United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air Pollution Training Institute
MD20
Environmental Research Center
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Air
&EPA Chronological Schedule
of Air Pollution
Training Courses
October 1984
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September 1985
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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air Pollution Training Institute
MD20
Environmental Research Center
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Air
Chronological Schedule
of Air Pollution
Training Courses
October 1984
through
September 1985
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Telephone Contacts
Please contact the following individuals if you need information or assistance in the indicated
areas:
Betsy Dodson, Registrar—for information on course registration and other student
information.
Phone: Commercial—(919)541-2497
FTS—629-2497
Charles Pratt, Senior Environmental Scientist—assistance with self-study courses and
inquiries about technical content of courses and course materials.
Leo Stander, Program Officer for University Activities—information on air pollution train-
ing grants, graduate traineeships and fellowships.
Ronnie Townsend, Chief, Manpower and Technical Information Branch—inquiries
regarding training needs, special training courses, or overall program operation.
Phone numbers for the above three individuals:
Commercial—(919)541-2401 or 2402
YrS—629-240l or 2402
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Table of Contents
Introduction I
The Air Pollution Training Institute 1
Area Training Centers 1
Management and Operation 1
EPA Regional Offices 2
How to Use this Schedule 3
Registration
Applications for Courses 4
Approval of Applications 4
Confirmation 4
Cancellations/Substitutions 4
Fees 5
Grading and Certification 5
Travel 5
Lodging 5
Lecture and Laboratory Courses 6
Course Characteristics 6
Course Materials for Registered Students 6
Availability of Course Materials 6
Course Descriptions 7
Self-Instructional, Correspondence. Video-Instruction, and Slide-Tape Courses 19
Self-Instructional (SI) Courses 19
Correspondence (CC) Courses 19
Video-Instruction (VI) Courses 19
Slide-Tape (ST) Courses 20
Registration in Home Study Courses 20
Availability of Course Materials 20
Course Listings 20
Air Pollution Training Institute Self-Study Check List 21
SI, CC, VI, and ST Course Descriptions 23
1984-85 Schedule of Air Pollution Training Institute Courses 37
Curriculum Guide 38
Application for Training Forms 39
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Introduction
The Air Pollution Training Institute
The Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI), with its associated programs, offers the widest
scope of air pollution training in the United States. Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency, APTI develops instructional material for and provides technical assistance to train-
ing activities conducted in support of the nation’s regulatory programs of air pollution
abatement.
EPA-sponsored lecture and laboratory courses using APTI materials are scheduled at several
locations across the country. Self-instructional courses providing opportunity for individual
training at home or in place of employment are obtainable from APTI. Training material is
continually updated, and individual courses undergo periodic major revision.
Area Training Centers
Associated with the APT! in the conduct of air pollution training are seven universities which,
with financial support from EPA, serve as Area Training Centers (ATCs). The ATC role is dual:
the Centers provide EPA-financed student support for graduate training in air pollution control
science/technology, and they provide EPA-sponsored intensive instruction (short courses) in the
same subject area.
EPA financial support for graduate study is provided to individuals employed in State/local
air pollution control agencies or to individuals interested in pursuing careers in air pollution
abatement in such agencies. Support provided through the ATCs is by traineeship appointment,
and is conditional; i.e., money is loaned but the loan is forgivable for subsequent service in a
non-Federal governmental air pollution agency. Traineeships provide money for tuition/fees and
for living expenses. Individual ATCs should be contacted for details on application procedure.
ATCs also conduct scheduled APT! courses on their home campuses or other locations.
These courses, using APT! student and instructor materials, are taught by ATC personnel,
augmented by specialists from industry and government.
Management and Operation
Activity of APT! and the ATCs is conducted under the technical direction of the Manpower and
Technical Information Branch (MTIB), Control Programs Development Division, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards. Most APT! course materials are developed by Northrop Ser-
vices, Inc. under contract with EPA.
Area Training Centers operate under grant agreements. Unless otherwise noted, ATCs will
conduct all regularly scheduled EPA-sponsored air pollution courses for FY 1985.
ATC-taught courses are identified on the FY 1985 course schedule. Registration for all ATC
courses is processed by the Air Pollution Training Institute (see Registration section). The Area
Training Centers and their directors are:
1. Rutgers, The State University
Cook College
Raymond M. Manganeffi
Department of Environmental Science
P.O. Box 231
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(Coml. & VT ’S) 201-932-9860/9253
2. University of Florida
Dale A. Lundgren
Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences
Gainesville, Florida 32611
(Coml. & FTS) 904-392-0834/0846
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3. University of Cincinnati
Timothy C. Keener
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location 71
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(Coml. & FTS) 513-475-2540
4. Illinois Institute of Technology
Kenneth E. Noll
Pntzker Department of Environmental Engineering
Alumni Hall, Room 102
3200 South State
Chicago, IL 60616
(Corn!. & FIrS) 312-567-3538
5. University of Texas-Dallas
Jerry R. Crowder
Department of Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 688
Richardson, TX 75080
(Comi & ETS) 214-690-2236
6. University of Washington
Michael J. Pilat
Department of Civil Engineering (FC-05)
Seattle, WA 98195
(Corn!. & FL ’S) 206-543-4789
7. California Polytechnic State University
Harold M. Cota
Department of Environmental Engineering
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(Coml. & F S) 805-546-2559
EPA Regional Offices
EPA Regional Offices may be able to provide technical assistance and information on other air
pollution training. For information, please contact the appropriate Regional Office, as listed:
Air Branch Air Programs & Energy Branch
Region I—EPA Region Ill—EPA
John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg. Sixth & Walnut Streets
Boston, MA 02203 Philadelphia, PA 19106
(Corn!.) 617-223-6883 (ComI.) 215-597-8175
(F l ’S) 223-6883 (FFS) 597-8175
Air Branch Training Representative
Region Il—EPA Air & Hazardous Materials Div.
Federal Office Bldg. Region IV — EPA
26 Federal Plaza 345 Courtland Street, NE
New York, NY 10007 Atlanta, GA 30365
(Corn!.) 212-264-2517 (Corni.) 404-881-3785
(FITS) 264-2517 (FFS) 257-3785
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Air Branch Air Programs Branch
Region V—EPA Region Vill—EPA
230 S. Dearborn Street 1860 Lincoln Street
Chicago, IL 60604 Denver, CO 80295
(Comi.) 312-886-6260 (Comi.) 303-844-3471
(FTS) 886-6260 (Fl’S) 564-3471
Air Branch Air Programs Branch
Region VI—EPA Region IX—EPA
1201 Elm Street 215 Fremont Street
Dallas, TX 75270 San Francisco, CA 94105
(Coml.) 214-767-1594 (CornI.) 415-974-8058
(Fl’S) 729-6553 (FTS) 454-8058
Air Branch Air Programs Branch
Region VII—EPA Region X—EPA
324 E. 11th Street 1200 Sixth Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106 Seattle, WA 98101
(Corn!.) 816-374-3791 (Comi.) 206-442-1230
(Fl’S) 758-3791 (Fl’S) 399-1230
How to Use this Schedule
This Chronological Schedule contains full information on Institute courses and registration pro-
cedures. It is divided into several major sections, including (a) Registration; (b) Lecture and
Laboratory Courses; (c) Self-Instructional, Correspondence, and Video-Instruction Courses; (d)
1984-85 Schedule of Air Pollution Training Institute Courses; and (e) Application for Training
forms.
In the Registration section you will find application and registration instructions. In the sec-
tion following are descriptions of lecture and laboratory courses. Self-instructional, cor-
respondence, and video-instruction course descriptions appear in a later section. Finally, a
course schedule for Fiscal Year 1985 and Application for Training forms are included at the
back of this schedule.
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Registration
Applications for Courses
Application for all lecture and laboratory courses must be made on the standard Application for
Training form, included at the back of this schedule. You may photocopy the form if you need
additional ones.
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable— see section on tuition fees), as
early as possible. Otherwise you may be denied admission, since many courses fill as much as six
months in advance.
Tetefthone applications are not accepted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MD 20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
The basic prerequisite for approval of an application is employment in a position with work
responsibility involving enforcement of or compliance with regulatory programs for achievement
of air quality. Applications are reviewed for enrollment eligibility by APTI staff. Applicants
judged to be fully qualified are approved immediately following application review. Applicants
considered less than fully qualified, or those whose attendance would make class enrollment
exceed established ceilings, are placed on a “wait” list with final decision on acceptance for
enrollment deferred until 4 to 6 weeks before the scheduled start date for the course. In
general, ceilings are 36 for lecture courses and 24 for laboratory courses.
Confirmation
Written notice of application action (acceptance, wait list, or disapproval) is typically mailed
within 10 working days from receipt of your application. Please do not telephone to check on
application status unless you have not received notice within the time frame established by this
section. Pre-course materials, if any, are mailed to students who have been accepted for enroll-
ment 4 to 6 weeks prior to the course starting date.
Cancellations/Substitutions
If you fmd that you cannot attend a course for which you are registered, please notify the
Registrar as soon as possible. APTI courses often have waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in
advance means that another qualified applicant cannot take your place. To receive a refund of
fees, you must cancel in writing at least 10 days prior to the course start date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal application and approval
procedures.
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Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-Federal employees of
regional, State, and local government agencies are exempt from tuition fees. All other students
must pay fees according to the following schedule:
Course length Lecture course Laboratory course
3½ days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
4½ days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or money order payable to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the application form. EPA cannot bill individuals
or companies.
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order with applications, or they
may send billing instructions. The former is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or billing instructions (as
appropriate); otherwise your application will be returned to you without further consideration.
No exceptions can be made.
Grading and Certification
Course certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded only to students who:
• maintain an attendance record considered satisfactory by the Course Director. (Note:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled meetings of the class. Course Directors may
authorize short term absence for illness or emergency, but if such absence exceeds ½ day
over the period of the course, a certificate and CEUs may not be awarded.)
• satisfactorily complete all course assignments.
• receive a satisfactory score on the final examination, normally 70 or above.
The Institute maintains a record of the CEUs awarded to each student and updates this
record as additional units are earned in APTI courses.
Travel
Students must make their own travel arrangements. Please note that some courses include half
days, which are always the last days (e.g., a 4½-day course beginning on Monday ends at noon
on Friday). Allow ample time between the end of the course and your departure.
Lodging
Students must also make their own lodging arrangements. You will receive local lodging infor-
mation with your confirmation letter when such information is available.
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Lecture and Laboratory Courses
Course Characteristics
The Air Pollution Training Institute conducts both lecture and laboratory courses. Instruction
is intensive. Classes are typically held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day; students usually
have homework problems and reading assignments for the evenings.
Complete course descriptions follow this introduction. The course schedule for FY 1985
appears on page 37.
Course Materials for Registered Students
Students receive full course materials either in pre-course mailings or during the course. These
materials include such items as student manuals, workbooks, lab manuals, and handouts,
depending on the course.
Availability of Course Materials
Training course materials, while developed primarily for use by the Institute, have proven to
be useful as training aids for universities, technical schools, and other training programs.
The Institute encourages these uses of our training materials. However, funding is not
available to provide the quantity of manuals needed for such purposes, and the Institute is pro-
hibited from providing them for a fee. For universities and post-secondary educational institu-
tions which offer specific training in air pollution control, a single copy of our training
materials may be made available upon written request. Please request materials for specific
courses. We cannot fill blanket requests for all materials in our curriculum. We will evaluate
each request on its merits and provide materials which we consider suitable. We cannot pro-
vide reference or library copies. In many cases copies may be obtained from other public
and/or private sources. You may request a list of sources of APTI training materials from the
Registrar.
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411
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Fundamental Concepts
4½-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will comprehend the role of meteorology in the
transport and dispersion of airborne pollutants. Students will be able to identify types and
sources of meteorological data, assemble such data needed for air quality impact analysis and
will understand the limitations that meteorology as a science imposes on the accuracy of pollu-
tion dispersion estimates. With case study and problem solving exercises, students address
selected basic problems in air quality impact analysis such as meteorological instrument siting to
obtain representative observations, industrial plant siting to minimize the impact of pollutant
discharge on receptors, calculation of continuous-release pollutant concentrations, calculation
of plume rise, etc.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Atmospheric structure and motion (fundamentals review)
• Statistical method in air quality impact analysis
• Meteorological measurements, instruments and instrument siting
• Meteorological observations and forecasts
• Climatology
• Atmospheric stability and turbulence
• Plume rise
• Dispersion models: point source, line source and area source
• Industrial plant siting
Desired Background
Completion of APT! Course SI:409; skill in operational use of mathematics to the level acquired
by successful completion of freshman undergraduate courses in algebra.
1984—85 Offering
December 10—14, 1984 Richardson, TX
413
Control of Particulate Emissions
4-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate systems typically employed
for controlling particulate emissions including installation inspections and permit applications.
Installation inspection, typically associated with an emission standard violation, is for the pur-
pose of determining need for regulatory action; permit review is for the purpose of deciding
whether a proposed particulate control system, when operating as it is supposed to, will meet
regulatory standards. Students will acquire: (1) knowledge of the types of devices available for
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particulate control; (2) an understanding of how the devices work and of the influences on con-
trol efficiency; (3) ability to perform the calculations necessary to determine control efficiency;
and (4) ability to select and size a particulate pollutant control device.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
Particulate pollutant control equipment (cyclones, scrubbers, fabric filters, electrostatic
precipitators). For each of the foregoing:
principles of operation, design influences, mechanical designs, efficiency considerations,
installation factors, typical applications, capital and operating costs
• Particle dynamics
• Particle sizing
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
1984—85 Offerings
December 17—20, 1984 Davis, CA
March 18—21, 1985 Atlanta, GA
415
Control of Gaseous Emissions
4-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate systems typically employed
for controlling emissions of gaseous pollutants including systems operation and review of permit
applications. Evaluation may be associated with inspection or for judging whether a planned
system will meet regulatory standards. A primary focus of the course is on calculations which are
needed to check system design. The course develops understanding of the process factors which
guide selection of control devices for various abatement requirements and develops ability to
select and size a gaseous pollutant control device.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Basic concepts of gases (review)
• Gaseous pollutant control processes: (condensation, combustion, absorption, adsorption). For
each of the foregoing:
principles of operation. design influences, mechanical designs, installation considerations
and features, typical applications, capital and operating costs
• Gas flow design including fan laws
• Flue-gas desulfurization
• NO control
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
1984—85 Offerings
March 11—14, 1985 Cleveland, OH
July 15—18, 1985 Bismarck, ND
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420
Air Pollution Microscopy
4½-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for chemists, engineers, technicians, and others responsible for the collec-
tion and identification of airborne particulate matter and the identification, through optical
microscopic techniques, of particles in the 0.5 to 100 micrometer size range. Course material is
designed to give the student knowledge of the effective use of the polarizing microscope as an aid
in this identification process. Sample collection and handling, physical optics, illumination, par-
ticle morphology, and analytical microscopy are discussed.
Major Topics
LECTURE
• The polarized light microscope
• Particle morphology
• Crystal optics — refractive index, birefringence, retardation, dispersion staining
• Micrometry and particle sizing
LECTURE/LABORATORY
• Sample collection and mounting of atmospheric particles
• Photomicrography of atmospheric particles
• Using the polarizing microscope effectively
LABORATORY
• Determination of refractive index of airborne particles
• Particle morphology
• Preparation of a dispersion staining curve
• Identification of particles by dispersion staining
• Sizing of atmospheric particles by optical micrometry
• Examination of airborne particles
1984—85 Offering
October 29—November 2, 1984 Gainesville, FL
423
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Application
4½-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to select dispersion models appropriate
to particular problems in air quality impact analysis, will be able to guide application of the
models, judge validity of the answers, and apply some of the more basic models. Students will
become familiar with selected theories of dispersion as employed in current modeling practice
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(UNAMAP) and with the application of plume rise and dispersion formulas to actual situations.
Students will review the accuracy of calculations based on Pasquill’s method and will apply the
concepts employed in selected dispersion models for point, area, and line sources. Case studies
will be a part of the course.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Basic dispersion factors, data sources, and representation
• Briggs’ plume rise equation
• Atmospheric dispersion factors in application of Gaussian theory
• Use of cimatological data
• EPA guidelines on air quality models and UNAMAP series
• Single source modeling
• Topographical and pollutant-type influences in physical modeling
• Cooling tower plume dispersion
• Introduction to receptor modeling
Desired Background
Completion of APT! Courses SI:409, 411, and SI:410; skill in operational use of mathematics to
the level acquired by successful completion of freshman undergraduate courses in algebra.
1984-85 Offerings
March 25—29, 1985 Seattle, WA
May 6—10, 1985 Gainesville, FL
June 3—7, 1985 Chicago, IL
426
Statistical Evaluation Methods for Air Pollution Data
4½-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for professionals responsible for the collection, analysis, and interpreta-
tion of air quality data. It is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the
statistical concepts and procedures needed for the detailed analysis of air pollution data. All
topics are illustrated with examples based on air quality data. Students are given in-class exer-
cises to promote a working knowledge of the procedures being discussed.
A calculator with a square root function is required for the class exercises.
Major Topics
• Aspects of the analysis of air quality data
• Nonparametric procedures
• Principles of the analysis of variance
• Principles of regression analysis
• Model fitting: multiple regression techniques
• Assumptions, advantages, and disadvantages of the various procedures
Desired Background
Certificate of completion of S1:473. A working knowledge of one- and two-sample estimation
and hypothesis-testing procedures involving the normal and t-distributions is necessary to follow
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the course presentation. Students with prior training or experience in statistics who do not wish
to take course SI:473 may request a special exam from the Registrar; satisfactory performance
on the exam will meet the course prerequisites.
1984—85 Offerings
March 18—22, 1985 Los Angeles, CA
June 3—7, 1985 Cincinnati, OH
427
Combustion Evaluation
4½-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will understand combustion principles and the
more significant design influences on achievement of combustion efficiency. In application of
this understanding students will be able to evaluate combustion system design as typically con-
tained in permit applications. Evaluation is for the purpose of judging whether a proposed
design will meet regulatory standards. Students will also, in conduct of regulatory-type inspec-
tions, be able to recognize sub-optimal performance in combustion system component opera-
tions. To help develop these skills the course emphasizes problem sessions in which students make
the basic chemical/thermodynamic calculations involved in checking design.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Combustion fundamentals
• Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas)
• Municipal incineration and the burning of solid wastes
• Catalytic incineration
• NO,. and SO 2 control
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
1984—85 Offerings
October 22—26, 1984 Portland, OR
June 3—7, 1985 Baltimore, MD
August 26-30, 1985 Pittsburgh, PA
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435
Atmospheric Sampling
4½-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will understand the basis for selection of sam-
pling methods and instruments appropriate to various sampling needs. The student will be able
to calibrate and operate certain air sampling devices and will gain knowledge of factors affecting
sample collection efficiency. Topics which are discussed in lectures and investigated in the
laboratories include: methods of calibration, use of flow rate measuring instruments, general
techniques for sampling the atmosphere, and reference methods for sampling and analyzing
criteria pollutants.
A calculator is necessary for class exercises.
Major Topics
LECTURE
• Generation of test atmospheres of gaseous pollutants
• Effects of variables on atmospheric sampling
• Selection of sampling train components
• Air quality surveillance networks and their siting
• Concepts and procedures for assuring quality in atmospheric sampling
PARTICULATE LABORATORY
• High volume sampler and orifice calibration
• Reference flow device performance audit
• Use of constant flow controllers
FLOW LABORATORY
• Calibration of flow devices including wet test meters, limiting orifices, rotameters, and mass
flow meters
CONTROLLED TEST ATMOSPHERE LABORATORY
• Preparation of dynamic calibration gas via a dilution system
• Preparation of dynamic calibration gas via a permeation system coupled with a dilution
system
• Calibration of continuous monitors using these calibration gases
Desired Background
Skill in operational use of mathematics to the level acquired by successful completion of fresh-
man undergraduate courses in algebra.
1984—85 Offering
August 12-16, 1985 San Luis Obispo, CA
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444
Air Pollution Field Enforcement
5½-day lecture course
2 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will be able to follow legally proper and effective
procedure in investigating an air pollution complaint, conducting an inspection, gathering
evidence of an emission violation, presenting that evidence effectively in formal hearings or court
sessions and, finally, to handle complaints in all the steps involved in a way that generates public
acceptance and support of agency programs. The course provides an overview of the statutory
and regulatory base that governs enforcement actions and the types of enforcement systems that
may be employed. Case study method is a part of the instruction with attention to specific
problems.
Major Topics
• Common and statutory law as related to air pollution control
• The Clean Air Act
• The role of the field inspector
• Handling public complaints on air quality
• Inspection of air pollution sources
• Gathering evidence
• Hearing boards
• Courtroom procedures
• The expert witness
Desired Background
Course SI :422 — Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or have a minimum of six
months of applicable work experience.
1984—85 Offerings
No regularly scheduled courses in FY 1985.
450
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
4½-day laboratory course
SCEUs
Course Description
This course develops ability to plan for, guide, evaluate, and (after experience on the job) per-
form source sampling measurements to determine rates of particulate emissions from stationary
sources. The course details and clarifies EPA Reference Methods 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The course
develops: (I) knowledge of the equipment employed; (2) understanding of why the prescribed
methods are established; and (3) ability to perform the calibrations and calculations which are a
part of the reference methods. Instruction relies heavily on laboratory exercises where students
work with stack sampling equipment. They perform components of the various methods, extract
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a sample from an actual or simulated stack, and make calculations necessary in sampling pro-
cedure and for reporting test results.
Major Topics
• Basic concepts of gases
• EPA Reference Methods 1 through 5, process tasks and basis for tasks requirement
• Source sampling equipment (function and calibration)
• Calculations in source sampling
• Orsat analysis
• Quality assurance and safety in source sampling
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree or technician work experience in source sampling.
1984—85 Offerings
April 15—19, 1985 Seattle, WA
July 8—12, 1985 Chicago, IL
August 26-30, 1985 San Luis Obispo, CA
452
Principles and Practice of Air Pollution Control
3½-day lecture course
2 CEUs
Course Description
This entry level classroom course deals with the principles and practice of air pollution control.
The course presents a broad view of all major practical aspects of air pollution control. The
lessons include information about pollutants, pollutant sources, effects of pollution, dispersion of
pollution. legal authority for air pollution control, measurement and control of emissions,
enforcement of regulations, inspections, implementation plans, and other related topics.
In the Air Pollution Training Institute curriculum, this is a recommended background course
for all areas of study. Students should have a college-level education.
Major Topics
• Legal authority — State, Federal, and local; administrative law, regulation, and the agency
• Field enforcement: the role of the inspector
• Principles of ambient air sampling and analysis
• Criteria pollutants and reference methods for their measurement
• Elements of air quality surveillance networks
• Standards and criteria: the Clean Air Act and State implementation plans
• Legislative and judicial developments related to the Clean Air Act
• Meteorological and topographical factors affecting pollutant dispersion
• Emission regulations
• Source sampling for air pollutants
• Systems for control of pollutant emissions
• Expert testimony— an example of the specialist’s role in the agency
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Desired Background
Course S1:422 —Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or have a minimum of six
months of applicable work experience.
1984—85 Offering
May 14—17, 1985 Denver, CO
464
Analytical Methods for Air Quality Standards
5-day laboratory course
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for chemists and technicians responsible for the sampling and analysis of
ambient air. Calibration of continuous analyzers is covered. This laboratory course emphasizes
the reference and equivalent methods for air quality standards, including sulfur dioxide,
nitrogen dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide. Quality assurance programs are also introduced.
Laboratory procedures and principles taught include the nondispersive infrared method for car-
bon monoxide; the coulometric, flame photometric, and UV fluorescent methods for sulfur
compounds; the chemiluminescent method and UV calibration procedure for ozone; and the
chemiluminescent method for nitrogen dioxide. Students also learn the use of dynamic calibra-
tion systems to calibrate continuous air monitoring equipment, and to determine performance
specifications of the various instruments.
A calculator is helpful for laboratory reports.
Major Topics
LABORATORY
• Equivalent methods for SO 2
• Reference method for NO 2
• Reference method for CO
• Reference and equivalent methods for 03
CONTROLLED TEST ATMOSPHERES
• Permeation tube systems
• Dynamic dilution systems
PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF INSTRUMENTS
• Zero drift, range, precision, rise time, lag time, fall time, and linearity
AUDIT SAMPLE
• CO (instrumental)
Desired Background
Successful completion of Course 435 or familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, including
preparation and analysis of test atmospheres, calibration and use of common flow-measuring
devices, and calculations involving the ideal gas laws.
1984—85 Offering
January 7—11, 1985 New Brunswick, NJ
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468
Source Sampling and Analysis of Gaseous Pollutants
4-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course presents the principles and techniques necessary for gaseous sampling and analysis of
source pollutants, as outlined in Reference Methods 6, 7, and 11 of the New Source Performance
Standards. In addition, students are given experience in problem solving and application, using
EPA Reference Methods 1, 2, 3, and 4. The course is designed around laboratory exercises,
which familiarize the student with the analytical procedures for determination of gaseous
pollutants. Students perform extraction, recovery, and analysis of various pollutants to deter-
mine their concentration. Lectures cover theory and application of gaseous source testing.
A calculator is recommended.
Major Topics
LECTURE
• Measurement and calculation of stack gas velocity, pressure, temperature, and moisture
• Calculation of stack volumetric flow rate
• Orsat analyses of stack gas oxygen, carbon dioxide, and molecular weight
• Sampling and analysis of SO 2 , NO,, and H 2 S
• Introduction to continuous source monitoring
LABORATORY
• Reference Methods 1 through 4 (velocity, pressure, temperature, Orsat, and moisture)
• Sampling and analysis of SO 2 , NO,, and H 2 S
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree or technical work experience in source sampling; successful com-
pletion of Course 450 is recommended.
1984—85 Offerings
May 14—17, 1985 Seattle, WA
July 9—12, 1985 New Brunswick, NJ
470
Quality Assurance for Air Pollution Measurement Systems
4-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The course is designed for quality assurance coordinators or managers, field or laboratory super-
visors, and technicians involved with quality assurance activities or responsibilities. Examples of
ambient air monitoring activities are used to present the basic quality management principles
and techniques applicable to air pollution monitoring systems. A group problem allows the
students to apply their knowledge in the development of a comprehensive quality assurance plan
for a hypothetical ambient air monitoring project.
A scientific calculator is very helpful for homework problems.
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Major Topics
MANAGEMENT
• Basic areas of quality assurance activities
• Elements primarily involved in establishing a QA program
• Group problem — development of QA plan
SYSTEMS
• Document and configuration control
• Preventive maintenance
• Procurement quality control
STATISTICS
• Regression analysis and control charts for calibration data
• Identification and treatment of outliers
• Data validation
MEASUREMENT
• Major elements of the measurement process
• Standards and their availability for calibration
• QA requirements for SLAMS and PSD
• Conducting performance and systems audits
• Interlaboratory performance surveys
• Routine intralaboratory quality control checks
• Quality costs
Desired Background
High school algebra and familiarity with basic statistical concepts. Course SI:473 is recom-
mended but not required.
1984—85 Offering
December 8—6, 1984 Cincinnati, OH
474
Continuous Emission Monitoring
4-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel responsible for the develop-
ment and implementation of continuous monitoring systems for both gaseous and particulate
source emissions. Federal regulations for continuous monitoring, instrumental principles, and
problems involved in developing monitoring systems are included in the course presentation.
Three afternoons of the course are devoted to laboratory experiments involving the operation
and inspection of transmissometers, in-situ gas monitors, extractive spectroscopic systems, and
extractive electrochemical systems. This course has been updated to include recent CEM
regulations.
A calculator or slide rule is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Regulations for continuous source monitoring
• Instrumentation for the continuous monitoring of gases (extractive and in-situ systems)
• Opacity monitoring and transmissometers
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• Continuous monitor data evaluation
• Performance specification tests for gas and opacity monitors
• Quality assurance programs— role of the inspector
• Research developments on continuous monitoring systems
• Laborato iy sessions — exercises with continuous monitoring instrumentation
Desired Background
Completion of Course 468 or 450; equivalent experience with EPA source test methods may be
substituted.
1984—85 Offerings
March 11—14, 1985 Richardson, TX
July 22—25, 1985 Chicago, IL
482
Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
4-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate systems typically
employed for the control of volatile organic emissions including systems in operation and as
represented in VOC control plans. Evaluation of systems in operation identifies sub-optimal
features and is for the purpose of guiding regulatory action. Evaluation of planned systems is for
the purpose of determining whether a VOC control plan is likely to meet the control objective it
addresses. The course emphasizes calculations needed to check system efficiency. Course content
draws heavily from EPA Control Technique Guidelines, and it has been updated to include
recent NSPS Regulations.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• The regulatory frame for VOC control
• Organic chemistry basics
• Impact of VOC emissions on achievement of photochemical oxidant standards
• VOC emissions measuring techniques
• Source categories emitting significant volumes of VOC:
Petroleum storage and transport
Industrial surface coating
Operations involving organic solvents evaporation
Asphalt operations
• Common VOC control methods
• Operation and maintenance programs in VOC control
Desired Background
Course SI:422 —Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or have a minimum of six
months of applicable work experience.
1984—85 Offerings
December 17-20, 1984 Atlanta, GA
May 20-23, 1985 St. LOUiS, MO
August 5-8, 1985 Boston, MA
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Self-Instructional, Correspondence,
Video-Instruction, and Slide-Tape Courses
The most frequently asked question concerning the self-study courses is “What do they cost?”
No tuition fees are currently applicable to the self-study courses. They are provided on a loan
basis except as outlined below. To apply for one of these courses, send a completed APTI course
application. Several blank application forms may be found at the end of this booklet.
APTI, for the second year, has added many new courses to the self-study series of courses.
These courses are the most advanced in their subject available from the Institute. A list of cur-
rently available and anticipated courses has been provided in the form of a check list for your
personal training record.
Self-Instructional (SI) Courses
Self-instructional courses have been developed for individual self-paced learning. They are pro-
vided in a format which is best suited for the material being presented and may include written
text or audio tape and slide presentations.
Major features:
• Register and begin course at any time
• No prerequisites
• Self-paced
• May require an audio tape cassette player and a 35-mm slide projector
• Certificate of completion awarded for successful completion of course
• Continuing Education Unit credits awarded
• A minimum score of 70 on final test is required to receive a certificate and CEUs
• Training materials must be returned to APTI
Correspondence (CC) Courses
The correspondences courses differ from the short courses and self-instructional courses in
several significant ways: they do not require travel or time away from the office or laboratory as
with short courses. They do, however, require pre-registration and tests. Materials may be
retained by the student.
Major features:
• Register and begin course at any time
• Training materials may be retained by student as reference material
• Final grade based on homework assignments and posttest grade
• Continuing Education Units and certificates of completion awarded
• A minimum score of 70 on final test is required to receive a certificate and CEUs
Video-Instruction (VI) Courses
Video-iastruction courses are sets of video tapes covering a specific topic. These tapes are
suitable for individualized or group learning exercises. However, because most programs were
not designed as instructional units, Continuing Education Units and certificates are not cur-
rently awarded for VI courses. Certain courses are offered in SI and VI formats.
Major features:
• Tapes are available to governmental agencies on a loan basis from APTI
• No testing
• No Continuing Education Units or certificates
• Available only on 3/4 -inch U-Matic cassettes
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Slide-Tape (ST) Courses
Slide-tape presentations are being offered for the first time this year. These courses are suitable
for group viewing. They were developed to cover topics of wide general interest, where only a
general background is required.
Major features:
• Tapes and slides are available on a loan basis
• Student materials may be retained by the student
• Available in automatic or manual slide change formats
Registration in Home Study Courses
Use the standard APT! course applications found at the end of this publication to register for SI,
CC, and VI courses. There is no tuition fee.
Availability of Course Materials
Training course materials, while developed primarily for use by the Institute, have proven to be
useful as training aids for universities, technical schools and other training programs.
The Institute encourages these uses of our training materials. However, funding is not
available to provide the quantity of manuals needed for such purposes, and the Institute is pro-
hibited from providing them for a fee. For universities and post-secondary educational institu-
tions which offer specific training in air pollution control, a single copy of our training materials
may be made available upon written request. Please request materials for specific courses. We
cannot fill blanket requests for all materials in our curriculum. We will evaluate each request on
its merits and provide materials which we consider suitable. We cannot provide reference or
library copies. In many cases copies may be obtained from other public and/or private sources.
You may request a list of sources of APT! training materials from the Registrar.
Course Listings
Please note that the following course listings are in numerical order, with CC, SI, and VI courses
intermixed.
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Air Pollution Training Institute
Self-Study Check List
Course no. Short title
Publish date
Date taken
Grade
Comments
General Courses
Sl:422 Orientation Course
ST:443 Chain of Custody
SI:448 Vegetation Injury
Sl/ST:453 PSD Regulations
SI:473 Environmental Statistics
1981
1983
1976
1984
1985*
Meteorology-Modeling
Sl:406 Stack Height/Plume Rise
SI:409 Basic Air Pollution Meteorology
SI:410 Introduction to Dispersion
Modeling
SI:424 Source Receptor Modeling
1976
1982
1984
1984*
Atmospheric Monitoring
CC :434 Ambient Monitoring
CC:436 Site Selection for SO 2 and TSP
CC:437 Site Selection for Photochemical
and CO
CC:438 Reference and Automated
Methods
CC:471 General Quality Assurance
VI:472 AEROS System
VI:475 CDHS-AQDHS-II, EIS/P&R
1984
1982
11982
1984
1984*
1979
1979
Source Monitoring
CC:414 Quality Assurance
SI:449 Source Sampling Programs
ST:476A Transmissometer O&M
ST:483A Measuring Organic Emissions
1983
1984
1984*
1 984*
Source Control Technology
SI:412A Baghouse Plan Review
SI:412B ESP Plan Review
SI:412C Wet Scrubber Plan Review
SI:412D Control Equipment Calculations
Workbook
CC:416 Inspection of Degreasers
CC:417 Controlling VOC Leaks
SI:428A Introduction to Boiler Operation
SI:431 Control Systems
ST:49 1 NSPS Series on Surface Coatings
1982
1984
1984
1984
1982
1982
1985*
1984
1984*
t Will be available soon.
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SI:406
Effective Stack Height/Plume Rise
10 hours
1CEU
Course Description
This self-instructional package is designed for air pollution control agency personnel responsible
for making or reviewing plume rise estimates for elevated air pollutant sources. The package
consists of three exercises. Exercise 1 is made up of a narrated slide series and an APTI article,
both entitled “Effective Stack Height.” Exercise 2 is made up of the text “Plume Rise” and an
audio tape presentation by Dr. Gary A. Briggs, with accompanying lecture notes in the work
manual. Exercise 3 contains a summary of Dr. Briggs’ latest analyses and the current EPA
calculation procedures. Problem sets conclude each exercise. Suggested involvement time is 10
hours.
Major Topics
• Effective stack height by mathematical calculation
• Observations of plume rise through empirical means
• Formulas for estimating plume rise mathematically
• Comparisons of calculated and observed plume behavior
• Critical analyses of plume rise observation by Dr. Briggs
• Estimation of plume rise
SI:409
Basic Air Pollution Meteorology
25 hours
2.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 25-hour self-instructional course uses slide/tape presentations, text materials, and reading
assignments to present basic meteorology, meteorological effects on air pollution, meteorological
instrumentation, air quality modeling, and regulatory programs requiring a knowledge of
meteorology.
Major Topics
• Solar and terrestrial radiation
• Cyclones and anticyclones
• Wind speed and direction
• Atmospheric circulation
• Cold, warm, and occluded fronts
• Atmospheric stability
• Turbulence
• Meteorological instrumentation
• Plume rise/effective stack height
• Topography
• Types of air quality models
• Regulatory air quality programs
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SI:410
Introduction to Dispersion Modeling
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 35-hour self-instructional course uses slide/tape presentations, text materials, and reading
assignments as instructional formats. The course presents general concepts of air quality point
source models and specific, detailed considerations of individual point source models. Models
and their use in determining air pollution ground-level concentrations will be put into proper
perspective by examining two case studies.
Major Topics
• Introduction to the regulations requiring model use
• Introduction to air quality point source models
• General characteristics of air quality point source models
• Review of UNAMAP, Version 4 models
• Required model inputs
• Interpreting model output
• Case studies
SI:412A
Baghouse Plan Review
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel responsible for reviewing
plans for installations of fabric filtration air cleaning devices. The course focuses on review pro-
cedures for baghouse devices used to reduce particulate air pollution from industrial sources.
Major Topics
• General baghouse description
• Bag cleaning methods
• Fabric selection and filter types
• Design parameters affecting collection efficiency
• Operation and maintenance problems associated with baghouses
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SI:412B
Electrostatic Precipitator Plan Review
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel responsible for reviewing
plans for the installation of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs). The course focuses on review pro-
cedures for electrostatic precipitators used to reduce particulate emissions from industrial
sources.
Major Topics
• General description of ESPs
• Theory of precipitation
• Estimating collection efficiency
• ES? design parameters
• ESP equipment
• Operation and maintenance problems associated with ESPs
SI:412C
Wet Scrubber Plan Review
40 hours
4 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel responsible for reviewing
plans for the installation of wet scrubbers. The course focuses on review procedures for wet
scrubbers used to reduce particulate and gaseous emissions from industrial sources.
Major Topics
• General description of scrubbers
• Particle collection and absorption theory
• Estimating collection efficiency
• Components
• Use in flue gas desulfurization (FGD)
• Operation and maintenance problems
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SI:412D
Problem Workbook for Control
of Gaseous and Particulate Emissions
50 hours
5 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel responsible for making and
reviewing calculations concerning air pollution control equipment. This self-instructional prob-
lems workbook contains three parts: a glossary of common terms with explanations, a units
operations section containing the basic principles of chemistry, physics, and thermodynamics
which are required. in air pollution control equipment calculations, and a problem section with
solutions.
Major Topics
• Glossary of engineering and scientific terms
• Basic operations for control equipment calculations
• Problems and solutions
• Particle size distribution
• Fluid-particle dynamics
• Gravity settling
• ESP
• Scrubbers
• Baghouses
• Combustion
• Adsorption and absorption
• Fans
• Economics
CC:414
Quality Assurance for Source Emission Measurements
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 35-hour correspondence course covers quality assurance procedures for EPA manual source
measurement methods 1 through 8. The course reviews, in detail, essentials of equipment
calibration, proper testing methods, proper use of standardized testing forms, and EPA data
tolerances.
Major Topics
• Quality assurance principles
• Procurement of apparatus and supplies
• Calibration of apparatus
• Presampling operations
• On-site measurement methods
• Postsampling operations
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• Equipment maintenance methods
• Auditing procedures
• Use of data and calculation forms
The following documents are to be used as texts:
• EPA 600/4-77-0276 “Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems.
Volume III — Source Measurements”
• EPA 40 CFR 60 Appendix A
CC:416
Inspection Procedures for Organic Solvent Metal
Cleaning (Degreasing) Operations
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
This is a 20-hour correspondence course dealing with inspection procedures for degreasing
operations. The course reviews in detail the inspection and VOC source-testing procedures for
degreasers.
Major Topics
• EPA policy on RACT regulations for degreasers
• Degreaser description for cold cleaners, open top vapor degreasers, and conveyorized
degreasers
• VOC emission points
• Typical emission control methods
• Inspection procedures
• Emission-testing procedures
SI:417
Controlling VOC Emissions from Leaking Process Equipment
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for technical people involved in monitoring industries for VOC emissions
from leaking process equipment- The course reviews in detail the sources of fugitive VOC emis-
sions and the procedures and equipment used to detect the leaks.
Major Topics
• Introduction to source categories and regulations
• Potential sources of emissions
• Inspection procedures
• Devices used to detect leaking components
• Equipment and procedures used to control leaks
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SI:422
Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd Edition )
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This self-instructional course is intended primarily for new employees in governmental air pollu-
tion control agencies. It may also be useful for other persons seeking a general knowledge of the
air pollution field. The instructional materials, consisting of audio cassette tapes and printed
booklets, provide broad coverage of air pollution and its control. Suggested involvement time is
30 hours.
Major Topics
• Air pollution law
• Air pollutants and their sources
• Effects of air pollution on health and welfare
• Sampling and analysis of air pollutants
• Control techniques for gaseous and particulate pollutants
• Air pollution meteorology
• Standards and regulations
• Enforcement systems
• Air quality management
SI:424
Introduction to Source Receptor Modeling
30 hours
3 C}Us
Course Description
This 30-hour course uses slide/tape presentations and reading assignments to present receptor
models and their application to aerosol source apportionment. Receptor models are a group of
quantitative source impact assessment techniques that are based on the chemical and physical
measurements of the aerosol at the receptor.
Major Topics
• Overview of source apportionment
• Chemical mass balance
• Characteristics of ambient and source aerosols
• Analytical methods of source apportionment
• Multivariate receptor models
• SIP development applications
• Chemical mass balance
• Experimental design
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SI :428A
Introduction to Boiler Operation
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
Designed for engineers and other technical persons responsible for inspecting boilers, this course
presents an introduction to the operation of boilers. This will be the first in a series of four (or
five) courses on inspecting and/or operating different types of boilers— small-package boilers,
commercial boilers, industrial boilers, and utility boilers. The series will be designed to use many
existing and soon-to-be-published EPA documents. The student completing the first course
(Introduction to Boiler Operation) may choose any of the remaining courses in the series that are
appropriate to his or her background and/or interest.
Major Topics
• Basic components
• Combustion principles
• Efficiency calculations
• Fire-tube and water-tube boilers
• Burning fuel with air
• Accessories
• Air pollution emissions and control techniques
SI:431
Air Pollution Control Systems for Selected Industries
40 hours
4 CEUs
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental operating characteristics of particulate and
gaseous pollutant emission control systems. It reviews physical, chemical, and engineering prin-
ciples of control devices and the application of control systems to several types of industrial
processes.
Major Topics
• Principles of gaseous emission control equipment, including scrubbers, afterburners, conden-
sers, and adsorbers
• Principles of particulate emission control equipment, including cyclones, fabric filters, elec-
trostatic precipitators, and scrubbers
• Application of control equipment to selected industries such as power plants, incinerators,
asphalt batch plants, cement plants, and foundries
• Methods of hydrocarbon, NOr and SO, control
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CC:434
Introduction to Ambient Air Monitoring (2nd Edition )
50 hours
5 CEUs
Course Description
This 50-hour correspondence course covers ambient air quality monitoring. It introduces terms
used in air monitoring and presents practical information about the monitoring process.
Theoretical monitoring concepts are also described.
Major Topics
• Ambient air monitoring objectives
• Ambient air sampling train design
• Basic gas properties
• Air movers and air measuring devices
• Statistical techniques pertaining to air monitoring
• Ambient sampling of particulate matter
• Manual sampling of ambient gaseous pollutants
• Calibration gas preparation
• Reference methods and reference measurement principles for the criteria pollutants
• Continuous air quality monitors
• Air quality monitoring network design
CC:436
Site Selection for Monitoring of SO 2 and TSP in Ambient Air
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 35-hour correspondence course covers the siting of ambient SO 2 and TSP monitors. The
course presents general concepts of ambient monitor site selection and specific, detailed con-
siderations and procedures for selecting SO 2 and TSP ambient monitoring sites.
Major Topics
• Use of monitoring data and related monitor siting objectives
• Special considerations associated with SO 2 and TSP monitoring
• Procedures and criteria for site selection for SO 2 and TSP monitors
• Rationale for SO 2 and TSP siting criteria
• Network design and probe siting criteria for SO 2 and TSP SLAMS, NAMS, and PSD monitor-
ing stations
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CC:437
Site Selection for Monitoring of Photochemical Pollutants
and CO in Ambient Air
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 35-hour correspondence course covers the siting of ambient monitors for CO, nonmethane
hydrocarbons, NO, NO 2 , and ozone. The course presents general concepts of ambient monitor
site selection and specific, detailed considerations and procedures for selecting CO, nonmethane
hydrocarbons, NO, NO 2 , and ozone ambient monitoring sites.
Major Topics
• Use of monitoring data and related monitor-siting objectives
• Special considerations associated with the monitoring of CO, nonmethane hydrocarbons, NO,
NO 2 , and ozone
• Procedures and criteria for site selection for the monitoring of CO, nonmethane hydrocar-
bons, NO, NO 2 , and ozone
• Rationale for siting criteria associated with the monitoring of CO, nonmethane hydrocarbons,
NO, NO 2 , and ozone
• Network design and probe-siting criteria for CO, NO 2 , and ozone SLAMS, NAMS, and PSD
monitoring stations
CC:438
Reference and Automated Equivalent Measurement Methods
for Ambient Air Monitoring
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This correspondence course covers in detail EPA-designated reference and equivalent measure-
ment methods for ambient air quality monitoring. Automated nonmethane organic compound
analyzers are also discussed.
Major Topics
• Reference and automated equivalent measurement methods for sulfur dioxide
• Reference measurement methods for ozone
• Reference measurement method for total suspended particulate matter
• Reference measurement methods for carbon monoxide
• Reference measurement methods for nitrogen dioxide
• Reference measurement method for lead
• Automated analyzers for nonmethane organic compounds
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ST:443
Chain-of-Custody Procedures for Samples and Data
1.5 hours
No CEUs
Course Description
This two part slide/tape presentation covers proper procedures for documenting the possession
or custody of samples and data. Part A defines chain of custody, presents a rationale for main-
taining proper chain-of-custody documentation, and delineates correct chain-of-custody pro-
cedures for both samples and data. Part B presents a model chain-of-custody procedure for a
hypothetical measurement project in which manual sampling takes place at one location and the
samples are analyzed at another. You will see the entire procedure, from preliminary operations
through preparation and storage of the final data.
SI:448
Diagnosing Vegetation Injury Caused by Air Pollution
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This self-instructional course provides basic training in procedures helpful in identifying and
verifying injury to plants caused by air pollutants. Types of vegetation known to be sensitive to
certain pollutants and the means of identifying or excluding alternative pollutant symptoms are
covered. This course consists of 35-mm slides, booklets, audio cassette tapes, and quizzes with
answers at the end of each unit.
Major Topics
• Glossary of relevant terms
• Introduction to diagnosis of air pollution damage to vegetation
• Structure and function of plants in relation to air pollution injury
• Injury by photochemical oxidants, sulfur dioxide, and fluorides
• Injury by less common pollutants
• Interactions between pollutants and between pollutants and pathogens
• Mimicking symptoms
• Meteorology and air pollution injury to vegetation
• Diagnosis of suspected air pollution injury to vegetation
Note: The EPA handbook, “Diagnosing Vegetation Injury Caused by Air Pollution,” is a useful
companion for this course and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Governn-ient Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. GPO stock number 005-003-000882.
Price is $8.75/copy. (Price subject to change).
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SI:449
Source Sampling Programs for Programmable
Calculators—EPA Reference Methods 2 through 5
15 hours
1.5 CEUs
Course Description
This course provides examples of source sampling calculator programs developed for the Texas
Instruments TI-59 calculator. The course presents program listings, instructions for using the
programs, and example problems. Two types of programs are presented — one for field calcula-
tions, the other for report calculations. The programs are intended to serve as guides for
developing the user’s own programs, but they can be used “as is” in sampling studies conducted
for stationary sources. Additional programs for other hand-held programmable calculators and
microcomputers may be developed in the future.
SI:453
Overview of PSD Regulations
15 hours
1.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 1 5-hour self-instructional course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of regula-
tions governing the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) of air quality. You will have an
opportunity to view five slide/tape presentations and six flipbook/tape presentations covering
applicability determination, best available control technology (BACT) analysis, air quality
analysis, additional impacts analysis, and agency review. We have also included, for your
reference, a copy of the Workshop Manual used in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 1980
PSD workshops, a copy of Title I, Part C of the Clean Air Act (as amended August 1977), and
the EPA PSD regulations as of July 1981.
CC:471
General Quality Assurance Considerations
for Ambient Air Monitoring
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This correspondence course presents general quality assurance considerations for ambient air
monitoring.
Major Topics
• Quality assurance policy and principles
• Quality assurance for air quality monitoring systems
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• Quality assurance for SLAMS and PSD air monitoring networks
• Performance auditing of air quality monitoring systems
• System auditing of SLAMS networks
VI:472
Aerometric and Emissions Reporting System (AEROS )
No CEUs
Course Description
This course consists of 14 videotapes covering various aspects of the EPA AEROS air quality and
emissions data handling systems. These include NEDS, SAROAD, HATREMS, SOTDAT,
SIPS, EHIS, WSAP, SIEFA, CAASE, and REPS. The purpose of these tapes is to train person-
nel in the capabilities and uses of the systems, especially in the storage and retrieval of emissions
and air quality data. Some of these tapes are also intended to train State and local agency per-
sonnel in data coding and input. New tapes may be added, or existing tapes revised, from time
to time.
Tapes Currently Available
• Introduction to NEDS (1 tape, 41 minutes)
• Emission Inventories Training Program (1 tape, 42 minutes)
• NEDS SCC and Emission Factor Update (1 tape, 14 minutes)
• AEROS Edit: Recordkeeping and Analysis (1 tape, 12 minutes)
• Computer Software Documentation Standards (1 tape, 28 minutes)
• Coding NEDS Forms for Selected Industries (5 tapes, 3 hours)
• Coding NEDS Forms for Area Sources (4 tapes, 2¼ hours)
SI:473
Introduction to Environmental Statistics
70 hours
7 CEUs
Course Description
This self instructional package introduces the basic concepts of statistical analysis. It was
designed for students with little formal education in statistics who must apply statistical tech-
niques to analysis of environmental data. It also serves as a review and prerequisite for the
advanced Course 426 Statstical Evaluation Methods for Air Pollution Data. The package is in
seven modules and includes workbook, 35-mm slides, and audio cassette tapes.
Major Topics
• Descriptive statistics
• Hypothesis testing
• One and two sample t-tests of significant differences
• Analysis of variance
• Chi square techniques for tests of homogeneity of data sets
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• Decision flow chart
• Quality control charts
• Guide to statistical problem solving
Desired Background
College-level training in mathematics
VI:475
Comprehensive Data Handling System
(CDHS—AQDHS-II, EIS/P&R)
No CEUs
Course Description
The course consists of 12 videotapes, covering various aspects of the EPA-developed, State-
installed air quality and emissions data handling systems. Viewing time is approximately twelve
hours. The purpose of these tapes is to train State and local governmental air pollution control
personnel in the operation and software maintenance of these computerized automatic data
handling systems. New tapes may be added, or existing tapes revised, from time to time.
The publication, “Air Quality Data Handling System (AQDHS-II) Test Run Series Documen-
tation” (EPA 450/4-79-010) is sent with the tapes. The student may also wish to acquire “The
Air Quality Data Handling System User’s Guide” (EPA 450/4-79-009); however, the Institute
does not distribute this publication.
Desired Background
Familiarity with EPA emissions and air quality data systems and a working knowledge of elec-
tronic data storage and retrieval.
SI :476A
Transmissometer Systems—Operation and Maintenance
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course is an advanced self-instructional study program designed to develop a working
knowledge of transmissometer systems. It presents the detailed operating characteristics of com-
mercially available transmissometers and the common maintenance techniques used to provide
for continuing operation. A comprehensive discussion of regulatory specifications in terms of
instrument design, installation, and performance testing addresses both existing regulatory pro-
grams and the implications of pending specifications.
Major Topics
• Operational principles of transmissometer systems
• Installation guidelines
• Specification testing (design and performance testing)
• Maintenance and quality assurance procedures
• Calculation methods
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SI:483A
Measuring the Emission of Organic Compounds to the Atmosphere
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Dcscription
This course is an advanced self-instructional study program designed to develop comprehensive
knowledge in source measurement for volatile organic air pollutants. It presents a review of
regulations affecting the emissions of organic compounds from industrial sources, a review of
organic chemistry principles, and a review of gas chromatography used for organic analysis, and
detailed discussions of EPA sampling and analysis techniques for organic compounds. Part I of
SI:483A covers review material. Part II covers the individual EPA methods.
ST:491
New Source Performance Standards: Surface Coating Operations
2.5 hours
No CEUs
Course Description
This series of three slide- tape programs and one study guide will familiarize you with surface
coating operations and the applicable New Source Performance Standards. Topics covered
include typical processes, VOC emissions and control techniques, standards of performance, and
performance tests.
Titles in the series are:
ST:491A Coil Coating
ST:491B Metal Furniture
ST:491C Large Appliances
SI:491D Calculations ror Selected Coating Operations
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1984—85 Schedule of Air Pollution
Training Institute Courses
1. Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
2. University of florida
Gainesville, Florida
3. University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
4. Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
5. University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
6. University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
7. California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California
Dates
Course
Course Title
Days
Location
ATC
October 1984
Oct. 22-26
Oct. 29-Nov. 2
427
420*
Combustion Evaluation
Air Pollution Microscopy
4½
4½
Portland, OR
Gainesville, FL
6
2
November 1984
(No courses scheduled)
December 1984
Dec. 3-6
Dec. 10-14
Dcc. 17-20
Dec. 7-20
470
411
482
413
Quality Assurance for Air Pollution
Measurement Systems
Air Pollution Dispersion Models — Fundamental Concepts
Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
Control of Particulate Emissions
4
4½
4
4
Cincinnati, OH
Richardson, TX
Atlanta, GA
Davis, CA
S
5
2
7
January 1985
Jan. 7-11
464*
Analytical Methods for Air Quality Standards
5
New Brunswick, NJ
I
February 1985
(No courses scheduled)
March 1985
March 11-14
March 11-14
March 18-21
March 18-22
March 25-29
474*
415
413
425
423
Continuous Emission Monitoring
Control of Gaseous Emissions
Control of Particulate Emissions
Statistical Evaluation Methods for Air Pollution Data
Air Pollution Dispersion Models — Applications
4
4
4
4½
4½
Richardson, TX
Cleveland, OH
Atlanta, GA
Los Angeles, CA
Seattle,WA
5
3
2
7
6
April 1985
April 15-19
450*
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
4½
Seattle, WA
6
May 1985
May 6-10
May 14-17
May 14-17
May 20-23
423
452
468*
482
Air Pollution Dispersion Models — Applications
Principles and Practice of Air Pollution Control
Source Sampling and Analysis of Gaseous Pollutants
Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air
4½
3½
4
4
Gainesville, FL
Denver, CO
Seattle. WA
St. Louis, MO
2
5
6
4
June 1985
June 3-7
June 3-7
June 3-7
423
426
427
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Applications
Statistical Evaluation Methods for Air Pollution Data
Combustion Evaluation
4½
4½
4½
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Baltimore, MD
4
3
1
July 1985
July 8-12
July 9-12
July 15-18
July 22-25
450*
468*
415
474*
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
Source Sampling and Analysis of Gaseous Pollutants
Control of Gaseous Emissions
Continuous Emission Monitoring
4½
4
4
4
Chicago. IL
New Brunswick, NJ
Bismarck, ND
Chicago. IL
4
I
5
4
August 1985
August 5-8
August 12-15
August 26-30
August 26-30
482
435*
427
450*
Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
Atmospheric Sampling
Combustion Evaluation
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
4
4½
4½
4½
Boston, MA
San Lois Obispo, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
San Luis Obispo, CA
1
7
3
7
‘Laboratory Course
ATC numbers in the far right column indicate courses conducted by Area Training Centers under EPA grant and identify the institutions which are
as follows:
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Source Sampling
SI:422 CC:43 1
r 452 435
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Data Analysis
470 IST:4431 426 Vl:472 IVl:4751
Quality Assurance
- *. 470 ICC:471 ]
Analytical
- *1 464 J 420 ]
Effects
- *1 Sl:410 Sk448J
Ambient Monitoring
Sampling
and
Analysis
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Environment a I Protection
Agency APPLICATION FOR TRAINING
(See Instructions on Back)
1. Name of Applicant (First, Middle. Last)
Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
2. Title of Course Desired 3. Course Number
4. Place Where Given 5. Course Dates
6. Sponsor or Employer (name, address)
7. Mailing Address (if different from # 6)
Cit ’ State Zip Code
Phone No.
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
8. Profession or Occupation 9. A. Total Years Experience in Profession
B. Total Years Experience in Air Pollution
10. Posit ion 1it Ic
II Brief Description of \our Present Position or Experience which Satisfies Prerequisites
12. Previous Air Pollution Control
Titles
Training Courses Attended:
Dates
Location
13. High School Graduate
14. Number of Years Education
Completed
Yes ii No
Beyond High School
15. College or University Education
Name of Institution
Date Attended j r
Degree
16. Signature of Applicant
17. Date
18. Signature of Approving Officer
19. Title
20. Date
(Where Applicable)
21. Agency Use Only
Amt. Reed._______________
Date Billing_Info.
TUITION FEE (WHERE APPLICABLE) SHOULD ACCOMPANY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Checks should be made payable to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Applicants from Federal agen’
cies may send a purchase order or other acceptable financial commitment.
EPA(RTP)4 10
Please send in whole page; do not
cut out application form .
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Applications for Courses
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable see section on
tuition fees) at least 45 days before the course starting date. The registration
cutoff for courses without pre-course study is 10 days prior to the offering; for
courses with pre.course study the cutoff is 45 days prior to the beginning of
class. Because courses fill rapidly (some as much as 6 months in advance), you
should send your application as early as possible.
Telephone applications are not accepted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MI) 20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
Applications are reviewed by the appropriate Course Directors. The criterion for
approval is satisfaction of course prerequisites. Therefore you must indicate on
the application form how you satisfy the prerequisites through your position and
experience. If you do not provide this information, or if you do not satisfy pre-
requisites. your application will not be approved.
Confirmation
Written notice of acceptance or non-acceptance is normally mailed within
10 days after ‘our application is received. Please do not telephone to check on
‘our application. You will receive pre-course materials, if an. 4 to 6 weeks prior
to the course starting date,
Cancellations/Substitutions
If you find that you cannot attend a course for which you are registered. please
notify the Registrar in writing as soon as possible. APTI courses often have
waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in advance means that another qualified
applicant cannot take your place. To receive a refund of fees, must cancel
in writing at least 10 days prior to the course start date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal application and
approval procedures.
Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-Federal
employees of regional. state, and local government agencies are exempt from
tuition fees. All other students must pay fees according to the following
schedule:
Course Length Lecture Course Laboratory Course
3½ days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
4½ days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or money order
payable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the application form.
EPA cannot bill individuals or companies.
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order with applica’
tions. or they may send billing instructions. The former is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or billing instruc-
tions (as appropriate); otherwise your application will be returned to you without
further consideration. No exceptions can be made.
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6EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air Pollution
0’ Training
Institute
APPLICATION FOR TRAINING
(See Instructions on Back)
I. Name of Applicant (First, Middle. Last)
Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
2. Title of Course Desired 3. Course Number
4. Place Where Given 5. Course Dates
6. Sponsor or Employer (name, address)
7. Mailing Address (if different from # 6)
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
8. Profession or Occupation 9. A. Total Years Experience in Profession
B. Total Years Experience in Air Pollution
10. Position Title
11. Bdef Description of Your Present Position or Experience which Satisfies Prerequisites
12. Previous Air Pollution Control
Titles
Training Courses Attended:
Dates
Location
13. High School Graduate
ii Yes No
14. Number of Years Education
Beyond High School
Completed
15. College or University Education
Name of Institution
Date Attended Major
Degree
16. Signature of Applicant
17. Date
18. Signature of Approving Officer
(Where Applicable)
19. Title
20. Date
21. Agency Use Only
Amt. Reed._______________
Date Billing Info.
TUITION FEE IWHERE APPLICABLE) SHOULD ACCOMPANY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Checks should be made payable to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Applicants from Federal agen.
cies may send a purchase order or other acceptable financial commitment.
EPA(RTP)410
Please send in whole page; do not
cut out application form.
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Applications for Courses
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable — see section on
tuition fees) at least 45 days before the course starting date. The registration
cutoff for courses without pre-course study is 10 days prior to the offering; for
courses with pre-course study the cutoff is 45 days prior to the beginning of
class. Because courses fill rapidly (some as much as 6 months in advance), you
should send your application as early as possible.
Telephone applications are not accepted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MD 20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
Applications are reviewed by the appropriate Course Directors. The criterion for
approval is satisfaction of course prerequisites. Therefore you must indicate on
the application form how you satisfy the prerequisites through your position and
experience. If you do not provide this information, or if you do not satisfy pre-
requisites, your application will not be approved.
Confirmation
Written notice of acceptance or non-acceptance is normally mailed within
10 days after your application is received. Please do not telephone to check on
your application. You will receive pre.course materials, if any, 4 to 6 weeks prior
to the course starting date.
Cancellations/Substitutions
If you find that you cannot attend a course for which you are registered, please
notify the Registrar in writing as soon as possible. APTI courses often have
waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in advance means that another qualified
applicant cannot take your place. To receive a refund of fees, you must cancel
in writing at least 10 days prior to the course start date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal application and
approval procedures.
Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-Federal
employees of regional, state, and local government agencies are exempt from
tuition fees. All other students must pay fees according to the following
schedule:
Course Length Lecture Course Laboratory Course
3½ days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
4½ days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or money order
payable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the application form.
EPA cannot bill individuals or companies.
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order with applica-
tions, or they may send billing instructions. The former is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or billing instruc-
tions (as appropriate); otherwise your application will be returned to you without
further consideration. No exceptions can be made.
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