Incinerators (TOXC220):
Course Description: This course will focus on the process, emission control equipment and inspection procedures of small to medium sized solid waste incinerators. The types of incinerators include biomedical, pathological, crematories and commercial heat stripping ovens. This course does not address municipal waste combustors, biomass or hazardous waste incinerators. There is an afternoon field visit where students will receive first-hand experience during a mock inspection of a local business
The following topics will be covered in this course:
- 3 T’s of combustion
- Types of combustion
- Categories of Industrial Incinerators
- Typical Incinerator Operating Procedures
- Typical Operational Errors
- Incinerator Emissions & Control
- Incinerator Inspection
- Air Pollution Control Points of Inspection
Target Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
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