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415 Control of Gaseous Emissions (1999)

4-day lecture course
3 CEUs

Course Description

Students successfully completing this course will understand the operating principles of gaseous control systems used at air pollution control sources.  Introductory material concerning gas stream characteristics, and sources of gaseous contaminants is provided as a basis for this course.  This course introduces control of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.  This course provides a foundation for later courses concerning source sampling, inspection, and permit review.  A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.

Major topics

• Basic concepts of gas behavior
• Emission testing and monitoring
• Carbon bed adsorbers
• Thermal incinerators
• Sources of gaseous contaminants
• Catalytic incinerators
• Absorbers
• Condensers
• Hood and fans effect on control systems

Desired Background

Engineering/scientific degree or successful completion of course RE:100 and six months of equivalent work experience.