APTI 418 NOx Emissions Controls for Stationary Sources

APTI 418 – NOX Emissions Controls for stationary sources
Dates:  August 11-13, 2015

Workshop Location

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast Regional Office
2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Class Length:  3 – day lecture course

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Timothy Keener

 

DRAFT AGENDA:

Course Description

High ambient levels of ozone have caused new standards and requirements for most major sources of nitrogen oxides. These include utility and industrial boilers, stationary gas turbines and reciprocating engines. This course starts with a review of combustion technology and the types of combustion sources, followed by a discussion of methods to reduce NOx formation by combustion modification. The operation of proven and developing back end control technologies is presented together with a general review of NOx regulation. The course is targeted to air regulatory staff, but is also suited to environmental managers or environmental consultants from private industry.

Course Topics:

  • Federal and State Regulatory Requirements
  • NOx Formation Processes and Combustion Modifications
  • Low NOx Combustor Systems
  • Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Reduction
  • Emissions Monitoring

REGISTRATION

Please register on line at

Registration Deadline:  July 31, 2015

NOTE: There is NO registration fee for state and local employees attending this meeting. A $136.00 fee will be charged for Federal employees.

 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS 

Hyatt House Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting
501 E. Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA  19401

Reservation Number: Please call 1-800-517-8565
Reference: MARAMA room block when making your reservation.
Room Rate:  $125.00 (plus tax)
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast buffet overnight guests
Parking: Complimentary self-parking for overnight guests

Hotel Reservation Deadline Date: July 27, 2015

Note: All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.  Everyone will need to show a valid government photo ID at time of check-in to receive the $125.00 Federal government per diem rate.

MARAMA SUPPORT

MARAMA will offer support to cover the cost of room and tax (August 10th, 11th, and 12th) for up to 2 staff members per MARAMA member agency.  Supported attendees are responsible for all incidentals and travel. Overnight support is not available to those who live within 50 miles of the course location.  If additional or alternative support is needed, pre-approval is necessary and a request must come from your agency’s Air Director (or their designee) and emailed to MARAMA’s Executive Director, Susan Wierman, as well as MARAMA’s Training Coordinators, Jackie Burkhardt and Sue Dilli, prior to the event.  A list of what type of support is needed, an estimate of additional costs and the reason for the support is essential to include.