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| ETV Verified Technologies |
| The ETV Program has verified the performance of 457 innovative environmental technologies that can be used to monitor, prevent, control, and clean up pollution. See the full list of ETV verified technologies. |
Mobile Sources Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology Verified
The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology (APCT) Center, operated by RTI International, has verified the performance of the Johnson Matthey PLC, SCCRT, Version 1, Selective Catalytic Reduction with a Catalyzed Continuously Regenerating Trap for control of emissions from mobile diesel engines in highway use. The center verified the following aspects of technology performance: percentage of emissions reduction achieved by the technology for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide relative to the performance of the same baseline engine without the technology in place. Additionally, operating conditions and ancillary performance also were evaluated. The verification report and statement will be available soon at Air Pollution Control Technology Center Verified Technologies web page.
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ETV Staff Win Service Awards for Verification Support
Several EPA ETV team members were recently awarded EPA Bronze Medals for Commendable Service in recognition of their efforts related to technology verification in support of EPA’s mission. Ray Frederick with ETV’s Water Quality Protection Center was recognized for the successful development of a new testing protocol for evaluating the performance of ballast water treatment technologies for large commercial vessels under a joint effort with the U.S. Coast Guard. Julius Enriquez, Teresa Harten, Evelyn Hartzell, and Michelle Henderson were honored for their efforts and cooperation on testing and verification of lead test kits in support of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program Rule. The test kits were verified under an ETV Environmental and Sustainable Technology Evaluation (ESTE) project. Mike Kosusko with ETV’s ESTE project for pesticide drift reduction technologies was recognized for exceptional technical assistance to the EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards in developing risk assessments for the Residual Risk and Technology Review Program. |
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| Verification Testing Events |
The following testing events under the ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center are currently underway:
Testing of underground storage tank leak detection technologies at Battelle’s facility in West Jefferson, OH, on-going August-September 2011.
Contact: John McKernan, EPA, 513-569-7415
Anne Gregg, Battelle, 614-424-7419
Testing of multi-metal continuous emission monitors at field sites in East Liverpool and Marietta, OH, on-going August-December 2011.
Contact: John McKernan, EPA, 513-569-7415
Tom Kelly, Battelle, 614-424-3495 |
The following testing events under the ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center are currently underway:
Testing of mobile sources devices at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, TX, on-going September-October 2011.
Contact: Mike Kosusko, EPA, 919-541-2734
Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443
Testing of baghouse filtration products at ETS, Inc., in Roanoke, VA, on-going August-September 2011.
Contact: Mike Kosusko, EPA, 919-541-2734
Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443 |
The following testing events under the ETV Drinking Water Systems Center are on-going or planned for the near future:
Testing of technologies for reduction of arsenic and inorganic chemicals in drinking water at a field site in Woodland, WA, planned for October 2011-October 2012.
Contact: Jeff Adams, EPA, 513-569-7835
Bruce Bartley, NSF, 734-769-5148
Testing of ultraviolet, ozone, and alternative inactivation, disinfection, and oxidation technologies for drinking water treatment at the NSF International Laboratories in Ann Arbor, MI, on-going August-September 2011.
Contact: Jeff Adams, EPA, 513-569-7835
Bruce Bartley, NSF, 734-769-5148 |
The following testing events under the ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology Center are planned for the near future:
Testing of a green building, energy efficiency technology (a solar thermal driven chiller system) at the U.S. Marine Corp Recruit Depot in Parris Island, SC, planned for October 2011.
Contact: Lee Beck, EPA, 919-541-0617
Tim Hansen, Southern Research, 919-282-1052
Testing of an advanced energy microturbine operating on low-British thermal unit (Btu) landfill gas at the U.S Army’s Fort Benning in Columbus, GA, planned for November 2011.
Contact: Lee Beck, EPA, 919-541-0617
Tim Hansen, Southern Research, 919-282-1052 |
The following testing event under the ETV Water Quality Protection Center is currently underway:
Testing of grouting materials for urban infrastructure rehabilitation at the University of Houston, Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) in Houston, TX, on-going July 2009-December 2011.
Contact: Ray Frederick, EPA, 732-321-6627
Tom Stevens, NSF, 734-769-5347 |
| For additional information on current and upcoming ETV testing events by U.S. region or state, visit the ETV Where You Live page. |
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| Vendor Solicitations |
| ETV centers issue periodic solicitations for vendors and collaborators interested in verification. For a list of active ETV vendor solicitations, please visit Vendors Wanted, or contact the appropriate ETV center. |
ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The APCT Center, operated by RTI International, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing 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. Technologies include add-on devices such as exhaust catalysts and particulate matter filters, engine modifications, and selective catalytic reduction systems used on mobile diesel engines and some categories of stationary engines. The application deadline for this solicitation is October 31, 2011.
Contact: Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443
Diesel Engine Fuel and Lubricant Emissions Control Technologies: Fuel modifications and reformulations, alternative fuels, and lubricants that control emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, or carbon monoxide from heavy duty diesel engines. Technologies should be intended for use on mobile diesel engines and some categories of stationary engines. The application deadline for this solicitation is October 31, 2011.
Contact: Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443
Fabric Filter Media: For use in baghouses to control fine particulate matter.
Contact: Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443
Ventilation Air Cleaning or Filtering Technologies: Verifications may include ASHRAE 52.2-type efficiency testing for particles from 0.3 to 10 microns, efficiency testing for particles from 0.03 to 10 microns, and efficiency testing for bioaerosols (fungi, bacteria, and virus).
Contact: Jason Hill, RTI, 919-541-7443 |
ETV Water Quality Protection Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The WQP Center, operated by NSF International, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of technologies designed to protect ground and surface waters from contamination, including coating and grout materials for infrastructure rehabilitation applications. For a list of technology categories prioritized by this center, visit the Water Quality Protection Center Verified Technologies web page.
Vendors with technologies in these areas who are interested in having their products verified should contact Tom Stevens, NSF, (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. Meetings at which ETV is exhibiting and/or participating are: |
October 16-21, 2011
The 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, MN. This event is an educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. A wide range of subject relevant to the latest research and newest technologies in emerging growth areas will be covered. The meeting will also include a 2011 International Congress on Energy and topical conferences on water technology, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, quality by design and other topics. Jeff Adams, EPA, will represent the ETV Drinking Water Systems Center and will present a paper, “Opportunities for Government to Influence Technology Innovation in the Water Industry.”
Visit: The 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting
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Environmental Technology Verification Program
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