Training

 

Areas if training include:

 
Introduction

Sources of air pollution, emission standards and measurement techniques.

Control Devises

Descriptions of air pollution control devices (eg. baghouses, electrostatic precipitators, cyclonic separators, scrubbers,  incinerators)  and sampling strategies associated with each.

Sampling         

How to perform a preliminary site survey including process analysis, sampling strategies and preliminary measurements to ensure isokinetic sampling. Hands on descriptions and operation of equipment used to perform particulate measurements.

Calibrations      A complete compilation of all equipment calibrations required by most provincial/state/federal regulators.
Practical Problems An in depth look at common difficulties and situations that arise in the execution of source sampling. Areas of topic include; sampling port location, system leak checks, cold                 weather sampling, equipment repair, high moisture sources, high temperature sources etc.
Data Analysis A practical approach to data handling and the calculations required by most provincial/state/federal regulators.
Method Derivations

Brief introductions to other source sampling emissions such as metals, and semi-volatile organic compounds.