United States
Environmental Protection
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OO/M-87/009
May 1987
1987
ENVIRONMENT PKUltUllUN AGENCY
LIBRARY, REGION V
DECHNOLOGY
AGENCY C^
RANSFER
The Bridge Between
Research and Use
New Technology Transfer Publications
Handbook: Control Technologies for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (Publication #6014)
This handbook presents a methodology for determining the
performance and cost of air pollution control techniques for
reducing or eliminating the emission of potentially hazardous
air pollutants (HAP's) from industrial/commercial sources. It is
used by EPA, state and local air pollution control agency
technical personnel for two basic purposes: (1) to respond to
inquiries from interested parties (e.g., prospective permit
applicants) regarding the HAP control requirements that would
be needed at a specified process or facility, and (2) to
evaluate/review permit applications for sources with the
potential to emit HAP's. The handbook is also useful to
industry engineers and decision makers requiring performance
and cost information for control alternatives. It should be noted
that this document provides general technical guidance on
controls and does not provide guidance for compliance with
regulatory requirements for hazardous air pollutants. It does
not specify design requirements necessary to achieve
compliance with standards established under programs such
as Section 112 of the Clean Air Act or standards established
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Such
requirements vary with the hazardous air pollutant emitted and
with the emission source;.
Techniques are presented to identify HAP's and their
respective emission sources and key emission stream
characteristics necessary to select appropriate control
techniques. The report provides additional information to assist
the user in the control technique selection process for each
HAP emission source/stream. Simple step-by-step
procedures are presented for determining basic design
parameters of the specific control devices and auxiliary
equipment. The handbook provides the necessary data and
procedures to determine order-of-magnitude (-60 to +30
percent) estimates for the capital and annualized costs of each
control system.
Handbook: Underground Storage Tank Corrective
Action Technologies (Publication #6015)
Several factors influence the decision maker's selection of a
path of corrective action for dealing with a leaking
underground storage tank (UST). This document provides
information to assist in the scientific and technical direction of
the response efforts. It probes general background information
on UST construction techniques, leak detection methods, and
failure mechanisms. It also addresses transport pathways of
released substances, techniques for evaluating the extent of a
release, factors influencing risk to human health and the
environment, techniques for selecting initial corrective-action
response technologies, and detailed technical profiles of
corrective-action technologies. Emphasis is on corrective
actions associated with releases from gasoline and petroleum
USTs; however, profiles are also provided for technologies
used in response to chemical releases.
The characterization and assessment of an UST release
usually include the following: ascertaining the release
mechanism, determining the extent of release (volume and
release rate), and evaluating transport pathways (air, surface
water, and ground water). Site characteristics are important in
the assessment of the rate of transport to receptor
communities, the evaluation of the effects of releases on
receptor communities, and the analysis of the effects of initial
and corrective-action responses on receptor populations.
The initial corrective actions to mitigate a leaking UST will
almost certainly involve removal of the product from the tank
and either tank repair or removal. It also may be necessary to
contain, treat, or remove any substance released to the
environment. The case studies contained in this document
offer examples of the technologies often used to mitigate the
effects of leaking USTs. The selection of more permanent
corrective measures requires a higher level of analysis and
may involve the use of more sophisticated technologies. This
document identifies and describes technologies that have
been used during a permanent corrective action response.
Technology selection requires a detailed analysis of site-
specific conditions and the establishment of cleanup goals and
objectives.
Handbook: Ground Water (Publication #6016)
The subsurface environment of ground water is
characterized by a complex interplay of physical, geochemical
and biological forces that govern the release, transport and
fate of a variety of chemical substances. There are literally as
many varied hydrogeologic settings as there are types and
numbers of contaminant sources. In situations where ground-
water investigations are most necessary, there are frequently
many variables of land and ground-water use and
contaminant source conditions which cannot be fully
characterized.
Despite uncertainties, investigations are under way and
they are used as a basis for making decisions about the need
for and usefulness of alternative corrective and preventive
actions. This document supplements other efforts to provide
some assurance that elements of uncertainty are minimized
and that hydrogeologic investigations provide reliable results.
An important part of EPA's ground-water research
program is to transmit research information to decision
makers, field managers and the scientific community. This
publication is made available to assist that effort and help
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satisfy an immediate Agency need to promote the transfer of
technology that is applicable to ground-water contamination
control and prevention.
This 212-page resource document brings together
available technical information on the ground-water resource
in a convenient form, providing summaries and extensive
bibliographies on the following topics:
I. Framework for Protecting Ground-Water Resources
Ground-Water Contamination
Ground-Water Investigations
Ground-Water Restoration
II. Scientific and Technical Background for Assessing and
Protecting the Quality of Ground-Water Resources
Basic Hydrogeology
Monitoring Well Design and Construction
Ground-Water Sampling
Ground-Water Tracers
Use of Models in Managing Ground-Water Programs
Basic Geology
Workshops on Emerging Technologies for
Upgrading Existing or Designing New Drinking
Water Treatment Facilities
This two and a half day workshop is being sponsored by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Offices
of Drinking Water and Research and Development and the
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA).
Its purpose is to actively transfer technical information on
recently emerging but proven technologies and encourage
their use in the plans for process modifications or
construction of new processes. Removal processes for lead,
radon, volatile organics, synthetic organics and disinfection
byproducts are discussed along with filtration and disinfection
technologies.
These workshops are intended primarily for regional, state
and local drinking water regulatory personnel who approve
plans for the construction of new or upgrading of existing
drinking water treatment facilities. Consulting engineers and
drinking water treatment equipment manufacturers can also
benefit from attendance.
The first (pilot) workshop is scheduled to be held May
19-21, 1987 in Philadelphia, PA at the Penn Tower Hotel.
There is no registration fee required for attending the
workshop. Pre-registration for the workshop and additional
information can be obtained by contacting: Kathleen Kelly,
JACA Corp., 550 Pinetown Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-5466.
In late August or early September 1987, additional
workshops will be held in the Midwestern and Southwestern
sectors of the country.
Workshops for Instruction in Using Water Quality
Models - MINTEQ and WASP4
MINTEQ - This workshop will provide environmental
chemists and engineers with a working knowledge of metals
speciation chemistry, the thermodynamic equilibrium model
MINTEQ-A1, and the data input requirements using the
interactive program PRODEFA1. MINTEQ-A1 can be used
alone or in conjunction with environmental transport models
to investigate the fate and effects of heavy metals in a variety
of surface water and ground-water systems. Hands-on
sessions are planned with the use of IBM PC compatible
computers to demonstrate various options.
WASP4 - The WASP4 model is a versatile computer
program that can be used to model environmental programs
dealing with eutrophication, pesticides, volatile organics and
heavy metals. Presentations will include example problems in
use of the model for evaluating rivers, lakes and estuaries for
effects from organics, metals and pesticides. Locations for
the workshops are:
MINTEQ
WASP4
Athens, GA
Ann Arbor, Ml
September 1-3, 1987
September 22-24, 1987
Seminar Series: Transport and Fate of Contaminants
in Ground Water
This seminar will provide regulators and the regulated
community with an up-to-date understanding of important
physical, chemical and biological processes that affect
ground-water resources Since prediction via modeling is
one of our best tools for understanding and describing these
complex fate and transport systems, users and policy makers
will also become acquainted with recent advances in the
state-of-the-science of ground-water models.
Though ground-water research is a long-term effort,
current research results of the many disciplines for flow
transport and contaminant fate prediction effort will be
integrated and state-of-the-science capabilities made
available for achieving better management control and
prevention of the spread of contaminants.
The use of models can help organize the essential details
of complex ground-water management problems so that
reliable results are obtained. Principal mathematical models
now being used to assist in the management of ground-
water protection programs will be discussed for application in:
appraising the physical extent and chemical and biological
quality of ground-water reservoirs for planning purposes;
assessing the potential impact of domestic, agricultural and
industrial practices for permit issuance; evaluating the
probable outcome of remedial actions at waste sites and
aquifer restoration techniques; and providing health-effects
exposure estimates.
Ten, two-day seminars will be presented in locations
throughout the country, beginning this Fall. For further
information, contact Kathleen Kelly, JACA Corp., 550
Pinetown Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 643-5466.
USEPA Exhibits at 1987 National AWWA Meeting
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) will hold
its annual national meeting for 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri,
June 14-18, 1987. EPA's Offices of Drinking Water and
Research and Development are sponsoring an exhibit at this
year's meeting. A large number of technical informatior
products from both offices will be exhibited and an ample
number of them will be available for attendees. Personne
from both offices will be available for consultation anc
discussions. Themes of this year's exhibit will include
removal processes for lead, radon, disinfection byproduct;
and organics and the technologies of filtration anc
disinfection. For more information, contact Jim Smith at 513
569-7355.
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REQUEST FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER MATERIAL
PROCESS DESIGN MANUALS
Municipal Sludge Landlills (Oct 1978) . . . . 1010 D
Sludge Treatment and Disposal (Oct 1979) . . 1011Q
Onsile Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems (Oct 1980) 1012 Q
Land Treatment of Municpal Waslewater (Oct 1981) 1013 D
Supplement for Land Treatment of Municipal
Wastewater (Oct 1984) . 1013a Q
Dewalermg Municipal Waslewater Sludges (Oct 1982) 1014 Q
Municipal Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (Oct 1983) . 1015 D
Land Application of Municipal Sludge (Oct 1983) . . . 1016 Q
Electrostatic Precipitator Operation and Maintenance (Sept 1985) 1017 Q
Odor and Corrosion Control in Sanitary Sewerage Systems
and Treatment Plants (Oct 1985) . . . . 1018 D
Lime/Limestone FGD Inspection and Performance
Evaluation Manual (Oct 1985) 1019 D
Fabric Filter Operation and Maintenance (June 1986) . . . 1020 D
Municipal Wastewater Disinfection (Oct 1986) 1021 D
TECHNICAL CAPSULE REPORTS
First Progress Report Wellman-Lord SO2 Recovery Process
- Flue Gas Desulfurization Plant .... 2011 D
Double Alkali Flue Gas Desulfurization System Applied at the
General Motors Parma. OH Facility . ... . 2016 Q
Recovery of Spent Sulfuric Acid from Steel Pickling Operations 2017 fj
Fourth Progress Report Forced-Oxidation Test Results at the
EPA Alkali Scrubbing Test Facility . . . 2018 Q
Paniculate Control by Fabric Filtration on Coal-Fired Industrial
Boilers . 2021 Q1
Bahco Flue Gas Desulfurization and Particulate Removal System 2022 Q
First Progress Report Physical Coal Cleaning Demonstration at
Homer City, PA . . ... 2023 Q
Acoustic Monitoring to Determine the Integrity of Hazardous
Waste Dams . 2024 Q
Disposal of Flue Gas Desulfunzation Wastes Shawnee Field
Evaluation ... 2028 Q
Adipic Acid-Enhanced Lime/Limestone Test Results at the
EPA Alkali Scrubbing Test Facility . 2029 Q
Benefits of Microprocessor Control of Curing Ovens for
Solvent Based Castings ... 2031 D
SEMINAR PUBLICATIONS
Composting of Municipal Wastewater Sludges . . .. 4014 fj
Municipal Wastewater Sludge Combustion Technology . 4015 D
Protection of Public Water Supplies from Groundwater
Contamination . . . . 4016 D
BROCHURES
Environmental Pollution Control Alternatives Reducing Water
Pollution Control Costs in the Electroplating Industry 5016 Q
Environmental Pollution Control Alternatives Centralized Waste
Treatment Alternatives for the Electroplating Industry . 5017 Q
Environmental Pollution Control Alternatives- Sludge Handling,
Dewalermg, and Disposal Alternatives for the Metal
Finishing Industry . . . - . 5018 f"!
Radon Reduction Techniques tor Detached Houses 5019(3
Nitrogen Oxide Control for Stationary Combustion Sources 5020 Q
HANDBOOKS
Industrial Guide for Air Pollution Control (June 1978) . . . 6004 D
Remedial Action at Waste Disposal Sites (Oct 1985) . . 6006 D
Identification/Correction of Typical Design Deficiencies at
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Oct 1982) 6007 Q
Improving Publicly Owned Treatment Works Performance Using
the Composite Correction Program Approach (Oct 1984) 6008 Q
Septage Treatment and Disposal (Oct 1984) . . 6009 D
Estimating Sludge Management Costs at Municipal Wastewater
Treatment Facilities (Oct 1985) 601OQ
Permit Writers Guide to Test Burn Data Hazardous Waste
Incineration (Sept 1986) . . 6012 D
Stream Sampling for Waste Load Allocation Applications
(Sept 1986) - . . 6013 D
• Control Technologies for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Sept 1986) 6014 Q
• Underground Storage Tank Corrective Action
Technologies (Jan 1987) 6015 Q
• Ground Water (March 1987) . 6016 Q
SUMMARY REPORTS
Control and Treatment Technology for the Metal Finishing
Industry Series Sulfide Precipitation 8003 Q
Sulfur Oxides Control Technology Series FGD Dual Alkali
Process 8004 Q
Sulfur Oxides Control Technology Series FGD Lime/Limestone
Processes 8006 D
Control and Treatment Technology for the Metal Finishing
Industry Series Ion Exchange . . . . 8007 Ql
Control and Treatment Technology for the Metal Finishing
Industry Series In-Plant Changes . . . 8008 Q
Sulfur Oxides Control Technology Series FGD Spray Dryer
Process . . ... 8009 D
Fine Pore (Fine Bubble) Aeration Systems . . . 8010 Q
Technology Assessment of Sequencing Batch Reactors . 8011 D
Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Bulking and Foaming 8012 Q
EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS
Protecting Health and Safety at Hazardous Waste Sites . . 9006 G
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY PUBLICATIONS
The Electroplating Industry . . . 100O1 Q
Environmental Regulations and Technology Use and Disposal
of Municipal Waslewater Sludge 10003 Q
Fugitive VOC Emissions in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Manufacturing Industry . 10004 fj
The National Pretreatment Program 10005 FJ
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