Virtual Training Series: TOXC241, TOXC242, AMBM102 and TOXC102
REGISTER TODAY for these ONLINE INSTRUCTOR LED COURSES!
January 23, 2024
TOXC241: Fabric Filters |Baghouses
January 24, 2024
TOXC242: Electrostatic Precipitators
January 25, 2024
AMBM102: Principles of Ambient Air Monitoring
January 26, 2024
TOXC102: MACT General Background
NEW SOLUTIONS INSTRUCTORS
Bob Waterfall
Dr. Ted Guth
These training courses (outlined below) are intended for new, entry-level and semi-experienced staff.
TOXC241: Fabric Filters/Baghouses
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Baghouses are one of the most effective and widely used control devices for fine particulate matter. This course will present the major uses for baghouses, operational theory and design, applicable regulations, permit conditions and inspection procedures. The course also includes a brief discussion of baghouse troubleshooting and maintenance. Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with baghouse operations.
TOXC242: Electrostatic Precipitators
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will help the inspector understand the fundamentals of electrostatic precipitator operation for fine particulate or aerosols and the likely defects or operator oversights. Topics include: theory and design, cleaning cycles, operation and maintenance and inspection techniques. Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with electrostatic precipitators operations.
AMBM102: Principles of Ambient Air Monitoring
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the basic design and theory of ambient air monitoring, quality assurance and control methods as they relate to monitoring instruments, site development criteria and data processing. This course will address PM2.5 and other particulate methods, ozone, oxides of nitrogen, carbon Monoxide, hydrocarbon, sulfur dioxide, meteorology systems, data recording systems, gas calibration systems, and zero air systems. Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with principles of ambient air monitoring.
TOXC102: MACT General Background
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide general background information on (1) various ARB and EPA toxic regulations/programs: MACTs and ATCMs, ARB Hot Spots vs EPA Significant Risk Programs, EPA Accidental Release Prevention Programs; (2) listing of toxic air contaminants and hazardous air pollutants, and of EPA’s toxic source categories; (3) pathways for ARB and EPA enforcement; and (4) lowering a source’s potential to emit (for MACT sources). Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with MACT general background information.
AGENDAS will be available in the LMS and on MARAMA’s website in the near future.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Maximum attendance for each course is 40 participants.
NOTE FOR MARAMA MEMBER AGENCY STAFF: Please REGISTER FOR THE COURSE WAITLIST on EPA’s AirKnowledge Learning Management System (LMS) and create an account in the new LMS here if you haven’t already. IF YOUR REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED, MARAMA AND/OR YOUR AGENCY’S TRAINING COORDINATOR WILL SEND YOU A CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
This training course will be held ONLINE via WebEx and there is NO registration fee for this training.
Course Registration Deadline Date: January 5, 2024
If you have any questions, please email Sharon Ray (sray@marama.org) or Sue Dilli and Jackie Burkhardt (training@marama.org).