Who Should Attend: This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors, permit writers, and regulation developers who have the responsibility to review air pollution control devices.
Learning Objectives: This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of the different types and operating characteristics of air pollution control devices that are available for particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, acid gases, and hazardous air pollutants. Course topics include:
• Background on ideal gas law and capture and control of air pollutants.
• Particulate controls, including separators, fabric filters, scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators.
• Volatile organic compound controls, including minimization, oxidation, condensation, adsorption, and absorption.
• Carbon monoxide controls, including minimization, catalysts, and oxidation.
• Acid gas controls, including prevention, absorption, and adsorption; and
• Parametric monitoring of air pollution control equipment.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
Space Limitation: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
To Register: EPA AirKnowledge
