Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Frequently Asked Questions
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GENERAL ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY QUESTIONS
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| What's wrong with my current Vapor Recovery Equipment? |
Your existing Vapor Recovery equipment may not meet the new regulations that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is implementing in April of 2009. These regulations require station owners to upgrade their equipment with CARB certified Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) equipment by that date. For more information, please visit www.evrhome.org. |
Will the CARB deadlines be extended if I can't upgrade my equipment in time?
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Veeder-Root is prepared to supply sufficient levels of ISD and EVR equipment to support CARB defined deadlines.
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| What drawings, permits, or licenses are required to install EVR Equipment? |
Permit requirements vary by county and city, but EVR systems generally require an Air Quality Management Board permit, City permits, fire permits, and potentially electrical permits. You should check with your local Veeder-Root distributor or preferred contractor to understand the permits involved with an EVR upgrade.
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VEEDER-ROOT'S IN-STATION DIAGNOSTICS (ISD) EQUIPMENT
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Why do I pay more for Veeder-Root equipment to support VST balance ISD?
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Veeder-Root equipment to support VST installs includes Pressure Management Control (PMC) in addition to ISD. This pressure management control module represents the difference in Veeder-Root equipment cost. However, in recent weeks Veeder-Root is adjusting the price of the VST PMC multi-port module to ensure a customer realizes the same Veeder-Root equipment price to install a VST Balance EVR system as to install a competitive Assist EVR system. Please contact your local Veeder-Root distributor to understand the configuration requirements for either system.
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Wired configurations can be very expensive. Is Veeder-Root exploring wireless ISD solutions?
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Veeder-Root is working to gain CARB certification for a wireless ISD system by early 2009. In the interim Veeder-Root is working to offer other installation solutions that may reduce your installation costs.
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I understand there will be more alarms with ISD...how will we handle these new alarms?
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Veeder-Root has published clear procedures for dealing with these alarms. It is recommended that all sites implement an ISD warning operations procedure to ensure site uptime and limited interruptions.
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I have heard that ISD can potentially shut down an entire station. Is this true?
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Yes. All ISD systems are required to shut-down the site if warnings are not responded to within the allocated time, which generates an alarm. This is required by the regulation that govern these systems. Veeder-Root stresses that a warning response plan is key to ensuring a site does not shut-down. In Veeder-Root’s two plus year’s experience, very few stations have been shut down due to an ISD alarm.
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Why doesn't Veeder-Root shut down an individual dispenser in a nozzle alarm situation instead of shutting down the entire station?
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Veeder-Root evaluated shutting down individual dispenser points, but found the procedure to be expensive to implement on a retrofit station installation. A station that follows a warning response procedure will never be shut down by the ISD system. Proper response to warnings prevents station shutdown and the associated costs of certifying new hanging hardware.
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What do I do if my site does go into alarm and shut-down?
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In the case of a nozzle alarm the site operator may bag the nozzle to remove from service and then enter 5 simple key strokes to resume operations. This allows the station to remain in compliance with minimal disruption, while maximizing the number of nozzles in service at all times.
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UPGRADING TO VEEDER-ROOT EVR EQUIPMENT
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How much will this new EVR Equipment cost?
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The cost to upgrade to CARB certified EVR equipment varies based on your site configuration and location. Multiple manufacturers offer equipment that supports both balance and vacuum assist vapor recovery site configurations. Veeder-Root is the only manufacturer that offers In-Station Diagnostic (ISD) that supports either balance or assist site configurations.
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What financing options are available to me?
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Many third party financing options are available. Contact your local Veeder-Root distributor to evaluate the different options available to you.
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Will there be a significant cost differential between the Veeder-Root EVR Equipment solution and other solutions?
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Yes. The Veeder-Root ISD system is less expensive to install as it leverages a site's current TLS-350 installation. It does not require the addition and wiring of a new tank gauge. The Veeder-Root ISD system should be a significant savings in both equipment purchase and installation costs, and is supported by the largest network of experienced contractors.
More than 1,500 installed sites have benefited from Veeder-Root’s multiple years of experience with both system enhancements and regulator understanding of the system, leading to less station downtime and increased productivity.
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COMPLIANCE WITH VEEDER-ROOT EQUIPMENT
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What happens when a site is found to be non-compliant?
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Consequences will be determined by local air district enforcement agencies.
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Why do I still have annual testing requirements after my new EVR/ISD Equipment is installed?
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Annual testing ensures the equipment is working properly. The ISD system is defined as a monitoring system for site operators, not an enforcement tool for regulators.
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When does Veeder-Root expect to have an Executive Order for the Carbon Canister Vapor Polisher EVR Solution?
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Veeder-Root received the Executive Orders for the Carbon Canister Vapor Polisher on October 17, 2008. They are available for download here and here. |
