Online Pollution eLearning

Ozone for Improving Indoor Air Quality - Myths Realityies ...lls: Ozone is most effective in controlling indoor air pollution Ozone doesn?t leave any harmful by-product or residue Ozone destroys the sense of smell Ozone can be used effectively in both occupied and unoccupied spaces Ozone concentration in space never exceeds design values Controlling ozone generators output is safe and simple Ozone generators are approved and notified by  more...

UV or Dechlorination of Wastewater - Eliminating Residual Chlorine Concerns ...of wastewater since the passage of the 1972 Federal Water Pollution Act-FWPA. Recent changes in regulations are mandating reduced chlorine levels in wastewater outflows since studies have indicated that chlorine can be toxic to aquatic life and harmful to the shellfish industry. This course will introduce the student to UV disinfection as an alternative, which will totally eliminate the use of  more...

Indoor Air Quality ...uality" published by the EPA. The topics include IAQ pollution sources, pollutant types, their health effects, and how to improve air quality. The course also addresses how to respond when you suspect an indoor air quality problem in your home or office and what you should do when building a new home. The booklet is very informative and provides links to other information sources. The  more...

Taking Toxics Out of the Air ...eople and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution. In this course the student will learn about what air toxics are, where they come from and how they can impact people and the environment. The course also discusses steps being taken by the EPA to reduce emissions of air toxics from major industrial sources. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in  more...

Nitrogen Oxides - Abatement and Control ...also includes the principles on which all NOx control and pollution prevention technologies are based, available NOx technologies for various combustion sources, and performance and cost of NOx technologies. In this course the student will learn of the various control strategies and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each as they apply to combustion sources and fuel types.  more...

Controlling VOCs Using Carbon Adsorbers ...pollution control, adsorption is employed to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from gas streams, when a stringent outlet concentration must be met and/or recovery of the VOC is desired. Although there may be several types of adsorbants used, this course is oriented toward the use of activated carbon, a commonly used adsorbent for VOCs. Of the various types of adsorption equipment used  more...

Air Pollution Control Ventilation Equipment The type of equipment needed to convey waste gas are the same for most kinds of control devices. These are: (1) hoods, (2) ductwork, (3) stacks, and (4) fans. Together, these items comprise a ventilation system. A hood is used to capture the emissions at the source; ductwork, to convey them to the control device; a stack, to disperse them after they leave the device; and a fan, to provide the  more...

Gas Absorption for Air Pollution Control ...ation of gas streams, as product recovery devices, and as pollution control devices. Absorption is a process where one or more soluble components of a gas mixture are dissolved in a liquid (i.e., a solvent). There are different types of absorption equipment. This course looks at the various absorbers used to control gas streams with pollutant concentrations ranging from 250 to 10,000 ppmv. The  more...

Particulate Control - Baghouses and Filters ... Fabric filter units are used in industry as an effective pollution control device for removal of particulate material within a captured air stream. This course presents the process descriptions of various styles of baghouses and air filter systems. Design and operating parameters are analyzed. The applicability of filter materials and operating principles are explained for a variety of uses.  more...

Wet Scrubbers for Particulate Matter Control ...pollution control devise used in the industry for removal of particulate material within a captured air stream. There are numerous types of wet scrubbers which remove both acid gases and particulate mater (PM). This course describes the commonly applied scrubber designs used to remove PM from stationary sources. Design and operating parameters are presented. Various scrubber types such as Spray  more...

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans SWPPP for NPDES Construction Sites ...reader to the development of construction site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). A SWPPP is required for coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Site General Permit. This course is intended for practicing engineers, contractors, developers, regulators, and all other personnel involved with construction sites. Environmental Effects  more...

Soil Stabilization for Pavements ...ical composition of lime, transportation engineering, air pollution, environmental engineering or anyone wanting to know the several methods used to stabilize soils The course materials are based solely on the technical manual ? Soil Stabilization for Pavement? as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to  more...

Electrostatic Precipitators for Air Pollution Control ...pollution control device that uses electrical forces to move the particles out of the flowing gas stream and onto collector plates for particulate emission control. There are different configurations and types of ESPs designed and operated for removal of particulate mater (PM). This course describes the commonly applied ESP designs used to remove PM from stationary sources. Design and  more...

Continuous Emission Monitoring ...ll be beneficial to a student with basic knowledge of air pollution control who is interested in learning about the continuous emission monitoring requirements. It is also an excellent overview for professionals working in the field of air pollution control. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Plain English Guide to the Part 75 Rule, U.S. Environmental  more...

Incinerator System Air Emissions Control ...as before discharging them to the atmosphere. When air pollution control equipment is provided additional discharges have to be considered. For instance, a wastewater will be generated when a wet scrubber is used, flyash is collected when a baghouse or an electrostatic precipitator is used, and when dry scrubbing is included in a thermal treatment system a solids discharge rich in a reagent  more...

Thermal Processing of Biosolids Overview Workers in environmental engineering, as design engineers, operators, permitting agency staff, consultants etc. will benefit greatly from a basic understanding of thermal processing systems for biosolids: especially the primary, secondary and tertiary treatment sludge generated in wastewater treatment. This course provides such a capability for both drying and incineration concepts.  more...

Fundamentals of Combustion for Environmental Applications Overview Workers in environmental engineering, as design engineers, operators, permitting agency staff, consultants, etc. will benefit greatly from a basic understanding of the fundamental laws, relationships, and calculation methods that characterize the behavior of combustion systems. This course provides such a capability, introduces the concept of ?wastes as fuels? and gives the diligent  more...

Alternatives to Active HVAC Systems ...y by day. Increasing consumption has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion. Consequently, the era of fossil fuel is gradually coming to an end and the attention is focused on the conservation of energy and search for renewable sources of energy, which are environmentally benign. Buildings are major consumers of energy insofar as their  more...

EPA Definitions - Mechanical ...to Water Treatment Technical terminology related to Air Pollution State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate  more...

Improving the Efficiency of Duct Systems ...h of the occupants through the distribution of indoor air pollution. In this course the student will learn some of the basics about residential ductwork supply and return systems. This course addresses both the energy and health impacts of residential duct installations. Retrofitting of existing residential duct systems is possible under the guidance of a professional; however, it is best to  more...

New Advances in Geothermal Technology ...ld as we become ever more concerned about global warming, pollution, and rising fossil energy prices. Increased development of geothermal energy gives people the potential to gain better control of their own local energy resources and use a secure, safe, domestic source of energy. Today's U.S. geothermal industry is a $1.5-billion-per-year enterprise involving over 2800 megawatts (MW) of  more...

Fuel of the Future - Hydrogen .... alone. But the car has contributed to our air and water pollution and forced us to rely on imported oil from the Middle East, helping to create a significant trade imbalance. Today many people think fuel cell technology will play a pivotal role in a new technological renaissance, just as the internal combustion engine vehicle revolutionized life at the beginning of the 20th century. Such  more...