Covanta Stanislaushttp://www.covantaholding.com/2009-04-13T17:52:51ZCovanta Stanislaushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/covanta-stanislaus.html2009-04-13T17:52:51Z
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<p><strong>COVANTA Stanislaus, Inc.<br />
Crows Landing, California</strong></p>
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<p style="margin-left: 10px">The Stanislaus Resource Recovery Facility began commercial operation in January 1989, serving the City of Modesto and the County of Stanislaus in North Central California. The facility processes 800 tons per day of solid waste, which generates up to 22.5 megawatts of renewable energy that is sold to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The facility is a zero water discharge plant which means that all waste water generated on site is treated and reused in the process.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 10px">The facility is located in the southwest corner of the county in the community of Crows Landing, about 25 miles from Modesto in the farmlands of California's central valley.</p>
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<p align="left"><u><strong>Technical Data</strong></u></p>
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Crows Landing, CA 95313<br />
(209) 837-4423 <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Site:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">16.5 acres <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Commercial Operation:</td>
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Energy-from-Waste System:</td>
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Boiler Design:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">865 psig/830°F superheater outlet conditions <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Air Pollution Control Equipment:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">Semi-dry flue gas scrubbers injecting lime, fabric filter baghouses, nitrogen oxide control system, mercury control system, and continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) system <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Rated Refuse Capacity:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">800 tons per day <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Energy Generation at Rated Capacity:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">Up to 22.5 megawatts from one condensing steam turbine generator <br />
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</table> About Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/1148.html2007-11-30T05:41:59Z
<p class="MsoNormal">Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. (CSI) operates the Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. Resource Recovery Facility for the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County. Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. is owned by its parent company Covanta Energy, Inc.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. facility is located in Crows Landing, CA. The Facility has operated continuously, 24-hours a day 7-days a week, since it began commercial operation in 1989. The facility processes aproximately 260,000 tons per year while operating 23.5-Megawatt (MW) electical generator with an output of 22 MW. This is equivalent to an estimated electical consumption of 20,000 homes. Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. also performs ferrous mteal recovery and recycles approximately 5000 tons of metal annually.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additional information about this facility can also be found in the county web site at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stanislauswte.com">http://www.stanislauswte.com</a>.</p>
<p> </p> Facility Processhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-facility-process.html2010-01-25T16:37:26Z
<p>The facility operates two Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-fired combustors (MWCs) capable of processing approximately 400 tons per day, using a Martin Stoker system. In addition to firing MSW, each unit is capable of firing auxiliary fuel, such as fuel oil during startup and shutdown. The steam produced by the MWCs is sent to a turbine generator with a nameplate capacity of 23.5 Megawatts. Electrical power generated at the facility is sold through a contract to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).</p>
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<li>Diagram of Process (<a href="/efw_process.shtml">Diagram</a>)</li>
<li>Pollution Control
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<li>Air emissions are controlled by high efficiency combustion within the furnace/boiler as well as by selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), spray dryer absorbers, fabric filter baghouses and an activated carbon injection system.</li>
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<li>Highly efficient combustion controls potential organic pollutants as well as carbon monoxide.</li>
<li>The SNCR system injects ammonia into the furnace to control nitrogen oxide emissions;</li>
<li>Spray dryer absorbers utilize a lime/water slurry mixture to control the boiler outlet gases. The lime slurry mixture neutralizes acid gases, such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride and cools the outlet gases as well;</li>
<li>The fabric filter baghouse removes particulate matter (fly ash) and provides a secondary acid gas neutralization surface on the filtercake; and,</li>
<li>The activated carbon injection system controls mercury emissions.</li>
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<li type="circle">CSI also utilizes state-of-the art continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). The CEMS measures the stack gas for emissions, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, oxygen and opacity and allows the control room to continuously monitor the performance of each combustor unit. The CEMS data is reviewed and summarized into a report, which is routinely submitted to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and EPA for review. There is a direct link between the CEMS data computer and a SJVAPCD data computer providing the SJVAPCD real time CEMS data.</li>
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</blockquote> Community Outreachhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-community-outreach.html2007-09-26T10:58:02Z
<p>Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. is committed to being an active and supportive community member. Covanta believes it has a responsibility to give back to the community by investing in communities where we operate; providing jobs for local residents; and supporting education, the environment, social and economic development. Covanta Stanislaus Inc. has been a sponsor of many public, private and non-profit organizations. Sponsorship has included in-kind donations of monetary funds, equipment, and/or time and labor. </p>
<p>Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. is also committed to providing those living in the community with a better understanding of the benefits of their neighborhood resource recovery facility. If there are any community concerns regarding the facility or its operation, please contact us using the information found in the “<a href="tours.asp">Contact Us</a>” section of this website. </p>
<p>As a component of membership in the EPA Performance Track program, Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. completes an Annual Performance Report in which it demonstrates to EPA and the public its environmental accomplishments over the year, its continued high level of environmental performance, and its maintenance of the Performance Track membership criteria.</p>
<p>Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. provides escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Waste-to-Energy process. The facility has hosted tours for students from local grade schools, high schools, universities and colleges, various civic and community organizations, and our customers. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please refer to the “<a href="tours.asp">Tours</a>” section of this website. </p>
<p>Covanta Stanislaus Inc. is a large sponsor and supporter of the annual Earth Day in the Park, an event that brings together all businesses in the local community that contribute to saving the Earth’s resources. This is a free event that allows community members to learn about the recycling and other positive programs being implemented by the local businesses. </p>
<p>Covanta Stanislaus has been an active participant in the “United Way” campaign to raise money for community programs. Members of the facility staff have participated in Clean-up days in neighborhoods and along the local river systems. A staff member also was a member on the local board of directors, helping to guide the local organizations efforts. </p>
<p>Covanta Stanislaus Inc. was also represented on the Tuolumne River Regional Park Advisory committee for several years. This regional park covers three different Cities and is a vital focal point for those communities. This park allows community members to enjoy the natural habitats found along the river. </p> Environmental Policyhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-environmental-policy.html2009-04-13T17:53:21Z
<p>Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. believes that responsible stewardship of the environment is essential for business efficiency and success. Therefore, Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. is committed to protecting the environment in which it operates and pledges to operate in compliance with applicable laws pertaining to human health and the environment.</p>
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<p>This commitment is embodied in <a href="http://www.covantaholding.com/environment.shtml">Covanta’s Environmental Policy</a> through five Environmental Principles:</p>
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<li><strong>Protection </strong></li>
<li><strong>Compliance </strong></li>
<li><strong>Conservation </strong></li>
<li><strong>Qualification </strong></li>
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<p>The Environmental Policy and the associated environmental principles are communicated to all employees and the general public. Questions regarding the Environmental Policy from the facility’s workforce and external interested and affected parties are encouraged through effective <a href="community.asp">communication procedures</a>.</p>
<p>As an environmentally-responsible operator, CSI developed a facility-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) based on applicable federal regulations and good management practices (GMPs) to ensure:</p>
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<li>Compliance with applicable regulations and permits;</li>
<li>Prevention of releases to the environment;</li>
<li>Conservation of natural resources by waste minimization and,</li>
<li>Continued improvement of environmental performance.</li>
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<p>The EMS outlines facility procedures and standards and identifies all aspects of the facility’s operation that have a potential environmental impact. Top priority is given to prevention of pollution and continual improvement of environmental performance.</p>
</blockquote></div> Newshttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-news.html2007-06-27T11:43:17Z
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<li><strong>Cal/OSHA VPP “SHARP” Site since November 2005 </strong></li>
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<li type="circle">VPP is a program designed to promote excellence in safety and health management systems by recognizing facilities that have implemented outstanding health and safety programs approved by Cal/OSHA. </li>
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</blockquote> Tourshttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-tours.html2007-06-27T11:43:22Z
<p><strong>See How It All Works</strong> – Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. provides escorted tours of the facility at the discretion of facility management to anyone genuinely interested in learning more about the Stanislaus, Inc. Resource Recovery Process. </p>
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<li>Tour Days – Monday thru Friday (Except Holidays) </li>
<li>Tour Hours – 9:00 till 3:00 </li>
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- Must wear covered shoes <br />
- Student to teacher ratio = At least 1 teacher/adult : 10 students </li>
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<p>All tours must be scheduled in advance, please call (209) 837-4423 or email <a href="mailto:Jhealey@covantaenergy.com">Jhealey@covantaenergy.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>CONTACT US</strong></p>
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<p>Individuals or groups having questions regarding Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. may contact us at: </p>
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<p>Contact: </p>
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<p>James P. Healey – Facility Manager </p>
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<p>(209) 837-4423 ext. 203 </p>
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<p>Email: </p>
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<p><a href="mailto:jhealey@covantaenergy.com">jhealey@covantaenergy.com</a> </p>
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<p>Address: </p>
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<p>4040 Fink Road; <br />
Crows Landing, CA 95313</p>
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</blockquote></blockquote> Contact Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/stanislaus/stanislaus-contact-us.html2008-01-25T13:00:08Z
<p>Individuals or groups having questions regarding Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. may contact us at: </p>
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<p>(209) 837-4423 ext. 203 </p>
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<p><a href="mailto:jhealey@covantaenergy.com">jhealey@covantaenergy.com</a> </p>
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<p>Address: </p>
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<p>4040 Fink Road; <br />
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