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JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM - Version 01 Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee page 1

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JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM Version 01 - in effect as of: 15 June 2006

Catalytic Reduction of Nitrous Oxide Emissions (N2O) from the Nitric Acid

Plant of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH

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CONTENTS A. General description of the project B. Baseline C. Duration of the project / crediting period D. Monitoring plan E. Estimation of greenhouse gas emission reductions F. Environmental impacts G. Stakeholders’ comments

Annexes Annex 1: Contact information on project participants Annex 2: Baseline information Annex 3: Monitoring plan

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SECTION A. General description of the project A.1. Title of the project: Catalytic reduction of nitrous oxide emissions (N2O) from the nitric acid plant of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH Version 01, 23 December 2008 A.2. Description of the project: Since 1915, SWK Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH – respectively its predecessors – has been manufacturing agro and industrial chemicals at the site in Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, Federal Republic of Germany. In the area of industrial chemicals, SKW mainly focuses on the manufacture of nitric acid (HNO3) beside the basic chemicals ammonia and urea. The production of nitric acid was taken up in the twenties of the last century; the currently operational nitric acid plant was put into operation in 1973 and expanded in 1998. In this plant, nitric acid (HNO3) is produced continuously in various concentration levels, ranging from so called weak nitric acid (HNO3 concentration< 70 %) to highly concentrated nitric acid (HNO3 concentration> 98 %).

As a basic chemical compound, nitric acid is one of the key industrial chemicals. It is essential for the manufacture of fertilisers, explosives, nitrates, cleaning agents, organic nitrocompounds and nitric acid esters, pectins and hydrogen peroxide. It is also used for nitration processes in the chemical industry, for pickling, etching and passivating in the metallurgy and as oxidising agent in chemical processes.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an unwanted by-product produced in the manufacture of nitric acid. The purpose of this project is to reduce the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from the production of nitric acid by installing a secondary N2O abatement catalyst system directly in the reactor of the nitric acid plant, underneath the ammonia oxidation catalyst (platinum-rhodium catalyst gauze manufactured by W.C. Heraeus GmbH; FTCplus system). Due to the chosen layer thickness of the secondary catalyst system, a reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by about 70 – 80% is to be expected. Given an annual production volume of nitric acid of presently about 187,500 t, this means:

Given an average (historical) emission factor without secondary catalyst of 4.3 kg N2O / t HNO3, this means that annually approx. 806 t N2O are released in the atmosphere. Based on the IPCC Global Warming Potential for nitrous oxide (N2O) of 310, this is equal to an annual volume of about 250.000 t CO2e.

The intended reduction of the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by 70 – 80 % means that the emission factor decreases to just 1.04 kg N2O/t HNO3. Hence, the annual emissions are reduced to just about 196 N2O respectively approx. 61.000 t CO2e.

A.3. Project participants:

Kyoto Parties Project Participants

Shall the Kyoto parties involved be taken into account

as project participants? (YES / NO)

Federal Republic of Germany SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz NO

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(Host country) GmbH

Czech Republic (Investor country) Agrofert Holding a.s. NO

On 31 May 2002, the Federal Republic of Germany ratified the Kyoto Protocol (KP). Since 27 April 2008, Germany is considered to have met the eligibility criteria to participate in the flexible mechanisms in accordance with Article 6, 12, 17 KP.

On 31 May 2002, the Czech Republic ratified the Kyoto Protocol (KP). Since 24 February 2008, the Czech Republic is considered to have met the eligibility criteria to participate in the flexible mechanisms in accordance with Article 6, 12, 17 KP.

http://unfccc.int/files/kyoto_mechanisms/compliance/enforcement_branch/application/pdf/eligibility_list_080918.pdf

Project Company

Company name / firm SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH

Commercial object of the company The Manufacture and Sale of chemical products of all kinds, among others nitrogen products

Project Participant / Investor

Company name / firm Agrofert Holding a.s.

Commercial object of the company Among others, providing advice in the technical, agricultural and chemical area

A.4. Technical description of the project: A.4.1. Location of the project: A.4.1.1. Host Party(ies): Federal Republic of Germany A.4.1.2. Region/State/Province etc.: State: Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt) A.4.1.3. City/Town/Community etc.: Lutherstadt-Wittenberg

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A.4.1.4. Detail of physical location, including information allowing the unique identification of the project (maximum one page): The project is carried out in the nitric acid plant of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH. The nitric acid plant is located in the Agro Chemical Park (about 220 hectares) of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH at the site Möllensdorfer Straße 13, D-06886 Lutherstadt-Wittenberg. Except for SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH, more than 30 other companies are located on the premises of the Agro Chemical Park. The nitric acid plant is located on the direct premises of SKW Stickstoffwerke GmbH, on building area B 3 (Baufeld B 3). The geographical coordinates of the nitric acid plan (source of emissions) are N 57°49’313, E 45°40’175.

Picture. 1: Location of SKWP in Europe Picture. 2: Location of SKWP in the region Wittenberg

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Picture 3 Location of nitric acid plant in SKWP A.4.2. Technology(ies) to be employed, or measures, operations or actions to be implemented by the project: The nitric acid plant consists of a component for weak nitric acid (Uhde) and a plant component for the manufacture of highly concentrated nitric acid (“HOKO-Anlage”). The following processes based on the Ostwald process are carried out:

At a pressure of about 11 bar and a temperature of about 25°C ammonia is passed through a pipeline from the ammonia plant to the operating unit 1 (Betriebseinheit 1, BE 1) and transferred to an evaporation system. This system is under an evaporation pressure of about 7 bar. The evaporated ammonia is heated to a temperature of 80°C and transferred to the ammonia-air mixer. This ammonia/air mixture containing approx. 10.2 vol. % of ammonia is then oxidized to nitrogen oxide in the reactor at a temperature of 890°C and at pressure of about 4.2 bar as it passes through the ammonia oxidation catalyst (platinum-rhodium catalyst, FTCplus).

The combustion process takes place primarily according to the following equations:

+ 6 2O [2]

+ 5 O2 4 NO + 6

H2O [1] 4 NH3

4 NH3 3 O2 2 N2 + H

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Nitrous oxide (N2O) is also produced according to the following equation:

NH3+ 4 O2

2 N2O + 6 H2O [3]

2 according to the

3 NO + H O 2 HNO + NO [5]

or transferred to operating unit 3 (Betriebseinheit 3, BE 3), the HOKO plant, to produce also weak acid by absorption c t r acid.

4 + O2 + 2 H2O 4 HNO3 [6]

not converted into acid in the nitric acid plant and it can be proven that it is not removed in the DENOx catalyst. This can be

ntly installed in the ammonia burner underneath the ammonia oxidation catalyst gauze (FTCplus) will be partly replaced by a loose layer of the catalyst HR-SC (secondary catalyst) of

operty of W.C. Hereaeus GmbH and can, therefore, not be published in this paper.

The operating lifetime of the N2O reduction system is designed for a term of 3 campaigns à 330 days, the secondary catalyst will then be replaced.

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The secondary air in the gas stream is used to convert the formed NO into NOfollowing equation:

2 NO + O2 2 NO2 [4]

The nitrogen gases are then either absorbed in water generating a weak nitric acid:

2 2 3

or highly con en rated nit ic

Highly concentrated acid is produced according to the following equation:

2 N2O

The conversion is carried out in an autoclave at a pressure of about 45 bar by transferring a so called crude mixture (absorption acid with dimerised NO2) with a specific composition of N2O4, HNO3 and H2O to the autoclave.

The nitrous oxide (see equation 3) formed during the combustion process is

demonstrated by carrying out measurements before the tail gas enters and after the tail gas leaves the tail gas reactor NOx (R 103) (see Annex III). By installing an additional – secondary – catalyst in the ammonia burner, it is possible to destroy most of the nitrous oxide (N2O).

The Raschig Rings prese

W.C. Heraeus GmbH (see picture 1). The catalyst is made of precious metal coated ceramic pellets. The precise composition is the intellectual pr

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Picture 1 (Source: W.C. Heraeus GmbH)

Picture 2 (Source: W.C. Heraeus GmbH)

The N2O concentration is measured at a metering point before the stack. (see picture 3)

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Picture 3 (Source: W.C. Heraeus)

A.4.3. Brief explanation of how the anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases by sources are to be reduced by the proposed JI project, including why the emission reductions would not occur in the absence of the proposed project, taking into account national and/or sectoral policies and circumstances: If the project activity could not be carried out as JI project, no measures to reduce the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from the nitric acid plant would be taken up to and including 30 September 2010.

From 1 October 2010, the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions would be reduced through the installation of a secondary catalyst (similarly as described in A.4.2) in order to ensure a permanent mass concentration of N2O in the stack gas stream of a maximum of 0.80 g/m³. Given the present configuration / technology of the plant, this is equal to an emission value of 2.2 kg N2O / t HNO3.

This is due to the following circumstances:

Plants commissioned after 1 October 2002 (hereinafter: new plants), have already been subject to a cap on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions since 1 October 2002 pursuant to Section 5 Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz (German Federal Immission Control Act)1 in conjunction with No. 5.4.4.1m.1 of the Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (Technische Anleitung zur

1 Act on the prevention of harmful effects on the environment caused by air pollution, noise, vibration and similar phenomena – Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz (Federal Immission Control Act), BImSchG – in the version promulgated on 26 September 2002 (BGBl. I p. 3830), as last amended by Article 1 of the Act of 23 October 2007 (BGBl. I p. 2470)

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Reinhaltung der Luft 2002 – TA Luft)2. According to the latter, the mass concentration of N2O in the stack gas shall not exceed the value of 0.80 g/m³.

For nitric acid production plants commissioned before 1 October 2002, (hereinafter: existing plants), no binding caps on N2O emissions have been set in the host country Germany. The existing nitric acid plants shall only comply with the cap on emissions as set forth in No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002 from 1 October 2010.

The installation of the secondary catalyst involves considerable additional costs, but does not generate any economic benefits.

Neither in view of the situation of existing plants world-wide, throughout Europe nor throughout Germany, can the intended measures be considered customary or “common practice” in the industry. In fact, an average nitric acid plant within the EU emits about 6 kg N2O / t HNO3. For Germany, a range of 3.1 - 6.2 kg N2O/t is to be assumed. (For more detailed information see B.2)

It is true that new plants have had to comply with the aforementioned obligations for some time. However, they can or could plan and install N2O abatement technologies already during the engineering and erection of the plant. As regards existing plants, secondary catalysts that have to be installed additionally in the reactor vessel – or even other abatement technologies – are only slowly gaining acceptance. This is probably due to technical uncertainties in the abatement technologies to be installed additionally and the fact that additional investments have to be made. Recently, however, a number of CDM and JI projects have been launched. The fact that, by using project mechanisms, investments may be financed and an adequate risk premium for the deployment of new technologies may be earned will certainly accelerate the further development of abatement technologies and increase their use in the industry.

Against the background of no binding regal requirements to reduce the N2O emissions from existing plants, the required and not inconsiderable investments and the fact that the reliability / availability of secondary catalyst systems – or any other N2O abatement technologies – cannot be fully guaranteed yet, this project activity can only be carried out if additional income in the context of a JI project is provided.

A.4.3.1. Estimated amount of emission reductions over the crediting period: The crediting period commences on 1 July 2008, which is the first full operation date of the nitric acid plant after the installation of an additional secondary catalyst system (HR-SC) of W.C. Heraeus GmbH in the reactor. The crediting period ends on 31 December 2012, because in accordance with Section 5 para. 3 sentence 2 Project Mechanisms Act3 (ProMechG) the term for JI project activities within the national territory must not extend beyond 31 December 2012.

The following table shows the estimated emission reductions during the crediting period.

Length of the crediting period 4 1/2 years

Year Estimated annual emission reductions in CO2e [t]

2 Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control of 24 July 2002 (GMBl. p. 511) – TA Luft 2002. 3 Act on project-based mechanisms in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of December 11, 1997, – Project Mechanisms Act (ProMechG) – of 22 September 2005 (BGBl. I p. 2826), as last amended by Article 2 of the Act of 25 October 2008 (BGBl. I p. 2074).

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2008 94,662.61 2009 189,081.58 2010 159,046.49 2011 67,468.90 2012 67,468.90

Estimated total emission reductions 577,728.47

Average annual emission reductions 128,384.10

A.5. Project approval by the Parties involved: Approval (Letter of Approval, LoA) of the intended reduction measure by the Kyoto parties involved will be requested immediately after the determination and the finalisation of the determination report by the AIE.

An application dated 26 May 2008 was filed with the competent national authority (Designated Focal Point, DFP) of the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Emissions Trading Agency (DEHSt) in the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) requesting a Letter of Endorsement on the basis of a Project Idea Note (PIN). In a meeting on 18 June 2008, the project activity was discussed with SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH and the DEHSt, in general, encouraged the implementation of the proposed project activity. On 9 December 2008 the DEHSt issued the requested Letter of Endorsement, including a legal opinion concerning the baseline-setting.

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SECTION B. Baseline B.1. Description and justification of the baseline chosen: With regard to the N2O emissions for the nitric acid production, the chosen baseline will continue – at least until and including 30 September 2010 – the situation prior to the installation and operation of the secondary catalyst system. This approach is justified, as so far there are no legal obligations concerning the reduction of N2O emissions for existing nitric acid plants and furthermore, the realisation of the project activity generates only costs and no financial or economic benefits.

The choice and the justification of such baseline approach are presented in the following by taking into account the provisions of the following regulatory framework:

- The German Project Mechanisms Act (ProMechG)

- Decision 9/CMP.1 “Guidelines for the implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto”4 (“JI-Guidelines”)

- Decision 10/CMP.1 “Implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol”5

- “JISC Guidelines” of the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee in the „Guidance on criteria for baseline setting and monitoring“6

4 FCCC/KP/CMP/2005/8/Add.2, 30 March 2006. 5 FCCC/KP/CMP/2005/8/Add.2, 30 March 2006 6 Hhttp://ji.unfccc.int/Ref/Documents/Baseline_setting_and_monitoring.pdfH

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In accordance with para. 4 (a) of the decision 10/CMP.1 the present JI project activity is based on the methodology

AM0034 „Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants”7

previously approved for CDM projects by the CDM Executive Board (CDM-EB). The determination of the baseline as well as the project implementation and the monitoring is carried out in accordance with the AM0034, unless adjustments were required in individual cases (see also in the following „Discussion of the M0034 elements“). On the other hand, as regards certain aspects the AM0034 also refers to the following methodology already approved by the CDM Executive Board:

AM0028 „Catalytic N2O destruction in the tail gas of Nitric Acid or Caprolactam Plants”8

In such cases, the requirements of the AM0028 have been taken into consideration.

Discussion of the AM0034 elements

The provisions of the methodology AM0034 are largely based on the assumption that the operation of the nitric acid plants is discontinuous and that it is divided in campaigns, which is true also for the nitric acid plant of the SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH. During the yearly downtime period – periods for regular maintenance works – the secondary catalyst was installed in the ammonia oxidation reactor in the time period between 13 June 2008 and 1 July 2008.

The first campaign starts upon installation, on the commissioning date of the plant and takes approx. 330 days. There will be a total of 5 (4 ½) campaigns with an average of 330 days each. The following table describes briefly the elements according to AM0034 and the applicability and application areas of these elements with regard to the proposed project activity.

General Elements applied

Application of AM0034 conditions adjusted

Project boundary The definition of the project boundary is consistent with the provisions of AM0034. (see B.3.)

yes

Elements: Baseline and Additionality applied

Determination of the baseline during the baseline campaign

The calculation of the baseline emissions is based on the data measured in 2007

yes

Identification of the baseline scenario in accordance with the AM0028

yes

Application of the Additionality Tool (B.2.)

yes

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7 Approved baseline and monitoring methodology AM0034 “Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants”, Version 03.2; Hhttp://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/PAmethodologies/approved.htm 8 Approved baseline methodology AM0028 “Catalytic N2O destruction in the tail gas of Nitric Acid or Caprolactam Production Plants”, Version 04.2; Hhttp://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/PAmethodologies/approved.htmlH.

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Determination of the approved operation parameters

This element allows for the determination of the approved parameters, which could ges in the N2O generation are

excluded from the baseline determination.

sted

influence the formation of N2O, so that possible chan

This element has been adjusted. (see B.1.)

adju

Statistical analysis of the baseline emission data

A statistical procedure for the elimination of data regarding the gas volume flow and the idence interval is not applied in this

case, since this data was measured in accordance with the European standards and in the

no

N2O concentration that lies outside the 95 % conf

future it will be measured pursuant to DIN EN 14181. (See the further description under B.1.)

Definition of the baseline campaign length

According to the historical average, it can be assumed that the baseline campaign length main approx. 330 days per year in the

future. This means that the baseline campaign will not exceed the average historical

yes

does not change in general, and that it will re

campaign length, which makes an increase of the baseline emission factor unlikely too.

The uncertainty is not deducted from the baseline emission factor, as the calculated emission factor lies still below the conservative IPPC value. (See B.3.)

no

Recalculation of the baseline emission factor in case of shorter project campaigns

Historical data shows that the campaign length has not changed up to now. A change

no

thereof in the future is not expected.

Regulation effects

The baseline emission factor is adjusted in the course of the project duration. Pursuant to uft 2002 a cap on N2O emissions of 0.80 g/m³ in the stack gas

stream shall apply as of 1 October 2010.

yes

No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA L

Element: Project emissions applied

Campaign-specific project emissions

The campaign-specific project emissions are calculated.

yes

Statistical analysis of the project emissions

The application of a continuous, Automated Measuring System (AMS) according to

yes

DIN EN 14181 ensures a statistical analysis.

Moving average of the emission factor yes

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The application of the average emission factor of the previous campaign, in case the mpaign is higher, should ensure a conservative

on trends. current emission factor of the specific caapproach and possibly long-term emissi

A minimum project emission factor after 10 campaigns

A minimum project emission factor will not be determined, as the project activity is not

no

going to have 10 campaigns.

Composition of the ammonia oxidation catalyst

The catalyst gauze supplier is disclosed. The composition of the catalyst is outlined ion of the catalyst are kept confidential able.

yes

under point A.4.2. Details regarding the compositby the supplier. Thus this information is not avail

In case of changes to the composition of the ammonia oxidation catalyst, the baseline emission factor will be adjusted or a new one will be determined.

Composition of the historical data for the N2O baseline emissions

As basis for the determination of the baseline emissions shall serve the historical data

adjusted

from 2007.

For the determination of the baseline scenario, the applied methodology AM0034 refers to the provisions of the methodology AM0028. The five-step assessment contained in AM0028 is carried out as follows with regard to the proposed project activity herein described.

This shows that the preservation of the status quo shall be set as baseline scenario, i.e. the continuation of the situation not involving the installation of a secondary catalyst for the N2O abatement.

Step 1.: Identification of technically feasible

Baseline Approach – Determination of the Baseline Scenario

baseline alternatives to the proposed project activity.

Sub-step 1a: Identification of all possible options that are technically feasible to handle N2O emissions

Technically possible alternatives are:

1. Preservation of the status quo: continuation of the nitric acid production without the installation of the secondary N2O catalyst

2. Implementation of the planned project activity (secondary catalytic reduction of N2O) not as a JI project.

3. Installation of a Non-Selective Catalytic Reduction Unit (NSCR), DeNOx

4. Installation of alternative N2O destruction or abatement technology, primary or tertiary measures.

Not technically feasible due to the existing plant configuration are the following:

Production change-over to a technology that can do without the ammonia oxidation. For the nitric acid production is based worldwide on the Ostwald process which provides for the

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ammonia oxidation. Other production processes are not applicable to an industrial scale project.

Utilization/Recycling of the released N2O as raw material (reutilization in production processes). Apart from the barriers arising from the technical configuration in the present

actical application is known in the chemical industry/nitric acid production.

)

Finally, as regacurrent situation

Reduction (SCR) Unit /selective DeNOx unit complies with all current and future legal requirements for the reduction of NOx emissions. As a result, no

Step ives that do not comply with the applicable legal or regulatory requirements

line alternative 1 (continuation of the status quo) complies with the applicable legal requirements. There are no binding reduction obligations or N O emission limits for

Step n of baseline alternatives which face prohibitive barriers

case, no relevant practical application is known in the chemical industry/nitric acid production.

Alternative use or commercial utilization of the released N2O for external purposes. In this case too no pr

Sub-step 1b: Taking into account technically feasible possibilities to handle or reduce NOX emissions as the installation of a Non-Selective Catalytic Reduction (NSCRUnit too could lead to the abatement of N2O emissions. Thus legal requirements for the reduction of NOx emissions shall be taken into account while determining the baseline emissions.

rds the measures for the abatement of NOx emissions only the continuation of the (status quo) is realistic.

The already installed Selective Catalytic

further measures which at the same time could cause the abatement of N2O emissions are required in the area of NOx emissions.

2.: Exclusion of baseline alternat

All baseline alternatives classified as technically feasible comply with the currently applicable legal framework.

Especially the base2

existing nitric acid production plants. Pursuant to no. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002, the existing plants are not required to comply with the therein specified emission limits until 1 October 2010. Thus a reduction of the N2O emissions before this date is not legally required and could therefore not be stipulated by the regulatory authorities. Nor does the BREF (Best Available Technique Reference Document) on „Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals – Ammonia, Acids and Fertilisers (LVIC-AAF)“ suggest anything different. In Section 3.5 thereof the conclusion arises that by applying the best available technology also to existing plants, emission factors of 0.12 to 1.85 kg N2O / t HNO3 can be reached. On the one hand, it should be taken into consideration that both, a Member State and the industry regard 2.5 kg N2O / t HNO3 as realistic BREF emission factor for existing plants with additional N2O abatement technology. On the other hand, the BREFs are results of the Europe-wide information exchange to be carried out in accordance with Article 16 para. 2 IPPC Directive (Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996) and Article 17 para. 2 IPPC Directive (Directive 96/61/EC of 15 January 2008) and they are not legally binding. Therefore, pursuant to No. 5.1.1. para. 5 TA Luft 2002, even new or revised BREFs cannot overrule the requirements of TA Luft 2002. New or additional requirements shall only become binding if they are declared to be binding on the basis of a special procedure (cf. No. 5.1.1. para. 5 TA Luft 2002).

3.: Exclusio

Sub-step 3a: List of baseline alternatives that face prohibitive barriers

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Baseline alternative 3. (Non-selective DeNOx) and baseline alternative 4 (tertiary reduction measures): Non-selective DeNOx units (NSCR) are not suitable for the present case, since, for an efficient operation they require tail gas temperatures exceeding 400° C, which cannot be reached in the nitric acid plant of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH. Thus the operation of such NSCR units would require an increase in the tail gas temperature which would involve an additional fuel consumption which on the other hand would lead to additional greenhouse gas emissions.

Baseline alternative 6 (primary reduction measures): The ammonia oxidation catalyst system that will be applied and is based on the FTC plus technology of the provider W.C. Heraeus GmbH already achieves a highly efficient ammonia oxidation with a very low N2O emission level compared to other existing plants.

Sub-step 3b: Evidence of at least one baseline alternative which does not face any prohibitive barriers (except the proposed project activity)

The baseline alternative 1.) given under Sub-step 1a as continuation of the status quo does not face any prohibitive barriers. The same applies to the baseline-alternative 2.) i.e. the implementation of the project activity without designing the measure as a JI project, even though this involves some technical uncertainties as regards the secondary catalyst system.

Step 4.: Identification of the most economically attractive baseline scenario alternative

Sub-step 4a: Determination of the appropriate analysis method

None of the remaining baseline scenario alternatives (cf. Sub-step 3b) generates any financial or other economic benefits. Therefore, in accordance with the requirements of the methodology AM0028, a simple cost analysis (Option I) shall be applied.

Sub-step 4b: Application of a simple cost analysis

In the case of a simple cost analysis the most reasonable baseline alternative is the one related to the lowest cost level. In the present case, the most reasonable baseline alternative is the one defined under Sub-step 1a as baseline alternative 1.) consisting in the preservation/continuation of the status quo. This alternative does not lead to any additional costs whereas the baseline alternative 2.) identified as the implementation of the project activity without the approval as JI project leads to additional costs for the secondary catalyst system.

Step 5.: Re-assessment of the baseline scenario in the course of the project lifetime

If new or modified legal requirements or emission limits on NOx emissions (Sub-step 5a) or on N2O emissions (Sub-step 5b) are introduced in the course of the project lifetime, the baseline scenario should be re-assessed.

Sub-step 5a: New or modified NOx emission regulations

With the installed selective DeNOx unit, the nitric acid production plant already complies with all current and future NOx emissions caps. Therefore, no adjustment of the baseline scenario during the project lifetime has to be carried out against this background.

Sub-step 5b: New or modified N2O emission regulations

Pursuant to no. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002, from 1 October 2010, the existing nitric acid production plants too shall ensure that the mass concentration of N2O in the stack gas stream does not exceed the maximum amount of 0.80 g/m³. Against this background, a continuation of the status quo cannot be the baseline scenario for the proposed project from 1 October 2010. The baseline will rather be adjusted accordingly on the aforementioned date and it will only be based on a regulatory baseline emission factor of 2.2 kg N2O / t HNO3.

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Baseline Emissions The baseline emissions are established through the continuous monitoring during a campaign in 2007. Hence the baseline scenario is based on the average value of the N2O concentration and gas flow volume in the stack of the nitric acid plant measured in 2007. The baseline emission factor arises as the result thereof and of the parallel recording of the daily nitric acid production. Since there have been no significant changes in the last few years according to the available data, we have taken the year 2007 as the basis for the monitoring of the required parameters. It is ensured that the operating conditions are within the permitted range in all measurements of the year 2007. The determination of the actual baseline emissions, which depend on both, the hours of operation and the individual nitric acid production, is made at the end of each of the 5 (4 ½ years) campaigns by adjusting these parameters. The N2O concentration and the gas volume flow in the stack gas, which were continuously measured in 2007, as well as the specified operating conditions for the calculation of the emission factor of the baseline campaign remain constant.

All measurements are carried out online by means of the process control system. Parallel to the online measurements, manual analysis are carried out as specified in the VDI Guideline 2469 Part 19 for the purpose of comparison and in order to confirm these measurements and to exclude possible errors (measurement uncertainties). The N2O is analysed gaschromatographically and is determined on-site by means of a micro-gas-chromatograph (Micro-GC).

In case of future changes to the catalyst gauzes of the ammonia oxidation catalyst, a new emission factor will be established for the relevant campaign. If this emission factor is lower than the previous one, then this will be applied to the further calculation.

The average N2O emissions are calculated as the product of the N2O concentration and the gas volume flow in the stack gas. The N2O emissions measured for the baseline are calculated as the product of N2O emissions per hour and the total number of complete hours of operation of the campaign using the following equation: BEBC=VSGBC*NCSGBC*10-9*OHBC Formula 1 BEBC Total N2O emissions during the baseline campaign [tN2O] VSGBC Mean gas volume flow rate in the stack in the baseline measurement period

[m³/h] (2007) NCSGBC Mean concentration of N2O in the stack gas during the baseline campaign

[g N2O/m³] (2007) OHBC Operating hours in 2007 [h]

An emission factor is calculated for the baseline on the basis of the calculated baseline emissions. The emission factor established by this measurement is multiplied by the actual nitric acid production in order to calculate the baseline emissions at a later point in time during the project activity and derive therefrom the emission reduction value. Thus the actual baseline emissions are determined only during the project activity.

9 „Measurement of gaseous emissions - measurement of nitrous oxide – manual gaschromoatographical principle “, available at Hwww.VDI.deH.

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The plant specific emission factor representing the average N2O emissions per tonne of nitric acid during the measurements for the determination of the baseline is derived by dividing the total mass of N2O emissions by the total output of nitric acid during the baseline campaign (2007). EFBL = (BEBC/NAPm)*(1-UNC/100) Formula 2 EFBL Baseline N2O emissions factor [kg N2O/t HNO3] NAPm Nitric acid production during the baseline campaign [t HNO3] UNC Overall uncertainty of the monitoring system, calculated as the combined uncertainty of

the applied monitoring equipment [%] While taking into account the overall uncertainty, the measurements of 2007 result in the baseline emission factor of 4.30 kg N2O/t HNO3 for the Project Phase I (until and inclusive of 30 September 2010) and 2.2 kgN2O/tHNO3 for the Project Phase II (1 October 2010 to 31 December 2012).

In order to ensure the limit value of 0.80 g/m³ set in accordance with TA Luft 2002 for the project phase II from 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2008, the baseline emission factor for this time period was determined based on a conservative approach. W.C. Heraeus GmbH assumes an average loss of efficiency of the secondary catalyst of approx. 10 % (from 80 % to 70 %) in the course of 3 campaigns (á 330 days). To ensure the constant compliance with the limit value of 0.80 g/m³, a lower value of 0.76 g/m³ was set for the calculation of the emissions and of the baseline emission factor. This conservative value of the average N2O emissions arises from the mean value of 0.80 g/m³ and 10 % of 0.80 g/m³ (0.72 g/m³). Thus the plant specific emission factor for project phase II is 2,20 kgN2O/tHNO3 and is the result of the calculation according to Formula 1 or Formula 2 based on the following parameters: VSGBC = 1.648.800 m³/d NCSGBC = 0.76 g N2O/m³ OHBC = 330 d

NAPm = 187.588 t HNO3 (nitric acid production during the baseline campaign)

According to IPCC the standard emission factor is 5 kg N2O/t HNO3 for nitric acid plants without an additional catalyst for the N2O abatement in the ammonia oxidation reactor. The calculation with an uncertainty level of about 10 % results in a conservative value of 4.5 kg N2O/t HNO3.

Since the hereby deriving emission factor of 4.3 kg N2O/t HNO3 is below the conservative IPCC default emission factor of 4.5 kg N2O/t HNO3, this shall serve as basis for the calculation.

Determined Normal Operating Conditions

The methodology AM0034 requires the determination of normal operating conditions as they influence the level of N2O formation. These parameters include:

oxidation temperature oxidation pressure ammonia flow rate ammonia to air ratio

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The following table shows an overview of all parameters including the range of normal and maximum values which are exceeded for less than 50% of the duration of the baseline campaign. AFR ammonia gas flow rate 7690 Nm³/h AFRmax maximum ammonia gas flow rate 8700 Nm³/h AIFR ammonia to air ratio (NH3) 9.5 – 10.5 % AIFRmax maximum ammonia to air ratio (NH3) 11.2 % OT – oxidation temperature (gauze temperature) 870 - 910 °C OP – oxidation pressure (reactor temperature) 4.1 – 4.4 bar OTnormal – normal operating temperature (gauze temperature) 890 °C OPnormal - normal operating pressure (reactor temperature) 4.2 bar

The determined operating parameters have been calculated on the basis of the continuously measured historical data from 2007. The baseline emission factor of 4.3 kg N2O/t HNO3 for the Project Phase I or 2.2 kg N2O/t HNO3 for the Project Phase II was calculated on the basis of these determined operating parameters. B.2. Description of how the anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases by sources are reduced below those that would have occurred in the absence of the JI project:

With respect to the demonstration and assessment of additionality of the emissions reduction, the applied methodology AM0034 refers to the latest version of the “Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality”10 (Additionality Tool). Therefore, the additionality is demonstrated and assessed using the version 05.2 of the Additionality Tool agreed and published by the Executive Board (§ 2 no. 22 ProMechG).

Pursuant to para. 23 of the annex to decision 9/CMP.1 („Guidelines for the implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol“) the project shall be implemented under the exclusion of the approval procedure conducted by the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (§ 2 no. 23 ProMechG). Therefore, the specific requirements of the host Member State will be taken into account for the assessment of additionality.

Additionality demonstration based on „AM0034“ by taking into account the Additionality Tool

The proposed project activity complies with the additionality criterion; the emission reduction is to be classified as additional. The verification of the proposed project activity by means of the Additionality Tool leads to the conclusion – as presented in the following – that the emission reductions to be expected from the project activity are added to the full extent to those that would be achieved without declaring the reduction measure as JI project.

Step 1.: Identification of alternatives to the project activity consistent with current laws and regulations

Due to the methodological compliance between “step 1” of the assessment of additionality and “step 1” of the above presented justification of the baseline scenario, the identification of project alternatives is omitted at this point in accordance with the approach proposed by both methodologies AM0034 and

10 “Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality”, Version 05.2,

Hhttp://cdm.unfccc.int/Reference/tools/ls/meth_tool01.pdfH.

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AM0028. In line with the investigation and justification of the baseline scenario, it has already been identified that the only alternative to the proposed project is the continuation of the status quo, which complies with the legal framework and is at the same time technically and economically feasible and therefore, it constitutes the baseline scenario. Thus in the following it is demonstrated that the emission reductions to be expected in relation with the baseline scenario are to be regarded as additional.

Step 2.: Investment analysis

Sub-step 2a: Determination of the appropriate analysis method

The project activity and the baseline scenario do not generate any financial or economic benefits, other than the JI project related income. Thus, in accordance with the Additionality Tool, a simple cost analysis (Option I) is applied.

Sub-step 2b: Application of simple cost analysis (Option I)

The costs of the project activity include the costs for installation, maintenance and regular renovation of the secondary catalyst amounting to approx. € 200,000 p.a. based on a leasing agreement with the company W.C. Heraeus GmbH. With respect to the duration of the project till 31 December 2012 the costs will amount to approx. € 1,000,000.

The installation of the secondary catalyst system generates no financial or economic benefits. Income could only be achieved through the sale of the emission credits generated by the project activity if the reduction measure is approved as JI project.

On the other hand, the continuation of the status quo, with no N2O emission reductions, would produce no additional costs.

Step 3.: Barrier analysis

Since an investment analysis is carried out, in accordance with the Additionality Tool the barrier analysis is not required at this point.

Step 4.: “Common practice” analysis

The installation of selective N2O emission reduction systems in existing nitric acid production plants is currently not common practice, neither in Germany nor Europe nor in other regions of the world. Common practice is the installation of selective DeNOx catalysts, which, however, do not influence the N2O emissions. In addition, common practice is the use of efficient ammonia oxidation catalysts – such as the system FTCplus of HERAEUS installed by the SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH – for the oxidation of ammonia in the reactor chamber. This does already lead to a significant efficiency increase and as a result to less N2O emissions.

The use of secondary catalysts – different systems of which have been developed by HERAEUS, BASF and YARA – in existing nitric acid production plants has been increasing again slowly in the last few years after initial difficulties. In this context, it should be taken into consideration that installation, maintenance and above all probable required adjustments are only possible during the plant downtimes. Therefore, the costs incurred in production downtimes should be taken into account when deciding about the integration of a secondary catalyst. However, it can be seen that the reliability of the systems has increased over the years. Nevertheless, their operation or the application of other N2O abatement technologies can absolutely not be regarded as common practice. As far as we can see while considering this sector in the whole world, retrofitting the existing plants with N2O-abatement technology occurs predominantly in line with CDM and JI projects. This is mainly because in addition to the financing of the required investment in the catalyst technology, a reasonable risk premium may be provided for possible failures when using the new technology.

Furthermore, the fact that the prevention of N2O production is not common practice coincides:

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1. with the statements in the National Inventory Report for the German Greenhouse Gas Inventory11, which was prepared by the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) in May 2008. According to such, the average emission factor from the nitric acid production is to be positioned in a range between 3.1 to 6.2 kg N2O/t HNO3. In this context, the initial baseline emission factor of 4.3 kg N2O/t HNO3 claimed in this case already is in the lower mid-level of the aforementioned permitted

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range;

2. with the statements of the European Commission within the framework of the so-called Sevilla Process of the IPPC Directive. According to the BAT Reference Document (BREF – Best Available Technique Reference Document)12 on nitric athe average nitric acid plant within the EU emits about 6 kg N2O / t HNO3;

3. with the national legal situation in the Federal Republic of Germany. According to No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002 (Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control) there are currently no limits applying to existing nitric acid production plants concerning the N2O emissions. As from 1 October 201exceed the quantity of 0.80 g/m³.

Nor does the above mentioned BREF „LVIC-AAF“ suggest any different evaluation. In fact, the latter shows for existing plants BAT emission factors between 0.12 – 1.85 kg N2O / t HNO3

13 . However, the statements of the BAT Reference Documents are neither legally binding, nor do they present the “common practice”. A technology or measure becomes “common practice“ if it has gained a predominant or significant position in a certain sector, which is not true for the Federal Republic Germany and the European Union according to the aforementioned average values. In addition, the “common practice” cannot be based only on the availability of a technology. The availability of an abatement technology is logically the precondition to its use in a project activity. If the use or diffusion of such technology faces economic or technical barriers, like in the proposed project activity, then thsuch technology should be regarded as additional.

Specific requi(ProMechG)

The emission reductions to be achieved in the proposed project activity can be considered additional also under the specific approval requirements of ProMechG for JI projects within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. In this respect, ProMechG does not provide for aadditionality requirements of AM0034 or AM0028 for the proposed project.

Section 2 no. 6 ProMechG defines tational regulations as follows:

„(…) an emission reduction which achieves a lower volume of emissions wh

The ProMechG contains firstly specific additionality requirements or requirements for the determination of the baseline emissions in form of the so-called “proscription on double counting“ pursuant to

11 „National Inventory Report under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change For the German Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990 – 2006“ (May 2008); Chapter 4.2.2.2., available at: Hwww.umweltbundesamt.deH 12 „Reference Document on Best Available Techniques for the Manufacture of Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals – Ammonia, Acids and Fertilisers (BREF, LVIC-AAF)“, chapter 3.1., Hhttp://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.euH 13 BREF, LVIC-AAF, chapter 3.5. Please note that no consensus could be reached in this regard. BREF rather contains a split view of a Member State and the industry, according to which, due to the insufficient experience with abatement technologies a value of 2,5 kg N2O / t HNO3 is to be set.

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Section 5 para. 1 sentence 3 ProMechG for reductions in plants included in the European Emission Trading Scheme and secondly as the so-called “prohibition on double funding“ specified under Section 5 para. 1 sentence 4 ProMechG concerning public funding claims for the financing of the project activity.

s JI project, i.e. as „business-as-usual” projects, the project activities will only

they already promise at least a usual market return,

project activity.

of the Baseline Scenario, Sub-step 5a). The provided DeNOx already complies with all

e additionality of the emission reductions being below issions cap will continue to be provided.

.3. Description of how the definition of the project boundary

Both provisions are irrelevant for the present case.

As a result: according to ProMechG emission reductions shall be deemed „additional“, unless they would occur even without the approval of the JI project and would therefore generate emission certificates. Without being approved abe implemented either if

or

if they are legally obligatory.

As already explained in detail under the preceding point, neither is true for the proposedThus the N2O reduction measure is to be regarded as additional in terms of ProMechG.

Demonstration of additionality regarding the emission reductions after 1 October 2010

According to the methodologies AM0028 and AM0034 the additionality must be re-demonstrated in case of new NOx regulations. In this respect, please refer to point B.1. above (Baseline Approach – Determination requirements.

Furthermore, from 1 October 2010 the baseline will be adjusted to the requirements specified under No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002, cf. above B.1. (Baseline Approach – Determination of the Baseline Scenario, Sub-step 5b); thus it is assumed that ththe em

B is applied to the project: The project boundary comprises the facility and the equipment of the combined nitric acid HOKO plant, which produces continuously nitric acid in different concentration levels, from the ammonia-air mixer to the gas stack. See also Annex 2 „simplified flow chart“.

ell as the N2O demonstrably not removed in the DeNOx plant are subsequently discharged via the stack.

The only greenhouse gas involved is N2O.

Under the further influence of atmospheric oxygen from the gas flow, the nitrogen oxide produced by the oxidation of the ammonia-air mixture (in the ammonia oxidation reactor) turns into NO2. Then, either a weak nitric acid is produced by the absorption of the nitrous gases from the water, or the nitrous gases are transferred into the HOKO plant in order to either produce weak acid through absorption too or highly concentrated nitric acid. The gas (NO2) is distributed into two plants. The tail gas is accordingly processed in the downstream DeNOx units of these two plants. Subsequently the purified tail gases leaving the DeNOx plant are mixed. The remaining nitrogen oxides as w

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CO2 excluded

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Effects of changed or changing legal provisions Pursuant to No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002 an emission limit shall apply to nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions for existing plants that have started operation before 1 October 2002. Thus the maximum value of N2O concentration in the stack gas shall be 0.80 g/m³.

This leads to a decrease of the baseline emission factor to 2.2 kg N2O / t HNO3 from 1 October 2010. The emission factor deriving from the emission limit on the mass concentration in the stack gas stream will then be calculated depending on the specific plants. (Production output).

B.4. Further baseline information, including the date of baseline setting and the name(s) of the person(s)/entity(ies) setting the baseline: Date of baseline settings 01.07.2008 Becker Büttner Held Dipl. Ing. (FH) Stephanie Artymiak RA Alexander Handke Magazinstraße 15 10179 Berlin In cooperation with SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH. SECTION C. Duration of the project / crediting period C.1. Starting date of the project: Starting date of the project: The project activity starts on July 1, 2008. C.2. Expected operational lifetime of the project: Generally, there is no specific, technically limited project lifetime / operational lifetime. The secondary catalyst system must be regularly replaced to ensure a constant average N2O abatement level. After three

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campaigns the secondary catalyst system is replaced. As long as the system is regularly replaced, the expected operational lifetime of the nitric acid plant is the only given time limit.

Pursuant to Section 5 para. 3 sentence 2 ProMechG, the duration of JI projects within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany is limited by law. According to this, the lifetime of a project extending beyond 31 December 2012 cannot be claimed.

C.3. Length of the crediting period: Taking into account the dates mentioned under C.1. and C.2., the total length of the crediting period is 4 ½ years respectively 54 months. Should it be possible in the future – due to changes in the legal requirements of the host country or due to any other circumstances – to extend the project lifetime beyond 31 December 2012, such an extension of the project lifetime will be immediately applied for.

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SECTION D. Monitoring plan D.1. Description of monitoring plan chosen: The continuous data measurement will be made online by means of the process control system (PCS) of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH combined with an operating data collection system (Info plus). The system complies with the latest applicable European standards. The quality assurance by an Automated Measuring System (AMS) in accordance with DIN EN 14181 was still not available at the time of measurement for the calculation of the baseline emission factor. DIN EN 14181 defines comprehensive quality assurance measures which are tracked and respectively recorded by the installed system. However, measuring devices that comply with this requirement shall be installed already in the project stage, in January 2009. The staff will be trained to operate this inspection equipment and the data processing system. Since the special requirements regarding calibration, calculation of the measurement uncertainties, control of the measuring system in operation and the yearly functionality tests are complied with as specified in DIN EN 1418, an additional statistical observation of the parameters to be monitored is unnecessary. The system ensures the confidence interval of 95 % required in the monitoring methodology AM0034 and all extreme values are automatically eliminated. Operating hours are recorded by a standardised process control system. The nitric acid production, the material flow and other analytical data are not only collected for the project but also for bookkeeping / accounting purposes. For this reason the data are not only included in the validation and verification process for the JI project but they also undergo internal quality assurance processes and financial audits. Therefore, these data have a low level of uncertainties, independent of their use for the JI project. The monitoring of the proposed project is principally carried out on the basis of the approved methodology AM0034; the latter contains both a baseline methodology and a monitoring methodology. The monitoring methodology AM0034 is applied to the project by taking into consideration the discussion about the AM0034 elements in Part B.1. An Automated Measurement System (AMS) as specified in DIN EN 14181 will be installed in January 2009 and it will provide continuous, separate measurements of the N2O concentration, of the gas flow volume (stack gas) and an average of the measured values. Error readings (e.g. downtime or malfunction) as well as extreme values are eliminated by the monitoring system automatically. In addition to the two parameters (N2O concentration and gas flow volume (stack gas)), the temperature and the pressure of the stack gas are recorded by the AMS.

The crediting period of the project can be divided in 2 periods, project period I runs from 1 July 2008 to 30 September 2010 and project period II

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from 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2012.

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Based on historical data, we assume an average of 330 days of operation per year. A campaign is defined on the basis of the days of operation per year. The campaigns are equally long, excluding periods of downtime. During the above mentioned period of 4/1/2 years (54 months) 4/1/2 campaigns can be assumed, with all measurements being carried out for the entire year of operation also for the year 2008. In this case, the production data and the days of operation are cut in half only for calculation purposes (see table). Another specific feature is the division of the 3rd campaign due to the new legal requirements described under B.3.

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Emissions are reported retroactively for an entire year. The emissions factor is adjusted accordingly for each campaign (each year) on the basis of the exact annual hours of operation for the baseline campaign. The revision of the plant is carried out mostly in June of each year.

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D.1.1. Option 1 – Monitoring of the emissions in the project scenario and the baseline scenario: D.1.1.1. Data to be collected in order to monitor emissions from the project, and how these data will be archived: ID number (Please use numbers to ease cross-referencing to D.2.)

Data variable Source of data

Data unit Measured (m), calculated (c), estimated (e)

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P.1

NCSG – N2O concentration in the stack gas

Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 ppmN2O/m³ M continuous 100% electronic

P.2

VSG – Volume flow rate of the stack gas

Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 m³/h M continuous 100% electronic

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PEn – N2O emissions of nth project campaign

PLS/ InfoPlus t N2O M continuous 100% electronic

P.4 OH – Operating hours

PLS/ Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 h M continuous 100% electronic

P.5 NAP – Nitric Acid Production

PLS/ InfoPlus t HNO3 C continuous 100% daily SAP

P.6 TSG – Temperature of stack gas

Emissionanalyzer Ultramat 23 °C M continuous 100% electronic

P.7 PSG – Pressure of stack gas

Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 bar M continuous 100% electronic

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t N2O/t HNO3 C continuous 100% electronic

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PLS/ InfoPlus

t N2O/t HNO3 C continuous 100% electronic

P.12 CLn – Campaign length

PLS/ InfoPlus t HNO3 M continuous 100% electronic

P.13 EFp – Emissions factor of campaign

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t N O/t 2HNO3 M continuous 100% electronic

D.1.1.2. Description of formulae used to estimate project emissions (for each gas, source etc.; emissions in units of CO2 equivalent): Project emissions are estimated as per equations. The mean N2O concentration (P.1) and the gas volume flow rate (P.2) are multiplied by the number of operating hours. The required statistical analysis of the N2O concentration (P.1) and the gas volume flow rate (P.2) will be guaranteed by applying DIN EN

4181 (s.D.1) 1 Formula used to calculate the campaign-specific project emissions: PE = VSG * NCSG * 10-9 * OH Formula 3 n

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PEn = Total emissions in a project campaign [tN2O] VSG = Mean gas volume flow rate for a project campaign [m³/h]

G oject campaign [gN O/m³] NCS = Mean concentration of N2O in the stack gas for the prOH = Operating hours in the specific monitoring period [h] Derivation of a moving average emissions factor In order to take into account possible long-term emissions trends over the duration of the project activity and to guarantee a conservative approach, the moving verage emissions factor is estimated as follows: a

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1. Step: Estimation of the campaign specific emissions factors for each campaign during the project period by dividing the total N O emissions during a ampaign by the total production of nitric acid during that same campaign.

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eriods with each camp To calculate the average emissions reductions achieved in a campaign in formula 7, the higher of the two values EF and EF is applied. This means: If: EF > EF then EF = EF If: EF < EF then EF = EF

EFn Emissions factor calculated for a specific project campaign [tN2O/tHNO3] F v a e emissions factor after nth campaign, including the current campaign E Mo ing aver g

[tN2O/tHNO3] n Number of project campaigns

EF Emissions factor that will be applied to calculate the emissions reductions for this specific campaign [N O/tHNO ]

All calculations are presented in a comprehensible manner in an adequate excel file, incorporating all values from measurements and the process control system.

D.1.1.3. Relevant data necessary for determining the baseline of anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases by sources within the project boundary, and how such data will be collected and archived:

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ID number (Please use numbers to ease cross-referencing to D.2.)

Data variable e of Data unit of ll the Comment Sourcdata

Measured (m), calculated (c), estimated (e)

Recording frequency

Proportion data to be monitored

How widata be archived? (electronic/ paper)

B.1

NCSGBC – N2O concentration in the stack gas

Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 ppmN O/m³ 2 electronic M continued 100%

B.2

VSGBC – Volume flow rate of the stack gas

PLS/ InfoPlus m³/h M continued 100% electronic

B.3

BEBC – Total N2O emissions for

el campaign bas ine

InfoPlus/ emission analyzer Ultramat 23 t N O 2 electronic C continued 100%

B.4 OHBC –

ra hours Ope tingPLS/

us InfoPl h M continued 100% electronic

B.5 NAPBC –

cid Production Nitric APLS/

us InfoPl t HNO3 electronic C continued 100%

B.6 TSG –

ature of stack gas TemperPLS/

us InfoPl °C M continued 100% electronic

B.7 PSG –

s re of stack gas Pre suPLS/ InfoPlus bar M continued 100% electronic

B.8

EFBL – Emissions factor calculated for n campaign th

3

PLS/ InfoPlus

t N2O/t HNO B continued 100% electronic

B.9

UNC – Overall measurement uncertainty of the monitoring

system

Emission analyzer Ultramat 23 % E

NOx once a year functional test every 3 years calibration

B.10 AFR – Ammonia gas flow rate

PLS/ InfoPlus Nm³NH /h 3 M continued 100% electronic

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B.11 AFRmax – Maximum ammonia flow rate

PLS/ InfoPlus Nm³NH3/h M continued 100% electronic

B.12 AIFR – Ammonia to Air ratio

PLS/ InfoPlus m³/h

Calculated on the basis of data from InfoPlus continued 100% electronic

B.13

CLBL – Campaign length of baseline campaign

PLS/ InfoPlus t HNO3 C continued 100% electronic

B.14 CLnormal – Normal campaign length

PLS/ InfoPlus t HNO3 M continued 100% electronic

B.15 AIFRmax – Maximum Ammonia to Air ratio

PLS/ InfoPlus m³/h M continued 100% electronic

B.16

OTh – Oxidation temperature for each hour

PLS/ InfoPlus °C M continued 100% electronic

B.17 OTnormal – Normal operating temperature

PLS/ InfoPlus °C M continued 100% electronic

B.18

OPh – Oxidation pressure for each hour

PLS/ InfoPlus bar M continued 100% electronic

B.19 OPnormal – Normal operating pressure

PLS/ InfoPlus bar M Continued 100% electronic

B.20 GSnormal – Normal catalyst gauze supplier Heraeus

B.21

GSBL – Catalyst gauze supplier baseline Heraeus

B.22 GSprojekt – Catalyst gauze supplier project Heraeus

B.23 GCnormal – Normal gauze composition

FTC Plus (Pt,Rh,Pd)

B.24 GCBL – Gauze composition baseline

FTC Plus (Pt,Rh,Pd)

B.25 GCprojekt – Gauze composition project

FTC Plus (Pt,Rh,Pd)

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B.26

EFreg – Emissions level set by regulation

D.1.1.4. Description of formulae used to estimate baseline emissions (for each gas, source etc.; emissions in units of CO2 equivalent): The baseline emissions are determined by multiplying the current production of nitric acid during the monitoring period (P.5) and the baseline emissions factor (B.1). BEn = NAPn * EFBL Formula 6 BEn Baseline emissions of the nth monitoring period [tN2O]

EFBL Baseline N2O emissions factor [tN2O/tHNO3] D. 1.2. Option 2 – Direct monitoring of emission reductions from the project (values should be consistent with those in section E.): D.1.2.1. Data to be collected in order to monitor emission reductions from the project, and how these data will be archived: ID number (Please use numbers to ease cross-referencing to D.2.)

Data variable Source of data Data unit Measured (m), calculated (c), estimated (e)

Recording frequency

Proportion of data to be monitored

How will the data be archived? (electronic/ paper)

Comment

Not relevant! D.1.2.2. Description of formulae used to calculate emission reductions from the project (for each gas, source etc.; emissions/emission reductions in units of CO2 equivalent): Not relevant!

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D.1.3. Treatment of leakage in the monitoring plan: D.1.3.1. If applicable, please describe the data and information that will be collected in order to monitor leakage effects of the project: ID number (Please use numbers to ease cross-referencing to D.2.)

Data variable Source of data Data unit Measured (m), calculated (c), estimated (e)

Recording frequency

Proportion of data to be monitored

How will the data be archived? (electronic/ paper)

Comment

Not relevant!

D.1.3.2. Description of formulae used to estimate leakage (for each gas, source etc.; emissions in units of CO2 equivalent): Not relevant! D.1.4. Description of formulae used to estimate emission reductions for the project (for each gas, source etc.; emissions/emission reductions in units of CO2 equivalent): The emission reductions for the project activity over a specific monitoring period are determined by deducting the specific emissions factor (EFn see formula 4) for the monitoring period from the baseline emissions factor EFBL see B.1). This result is multiplied by the current production of nitric acid over the monitoring period and the global warming potential for N2O (GWPN2O). ERn = (EFBL – EFn) * NAPn * GWPN2O Formula 7 ERn Emission reductions of the project in a specific monitoring period (tCO2e) GWPN2O Global Warming Potential of N2O (Factor: 310)

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As from 1 October 2010, which is the date of the required regulation of the mean N2O concentration in the stack gas to 0.80 g/m³, this will be the basis for determining an emissions factor set by regulation (EFreg) that is below the emissions factor (EFBL) applied previously. In this case, AM0034 requires the application of the emissions factor set by regulation. This means: If EFBL > EFreg, then the emissions factor set by regulation (EFreg) shall be applied to all further calculations. Hence, the emissions factor set by regulation (EFreg in tN2O/tHNO3) shall be applied from the date of the validity of the cap on the total volume of N2O emissions from existing plants producing nitric acid pursuant to No. 5.4.4.1m.1 TA Luft 2002 (Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control) from October 1, 2010. D.1.5. Where applicable, in accordance with procedures as required by the host Party, information on the collection and archiving of information on the environmental impacts of the project: The Project does not have any additional environmental impacts. D.2. Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures undertaken for data monitored: Data (Indicate table and ID number)

Uncertainty level of data (high/medium/low)

Explain QA/QC procedures planned for these data, or why such procedures are not necessary.

P.1; P.2; B.1; B.2; P.6; P.7; B.6; B.7

low Regular calibrations according to vendor specifications and recognised industry standards. Staff will be trained in monitoring procedures and an additional technical support infrastructure will be set up. See also D.1.

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Automatic Monitoring System (System B.2)

low Quality assurance test and annual functional tests for the Automated Measuring Systems are carried out regarding their selection, installation and operation.

Calculation of Automated Measuring System uncertainty. Maintenance checks and regular calibrations according to vendor specification standards. Main spare parts are kept on-site to guarantee optimum uptime performance. Weekly and monthly service and maintenance performed by trained staff following operating

instructions. The vendor will perform the annual service, such as technical support comprising maintenance and,

if required, also re-commissioning, as well as a hot-line and online support. For quality control purposes, a certified measuring body will be assigned with the calibration of the monitoring equipment and system.

P.4; P.5; P.8; P.9; P.10; P.11; B.4; B.5; B.8; B.9; B.10;

low Included in evaluation by third party validator.

Measuring Points (Section B.2)

low Temperature of the gas below 300°C Homogeneity of the gas volume flow at the measuring points throughout the entire diameter in

terms of velocity and composition is assured; as well as possible turbulences in the gas flow stream;

In case of in-homogeneities, the measuring of the gas volume flow has to be conducted with specific measuring equipment that minimizes the uncertainties. For this case, calibrations reports of a certified measuring body are available.

The measuring points are placed at points in the plants where easy access is guaranteed. The measuring points are agreed with the supervisory authority and include the homogeneity of the stack gas flow.

Option 2 Dynamic Baseline (Section B.3.)

low Cp. D.1.1.2

Electronic evaluation (Section B.2.)

low In addition to electronic archiving, protocols and printouts are required.

D.3. Please describe the operational and management structure that the project operator will apply in implementing the monitoring plan:

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See Monitoring-Plan (Annex 3) D.4. Name of person(s)/entity(ies) establishing the monitoring plan: Becker Büttner Held Dipl. Ing. (FH) Stephanie Artymiak Magazinstraße 15 10179 Berlin In cooperation with SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH.

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SECTION E. Estimation of greenhouse gas emission reductions The following calculation of the project emissions, the baseline emissions and the future emission reductions is based upon the measurements carried out in the year 2007. Since in the last few years no large fluctuations of operating hours and the production of nitric acid could be observed, the year 2007 has been chosen to be representative with respect to the measurement of the parameter (see also Annex 2). E.1. Estimated project emissions:

Year Expected nitric acid production [t HNO3]

Estimated emission factor [kg N2O/t HNO3]

Estimated project emissions [kg N2O]

Estimated project emissions [t CO2e]

2008 93,794 1.04 97,545.76 30,239.19

2009 187,588 1.04 195,877.44 60,722.01

2010 187,588 1.04 195,877.44 60,722.01

2011 187,588 1.04 195,877.44 60,722.01

2012 187,588 1.04 195,877.44 60,722.01

Total 881,055.52 273,127.23

E.2. Estimated leakage: An unintended increase in emissions beyond the set project limits, resulting from the project measure (leakage), is not to be expected in this case. E.3. The sum of E.1. and E.2.: See E.1. E.4. Estimated baseline emissions:

Till 30 September 2010, the baseline emission factor of 4.3 t N2O / t HNO3 will be applied. With the beginning of the second project phase on 1 October 2010, this factor must be adjusted to comply with the requirements of TA Luft 2002 (0.80 g/m³). Then a regulated baseline emission factor of 2.2 t N2O / t HNO3 will be applied (see table).

Year Expected nitric acid

production [t HNO3]

Estimated emission factor

[kg N2O/t HNO3]

Estimated project emissions [kg N2O]

Estimated project emissions [t CO2e]

2008 93,794 4.30 402,909.01 124,901.79

2009 187,588 4.30 805,818.02 249,803.59

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2010-1 140,691 4.30 604,971.30 187,541.10

2010-2 46,897 2.20 103,173.40 31,983.75

2011 187,588 2.20 413,519.04 128,190.90

2012 187,588 2.20 413,519.04 128,190.90

Total 2,743,909.82 850,612.04

E.5. Difference between E.4. and E.3. representing the emission reductions of the project:

Year Emission reduction (t N2O)

Emission reduction (t CO2e)

2008 305.36 94,662.61

2009 609.94 189,081.58

2010 513.05 159,046.49

2011 217.64 67,468.90

2012 217.64 67,468.90

Total 1,863.64 577,728.47

E.6. Table providing values obtained when applying formulae above: See E.1., E.4. and E.5. SECTION F. Environmental impacts F.1. Documentation on the analysis of the environmental impacts of the project, including transboundary impacts, in accordance with procedures as determined by the host Party: No additional environmental impacts of the project are to be expected. F.2. If environmental impacts are considered significant by the project participants or the host Party, please provide conclusions and all references to supporting documentation of an environmental impact assessment undertaken in accordance with the procedures as required by the host Party: See F.1.

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SECTION G. Stakeholders’ comments G.1. Information on stakeholders’ comments on the project, as appropriate: To date, no comments have been received.

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Annex 1

CONTACT INFORMATION ON PROJECT PARTICIPANTS Organisation: SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH Street/P.O.Box: Möllensdorfer Straße 13 Building: City: Lutherstadt Wittenberg State/Region: Sachsen-Anhalt Postal code: 06886 Country: Federal Republic of Germany Phone: +49 3491/68-0 Fax: +49 3491/68-43 00 E-mail: [email protected]

URL: www.skwp.de. Represented by: Joachim Radaczek Title: Salutation: Mr. Last name: Radaczek Middle name: First name: Joachim Department: Head of Environmental Protection, Danger Prevention, Safety, Quality,

Accident Prevention Officer Phone (direct): +49 3491/68-2450 Fax (direct): +49 3491/68-4278 Mobile: Personal e-mail: [email protected] Organisation: Agrofert Holding a.s. Street/P.O.Box: Pyselska 2327/2 Building: City: Prag State/Region: Postal code: 149 00 Praha 4 Country: Czech Republic Phone: Fax: E-mail: [email protected]

URL: www.agrofert.cz

Represented by: Title: Salutation: Mr. Last name: Brabec Middle name: First name: Richard Department: Phone (direct): +42 0416/563 701 Fax (direct): Mobile: Personal e-mail: [email protected]

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Annex 2

BASELINE INFORMATION

In the following the baseline emissions shall be described in more detail and the data for the verification shall be made available. As described under B.1, the determination of the baseline emissions is based upon measurements continuously carried out in the year 2007.

The following tables show the average values obtained from measurements in 2007.

Parameter NCSGm

Unit mg/Nm³

Description Mean concentration of N2O in the stack gas during the baseline measurement period

Source of data Gas analyzer system Modular System S 700 Measured value 1,481.00 Description of the measurement method See above Comments -

Parameter VSGm

Unit m³/h

Description Mean gas volume flow rate in the stack gas ) during the baseline measurement period

Source of data Gas analyzer system Modular System S 700 Measured value 68,700.00Description of the measurement method See above Comments -

These average results were the basis for the calculation of the average N2O emission applying formula 1. However, this was based upon the catalyst gauze campaigns of an average of 330 days each as determined above. kgN2O/d BASELINE EMISSIONS (BEBL) = VSGBC * NCSGBC * 10^-9 * OHBC 2,441.87

The following tables show the production of nitric acid being representative for the year 2007. Parameter NAPm

Unit tHNO3

Description Nitric acid production during the baseline campaign Source of data Measured value per day (for a campaign length of 330 days in 2007) 543.73Description of the measurement method See above Comments -

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Parameter UNC Unit %

Description

Overall uncertainty of the monitoring system in %, calculated as the combined uncertainty of the applied monitoring equipment

Source of data Calibration report of the certified measuring body Measured value

Description of the measurement method

The N2O concentrations and the gas volume flow rate (stack) have been continuously measured throughout the year 2007. The measurements were carried out online via a process control system. For purposes of comparison and to confirm these measurements and eliminate possible errors (measurement uncertainties), manual analyses are carried out parallel to the online measurements in line with Guideline VDI 2469, sheet 1.

Comments Applying formula 2, the following emission factor was calculated on the basis of the data measured in 2007 and an average campaign length of 330 days per year.

kgN2O /tHNO3 EF-Baseline (EFBL) = (BEBL/NAPBC) (1-UNC/100) EF-Baseline (EFBL) = (BEBL/NAPBC) 4.30

It was ensured and can be proven that the measurements to determine the baseline in 2007 were carried out under normal operating conditions.

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Annex3

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MONITORING PLAN

The AM0034 monitoring methodology requires the collection and compilation of historical N2O emissions baseline data and the monitoring of the ammonia-air-mixture and pressure and temperature inside the reactor during one production campaign of the nitric acid plant prior to the installation of the secondary catalyst. It also requires the monitoring of N2O emissions after the installation of the secondary catalyst.

For this, a gas analyzer system of the firm Sick/Maihak is used. The utilized S710/ UNOR modular gas analyzer uses the reliable NDIR principle (NDIR: Non Dispersive Infrared Absorption) for the measurement of nearly every gas that is absorbed in the infrared spectral range.

In addition, a volume flow meter is used that uses pressure or ultrasonic-differential techniques to continuously measure the gas volume flow, the temperature and the pressure.

Temperature and pressure in the stack will also be measured continuously and used to calculate the volume flow at the prescribed temperature and the prescribed pressure. The calculation of the gas volume flow at standard conditions will be automatically carried out by the measuring system. In addition, the total production of nitric acid and the number of operating hours will be determined.

A plant specific emission factor will be calculated on the basis of the monitored data, both during the baseline period and for each production campaign of the project activity.

Quality assurance tests and annual functional tests for the automated measuring system are carried out with respect to its selection, installation, configuration and operation.

The accuracy of the N2O emissions monitoring results will be ensured by installing a monitoring system that complies with the requirements of the best available techniques in terms of operation, maintenance and calibration. The latest applicable European standards and norms (DIN EN 14181) are used as the basis for the selection and the operation of the monitoring system. The norm DIN EN 14181 stipulates three levels for quality assurance tests and one annual functional test, which are used as guidance for the selection, installation and operation of the automated measuring system under this AM0034 monitoring methodology.

In addition, SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH has established an integrated management system in line with the norms DIN ISO 14001, DIN ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 and also participates in EMAS. The last audits were carried out in April 2008. The next audits are envisaged for April 2009. In addition, management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and management have been developed. The procedures of emissions trading have been included in the annual management review. All relevant measuring equipment will be adapted to be state-of-the-art.

All volume flow measurements relevant for the monitoring of N2O emissions will be carried out via the process control system and included in the final analysis. In addition, manual analyses are carried out to check on the validity of the measurements. As elaborated under D.1, it is planned to install instruments for the measurement of emissions, which are in line with the norm DIN EN 14181, in January 2009. Quality assurance processes with respect to the measuring equipment are stipulated in the integrated management system. The entire system is included in the internal auditing process.

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Joachim Radaczek as project manager is the contact for issues relating to monitoring/ reporting and the project itself. Other officers will be in charge of operations, data collection, the operation of the process control system, service and maintenance and documentation. This is always supervised by the project manager (see organisational chart).

ManagementMr. Geserick (Managing Director, operator within the meaning of § 52 a BlmschG,

§ 53 KrW-/AbfG, radiation protection officer)Ms. Hlinovsky

Works Council

Public RelationsMr. Haegert

CorporateFinance and Controll ingMr. Franzke

Data ProtectionOfficerMs. Schweizer

Corporate Human Ressources/Org./ITMr. Hinder

Corporate Researchand DevelopmentProf. Dr. Niclas

Corporate MarketingMs Ohlmann

Corporate Purchase & LogisticsMs. Kohllöffel

Ing. Techn.RevisionMr. Brett

Radiation Protec-tionOfficerMr. JurthMr. GläserMr. SchusterMr. Rynek

Work Safety,Hazardous SubstancesSafety SpecialistMr.. Paul

underlindedfunctions:in thei r performance as Safety Specialist or Officer/Appointeedirectly subordinated to management

Head of Rai lway OperationsHr. Niebisch

Corporate ProduktionMr. Wachsmuth

Ing. UASHr. Schübel

Ammonia Dept.Mr. Alter

Special Chemicals Dept.Dr. Schneider

Urea/ Acids Dept.Mr. Friedrich

Supply & Disposal Dept.Mr. Voigt

Corporate Engineering/ SafetyMr. Mißling

Environmental Protection/ Danger Prevention/Security/ QualityEnvironmental Officer Mr. Radaczek

plant controlcenter

plantfi rebrigade

Hazardous MaterialsHazardous MaterialsOfficer, Mr. Ebert

Plant Safety,Danger Prevention, Noice Protection ,Radiation ProtectionOfficerAccident PreventionOfficerMr. Radaczek

Emissions,Water Protection,Waste and WaseDisposal ,Immission Control,Water ProtectionandWaste DisposalOfficerMr. Kuhnert

LicensingManagementMs. Bachmann

Quali ty Assurance Officer, Ms. Mücke

Ing. UASHr. Stahn

Ing. UASMr. Frank

Data not to be monitored (normal operating conditions) In addition to the parameters that are constantly monitored – as listed in the subsequent section–, the following conditions shall be considered as constant normal operating conditions. Parameter: AFRmax (measurement FI 1001) Unit: Nm³NH3/h

Description: Ammonia gas flow rate

Source of data: PLS / Data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: Measuring orifice (Messblende??)

Comment: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years

Parameter: AIFRmax (Measurement FFC 1001)

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Unit: % Description: Ammonia to air ratio

Source of data: Calculation from dates collected by data collection system (Info Plus)

Measurement Procedures:

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years

Parameter: OTnormal (Measurement T 1213 / 1214 / 1215) Unit: °C Description: Oxidation temperature (network temperature) Source of data: Historical data (Infoplus) Measurement procedures: Thermal elements

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years

Parameter: OPnormal (Messung PI 1106) Unit: Bar (ü) Description: Oxidation pressure (reactor pressure) Source of data: Historical data (data collection system Info Plus) Measurement procedures:

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years

Parameter: GSBLUnit: Heraeus Description: Catalyst (gauze) supplier for baseline campaign Source of data: Monitored Measurement procedures:

Comments: Results from the baseline campaign. Information will be recorded for the entire crediting period in electronic form.

Parameter: GCBLUnit: Description: Catalyst (gauze) composition in the baseline campaign Source of data: Monitored Measurement procedures:

Comments: Results from the baseline campaign. Information will be recorded for the entire crediting period in electronic form.

Data and Parameters to be monitored In the following, all parameters that have to be monitored, inclusive of the applied measurement procedures, monitoring frequency, quality assurance procedures and documentation of the results, shall be described.

Data/Parameter: NCSG (Measurement QI1412)

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Unit: mg N2O/m3 under normal conditions (101,325 kPa, 0 °C) Description: N2O concentration in the stack Source of data: Emissions meter Measurement procedures: N2O analyzer (Ultramat 23) NDIR absorption principle Monitoring frequency: continious

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: The results of the analysis will be presented using appropriate software. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: VSG (measurement FT1005) Unit: m³/h Description: Volume flow rate under normal conditions (101,325 kPa, 0°C) Source of data: Emissions meter Measurement procedures: Dynamic pressure probe (pressure differential) Monitoring frequency: Continuous

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: The results of the analysis will be presented using appropriate software. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: OH Unit: H Description: Operating hours Source of data: PLS / Emissions meter Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Daily, combined for the entire campaign Quality assurance/ quality control: Included in evaluation of validator

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: NAP (measurement FY 1016 Q) Unit: t HNO3Description: Nitric acid production Source of data: PLS Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Daily, combined for the entire campaign Quality assurance/ quality control: Included in evaluation of validator

Comments: Total production in one campaign. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: TSG (measurement T1211) Unit: °C Description: Temperature of stack gas Source of data: Emissions meter

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Measurement procedures: Pt 100 Monitoring frequency: Continuous

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: Total production in one campaign. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: PSG (PI1115 ) Unit: Mbar Description: Pressure of stack gas Source of data: Data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: Pressure transducer Monitoring frequency: Continuous

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: Total production in one campaign. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: NCSGBC (Measurement QI1412) Unit: ppm N2O/m3 under normal conditions (101,325 kPa, 0 °C) Description: N2O concentration in the stack gas for baseline Source of data: Emissions meter Measurement procedures: N2O analyzer (UNOR-S710) NDIR absorption principle Monitoring frequency: Continuous

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: N2O Analyzer (UNOR-S710) NDIR absorption method

Data/Parameter: VSG (measurement FT1005) Unit: m³/h Description: Volume flow rate under normal conditions (101,325 kPa, 0°C) Source of data: Emissions meter Measurement procedures: Dynamic pressure probe Monitoring frequency: Continuous

Quality assurance/ quality control:

Regular calibration in accordance with supplier specifications and in line with DIN EN 14181. Development of additional management processes for the internal organisation of the emissions trading scheme and the organisation of data collection and data management.

Comments: The results of the analysis will be presented using appropriate software. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: OHBC

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Unit: h Description: Hours of operation (daily) Source of data: Data collection system Info Plus/ emissions meter Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Daily, combined for the entire campaign Quality assurance/ quality control: Included in the evaluation of the validator

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: NAPBC (measurement FY 1016 Q) Unit: t HNO3Description: Nitric acid production (daily) Source of data: PLS / data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: MID kompensiert Monitoring frequency: Daily, combined for the entire campaign Quality assurance/ quality control: Included in the evaluation of the validator

Comments: Total production in one campaign. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: AFR (measurement FI 1007) Unit: Nm3/h Description: Ammonia flow rate to ammonia oxidation catalyst Source of data: PLS / data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: Pressure transducer Monitoring frequency: Continuous Quality assurance/ quality control: Included in the evaluation of the validator

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: UNC Unit: % Description: Overall uncertainty of the monitoring system

Source of data: Confirmation of TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH regarding the applicability of Ultramat 23 (gas analyser) in accordance with the requirements of AM0034 /calibration report.

Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Quality assurance/ quality control: Emission measurements in accordance with DIN EN 14181

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: AIFR (measurement FFC1001 ) Unit: % Description: ammonia to air ratio Source of data: PLS Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Continuous Quality assurance/ quality control:

Comments: Depends on the operating conditions during the campaign Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameter: CLBL

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Unit: t HNO3Description: Length of the baseline campaign Source of Data: PLS / data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: At the end of each campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameters: CLnormalUnit: t HNO3Description: Normal campaign length Source of data: PLS / data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Before the end of a baseline campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: Average historic campaign length during a campaign with determined operating conditions.

Data/Parameters: OT (measurement T 1213 / 1214 / 1215) Unit: °C Description: Oxidation temperature Source of data: PLS / data collection system Info Plus Measurement procedures: thermocouple Monitoring frequency: continuous Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: Resulting from one campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameters: OPh (measurement PI 1106) Unit: Bar (ü) Description: Hourly oxidation pressure Source of data: PLS Measurement procedures: Pressure transducer Monitoring frequency: Hourly Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: Resulting from one campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameters: GSnormal, Unit:

Description: Normal catalyst supplier during a campaign with determined operating conditions.

Source of data: Monitoring (Heraeus) Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: every campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: Resulting from one campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

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Data/Parameters: GSProjektUnit: Description: Catalyst supplier for the project campaigns Source of data: monitoring (Heraeus) Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: every campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: To be obtained from a campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameters: GCnormal, Unit:

Description: Normal catalyst composition during a campaign with determined operating conditions.

Source of data: Monitoring (Heraeus) Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Every campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: To be obtained from the campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years.

Data/Parameters: GCProjektUnit: Description: Catalyst composition for the project campaigns Source of data: Monitoring (Heraeus) Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Every campaign Quality assurance/quality control:

Comments: To be obtained from the campaign with determined operating conditions. Information will be available in electronic form for a minimum of 2 years..

Data/Parameters: EFregUnit: Description: Regulated emission factor Source of data: Monitoring Measurement procedures: Monitoring frequency: Adjusted, if new laws come into force

Quality assurance/quality control: Environmental management system in accordance with DIN 14001 or EMAS provided

Comments:

A yearly monitoring report shall be submitted for verification, on the basis of which the ERUs are calculated. A standardised format for the reporting will be developed prior to the submission of the first monitoring report.

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