Division BAT 18: In order to prevent or reduce emissions from equipment malfunctions, BAT is to use all of the techniques given below.
United Kingdom
| Technique | Description | Applicability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Identification of critical equipment | Equipment critical to the protection of the environment (‘critical equipment’) is identified on the basis of a risk assessment (e.g. using a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) | Generally applicable |
| b. | Asset reliability programme for critical equipment | A structured programme to maximise equipment availability and performance which includes standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance (e.g. against corrosion), monitoring, recording of incidents, and continuous improvements | Generally applicable |
| c. | Back-up systems for critical equipment | Build and maintain back-up systems, e.g. vent gas systems, abatement units | Not applicable if appropriate equipment availability can be demonstrated using technique b. |