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Welcome to ETVoice! Our monthly e-mail contains highlights of the latest developments in the ETV Program and directs you to more detailed information on our Web site or through EPA or other contacts. We hope you find this service useful and welcome your comments and suggestions.
Abby Waits
Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program
| ETV Verifications |
| ETV has completed verification testing and reports for 357 innovative environmental technologies! See a full list of ETV verified technologies. |
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Dioxin Emission Monitoring Systems Verified
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center, in cooperation with Battelle, has verified the performance of four dioxin emission monitoring systems for detecting polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF) in incinerator emissions. These systems are: Jet-REMPI developed by Southern Research Institute (SRI), Adsorption Method for Sampling Dioxins and Furans (AMESA) developed by bm becker messtechnik gmbh, DioxinMonitoringSystem developed by Monitoring Systems GmbH, and RIMMPA-TOFMS (Resonance Ionization with Multi-Mirror System Photon Accumulation Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer) developed by IDX Technologies, Ltd. The performance of these systems was verified for relative accuracy, range, data completeness, and operational factors (ease of use, maintenance, and consumables/waste generated). The verification reports and statements will be available on the ETV Web site.
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Baghouse Filtration Product Verified
The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center, in cooperation with RTI International, has verified the performance of the filter fabric L3650 developed by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. This baghouse filtration product is designed to control emissions of PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or smaller in aerodynamic diameter). The verification test measured outlet particle concentrations and particle size distributions in the air both upstream and downstream of the verified filter to provide results for penetration of PM2.5 through the filtration product. The verification for this technology addresses five aspects of filter fabric performance: filter outlet PM2.5 concentration, filter outlet total mass concentration, pressure drop, filtration cycle time, and mass gain on the filter fabric. The verification report and statement will be available on the ETV Web site.
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| Vendor Solicitations |
| ETV centers issue solicitations for vendors and/or collaborators interested in verification. For more detailed information on these solicitations, visit Vendors Wanted. |
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ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center
Solicits Technology Vendors
The APCT Center, operated by RTI International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:
Diesel Engine Retrofit Emissions Control Technologies: Retrofit technologies that control emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, or carbon monoxide from heavy duty diesel engines. Interested vendors should contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742 or atrenholm@rti.org.
Fabric Filter Media: Filter media used in baghouses to control fine particulate matter. For more information, please contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742.
Ventilation Air Cleaning or Filtration Technologies: Interested vendors should contact Debbie Franke, RTI, at (919) 541-6826.
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ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center
Solicits Technology Vendors
The AMS Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators of the following technologies:
Monitoring Technologies: Technologies for monitoring contaminants in air, water, and soil. For more information, please contact Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-3973.
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ETV Drinking Water Systems Center
Solicits Technology Vendors
The DWS Center, operated by National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), invites vendors and partners to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:
Drinking Water Treatment Technologies: Including technologies designed to assist in compliance with the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Groundwater Rule. Examples of technologies that may be applicable include membrane filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and on-site chlorine generators. All alternative technologies will be considered.
The DWS Center is also interested in mobile package drinking water treatment systems that could be used for emergency water supplies and as permanent installations at small communities.
For more information, please contact Bruce Bartley, NSF International, at (734) 769-5148.
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ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology Center
Solicits Technology Vendors
The GHG Center, operated by Southern Research Institute, is soliciting collaborators and vendors of the following technologies for independent performance verification testing:
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions for the Semiconductor Processing Industry: Technologies associated with semiconductor processing that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (i.e., emission abatement equipment, alternate solvents, process improvements). For more information, please contact Richard Adamson, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 ext. 23.
Distributed Electrical Generation and Combined Heating/Cooling and Power Technologies: Technologies associated with distributed electrical generation (i.e., fuel cells, Stirling engines, reciprocating engines). For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.
Fuel Efficient Technologies for Light Duty Vehicles: Including light duty hybrids, engine and driveline lubricants, novel transmissions (CVTs and others), cylinder deactivation, integrated starter-generators, idle reduction, and other technologies that reduce fuel consumption. For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.
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ETV Water Quality Protection Center
Solicits Technology Vendors
The WQP Center, operated by NSF International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:
Grouting Materials for Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Interested vendors should contact Tom Stevens, NSF International, at (734) 769-5347.
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| Upcoming Conferences and Meetings |
A calendar of ETV meetings, conferences, and presentations is available on the ETV Web site at http://www.epa.gov/etv/events.html. Meetings that may be of particular interest at which ETV is exhibiting and/or participating are:
September 5-6, 2006 - The ETV Program will host its annual ETV Team Meeting on September 5-6, at the U.S. EPA Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC) in Cincinnati, OH. This meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Abby Waits, EPA, at (513) 569-7884. |
September 10-12, 2006 - The American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2006 Water Security Congress will be held September 10-12, in Washington, DC. The Congress is designed to attract water industry professionals who are seeking the most current information on water security challenges and to provide a forum for water industry leaders to learn, network and share ideas regarding the safety and security of the water supply and public health. The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center will present a paper on ETV verification of water security-related monitoring technologies. Ryan James, Battelle, will present a paper entitled, "Performance Verification of Continuous Multi-Parameter Water Monitors for Distribution Systems." For more information on the Congress, please visit the AWWA Web site  . |
| September 10-13, 2006 - The 2006 American Public Works Association (APWA) International Public Works Congress and Exposition will be held September 10-13, in Kansas City, MO. This year’s Congress is designed to include cutting-edge educational sessions that focus on the best practices in public works and an exhibition featuring related products and services. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.apwa.net/ .
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| September 19-21, 2006 - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) will host WASTECON 2006 on September 19-21, in Charlotte, NC. WASTECON is designed to include training courses and technical sessions targeted at providing information to solid waste professionals. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://wastecon.swana.org/ . |
| October 21-25, 2006 - The Water Environment Federation 79th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference: WEFTEC 2006 will be held October 21-25, in Dallas, TX. This event is designed to provide the latest information on water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. WEFTEC offers various educational and training opportunities and includes an exhibition featuring water quality technologies and services. The ETV Program will exhibit. For more information, please visit http://www.weftec.org/home.htm .
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| December 5-9, 2006 - The National League of Cities 83rd Congress of Cities and Exposition will be held December 5-9, in Reno, NV. This annual convention will include general sessions, conference workshops, and networking sessions aimed at providing the insight and tools needed to help solve municipal problems. The exposition brings together companies serving municipal needs with buyers looking for products and services to assist with the changing demands of improving their municipalities. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.nlc.org/ . |
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