Control of Particulate Emissions (APTI #413)

Description

This 4-day lecture course provides fundamental knowledge of particle dynamics, particle sizing, and various particulate pollutant control equipment. Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate systems typically employed for controlling particulate emissions including installation, inspections and permit applications. Students will acquire: (a) Knowledge of the types of devices available for particulate emission control; (b) an understanding of how the devices work and of the influences on control efficiency; ability to perform the calculations necessary to determine control efficiency; and (d) ability to select and size a particulate pollutant control device. A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.

Major Topics

• Particle formation and behavior
• Particle size distributions
• Fabric Filters
• Electrostatic Precipitators
• Particulate wet scrubbers
• Mechanical collectors

Control of Gaseous Emissions (APTI #415)

Description

This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of the basic concepts of gases, gaseous pollutant control processes, and gas flow systems including ventilation and fan laws. Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate systems typically employed for controlling emissions of gaseous pollutants, including systems operation, and permit applications. A primary focus of the course is on calculations which are needed to check system design related to combustion, absorption and adsorption processes. A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.

Major Topics

• Basic concepts of gaseous behavior
• Carbon bed adsorbers
• Fixed bed absorbers
• Thermal incinerators
• Condensers
• NO_x / SO_x control equipment

Air Pollution Dispersion Models : Theory and Applications (APTI #423)

Description

This laboratory course provides basic knowledge on meteorology and atmospheric dispersion and their applications to air pollution dispersion modeling. The students will be able to select appropriate dispersion models for particular problems in air quality impact analysis, guide the application of the models, judge validity of the answers, and apply some of the basic as well as more complex models. Students will become familiar with selected theories of dispersion as employed in current modeling practice and with the application of plume rise and dispersion formulas to actual situations. Students will review the accuracy of calculations based on Pasquill's method and apply the concepts employed in selected dispersion models for point, area, and line sources. Case studies and hands-on class exercises will be included in this course. A scientific calculator and basic knowledge of how to operate a personal computer are required for class exercises.

Major Topics

• Basic dispersion factors, data sources, and representation.
• Briggs' plume rise equation.
• Atmospheric dispersion factors in application of Gaussian theory.
• Use of meteorological data.
• EPA guidelines on air quality models.
• Industrial source modeling, screening and refined models.
• Topographical and pollutant influences in physical modeling.
• Introduction to receptor, line source, and other dispersion models.

Combustion Evaluation in Air Pollution Control (APTI # 427)

Description

This course provides basic knowledge of combustion fundamentals including the burning of fossil fuels, municipal incineration, the burning of solid wastes and catalytic incineration as well as NOx and SOx emission control systems. The students successfully completing this course will understand combustion principles and the design parameters influencing the achievement of combustion efficiency. The students will be able to evaluate combustion design as typically contained in permit applications. Evaluation is for the purpose of judging whether a proposed design will meet regulatory standards. The course emphasizes problem sessions in which students make the basic calculations involved in checking a combustion system design. A scientific calculator is required for these exercises.

Major Topics

• Review of basic concepts (Physics, Chemistry & Thermodynamics).
• Combustion fundamentals.
• Fuel properties.
• Formation of air pollutants in the combustion process.
• Pollution emission calculation and F-Factor method.
• Thermal and catalytic incinerations.
• NOx/SOx control equipment.

Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants (APTI #450)

Description

This laboratory course is designed for the students to be able to plan, guide, and perform source sampling measurements to determine rates of air pollutant emissions from stationary sources. It details and clarifies EPA Reference Test Methods 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The course develops knowledge of the isokinetic theory, source sampling equipment, and ability to perform the necessary calibrations and calculations related to successfully completing these methods. Laboratory exercises include the use of stack sampling equipment at a simulated pollutant source site. Students will perform various test methods, calibration procedures, and make necessary calculations (a scientific calculator required) and report the test results.

Major Topics

• Regulatory requirements for stationary source sampling.
• Principles of isokinetic sampling.
• Source testing procedures for gaseous and particulate air pollutants.
• EPA reference methods 1-5.
• Source sampling equipment.
• Calculation and interpretation of % isokinetic.
• Concentration correction.
• The F-factor method.
• Quality assurance and safety in source sampling.
• Introduction to other EPA reference methods.

Permitting Air Pollution Sources (APTI #461)

Description

This course is intended for students with some experience or knowledge of air pollution control and management. The goals of this course are to provide the students with an understanding of the requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments with an emphasis on new source review (PSD/NAA), and the Title V operating permit processes. Class exercises, special case studies (a scientific calculator required) and model permits are included in this class.

Major Topics

• New source review program.
• PSD permit review process.
• NAA permit review process.
• Interface with operating permit program and Title III modifications.
• Operating permit requirements.
• Available resources and recordkeeping.
• Model permits.
• Exercises and case studies.

Continuous Emissions Monitoring (APTI #474)

Description

This course is intended for engineers and other technical personnel who are responsible for the development and implementation of Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) programs. The course reviews CEM requirements established by the Federal government, details of commercially available instrumentation, theory of operation, and quality assurance and audit techniques necessary to operate the systems. Emphasis is placed on CEM system operational principles, performance specification test and necessary calculations. A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.

Major Topics

• Regulatory basis for CEM and source-specific CEM requirements.
• CEM system operational principles.
• Performance specification test procedures, calculations, and quality assurance requirements.
• Opacity monitors.
• Gaseous pollutants and diluent gases monitors.
• Installation specifications.
• CEM equipment demonstration.
• Inspection technique and enforcement procedures.

Orientation to Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Management (APTI #452)

Description

This course is intended for students with a technical background (science or engineering) with little or no experience or knowledge of air pollution control and management. The goals of this course are to provide the students with an overview of various aspects of air pollution such as health effects, indoor air pollution, particulate and gaseous emission control technologies, mobile sources and control, air pollution meteorology and dispersion models as well as an overview on principles and practice of air pollution control and management.

Major Topics

• Effects of criteria air pollutants.
• Basic principles of air quality management.
• Orientation to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.
• Mobile sources and controls.
• Particulate & gaseous emissions controls.
• Control of SO_X & NO_X emissions.
• Emission inventory.
• Source testing and monitoring.
• Ambient air monitoring.
• Air pollution dispersion modeling.