The EPA’s Tier 4 regulations are frequently a source of confusion for
those who rely on large stationary generators for backup and prime power
uses. Owners and operators of these generator sets (gensets) have many
questions about the EPA’s emission standards and what the implications
mean to them. Cummins Power Generation has developed a tool to provide you answers to all your Tier 4 questions.
2012 Stationary Generator Emissions Update for California
With modification to the ATCM in 2011, emergency standby generators must meet EPA regulations, hence T4i emission levels are not required by CARB. Local air districts, however, may enforce more stringent emission regulations as they see fit. Usually, this is done on a case by case basis, based on a risk screen analysis when a permit is secured.
In late 2011 The BAAQMD mailed out a compliance advisory to owners and operators of stationary IC engines. The subject line reads "New Emission Limits for Stationary IC Engines (Reg 9, Rule 8) and CARB ATCM's for Diesel Engines". This advisory outlines new NOx limits which go into effect on 1/1/2012. That said, page two of the advisory states that emergency engines are exempt from these new emission requirements. A link to the website with the advisory can be found at:BAAQMD Advisory
All new prime power stationary generators in California are subject to both CARB's ATCM and EPA's T4i emission requirements. Aftertreatment will be included on all prime power proposals.
Cummins West offers comprehensive genset service and maintenance packages that ensure your gensets and related systems are up and running when you need them.
For more information or to obtain a quote for your project, please contact the Power Generation Sales Engineer at the local Cummins West branch or submit an inquiry and a representative from Cummins West will contact you.