520_12 H1 Software Tool User Guide
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1. The tool should be downloaded to the users computer hard drive unzipped saved and opened using Microsoft Access The tool is based on Microsoft Access 2003 so if the user possesses a later version the link to Microsoft file converter may be required to enable the tool to open and function correctly Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 2 of 9 Using the Tool Doc No 520 _12 Guidance on using the tool is available at a number of locations e general instructions within the annex of the H1 Overview document e help pages on each page of the tool and e content of this user guide Data entry by the user is highlighted within the tool by the use of blue cells Box help within the Help pages gives advice on the specifics of what should be entered in each blue cell Within each Help window there is a link to the Environment Agency s H1 webpage See EA H1 webpage By clicking within the window a scroll bar appears which may reveal more text lower down The Help window may be cancelled using the X on the window and restored using the question mark key on the top toolbar Comment boxes are available at the bottom of each data entry page enabling the user to clarify any points they wish to make An Import utility button on the Reference Information page is a new addition and enables the user to upload a previous tool dataset saving the user time and energy if wanting to simply modify a previous entry for exa2. pamargi aA 1335 Astor Al O gt Ie Gye ar we ao AE Step 6 pulls together the results of Steps 4 and 5 enabling identification of the Best Available Technique BAT or option to secure the desired environmental outcome at reasonable cost 18 x Type a question for help A x Environment Agency H1 Database Select the Best Available Technique 1c Fie Edit Window Help Bl 2 Bak Now gt gt Go To S B Select the Best Available Technique BAT The selection of BAT requires qualitative assessment and expert judgement to balance the costs and environmental benefits See H1 technical annexes This assessment should be submitted as a separate document in addition to the summary given in the table belo Provide justification for the selection of BAT here or reference to a report in which this judgement can be found Environmental Cost Final Number Title Ranking Ranking Ranking 1 Bss O T H mwd NSS TT moved J 3 gt moved S mov o EEO O a a O Please specity which option has been selected as BAT g l a b B H GAAS FS Wa aA isa start m e 9 a Bcf ar we whol eas Pages from the tool may be printed off and submitted in support of an EPR permit application Copies of the mdb files should be saved and submitted in support of permit applications Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 9 of 9
3. To appraise several options for the prevention and minimisation of pollutants from Steptoe and son H Help x fl Page Help Box Help By selecting the type of assessment the software will automatically remove any of the steps that are not required for that type of assessment To appraise several candidate options tor the pre energy fram waste plant in order to select BAT To appraise the costs and benefits of applying ire paper mill To assess the existing environmental impact of al cement prior to investigating further controls To astess the environmental impact of all emissio demonstrate that the proposed BAT should not no For Guidance See EA H1 Webpage paqe Mester 1S B Nef Sr wp mef 6 OSMBEDCPO IAG uso If the Environmental Assessment button is chosen the tool moves on to eee of the Environmental Assessment and then Step 2 The first part of Step 2 is Air release points Users may find the Go To drop down menu on the top tool bar useful in navigating around the various pages of the tool This is particularly useful when more than one option is being considered Continues on next page Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 3 of 9 Using the Tool continued Doc No 520 _12 FQ Environment Agency H1 Database Air Release Points Option 1 Sewer and coast Sidmouth z e x lt 3 File Edit Window Help Type a question for help v X a 2 lt lt Bac
4. this assessment particulary where this has a bearing on environments In the case of b or c please enter your Comments here For Guidance See E H1 Webpage Option Mumber Title Description eg Basic S502 NOs and PM10 abatement Once a senes of options have been generated for the proposed project it is recommended that the Operator discuss these with the local Regulator to check both parties agree that the options are satisfactory This may save the Operator from spending resources on assessment of options which are unlikely to meet the required environmental performance List the main activity or activities to which the release contral option Number Base Case istare applicable and any other activities that will be affected by the candidate control option on the main actryvity as Activity Options Add Delete start m aoe ae mr efie EE CLMAGED CPO 350 nis Step 4 requires the user to identify the option with the lowest predicted environmental impact and asks the user to resolve any cross media impacts Options are ranked in terms of their environmental performance Environment Agency H1 Database Option Ranking E z a x Sza File Edit window Help Type a question For help x Bl 2 Bak Now gt gt Go To T GWP S ee gt Disposal of Waste S Provide a descnption of how cross media conflicts have been resolved ce This will require reasoned judgement with ref
5. Provide any supporting evidence below On this page you should make an assessment of the visual impact of any plumes resulting from the emissions from your activities Mote that the only visible substance permitted should be condensed water vapour For Guidance See EA H1 Webpage Mstart 4 e 9 lal De ae p moja Se Maru 2AM 1155 Step 3 also includes comparison of the Photochemical Ozone Creation Impacts where annual releases of relevant substances are compiled enabling comparison between options Similarly carbon dioxide releases are also compiled for each option enabling comparison within the Global Warming Potential Impacts page Also the Waste Impacts score is calculated for each option enabling comparison between options later in the tool At the end of Step 3 Summary Tables are available for selection and printing summarising results of data input and impacts Step 3 is completed by the Graphical Results section Environment Agency H1 Database Air Short Term Substance Graph Option 1 Base Case x s File Edit Window Help Type a question for help x Et Back Next gt gt Go To Air Short Term Substance Graph Option a 1 Eel a Air Short Term Effects Comparison by Substance a ess Contribution 1 E Process Contribution 2 E Back ground Contribution w Contribution EAL Hitrogen Dioxide Hitrogen Dioxide Particulates Sulphur Dioxide 1 Sulphur D
6. Quick guide 520 _12 Issued 08 08 2012 Agency s H1 Software Tool version 2 4 It reflects the content What s this This document is provided to help users of the Environment A M document ZY about of version 2 4 and changes made to the tool during the 2011 upgrade Document details Who does All users of the Environment Agency s H1 Software Tool this apply to version 2 4 Related documents T Feedback Contact for queries Neil Heptinstall Email to neil heptinst all environ ment agency gov uk Doc No 520 _ 12 Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 1 of 9 Setting the Scene Accessing the Tool Doc No 520 _12 Version 2 4 November 2011 of the tool is available to download via the Environment Agency website H1 page see Environment Agency Horizontal guidance The H1 tool enables calculation of the impact of proposed pollutant releases to various media and screens out from detailed assessment those releases described as insignificant However for releases to air the calculation is pessimistic and should not be used to calculate a stack height to produce an insignificant environmental impact Pre application guidance is provided by Environment Agency area teams and this includes discussions on appropriate stack heights E Environment Agency Horizontal guidance Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak amp fat Search Se Favorites BA Address 2 h
7. below See help box amp H1 Annex D for information Method Chemical Specific X EQS Annual Averages Conc Meas ment Basis EQS Max Allowable Conc Conc Meas ment Operating Meas ment Mode if Number Substance Method relevant Sewage Annual Treatment Benchmark Rate Factor Conc kg yr mg l e g Estimated continuous 0 201 annual avg 15 minutel 3801 CI peie oiro 1002 aE mC ood oy S 2 Copper Water Peiodc 100 005 a dmim andi farina stom _ roaa _ D hromium Ill E z Continuo z 100 AnnualAvg ontinuoi 100 AnnualAvg ontio 100 E 7 oninu 10 E Jf D 4 l esa S M 63 TL D 4 i am oO 4 n P co co co i oO 4 t o i 8 Nickelandits z fContnruo z100 Bnwa Jf Ea To OE S Zncwaerh zeon 0 Eao EO S o a Substances Comments Add Delete Copy start 4 BO Ojinbox microsoft o GY C ANH_20094Docu WH Juser Guide 1 doc 2 Environment age PLAGE LDP INOA 13 39 Continues on next page Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 5 of 9 Using the The annual rate is calculated by the user and entered in the appropriate field The Tool sewage treatment factor for individual pollutants may be obtained from Annex D continued Appendix B Water temperature and Water pH are available for the user to demonstrate the proposed impact o
8. er Impact Screening significant Emissions to Water the Process Contribution as a proportion of the EAL or EQS Emissions with PCs that are less than the criteria indicated may be er assessment as they are likely to have an insignificant impact Long Term Short Term Long Term Short Term s A of gt 42 of E EQS MAC PC 4PC o EQS EQS PE ZPE o MAC MAC pgr l pgr pa l Z pgr E Help Fage Help Bos Help Astar ker IOLE oht Ae AF wp wi o SIE EJE C2 BFS a Ole 1148 Through a recent modification Step 3 includes the option to assess the impact of visible plumes produced by operation of the activity Continues on next page Doc No 520_ 12 Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 6 of 9 Using the Tool continued Doc No 520 _12 E Environment Agency H1 Database Visual Impacts Option 1 Base 15 xl 5 File Edit Window Help Type a question for help X S P lt Back New gt gt GoTo visual Impacts Release Point 2 Options Visual Impacts Assess the visual impacts of plumes generated from the release points Can ANY of the Options generate a visible plume Answer the questions below for each Release Point amp Option Can any of the release points generate a Visible Plume For what of daylight hours per year does the Plume extend beyond the installation boundary Refter to the guidance in Annes A and assign 4 level of significance
9. erence to any decisions or assumptions made over the relative importance of different environmental impacts See H1 for requirements guidelines and examples to assist in the process You may submit this information separately Location or reference to information oan resolution of cross media conflicts Present a summary of the final ranking of options in the table below Title Ranking ase Case 16 mproyved 1 ZF mproved 2 cj mproved 3 l Bic F r who efo G2L MGFDU O 240 150 Continues on next page start Gi e amp G Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 8 of 9 Candidate Options Continued Doc No 520_12 Step 5 is used to identify the costs associated with the implementation of each option Capital and Investment Costs data and Operating Costs data are combined in calculation of the total costs Environment Agency H1 Database Cost Totals Option 1 Base Case Hza File Edit Window Help p l xl E P lt Back Next gt gt Go To Option Te E Calculate Total Costs Enter the discount rate amp hfe of the option Examples 1 Total Capital Cost 60000 Annualized Capital Cost FAS 2 2 Annual Avg Operating Cost F445 000 3 Discount Aate ae 4 Assumed Life of Option Equivalent Annual Cost Factor Present Value Factor Present Value Cost of Option ube ER 45 245 mn Ll Md Equivilant Annual Cost of O ption F498 gaz Comments
10. es in grammes per second once the user moves the cursor to a different cell The annual rate is calculated by the user and entered into the cell This allows for an operating mode of less than 100 for every hour of every day In entering water discharge locations the user must select the final discharge category to trigger the subsequent calculations and selection of the relevant Environmental Quality Standards EQS Freshwater locations require entry of the freshwater flowrate Within the Water Release Points page new locations are added using the Add button at the bottom left corner of the page The user has the option to choose discharge to sewer before the treated effluent reaches the relevant surface water body Data on mean and peak effluent flow rates are required for entry here For salt water discharges values for mean and initial dilution may be determined using the Initial Dilution spreadsheet Continues on next page Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 4 of 9 Using the Tool continued Doc No 520_12 F Environment Agency H1 Database Water Release Points Option 1 Sewer and coast Sidmouth la x 1 3 File Edit Window Help Type a question for help X Gl 2 eBook N Go To water rerease Points Option E z E F Water Release Points Please define your Release Points for Releases to Water Salt Water Discharges Only Location or va ae Discharge Mean Effluen
11. f their discharge on surface fresh waters Data entry for pages on Energy Consumption Raw Materials and Waste Inventory can be made using the Add button in the bottom left corner of the page Taken together with data on annual releases calculations can be made in terms of the performance of the proposal The output for these entries are presented in the page Performance Indicators at the end of Step 2 Raw material use energy consumption and Waste Inventory data may be entered at the end of Step 2 to enable comparison between options later on In Step 3 within the Impacts Page for air and water the Process Contribution PC for each pollutant are presented for each option Note that where the same pollutant is released from different release points within a chosen option their contributions are added Using assessment criteria in Annex D surface water and Annex F air screening of releases is then undertaken and screened out releases are deleted from further calculation Pollutant releases which are not screened out are carried forward to the 2 stage where the user is required to insert pollutant background concentrations which enables the resulting Predicted Environmental Concentration PEC to be compared to the EAL EQS Environment Agency H1 Database Water Impact Screening Option 1 Bas la x E3 File Edit Window Help Type a question For help x S P lt lt Back Nen Go To
12. ioxide Ecological Daily PRIW0 24 hr Hour Mean 24 Hour Mean Mean Mean Substances fh Start jmeno E Ge a r o EEEa CLAGED CPB 3 50 is Version 1 Last printed 08 08 12 Page 7 of 9 Candidate Options Doc No 520_12 Selecting the Options Appraisal button requires the user to identify the candidate options for achieving the required environmental outcome The 1 option may be described as Base Case with subsequent options individually identified Additional options are added using the Add button in the Options field at the base of the page Environment Agency H1 Database Candidate Options a x Hza File Edit window Help Type a question For help x S 2 lt lt Back New gt gt Go To us Describe the Candidate Options Identify all reasonably applcable options of techniques E Help iS You should melude Page Help Box Help a a brief description of individual control measures or configurations of control measures seletec are associated the existing base case may conveniently be the first option UIs e ell Chal Ss a SG GI elie BEE g a eh b justification why any techniques generally applicable to the regulated Facility hawe not been s This should be based on regulated facility specific technical not economic reasons c for new projects whether any initial environmental assessment that was done at the project e process roukes prior to
13. k Option 1 Air Release Points Are there any Air emissions Click the Add button below Location or Ettective Number Description Grid Reference Activity or Activities Height Efflux Velocity Total Flow metres m s ma hr 7O6EE 33912 Ee an x Page Help Box Help Provide a short description or code This could follow the protocol of 41 42 etc This descriptor and the location will be used to identify the release point in the subsequent pages Only include release points that are relevant to the option or operating scenario being assessed Remember to include fugitive releases if these are relevant Release Points Comments ot am stack diameter gives 0 785m2 With 25m s 19 6m3 s a Add Delete Copy ane pe ie kiln stack diameter gives 0 785m2 x 12m s 9 42m3 s 3391 2m3 hr Astar cs amp al Inbox Micro AJ CANH 20094 User Guide 1 2 environmen Cl24aF Ba 8 350M 11 46 This page enables release points to be added using the Add button in the bottom left corner of the page To identify the effective height of release users are referred to Annex F and Appendix Dwhich includes worked examples of how the effective height of release may be determined On the following Air Emissions Inventory page for each release point users are required to enter details of long and short term pollutant concentrations and annual releases in tonnes The tool will calculate the release rat
14. mple in support of a permit variation application By selecting the appropriate button in the page Describe the Objectives the user is required to choose between a simple assessment or a more detailed evaluation Called the Options Appraisal this enables users to include more than one option to secure environmental protection and each option can then be ranked on the basis of costs and benefits This enables the Best Available Technique BAT to be identified Please note that whichever option is chosen steps 1 2 and 3 of the tool are the same with screening results presented graphically at the end of step 3 It is only when more ven one EU available that a 4 5 and 6 come into play HID Database Describe the Objective x File ek RE a Type a question for help X Bl P lt Back News gt GoTo nescribe the Objectives Describe the Objectives Depending on the reason for the assessment you will need to complete different parts of the tool Select the type of assessment i al to carry out an ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT of the releases Do Parts 1 2 and 3 only resulting from the installation as a whole ie b to conduct a costs benefits OPTIONS APPRAISAL to determine BAT for Do Parts 1 2 3 and 4 selected releases from an installation and continue with 5 and 6 if necessary 1 1 Briefly summarise the objectives and reason for the assessment in terms of the main environmental impacts or emissions to be controlled
15. t Effluent Flow Mean Initial Min Initial Number Description Grid Reference Activity or Activities Final Discharge Point via Sewer Flow Rate Rate Dilution Dilution 5 Exceeded m3 s TT i _______ STWhongseacufal freamet _ _ d _1efCoast at Sidmouth LSO 100 2 a Worses e fCoast at Sidmouth 550 Ca e Dieas C aesa 025 9 E Help Page Help Box Help Xx On this page you should list all of the relevant release points for the assessment or option you are conducting For Guidance See EA H1 Webpage Release Points Comments Add Delete Copy Astart Gs Inbox Microsoft Outlook Wi User Guide 1 doc Micros 2 Environment Agency 20008 FSv g 30a0u 08 46 The Water Emissions Inventory page requires data entry for long and short term pollutant concentrations for each release point Again additional pollutants are added using the Add button at the bottom left hand corner of the page FQ Environment Agency H1 Database Water Emissions Inventory Option 1 Sewer and coast Sidmouth Release Point 1 Wi i m la x 125 Fie Edit Window Help Type a question for help v X amp 2 lt lt Back Next gt gt Go To Release Point az Option 1 z Water Emissions Inventory Please list all Substances released to Water for each Release Point identified in the previous page Which type of assessment method are you using Continue with the method
16. ttp aww environment agency gov uk business topics permitting 36 414 aspx Permitting 2 Digg guidance H1 Environmental Risks Assessment GS reddit This guidance will help you assess risks to the environment and Ei Facebook human health when applying for a bespoke permit under the StumbleUpon Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 However this guide does not apply to radioactive substance activities Horizontal guidance O Feedback The H1 Environmental Risk Assessment tramework consists of an overview guide and a set of supporting technical annexes fa to ki for specific risks Mo operator needs to complete all annexes Evenbody must read the overview and then select the appropriate annex or annexes New H1 software tool The H1 software tool has been modified to reflect comments received from the 2010 H1 public consultation and changes brought in with the Environmental Permitting Regulations 010 The tool is a workin progress This latest version 2 4 contains further improvements H1 software tool Version 2 4 November 2011 ip 1 7MB Ifyou are having difficulty opening the H1 software tool then you may be able to view itvia this Microsoft Office website Microsoft Office online file Converters and viewers Please note We cannot guarantee the functionality of our files 4 p E Zz F Internet aoo Arw u mjo En CLABES GPO AAA 10 38 Elrto AJEAM Mstar Z
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