Increasingly stringent environmental regulations are requiring higher performance and greater reliability for new air pollution control (APC) systems. Existing APC systems are being subjected to new requirements for monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Failure to comply can mean significant penalties for the APC system owner and/or operator. Therefore, owner/operators need to carefully plan new APC system projects, and assure compliance of existing APC systems. RTP's engineering services for APC system projects may be particularly well-suited for assisting you in this effort. These services include:

.....for existing APC systems:

	Troubleshooting;
	Develop monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting protocols and compliance systems;
	Operator training in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; and

. .....for new APC systems:

	Defining emission characteristics, such as flow rate, temperature, pressure, and composition;
	Identifying APC technology alternatives;
	Technical and economic evaluation of alternatives with recommendations;
	Developing duty specifications for major equipment items;
	Preparation of requests for APC system equipment quotations;
	Identification of qualified vendors;
	Submit requests for quotation and evaluation of vendor responses with recommendations;
	Preparation of pre-construction air permit applications;
	Coordination with general installation contractor selected by client
	Preparation of performance test protocol; and
	Supervision of performance test after start-up.

Some examples of APC system technologies involved in recently completed projects include:

	Regenerative, thermal and catalytic fume oxidizers;
	Wet scrubbers;
	Carbon adsorbers;
	Condensers;
	Continuous emission monitors;
	Mist eliminators;
	Capture hoods and duct work;
	Electrostatic precipitators; and
	Fabric filters.

Our clients for APC system projects include companies within the following industries:

	Chemical
	Steel
	Consumer products
	Secondary metals
	Pharmaceuticals
	Plastic film and resin
	Precision parts
	Textiles
	Food processing
	Wastewater Treatment
	Building materials