepared by;

Billy Shanahan, M.Sc.

Reviewed by;

John Rea, B.Sc., MIEnv.Sc.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Aim of this Report ................................................................................................................................. 1

2. Appropriate Assessment ............................................................................................................................... 1

2.1. Requirement for an Assessment under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. ......................................... 1

2.2. Appropriate Assessment Guidance ....................................................................................................... 2

2.3. Stages in the Process ............................................................................................................................. 2

3. Assessment Criteria ....................................................................................................................................... 3

3.1. Description of Site Activities ................................................................................................................. 3

3.2. Natura 2000 Sites in and within 15km of the proposed enclosure ....................................................... 4

3.2.1. Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA 000876 ................................................................................................ 5

3.2.2. Clonreher Bog NHA 002357.......................................................................................................... 5

3.2.3. Dunamase Woods pNHA 001494 ................................................................................................. 6

3.2.4. Rock of Dunamase pNHA 000878................................................................................................. 6

3.2.5. The Great Heath of Portlaoise pNHA 000881............................................................................... 6

3.2.6. Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA 004160 ........................................................................................... 6

3.2.7. Kilteale Hill pNHA 000867 ............................................................................................................ 7

3.2.8. Timahoe Esker pNHA 000421 ....................................................................................................... 7

3.2.9. River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162 .................................................................................... 8

3.2.10. Shanahoe Marsh pNHA 000878 ................................................................................................... 8

3.2.11. Slieve Bloom Mountains SAC 000412 ........................................................................................... 9

3.2.12. Slieve Bloom pNHA 000412 .......................................................................................................... 9

3.2.13. River Nore SPA 004233 ................................................................................................................. 9

3.2.14. Mountmellick SAC 002141 ........................................................................................................... 9

3.2.15. River Nore/Abbeyleix Woods pNHA 002076 .............................................................................. 10

3.2.16. Emo Court pNHA 000865 ........................................................................................................... 10

3.2.17. Ballyprior Grassland SAC 002256 ............................................................................................... 10

3.2.18. Stradbally Hill pNHA 001800 ...................................................................................................... 11

3.2.19. Clopook Wood pNHA 000860 ..................................................................................................... 11

3.3. Assessment Criteria ............................................................................................................................. 11

3.3.1. Individual elements likely to impact Natura 2000 sites ............................................................. 11

3.3.2. Direct, indirect or secondary impacts on any Natura 2000 site: ................................................ 12

3.3.3. Likely changes to a Natura 2000 site; ......................................................................................... 14

3.3.4. Likely impacts on the Natura 2000 site as a whole: ................................................................... 14

3.3.5. Indicators of significance ............................................................................................................ 14

3.3.6. Overall impacts on the Natura 2000 sites. ................................................................................. 14

4. Finding of No Significant Effects Matrix ..................................................................................................... 15

4.1. Assessment of Significance of Effects ................................................................................................. 15

5. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 15

ATTACHMENTS - Attachment 1 – Drawing 3225A-001 – Natura 2000 Site Location Map

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1 3225B / September 29th, 2016


1. Introduction

JRE Environmental (JRE) were commissioned by Glanbia Agribusiness, Portlaoise, Co. Laois to prepare

a Screening Report to inform the Appropriate Assessment (AA) or Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

process to assess the potential impacts the proposed EPA IPPC licencing for The Glanbia Portlaoise

Feed Mill (Portlaoise Feed Mill) facility may have on any Natura 2000 sites in its vicinity.

1.1. Aim of this Report

This Screening Report aims to inform the AA/NIS process of the potential impacts as part of an EPA

Industrial Emission Licence for the Portlaoise Feed Mill in Portlaoise, Co. Laois in accordance with the

requirements of Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the requirements

of the Planning and Development Act 2000 – 2010 (the Act).

2. Appropriate Assessment

2.1. Requirement for an Assessment under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive.

The requirement for an Appropriate Assessment is set out in the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).

The aim of the European Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of

Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora) is to create a network of protected wildlife sites in

Europe, maintained at a good conservation status. The network of sites is referred to as Natura 2000

sites. In Ireland, the Natura 2000 network of European sites comprises Special Areas of Conservation

(SAC’s, including candidate SACs), and Special Protection Areas (SPA’s, including proposed SPA’S).

SACs are selected for the conservation of vulnerable and threatened habitat types and species (other

than birds). SPA’s are selected for the conservation of vulnerable and threatened species of birds and

other regularly occurring migratory birds, and their habitats.

The European Habitats Directive (EHD) (Council of the European Communities 1992) was transposed

into Irish legislation by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997. The Directive

specifies the scientific criteria on the basis of which Natura 2000 sites must be selected and sets out

various procedures and obligations in relation to the nature conservation management which must

be undertaken for the purpose of ensuring the protection of the Natura 2000 sites.

Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive states: Any plan or project not directly connected with or

necessary to the management of the site but likely to have a significant effect thereon, either

individually or in combination with other plans or projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment

of its implications for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives. In the light of the conclusions

of the assessment of the implications for the site and subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the

competent national authorities shall agree to the plan or project only after having ascertained that it

will not adversely affect the integrity of the site concerned and, if appropriate, after having obtained

the opinion of the general public.

Furthermore, Article 6(4) states: If, in spite of a negative assessment of the implications for the site

and in the absence of alternative solutions, a plan or project must nevertheless be carried out for

imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of social or economic nature, the

Member State shall take all compensatory 4 measures necessary to ensure that the overall coherence

of Natura 2000 is protected. It shall inform the Commission of the compensatory measures adopted.

Where the site concerned hosts a priority natural habitat type and/or a priority species the only

considerations which may be raised are those relating to human health or public safety, to beneficial

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consequences of primary importance for the environment or, further to an opinion from the

Commission, to other imperative reasons of overriding public interest.

2.2. Appropriate Assessment Guidance

The preparation of this Assessment has been informed by reference to the following guidance

documents:

EU Guidance Document on Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC (European

Commission 2007)

MANAGING NATURA 2000 SITES. The provisions of Article 6, of the Habitats Directive

92/43/EEC, (European Commission 2000).

Appropriate Assessment of Plans and Projects in Ireland – Guidance for Planning Authorities

(DoEHLG 2009)

Assessment of plans and projects significantly affecting Natura 2000 sites. Methodological

guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and 6(4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC

(European Commission 2002)

2.3. Stages in the Process

Article 6 of the Habitats Directive provides a strict assessment procedure for any plan or project not

directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site but which has the potential to

have implications for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives. The Draft Variation to the

County Development Plan 2009-2015, therefore, falls under the remit of Article 6.

According to the European Commission’s guidance document, it has become generally accepted that

the assessment requirements of Article 6 establish a stage by stage approach. The stages proposed by

the guidance document are:

Stage One: Screening. The process which identifies the likely impacts upon a Natura 2000 site

of a project or plan, either alone or in combination with other projects or plans, and considers

whether these impacts are likely to be significant.

Stage Two: Appropriate Assessment. The consideration of the impact on the integrity of the

Natura 2000 site of the project or plan, either alone or in combination with other projects or

plans, with respect to the site’s structure and function and its conservation objectives.

Additionally, where there are adverse impacts, an assessment of the potential mitigation of

those impacts.

Stage Three: Assessment of Alternative Solutions. The process which examines alternative

ways of achieving the objectives of the project or plan that avoid adverse impacts on the

integrity of the Natura 2000 site.

Stage Four: Assessment where no alternative solutions exist and where adverse impacts

remain. An assessment of compensatory measures where, in the light of an assessment of

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imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI), it is deemed that the project or plan

should proceed.

3. Assessment Criteria

This section outlines the Assessment Criteria and Screening Matrix which was followed in assessing

the impact of the continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois under an

Industrial Emission Licence on the surrounding Natura 2000 sites.

3.1. Description of Site Activities

This AA is being conducted as part of a proposal for an Industrial Emission Licence at the Portlaoise

Feed Mill, Portlaoise. The facility is located approximately 1km to the northeast of the town centre

of Portlaoise. The site has an area of approximately 42,015 m² as seen in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Site Area

Glanbia Foods Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Glanbia plc is applying to the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) for an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) for its animal feed milling operations located n

Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise Co Laois.

The feed mill falls under 7.8 (a) The treatment and processing, other than exclusively packaging, of the

following raw materials, whether previously processed or unprocessed, intended for the production

of food or feed from:

(iii) animal and vegetable raw materials, both in combined and separate products, with a finished

product production capacity in tonnes per day greater than: (I) 75 if A is equal to 10 or more; or

(II) [300-(22.5 x A)] in any other case, where ‘A’ is the portion of animal material (in percent of

weight) of the finished product production capacity of the First Schedule of the Environmental

Protection Agency Act 1992, as amended.

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Under the Gain Feed brand, the feed mill produces nutrition for a wide range of animals using

advanced feed manufacturing technology and nutritional research, together with fully traceable

ingredients, Gambia offer high-quality, consistent and nutritious feeds to our customers. We are

supported by an experienced technical team providing the latest knowledge in animal nutrition.

The main operation and processes employed at the plant are out lined below.

Weight Bridge

In taking of materials

Bulk storage

Grinding

Mixing

Pressing

Cyclone cooling

Finished goods assembly

Finished goods storage

Offices/Canteen

The facility at Portloaise is operational 24 hours a day.

3.2. Natura 2000 Sites in and within 15km of the Portlaoise Feed Mill

The zone of examination in respect to Natura 2000 Sites has been taken as a 15Km radius from the

Portlaoise Feed Mill site, results can be seen in Table 1:

Table 1; Natura 2000 sites within 15km of the Feed Mill Site

Distance Site No.

2.03 km Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA 000867

4.62 km Clonreher Bog NHA 002357

6.14 km Dunamase Woods pNHA 001494

7.14 km Rock of Dunamase pNHA 000878

7.53 km The Great Heath of Portlaoise pNHA 000881

8.11 km Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA 004160

8.50 km Kilteale Hill pNHA 000867

8.75 km Timahoe Esker pNHA 000421

8.94 km River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162

9.27 km Shanahoe Marsh pNHA 001923

9.93 km Slieve Bloom Mountains SAC 000412

10.01 km Slieve Bloom Mountains pNHA 000412

10.56 km River Nore SPA 004233

11.90 km Mountmellick SAC 002141

12.15 km River Nore/Abbeyleix pNHA 002076

12.39 km Emo Court pNHA 000865

12.39 km Ballyprior Grassland SAC 002256

13.57 km Stradbally Hill pNHA 001800

13.72 km Clopook Wood pNHA 000860

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As can be seen from Table No 1 there are a number of sites within this zone and there are two sites

located within 5 km of the site.

The following provides a brief description of all the Natura 2000 sites found within 15km of the Glanbia

Agribusiness site. Full site descriptions and conservation objectives of each of the sites can be found

at http//www.npws.ie.

3.2.1. Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA 000876

The Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA (000876) is an esker located to the East of the Portlaoise Feed Mill site.

The Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA has primarily been proposed for protection due to the presence of two

nationally rare plant species, the nettle-leaved bellflower and blue fleabane.

3.2.2. Clonreher Bog NHA 002357

This site comprises a raised bog that includes both areas of high bog and cutover bog. The site is

bounded by the N80 to the east and the abandoned railway line (Mountmellick Branch) to the west.

It can be accessed from bog tracks off the N80, to the north-east and south-east of the site.

Much of the high bog has vegetation typical of a Midland Raised Bog, dominated by bog moss

(Sphagnum) species, over which grow Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Cross-leaved Heath (Erica

tetralix), Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus), Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) and Bog Rosemary

(Andromeda polifolia).

To the north and south of the intact dome are expanses of cutaway bog, which are no longer in use

and which are now overgrown with Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) and Ling Heather (Calluna

vulgaris). In some areas Gorse (Ulex europaeus) and/or Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) are colonising

and creating patches of scrub. There is an extensive area of scrub along the abandoned railway line to

the west.

Current landuses on the site include peat-cutting and agriculture. Active peat-cutting occurs to the

south and north. Damaging activities associated with these landuses include drainage at the bog

margins and burning on the high bog in connection with peat-cutting. Frequent burning is detrimental

to the bog as it causes dessication of the surface and removal of semi-natural vegetation. These

activities have resulted in the loss of habitat, damage to the hydrological status of the site, and pose

a continuing threat to its viability.

Clonreher Bog NHA is a site of considerable conservation significance comprising as it does a raised

bog, a rare habitat in the E.U. and one that is becoming increasingly scarce and under threat in Ireland.

This site supports a good diversity of raised bog microhabitats and its southerly location, is of

ecological interest. Ireland has a high proportion of the total E.U. resource of raised bog (over 50%)

and so has a special responsibility for its conservation at an international level.

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3.2.3. Dunamase Woods pNHA 001494

Dunamase Woods pNHA is a medium sized wood, which is broken into two blocks. It is situated on a

limestone hill 3 km east of Portlaoise. The site is on a freely draining mineral soil. Ash (Fraxinus

excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) are the main canopy species. Hazel (Corylus avellana)

occurs in the shrub layer. Heracleum sphondylium, Hyacinthoides non-scripta and Glechoma

hederacea occur in the field layer. Parts of the wood are dominated by beech (Fagus sylvatica). There

is an area of exposed rock on a cliff on the east side of the larger section. The occasional fallen tree is

cut for firewood. Both old and currently used badger setts are found in the wood. There is some light

grazing by deer and goats, and fungus of the genus Laetiporus was observed.

3.2.4. Rock of Dunamase pNHA 000878

The Rock of Dunamase pNHA is a small hazel (Corylus avellana) wood on a limestone hill 5 km east of

Portlaoise, Co. Laoise. It is on a freely draining mineral soil. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) occurs

in the shrub layer. Polystichum setiferum, Dryopteris filixmas and Hyacinthoides non-scripta are found

in the field layer. Much of the growth is quite young. Patches of grassland and younger hazel (Corylus

avellana) occur at the edge of a cliff on site.

3.2.5. The Great Heath of Portlaoise pNHA 000881

The Great Heath of Portlaoise pNHA (000881) is located approximately 7.53 km north east of the

proposed licenced site.

3.2.6. Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA 004160

The Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA is situated on the border between Counties Offaly and Laois, and

runs along a north-east/south-west aligned ridge for approximately 25 km. Much of the site is over

200 m in altitude, rising to a maximum height of 527 m at Arderin. The mountains are of Old Red

Sandstone, flanked by Silurian rocks. Several important rivers rise within the site, including the Barrow,

Delour and Silver.

The site has a near continuous ridge of mountain blanket bog, with wet and dry heaths also well

represented. Species present in these habitats include Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Crowberry

(Empetrum nigrum), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cottongrasses (Eriophorum spp.), Deergrass

(Scirpus cespitosus) and Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum). Much of the slopes are afforested,

and overall conifereous plantations account for c. 60% of the site. The forests include first and second

rotation plantations, with both pre-thicket and post-thicket stands present. Substantial areas of clear-

fell are also present at any one time. The principal tree species present are Sitka Spruce (Picea

sitchensis) and Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta). The remainder of the site is mostly rough grassland

that is used for hill farming. This varies in composition and includes some wet areas with rushes

(Juncus spp.) and some areas subject to scrub encroachment. Some stands of deciduous woodland

also occur, especially within the river valleys.

The site is a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the E.U. Birds Directive, of special conservation

interest for Hen Harrier.

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This SPA is one of the strongholds for Hen Harrier in the country and, indeed, is the most easterly

regular population. A survey in 2005 resulted in five confirmed and three possible breeding pairs,

whereas ten confirmed pairs and one possible pair had been recorded in the 1998-2000 period. These

numbers represent c. 5% of the national total. The mix of forestry and open areas provides optimum

habitat conditions for this rare bird, which is listed on Annex I of the E.U. Birds Directive. The early

stages of new and second-rotation conifer plantations are the most frequently used nesting sites,

though some pairs may still nest in tall heather of unplanted bogs and heath. Hen Harriers will forage

up to c. 5 km from the nest site, utilising open bog and moorland, young conifer plantations and hill

farmland that is not too rank. Birds will often forage in openings and gaps within forests. In Ireland,

small birds and small mammals appear to be the most frequently taken prey.

The site is also a traditional site for a breeding pair of Peregrine. Several pairs of Merlin are known to

breed within the site but further survey is required to determine the exact status of this small falcon.

Both of these species are also listed on Annex I of the E.U. Birds Directive. Red Grouse is found on

many of the unplanted areas of bog and heath – this is a species that has declined in Ireland and is

now Red-listed.

The main threat to the long-term survival of Hen Harriers within the site is further afforestation, which

would reduce and fragment the area of foraging habitat, resulting in possible reductions in breeding

density and productivity. The observed decline between the 1998-2000 and 2005 surveys may be real

and due to habitat change as a result of maturation of conifer plantations. Much of the unplanted

blanket bog is a Statutory Nature Reserve.

Overall, the site provides excellent nesting and foraging habitat for breeding Hen Harrier and is among

the top five sites in the country for the species. It is also likely to be of national importance for breeding

Merlin.

3.2.7. Kilteale Hill pNHA 000867

Kilteale Hill pNHA is a medium sized wood on a hill with aspects on all directions. It is located 3 km

northwest of Stradbally, Co. Laois, on a moderately freely draining mineral soil. The main canopy

species are hazel (Corylus avellana) and grey willow (Salix cinerea), and hazel (Corylus avellana) also

occurs in the shrub layer. Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Geum urbanum and Circaea lutetiana occur in

the field layer. There is a small portion of mature ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dominated wood at south-

western corner, and scattered ash (Fraxinus excelsior) occurs in the eastern side. In the southeast,

some conifers are present. Cattle have access to a small part of the western side. Badger setts and

tracks are present. An old path leads to the summit of the hill.

3.2.8. Timahoe Esker pNHA 000421

Timahoe Esker pNHA is a medium sized site is located on an esker 1 km north of Timahoe, Co. Laois.

It consists of three small patches of woodland, two of which form a nature reserve called Timahoe

Esker. The Timahoe River runs between these two parcels. The site is on a freely draining mineral soil.

The main canopy species are ash (Fraxinus excelsior), pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and grey

willow (Salix cinerea), with hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and hazel (Corylus avellana) in the shrub

layer. The field layer contains Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Ajuga reptans and Polystichum setiferum.

The wood is fenced off and the grazing level is low. There are old tracks in wood which are used for

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access, probably when clearing conifers. Some parts on the northern side are dominated by beech

(Fagus sylvatica), and wild cherry (Prunus avium) is mostly found on the western side. Coarse dead

wood is abundant, and otter spraint was seen near the river. There is evidence that the site was

quarried in the past.

3.2.9. River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162

The River Barrow and River Nore SAC consists of the freshwater stretches of the Barrow and Nore

River catchments as far upstream as the Slieve Bloom Mountains, and it also includes the tidal

elements and estuary as far downstream as Creadun Head in Waterford. The site passes through eight

counties – Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.

Both rivers rise in the Old Red Sandstone of the Slieve Bloom Mountains before passing through a

band of Carboniferous shales and sandstones. The Nore, for a large part of its course, traverses

limestone plains and then Old Red Sandstone for a short stretch below Thomastown. Before joining

the Barrow it runs over intrusive rocks poor in silica. The upper reaches of the Barrow also run through

limestone. The middle reaches and many of the eastern tributaries, sourced in the Blackstairs

Mountains, run through Leinster Granite. The southern end, like the Nore runs over intrusive rocks

poor in silica. Waterford Harbour is a deep valley excavated by glacial floodwaters when the sea level

was lower than today. The coast shelves quite rapidly along much of the shore. The site is a Special

Area of Conservation (SAC) selected for the following habitats and/or species listed on Annex I / II of

the E.U. Habitats Directive (* = priority; numbers in brackets are Natura 2000 codes):

[1130] Estuaries

[1140] Tidal Mudflats and Sandflats

[1310] Salicornia Mud

[1330] Atlantic Salt Meadows

[1410] Mediterranean Salt Meadows

[3260] Floating River Vegetation

[4030] Dry Heath

[6430] Hydrophilous Tall Herb Communities

[7220] Petrifying Springs*

[91A0] Old Oak Woodlands

[91E0] Alluvial Forests*

[1016] Desmoulin's Whorl Snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)

[1029] Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera)

[1092] White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)

[1095] Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)

[1096] Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri)

[1099] River Lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis)

[1103] Twaite Shad (Alosa fallax)

[1106] Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

[1355] Otter (Lutra lutra)

[1421] Killarney Fern (Trichomanes speciosum)

[1990] Nore Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera durrovensis)

3.2.10. Shanahoe Marsh pNHA 000878

The Rock of Dunamase pNHA is a small hazel (Corylus avellana) wood on a limestone hill 5 km east of

Portlaoise, Co. Laoise. It is on a freely draining mineral soil. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) occurs

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in the shrub layer. Polystichum setiferum, Dryopteris filixmas and Hyacinthoides non-scripta are found

in the field layer. Much of the growth is quite young. Patches of grassland and younger hazel (Corylus

avellana) occur at the edge of a cliff on site.

3.2.11. Slieve Bloom Mountains SAC 000412

The Slieve Bloom Mountains lie on the Offaly-Laois border, starting about 8 km north-east of Roscrea

and running about 24 km north-east, towards Clonaslee. The mountains are of Old Red Sandstone,

flanked by Silurian rocks.

The site extends from approximately 180 m to 529 m O.D. The site is a Special Area of Conservation

(SAC) selected for the following habitats and/or species listed on Annex I / II of the E.U. Habitats

Directive (* = priority; numbers in brackets are Natura 2000 codes):

[4010] Wet Heath

[7130] Blanket Bogs (Active)*

[91E0] Alluvial Forests*

3.2.12. Slieve Bloom pNHA 000412

The Slieve Bloom pNHA is located in the Slieve Bloom mountains, in the vicinity of the Slieve Bloom

SAC and the Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA. The pNHA is 10.01 km to the North West of the Glanbia

site in Poirtloaise.

3.2.13. River Nore SPA 004233

The River Nore SPA is a long, linear site that includes the following river sections: the River Nore

from the bridge at Townparks, (north-west of Borris in Ossory) to Coolnamuck (approximately 3 km

south of Inistioge) in Co. Kilkenny; the Delour River from its junction with the River Nore to

Derrynaseera bridge (west of Castletown) in Co. Laois; the Erkina River from its junction with the

River Nore at Durrow Mills to Boston Bridge in Co. Laois; a 1.5 km stretch of the River Goul upstream

of its junction with the Erkina River; the Kings River from its junction with the River Nore to a bridge

at Mill Island, Co. Kilkenny.

The site includes the river channel and marginal vegetation. For a large part of its course the River

Nore traverses Carboniferous limestone plains; it passes over a narrow band of Old Red Sandstone

rocks below Thomastown. The site is a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the E.U. Birds Directive of

special conservation interest for the following species: Kingfisher.

A survey in 2010 recorded 22 pairs of Kingfisher (based on 16 probables and 6 possible territories)

within the SPA. Other species which occur within the site include Mute Swan (35), Mallard (267),

Cormorant (14), Grey Heron (45), Moorhen (14), Snipe (17) and Sand Martin (1,029) – all figures are

peak counts recorded during the 2010 survey. The River Nore SPA is of high ornithological

importance as it supports a nationally important population of Kingfisher, a species that is listed on

Annex I of the E.U. Birds Directive.

3.2.14. Mountmellick SAC 002141

This site comprises a disused stretch of the Grand Canal between Dangan’s Bridge and Skeagh Bridge,

approximately 3 km east of Mountmellick in Co. Laois. The site is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

selected for the following habitats and/or species listed on Annex I / II of the E.U. Habitats Directive

(* = priority; numbers in brackets are Natura 2000 codes):

[1016] Desmoulin's Whorl Snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)

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The habitat at this site is composed largely of fen-type vegetation, including Bulrush (Typha latifolia),

Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) and Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus). The area west of the bridge has

been drained extensively and is now grassland.

The whorl snail Vertigo moulinsiana is a glacial relict with a disjunct European population that is

considered Vulnerable due to loss of habitat, caused in particular by drainage of wetlands. It was first

recorded at this site in 1971. The site was visited again in 1997 and the species re-found. In Ireland,

the species is sparsely distributed in the central lowlands. It generally lives in calcareous wetlands,

often fens. Vertigo moulinsiana was formerly more widespread in the canal area but has disappeared

from most of its recorded sites with the dredging and reopening of canal navigation channels.

Restoration of disused sections of canal without due consideration of the species is a threat.

The Mountmellick site is important as it provides useful habitat for a population of Vertigo

moulinsiana.

3.2.15. River Nore/Abbeyleix Woods pNHA 002076

This site is located along the River Nore and extends from Shanahoe in Co. Laois to Ballyragget in Co.

Kilkenny. This site overlaps with the River Barrow and River Nore cSAC, although the pNHA designation

is more extensive and takes in more of the woodland around Abbeyleix. It contains many features of

scientific importance. Between the Abbeyleix estate and Attagh Bridge, the River Nore contains a large

population of the Irish Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera durrovensis). This mussel is only found

in the Nore river catchment and because of its rarity, it is of international importance. Several species

listed in the Red Data Book, Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) and Meadow Saffron (Colchicum

17 autumnale), also a legally protected Irish Red Data Book species (Flora Protection Order 1989), are

locally common in damp meadows and on the river banks in the pNHA.

Abbeyleix Woods is a large tract of mixed deciduous woodland which is one of the only remaining true

ancient woodlands in Ireland and is comparable to only two other sites in Ireland. Historical records

show that an area called Park Hill has been continuously wooded since the sixteenth century and has

the most complete written record of any woodland in the country. It contains several woodland

habitats including a large area of WN2 type woodland dominated by Pedunculate Oak and some

alluvial woodland along the river. Large parts of the woodland have been replanted with conifers in

the past and have been disturbed, although some of this habitat is currently being restored as part of

the Native Woodland Scheme.

3.2.16. Emo Court pNHA 000865

Emo Court pNHA is a proposed natural heritage area, 12.39 km to the North East of the Glanbia site.

It is proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA) under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000.

3.2.17. Ballyprior Grassland SAC 002256

Ballyprior Grassland, 4 km south of the village of Stradbally in Co. Laois, is located at the north end of

the Castlecomer Plateau on largely limestone bedrock. The soils of the area are generally thin and well

drained, varying from a deeper sandy loam in lower places (10-20 cm depth), to thin or stony soil over

local drift (5-10 cm depth) on the elevated plateau. The site is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

selected for the following habitats and/or species listed on Annex I / II of the E.U. Habitats Directive

(* = priority; numbers in brackets are Natura 2000 codes):

[6210] Orchid-rich Calcareous Grassland*

Ballyprior Grassland SAC contains old grassland habitat of high quality and the site is important due to

the loss of similar habitat in surrounding areas. The site has an exceptionally rich myco-flora (fungi)

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which is a good indication of grassland quality (in terms of continuity, lack of disturbance and low

nutrient status).

In the grassland there is abundant cover of grasses and herbs with a high species diversity, but low

bryophyte cover. Quaking-grass (Briza media) is an abundant species, reflecting the calcareous

conditions, in association with abundant Sheep’sfescue (Festuca ovina), Sweet Vernal-grass

(Anthoxanthun odoratum), Crested Dog’stail (Cynosurus cristatus) and Common Bent (Agrostis

capillaris). Other species present include Heath-grass (Danthonia decumbens), the sedges Carex

caryophyllea, C. flacca and C. pulicaris, and Field Wood-rush (Luzula campestris). The herb-rich,

calcicole flora is characterised by Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Common Bird’s-foottrefoil

(Lotus corniculatus), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium verum), Mouse-ear

Hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella), Wild Thyme (Thymus praecox), Fairy Flax (Linum catharticum), Oxeye

Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus), Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris)

and Autumn Gentian (Gentianella amarella), with Heath Dog-violet (Viola canina), Mountain

Everlasting (Antennaria dioica) and Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) prevalent

around rock out-crops. On deeper soils, Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) and Pignut (Conopodium majus)

are frequent.

The presence in certain places of species such as Carnation Sedge (Carex panicea), Devil’s-bit Scabious

(Succisa pratensis), Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) and Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile) indicates

variation in conditions with paucity of minerals, and adds to the species diversity. Hazel (Corylus

avellana) scrub, with a well-developed ground flora, occurs on the extreme west margins of the

grassland. There are also several ponds within the site adding further habitat diversity.

The Irish Hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus) occurs in the site. This endemic sub-species is listed in the

Red Data Book and is legally protected under the Wildlife Act, 1976.

3.2.18. Stradbally Hill pNHA 001800

This site is located on several limestone hills located 2 km east and south of Stradbally, Co. Laois. The

site is divided into four separate sections. These hills contain broad-leaved woodland that can mainly

be classified as WN2 Oak-AshHazel type woodland and includes some mixed woodland and conifer

plantation. 16 These woodlands have a well-developed structure and good flora in places. Parts of

the woodlands are currently being managed as part of the Native Woodland Scheme. Woodlands

with mature Pedunculate Oak on mineral soil are rare in county Laois.

3.2.19. Clopook Wood pNHA 000860

This small site is located several kilometres south of Stradbally, Co. Laois. A small Ash (Fraxinus

excelsior) and Hazel (Corylus avellana) woodland occurs on the steep, rocky slopes of a prominent

limestone hill, which is a typical example of Tertiary karst limestone landscape in Laois. The ground

flora contains a good diversity of calcicole species and a rich bryophyte flora has also been recorded.

Clopook is reported to contain many long, narrow passages that have archaeological importance but

at present many of the openings have been blocked off or are overgrown.

3.3. Assessment Criteria

Appropriate assessments identify and outline the impacts that might, either alone or in combination

with another plan or project, adversely affect the integrity of any Natura 2000 site.

3.3.1. Individual elements likely to impact Natura 2000 sites

Considering the limited and contained nature of the continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill

under an EPA Industrial Emissions Licence it is considered that there will be no individual elements

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that are likely to impact on any Natura 2000 sites in the direct vicinity or within a 15km radius of the

site.

3.3.2. Direct, indirect or secondary impacts on any Natura 2000 site:

a) size and scale, area and land-take

The size, scale, area and land take of the Portlaoise Feed Mill will be nil as the proposal is for the

continued operation of the site under an Industrial Emissions Licence at its existing site located in

Portlaoise, County Laois.

b) Distance from the Natura 2000 site or key feature of the site

There are four Natura 2000 sites located within 10km of the proposed Industrial Emissions Licence

site at Portlaoise ranging from 2.03 km East (Ridge of Portlaoise pNHA) and 9.93 km North West of the

Site (Slieve Bloom Mountains SAC). Considering the limited and contained nature of the Portlaoise

Feed Mill it is envisaged that there will be no significant adverse impact on any Natura 2000 sites in

the direct vicinity or within a 10km radius.

c) Resource requirements (water abstraction etc.)

There are no additional water abstraction requirements for the facility.

d) Emissions and Waste (disposal to land, water or air).

There are six identified discharges from the facility; process dust emissions, boiler emissions, storm

water discharge, sewer discharge, noise and ambient dust emissions. All emissions and the potential

for impact are outline below:

- Process Particulate Emissions

The low particulate emission levels and the distance to the closest Natura 2000 site (i.e., over 2 km)

would indicate that emissions from the Portlaoise Feed Mill site would have no significant impact on

any Natura 2000 site. The abatement and control systems (i.e., bag filters and cyclone units) provide

efficient controls to minimise process dust emissions from the facility and any potential impacts

beyond the site boundary. Cyclones are mechanical separators that utilise centrifugal force to remove

large and high-volume dust from the process. Dust collected in the bottom of the cyclones is returned

to the process and re used.

- Boiler Emissions

Flue gas emissions from the boiler stack at the Portlaoise Feed Mill site were monitored for nitrous

oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide in December 2015. The monitoring

results were not significant. The emission levels coupled with the distance to the closest Natura 2000

site (i.e., over 2 km) would indicate that flue gas emissions from the Portlaoise Feed Mill site would

have no significant impact on any identified Natura 2000 site.

- Surface Water Emissions

Surface water emissions from the facility are mainly from storm water runoff from the facility roofs

and yard area. The surface water emissions are collected through storm water gullies located

throughout the site and then to the main storm water drain that then discharges to an on-site

settlement tank and full retention oil/water separator prior to discharge from the site. Storm water

leaving the Portlaoise Feed Mill discharges to the Laois County Council municipal surface water drain

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and flows in an easterly direction and is discharged to the Golf Club Stream. From the Golf Club

Stream, the surface water flows east/southeast to the River Triogue which ultimately flows to the

River Barrow and River Nore SAC (002162). The River Triogue in the vicinity of the confluence with

the Golf Club Stream is classified as having a water quality of 3-4, which is a moderate status and

indicates no significant water quality issues at that point that could impact the Natura 2000 Site (i.e.,

River Barrow and River Nore SAC). There are no known significant impacts related to storm water

discharged from the Portlaoise Feed Mill that could result in a significant impact on any identified

Natura 2000 site.

- Sewer Emissions

There is no process emission to sewer from the Feed Mill. The toilet and wash facilities at the site are

connected directly to the council sewer mains and are sent to a waste water facility for treatment at

the Portlaoise Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). Following treatment in the WWTP, the treated

water is discharged to the River Triogue, which has a water quality of 3-4 (Moderate Status). The River

Triogue flows into the River Barrow (River Barrow and River Nore SAC [002162]) 5km downstream

from the WWTP. Sewer emissions related to the Portlaoise Feed Mill are negligible in the overall

context of inputs to the WWTP and considered not to have any significant impact on any identified

Natura 2000 site.

- Noise

The location of noisy equipment at the Portlaoise Feed Mill is within the facility buildings, which are

cladded structures so far as is practicable to minimise any external noise impact. Inspection and

maintenance of equipment are carried out as part of the preventive maintenance program to ensure

no additional noise emissions are emanating from the facility.

The facility is adjacent to the N80 Portlaoise Orbital Ring Road and close to the M7 Motorway which

is the primary route between Dublin, Limerick and Cork. Due to the site location and distance to the

closest Natura 2000 site it is not considered that any noise emissions related to the operation of the

Portlaoise Feed Mill site would significantly impact any identified Natura 2000 sites.

- Ambient Dust Emissions

There are a number of bulk material intake areas on site; each of the intake areas has a canopy to

prevent airborne dust emitting to atmosphere. There are also bulk storage bins and stores for raw

material, the emissions from these are considered to be ‘fugitive’ and will not give rise to negative air

quality impacts off-site.

e) Transportation Requirements

There will be no additional transportation requirements than that already in existence at the

Portlaoise Feed Mill site that would result in added impact to any of the identified Natura 2000 sites.

f) Duration of Construction, operation, decommissioning

There will be no construction related to the facility. The Portlaoise Feed Mill will continue to operate

at existing levels but will be regulated under an EPA Industrial Emission Licence. The site will have a

decommissioning management plan introduced as part of their EPA licence.

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3.3.3. Likely changes to a Natura 2000 site;

The following, a) to f), describe potential impacts that a proposed development within or in close to a

Natura 2000 site could have;

a) Reduction of habitat area

b) Disturbance to key species

c) Habitat or species fragmentation

d) Reduction in Species Density

e) Changes in key indicators of conservation value (water quality etc.)

f) Climate change

It is considered that the continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill under an EPA Industrial

Emissions Licence will not give rise to any significant changes or pose any adverse impacts on the

integrity of any identified Natura 2000 site.

3.3.4. Likely impacts on the Natura 2000 site as a whole:

In terms of;

a) Interference with the key relationship that define the structure of the site

The continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill under an EPA Industrial Emissions Licence will not

impact on the relationships that define the structure of Natura 2000 sites.

b) Interference with key relationships that define the function of the site


impact on the relationships that define the function of Natura 2000 sites.

3.3.5. Indicators of significance

As a result of the identification of effects set out above in terms of;

a) Loss

b) Fragmentation

c) Disruption

d) Disturbance

e) Change to key elements of the site (e.g. water quality etc.).

The continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill under an EPA Industrial Emissions Licence have

no indicators of significance that could give rise to any significant adverse impacts on the integrity of

any Natura 2000 site.

3.3.6. Overall impacts on the Natura 2000 sites.


give rise to any significant adverse impacts on the integrity of any Natura 2000 site.

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4. Finding of No Significant Effects Matrix

Prosed Development Continued Operation of Animal Feed Mill under an EPA

Industrial Emissions Licence

Name & Location of Natura

2000 sites

Clonreher Bog NHA

Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA

River Barrow and River Nore SAC

Slieve Bloom Mountains SAC

Description of the project This Appropriate Assessment is as part of an application for

an Industrial Emissions Licence

Is the project directly

connected with or necessary to

the management of the site

Yes

Are there other projects or

plans that together with the

project plan being assessed

could affect the site

No

4.1. Assessment of Significance of Effects

Describe how the project or plan

(alone or in combination) is

likely to affect the Natura 2000

sites

It is considered that the continued operation of the facility

under the regulation of the EPA licensing system will have

no significant adverse impact on the Natura 2000 network.

Explain why these effects are not

considered significant

The facility will continue to operate its animal feed mill

within the currently operational site. The closest Natura

2000 site is located approximately 2.03km east of site.

There will be no construction work. Given the sites

location and current monitoring events the site will not

have significant effects

Information Sources National Parks & Wildlife Services

Biodiversity Ireland

National Biodiversity Data Centre

5. Conclusion

It is considered that the continued operation of the Portlaoise Feed Mill under an EPA Industrial

Emissions Licence will not give rise to any significant adverse impacts on the integrity of any Natura

2000 site, alone or in combination with any other plan or project in the area. The site is already in

existence and operational and there are mitigation measures in place to ensure that there are no

adverse impacts on the environment from the site.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Drawing 3225A-001 – Natura 2000 Site Location Map

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Client:

Glanbia

LOCATION:

Portlaosie, Co. Laois

DATE: 09/09/2016

LEGEND:

TITLE Natura 2000 Site Location Map

DRAWING REF:

3225B - Laois

Slievebloom SPA

Slievebloom SAC

Slievebloom pNHA

Cloreher Bog pNHA

Rock of

Dunamase

pNHA

Dunamase

Woods pNHA

Ridge of

Portlaoise pNHA

River Barrow and

River Nore SAC

Timahoe Esker

pNHA

River Nore SPA

River Nore/Abbeyleix Wood pNHA

Clopook Wood pNHA

Ballyprior Grassland SAC

Stradbally Hill pNHA

The Great Heath pNHA

Mountmellick SAC

Emo Court pNHA

Derries Wood pNHA

Glanbia Site

Kilteale Hill pNHA

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glanbia - Environmental Protection AgencyThe environmental noise monitoring was completed with reference to the EPA Guidance document 3 3240 / February 9 th, 2017 NG4. Noise readings