BIF Source Testing Services

Ensure compliance with emission regulations under the EPA’s BIF rule for Burning of Hazardous Waste in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces with Element’s BIF Source Testing. Our choice of onsite or in-lab services and expert team provide accurate emissions testing and comprehensive reporting, helping you meet strict regulatory standards, efficiently and cost-effectively.

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What is BIF Source Testing at Element?

BIF Source Testing is a critical emissions analysis process ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Under the BIF rule, facilities that operate a boiler or industrial furnace to incinerate hazardous waste must meet strict emissions standards as set by the EPA.

At Element, we provide professional emissions testing services covering all EPA methods, supported by both onsite and in-laboratory capabilities to meet your compliance needs. Additionally, our expert team delivers precise, cost-effective testing solutions with full documentation to simplify compliance.

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What Can Element Offer You For BIF Testing Services?

Components we test

At Element, we test emissions from all types of hazardous waste-burning devices, including boilers, industrial furnaces, and incinerators. Our comprehensive testing covers particulates, carbon monoxide, chlorides, metals, hydrocarbons, dioxins, and furans to ensure complete compliance with EPA standards.

Key tests offered

Burning of Hazardous Waste in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces (BIF) testing:

CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitor System) Certification (CO/O2 systems)
Initial Stratification Test
Response Time
7-Day Calibration Drift
Relative Accuracy
Calibration Error
Annual Performance Specification Test

Initial Compliance Testing:

Particulate Emissions Testing
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions Testing
Chloride Emissions and Chlorine Emissions Testing
Metals Emissions Testing
Hydrocarbons Emissions Testing
Dioxin Emissions and Furan Emissions Testing

Trial Burn Testing:

Destruction Removal Efficiency of Principal Organic Hazardous Constituents
Dioxins and Furans Emissions

Methods and solutions offered

Our solutions combine onsite mobile laboratories with qualified personnel to provide practical, cost-effective emissions testing. We offer comprehensive documentation and reliable results for all testing parameters, ensuring you meet EPA requirements efficiently.

Standards we test to and components we test

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BIF Testing Standards:

EPA Method 1
EPA Method 2
EPA Method 3
EPA Method 4
EPA Method 5
EPA Method 6
EPA Method 7
EPA Method 8
EPA Method 9
EPA Method 10
EPA Method 11
EPA Method 12
EPA Method 13A
EPA Method 13B
EPA Method 14
EPA Method 15
EPA Method 16
EPA Method 17
EPA Method 18
EPA Method 19
EPA Method 20
EPA Method 22
EPA Method 23
EPA Method 25A
EPA Method 26
EPA Method 29

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Meeting EPA standards

Our comprehensive testing services cover all required parameters, ensuring full compliance with strict EPA emissions regulations while providing complete documentation.

Complex testing requirements

Access our complete suite of testing services through one provider - from CEMS certification to trial burns, simplifying your compliance process.

Getting Reliable, Documented Results

Receive professional, reliable testing results with comprehensive documentation that meets all regulatory requirements.

Cost-effective compliance

Utilize our practical solutions combining mobile laboratories and qualified air emissions personnel to optimize your testing costs while maintaining compliance.