Air and Climate Change Research
Air Pollution Technology Branch
Contact Information
Jacky Ann Rosati, Ph.D.
Chief, Air Pollution Technology Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division
E305-01, 109 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-9429
Fax: 919-541-0554
Email: rosati.jacky@epa.gov
APPCD Branches
Air Pollution Technology Branch (APTB) is part of EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division (APPCD), and is located at Research Triangle Park, NC.
Combustion research has been conducted by APTB and its predecessors since the EPA's beginning. APTB has been instrumental in the development and successful application of flue gas desulfurization systems on utility power plants.
APTB also applies its expertise in pollution formation and control to objectively evaluate control technologies for stationary sources of air pollution. Its unique in-house skills and facilities provide rapid response and long-term support for the Office of Research and Development's (ORD) scientific mission, agency policy formulation, program office regulatory development. APTB is also committed to supporting state and regional office implementation.
Office Projects/Activities
| Project Title | PI | Planned Product(s) | Research Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Speciation and Control in Coal-Fired Boilers (WA-19) | C.W. Lee | Basic Research | Data gathering and writing Journal papers | |
| Evaluation of Dioxin Emissions Monitoring Systems | C.W. Lee | Abstract, Paper | ||
| Homeland Security-Thermal Destruction of Surrogate Contaminants Adsorbed on Common Building | C.W. Lee | Abstract, Paper | Basic Research | |
| Determining the relationship between temperature and air availability, and tar and synthesis gas production in a down draft, fixed bed biomass gasifier. | C.W. Lee | Journal Articles and/or conference Papers | Basic Research | |
| Bench Scale Studies on the Adsorption/Desorption of Contaminants from Filter Media | C.W. Lee | Journal Articles and/or conference Papers | Basic Research | |
| Gasification of Biomass for NOx Reburning | C.W. Lee | Journal Articles and/or conference Papers | Basic Research | reporting phase |
| Enhancement of Mercury Oxidation on MPCRF | C.W. Lee | Abstract, Paper | Basic Research | WA approved 2/13/08 |
| PM Emissions from Furnaces and Stationary Engines | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | |
| Generations and delivery of Diesel Engine Emissions for Health Effects Studies | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | |
| Diesel PM Computational Toxicology | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | |
| Fuel Borne Catalyst PM | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Sampling & Analysis | Report pending |
| PM Emissions using a Drop Tube Furnace | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | Journal Paper approved 1/16/08 |
| Combustion Fine PM | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | WA approved 2/5/08 |
| Combustion PM Measurements | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | Report pending |
| Combustion Particles Analysis | Bill Linak | Journal Articles | Basic Research | |
| XAFS Studies of Nickel and Sulfur Speciation Fuel Oil Fly-Ash Particulate Matters (ROFA PM) | Bill Linak | Journal Article | Basic Research | |
| Emissions form Biofuels in Boilers | Andy Miller | Journal Articles | Sampling and Analysis | WA reviewed 7/16/07; |
| Support to OAR Resolution of CAMR Hg Monitoring Implementation Issues (WA 2-31, 3-31) | Jeff Ryan | Field Test Reports, EPA Reference Methods, ORD Report, journal articles | Basic Research | Data Collection now complete as of 2/29/08, No report submitted for QA review, WA reviewed 2/8/2007. WAs 31 and 39 the same. WA 31 uses OAR funds. |
| Field Evaluation of Mercury CEMS at a Coal-Fired Power Plant (WA 2-39, 3-39) | Jeff Ryan | Field Test Reports, EPA Reference Methods, ORD Report, journal articles | Basic Research | Data Collection now complete as of 2/29/08, No report submitted for QA review, WA reviewed 2/8/2007. WAs 31 and 39 the same. WA 31 uses OAR funds. |
| Methods for Collection of BW Samples from Combustion Processes (WA 2-43, 3-43) | Jeff Ryan | Test Reports (Draft Test Method) | Sampling & Analysis | WA reviewed 2/23/2007. Data collection now complete. Test report and draft method in progress |
| Hg Measurements Laboratory and Field Testing | Jeff Ryan | Test Reports, ORD Guidance, journal articles | Sampling & Analysis | New QAPP now being prepared to reflect current work. This work still related to prior WAs. |
| Field Monitoring of Speciated Mercury Emissions at a Coal-Fired Power Plant using Hg CEMS | Jeff Ryan | Test Reports, journal articles | Basic Research | Joint project with NERL. QAPP approved by NERL. Field testing component now complete. |
| Organic Pollutant Formation from Combustion | Brian Gullett | Symposium Paper | Method Development | In progress |
| Characterization of Toxic Air Emissions from E-wastes and Others lame Retarded Waste Streams | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | WA reviewed. 7/6/06 QAPP being prepared |
| The Relationship between Specific Chlorophenols Congeners and PCDD/Fs | Brian Gullett | Journal Articles | Basic Research | Potentially one more paper on the way |
| Air Toxics from Combustion Sources | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | Papers being written |
| MDGC-TOFMS Analysis for Brominated Organics from E-Waste and Incinerator Samples | Brian Gullett | Journal Article | Basic Research | In progress |
| Evaluation of Dioxin Emission Monitoring | Brian Gullett | Papers | Appplied Research | Potentially one more paper on the way |
| Deconvoluting the Formation Pathways of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins/Dibenzofurans | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | Testing Done; Products still in-progress |
| Characterization of Toxic Air Emissions from E-wastes and Others flame Retarded Waste Streams | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | |
| Source and Ambient Air Monitoring for DoD Operations | Brian Gullett | Symposium Paper | Applied Research | On-going more products expected, WA reviewed 3/5/07 |
| Experimental Determination of the Vapor Pressures of Hazardous Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SOC) | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | Sampling done, paper published. Another paper is in progressed |
| ORD Emissions Study on Burning Agricultural Plastics | Brian Gullett | Papers | Basic Research | WA approved 6/10/2008 |
| Co2 Control Technologies in CUECost Model | Nick Hutson | Papers | Basic Research | WA Approved 9/7/2007 |
| Sorbent Injection for Mercury Control on APPCD's Multi-pollutant Control Research Facility (MPCRF) | Nick Hutson | Journal Articles and/or conference Papers | Basic Research | |
| Development, Synthesis and Characterization of Sorbents for Control of Multiple Pollutants in Flue Gas | Nick Hutson | Journal Article | Basic Research | WA Approved 2/16/07 |
| Testing of Advanced Hg and Multipollutant Sorbents in the Entrained Flow Reactor | Nick Hutson | Journal Article | Basic Research | WA approved 2/14/08 |
| Investigation of Mercury Control in FGD Wet Scrubber Systems | Nick Hutson | Journal Articles and/or conference Papers | Basic Research | WA approved 2/14/08 |
| Support for ORD/OIA Project with International Science & Technology Center (ISTC) | Nick Hutson | Journal Articles and/or Conference Papers | Basic Research | WA approved 4/8/2008 |
Federal Staff
- James E. Brown, Environmental Engineer
- John C. Chang, Chemical Engineer
- Scott Cressler, Environmental Technician
- Amara Holder, Mechanical Engineer
- Donald R. Hughes, Environmental Technician
- Chun W. (CW) Lee, Physical Scientist
- William P. Linak, Chemical Engineer
- Jeffrey V. Ryan, Chemist
- Jacky Rosati, Senior Environmental Scientist
- Tiffany L. B. Yelverton, Mechanical Engineer