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SOURCE SAMPLING AND EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY - RTP ENVIRONMENTAL

SOURCE SAMPLING AND EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

RTP has expertise in source sampling and Continuous Emission Monitoring systems (CEMs) acquired through both research projects and field experience. This experience allows us to supervise and evaluate all types of testing requirements. We work with associate firms whose specific capabilities are in source testing and CEM certifications.

RTP conducts and manages source sampling for a variety of source categories, including:

Particulate emissions at steel mills, foundries, auto parts manufacturers, asphalt batch plants, power plants, Portland cement plants, and incinerators;

Particle sizing with Anderson cascade impactors, Brinks particle sizer, Lundgren impactor, and microscopy;

Oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide compliance testing at cogeneration facilities, power plants, and ammonium nitrate plants;

Sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid mist;

Total hydrocarbon measurements for car manufacturers, chemical facilities, electronic component plants, and large printing operations;

Fluorides, using EPA Method 13 for smelters, glass manufacturers and electroplating plants;

Jet engine particulate characterization for FAA; and

Asbestos monitoring for private industry as well as municipal buildings.

RTP provides specifications or review of CEM monitoring systems for a variety of sources. RTP associates have prepared EPA's Quality Assurance Manual on Continuous Emission Monitors and are uniquely qualified to assist in these areas.

The evaluation of air pollution emission control technology for permit applications or Impact Statements requires the integration of environmental, engineering, and economic factors. RTP scientists and engineers provide the requisite skills to evaluate control options and prepare necessary documentation for conformance with Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER), Compliance Assurance Monitoring, or State regulations.

Source Sampling and Emission Control Technology