ETVoice - October 2011

Field Portable Ion Chromatograph Verified

The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center, operated by Battelle, has verified the performance of a field portable ion chromatograph, the Applikon Analytical BV Monitor for Aerosols and Gases in Ambient Air (MARGA) ADI 2080.  The verification evaluated the ability of the MARGA to provide reliable quantitative measurements of soluble gases and aerosols species in air during continuous and largely unattended operation.  The MARGA system was evaluated based on quantitative performance goals set for EPA’s Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET).  MARGA performance was verified for the following parameters:  accuracy, precision, data completeness, reliability, and operational factors such as maintenance requirements, ease of use, consumables used, and waste generated.  Associated CASTNET target goals for the above parameters are outlined in the verification report and statement which will be available soon on the Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Verified Technologies webpage.

Mold-Resistant Insulation Product Verified

ETV’s Environmental and Sustainable Technology Evaluation (ESTE) project for Microbial-Resistant Building Materials has verified the performance of the AP Armaflex Black, a mold-resistant insulation product manufactured by Armacell LLC.  According to the vendor’s description, Armaflex Roll Insulation is a flexible closed-cell, fiber-free elastomeric thermal insulation made with Microban antimicrobial product protection.  Mold resistance testing was performed following the guidelines outlined in ASTM 6329, which provides a quantitative endpoint for mold growth in a well-controlled, static chamber environment.  During a 12 week period, ETV determined mold growth on Armaflex insulation samples which had been inoculated with two test organisms, Stachybotrys chartarum and Asperguillus versicolor.  Additional measurements, including volatile organic compound and aldehyde emissions were also performed using ASTM D5116-06.  The verification report and statement will be available soon on the Environmental and Sustainable Technology Evaluations (ESTE) webpage.

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:  FT-806 Filtration Media developed by Sinoma Science & Technology Co., Ltd.  The center verified 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 reports and statements will be available soon on the Air Pollution Control Technology Center Verified Technologies webpage.

The following testing event under the ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center is currently underway:

Testing of multi-metal continuous emission monitors at field sites in East Liverpool and Marietta, OH, on-going September-December 2011. 

Contact: John McKernan, EPA, 513-569-7415
Tom Kelly, Battelle, 614-424-3495

The following testing event under the ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center is 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

The following testing event under the ETV Drinking Water Systems Center is 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 November 2011-November 2012.

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 on-going or 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, on-going October 2011-August 2012.

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

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.

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