ETVoice - January/February 2012

Baghouse Filtration Product Verified

The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology (APCT) Center, operated by RTI International, has verified the performance of a baghouse filtration product for control of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions. The FT-902 Filtration Media, developed by Sinoma Science & Technology Co., Ltd., was verified for the following 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 are available on the Air Pollution Control Technology Center Verified Technologies webpage.

Ammonia Continuous Emission Monitor Verified

The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center, operated by Battelle, has verified the performance of a cavity ring-down spectroscopy unit for analysis of ammonia in stack gas: the Model G1103-c ammonia analyzer developed by Picarro. The G1103-c was tested at a full-scale coal fired power plant, and flue gas test results were compared to reference method results. Performance of the analyzer was verified for the following parameters: linearity, accuracy, precision, zero/span drift, response time, data completeness, ease of use, maintenance, consumables used, and waste generated. The verification report and statement are available on the Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Verified Technologies webpage.

Site Characterization Technique for Vapor Intrusion Verified

The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center, operated by Battelle, has verified the performance of a building pressure control technique for assessment of the impact of vapor intrusion on concentrations of contaminants of concern (CoC) in indoor air. The pressure control technique was conducted by the technology vendor, GSI Environmental, Inc., and testing took place at two buildings where vapor intrusion is a known concern. The technique was evaluated for the following performance parameters: decision-making support, including building pressure differential, vapor intrusion enhancement and reduction, and fractional contribution of vapor intrusion to indoor CoC concentrations; comparability; and operational factors such as ease of implementation, required expertise, and costs to perform testing. The verification report and statement will be available soon on the ETV Web Site at Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Verified Technologies webpage.

Rapid Fungal and Bacterial Contamination Monitors Verified

The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center, operated by Battelle, has verified the performance of two rapid detection technologies for analysis of fungi or bacteria on surfaces or in air or water. Both monitors are developed by Mycometer A/S and distributed in the U.S. by Mycometer, Inc. The Mycometer-test was verified for rapid detection of fungi in air and the Bactiquant-test was verified for rapid detection of bacteria in water. Both technologies were verified for repeatability and inter-assay reproducibility in air and water samples, respectively. Linearity was assessed using dilutions of stock fungi or bacteria cultures in dechlorinated tap water. Sustainable operational factors, such as ease of use, required reagents, analysis time, and laboratory space and utilities required were reported. The verification reports and statements will be available soon on the ETV Web Site at Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Verified Technologies webpage.

DWS Center Seeks Input from Stakeholders on UV Protocol

The ETV Drinking Water Systems (DWS) Center, operated by NSF International, has developed a generic protocol for verification of small flow (<1000 GPM) ultraviolet (UV) reactor equipment based on EPA’s UV Disinfection Guidance Manual. ETV protocols undergo continuous review and improvement to reflect recent advances in science, engineering, and stakeholder needs. NSF is soliciting input from stakeholders on the ETV Protocol for Development of Test/Quality Assurance Plans for Validation of Ultraviolet (UV) Reactors (PDF) (39 pp, 400KB).

To submit comments or for more information, please contact Bruce Bartley, NSF, at 800-673-6275 ext. 5148. NSF can provide a comment form upon request.

Additional information is also available at NSF's UV Protocol Stakeholder Announcement webpage, or comments can be submitted through LinkedIn.

AMS Center Solicits Technology Vendord

The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors interested in verification testing of the following technologies:

Multi-Gas Emission Monitors:  ETV is currently planning a verification test for these technologies.

Contact: Tom Kelly, Battelle, 614-424-3495

Monitoring Technologies for Lead in Drinking Water:  ETV is currently planning a verification test for these technologies.

Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle, 561-422-0113

For a full list of technology categories prioritized by this center, visit the Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Verified Technologies webpage.

Vendors with technologies in these areas who are interested in having their products verified should contact Amy Dindal, Battelle, at 561-422-0113. The AMS Center will be accepting applications for verification through June 2012.

APCT Center Solicits Technology Vendord of Fabric Filter Media

The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology (APCT) Center, operated by RTI International, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of fabric filter media for use in baghouses to control fine particulate matter.  The application deadline for this solicitation is February 14, 2012.

Contact: Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443

International ETV News: EU ETV Pilot Program Offically Launched, Korea Joins the IWG-ETV

In December 2011, the European Commission announced the official launch of the European Union (EU) Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) pilot program. This program provides third-party verification, on a voluntary basis, for performance claims by technology manufacturers in business-to-business relations. The objectives and operating principles of the pilot program are outlined in a recent paper entitled, The Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) initiative—Helping Eco-Innovations to reach the Market (PDF) (16 pp, 60 KB). For more information visit the EU Environmental Technology Verification webpage.

Korea’s Ministry of Environment, which operates the New Excellent Technology (NET) and Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project, has been accepted as the newest member of the International Working Group on Environmental Technology Verification (IWG-ETV). The purpose of this working group is to develop a common approach to verification so that participating countries are able to mutually recognize each others’ programs and products. Canada, the European Commission, and the Philippines are also members of the IWG-ETV. Due to lack of resources, the U.S. ETV Program has suspended its participation in the IWG-ETV.