Central States Air Resource Agencies
| Title | Course Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Background of the Clean Air Act Permitting Programs | Historical Background of the Clean Air Act Permitting Programs | After completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the key aspects of the history of the EPA's air permitting programs. |
| PERM102-SI: Introduction to Title V Permitting | PERM102-SI: Introduction to Title V Permitting (formerly SI-460) | This course covers the fundamentals of the fundamentals of the Title V permit process. |
| PERM140-CI: Volatile Organic Compound Control Devices (formerly NACT 284) | PERM140-CI: Volatile Organic Compound Control Devices (formerly NACT 284) | After completion of this one-day course, learners will be able to explain key elements relating to volatile organic compound control (VOC) devices, which include: • Absorbers • Adsorbers • Condensers • Oxidizers • Inspection procedures |
| PERM141-SI Stationary Source Control Technologies for Particulate Matter | PERM141-SI Stationary Source Control Technologies for Particulate Matter | Module 1: Cyclones After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the role, industrial use, components, operation, performance parameters, and design variables of cyclones. Specifically, learners will be able to: • Describe the role of cyclones in controlling particle emissions • Describe how cyclones are used by industries to control particle emissions • Identify characteristics of a cyclone that should be considered when deciding whether to use a cyclone to control particle emissions • Identify components of a typical cyclone when viewing a diagram • Identify the components of a typical cyclone when provided the description • Sequence the steps taken in a cyclone to remove particles from a gas stream • Identify common problems of cyclones • Describe performance parameters of cyclones that should be monitored • Describe the purpose of design variables that may be used in a cyclone Module 2: Fabric Filters (Baghouses) After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the operation, maintenance, and key design variables of fabric filters. Specifically, learners will be able to: • Define a fabric filter • Describe the ways in which particles from a stationary source may be captured by a fabric filter • List the components of a filter • Explain the different filtration designs • Describe the different housing styles for baghouses • Define the different types of gas inlets for baghouses • Identify the remaining components of baghouses • List some common filter materials • Describe the attributes of filters that are affected by fabric weave • Identify some treatments for fabrics used in fabric filters • Identify the main causes of fabric filter (bag) failures • Define common metrics that are tested to ensure bag performance • Describe the different frequencies of cleaning • List the most common types of bag cleaning • Compare and contrast different bag cleaning methods • Explain four fabric filter design variables- pressure drop, air-to-cloth ratio, filter drag, and collection efficiencies • Compare different fabric filters from their design variables • Describe some key steps in installing a baghouse • Describe some startup and shutdown procedures • Identify commonly monitored measurables for baghouses • List some required recordkeeping requirements specific to baghouses • Identify which fabric filter media are commonly used today • Identify which cleaning techniques are popular today Module 3: Electrostatic Precipitators After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the role, industrial use, components, installation, operation, maintenance, performance parameters, and design variables of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs). Specifically, learners will be able to: • Describe the role of ESPs in controlling particulate emissions • Describe the industrial use of ESPs to control particulate emissions • Identify characteristics of an ESP that should be considered when deciding whether to use an ESP to control particulate emissions • Label the components of a typical ESP when viewing a diagram • Identify the component of a typical ESP when given the description • Identify the steps taken to ensure the components of an ESP have been appropriately installed • Identify the sequence of steps taken for an ESP to operate • Identify the sequence of steps to charge particles in a gas stream • Describe how charged particles in the electrostatic precipitator are collected • Describe how particles are removed from their collection electrodes • Describe how resistivity impacts particle charging, collection, and removal • Describe how particle conditioning aids in the collection of high-resistivity particles • Identify the steps to take to properly maintain an ESP • Identify general performance parameters of ESPs when viewing descriptions • Identify ways to increase the performance of an ESP • Describe when design variables are typically used by industries • Identify cost considerations of installing and operating an ESP Module 4: Wet Scrubber After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe what wet scrubbers are and how to monitor their performance. Specifically, learners will be able to: • Explain what a wet scrubber is • Name and demonstrate a basic understanding of how the different types of wet scrubbers work • Determine if a wet scrubber is working correctly • List causes of decreased wet scrubber performance |
| PERM202-CI: Permitting Practices and Principles (formerly NACT 334) | PERM202-CI: Permitting Practices and Principles (formerly NACT 334) | This five-day course covers principles for the Title V operating permits program and the New Source Review (NSR) program. |
| PERM203-SI: Setting Enforceable Potential to Emit Limits in New Source Review Permits | PERM203-SI: Setting Enforceable Potential to Emit Limits in New Source Review Permits (formerly SI-NSR201) | After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain how to establish enforceable potential to emit (PTE) limits in New Source Review permits. Specifically, learners will be able to: Describe the definition of PTE and key EPA policies related to calculating PTE. List methods for estimating emissions, considerations for selecting an emission estimation method, and potential factors for when validation testing may be necessary. Describe criteria often used to design enforceable PTE limits in permits and recognize examples of potentially ineffective permit conditions. List considerations for eliminating ambiguity in permits. |
| PERM204-CI: Compliance Assurance Monitoring CAM (formerly NACT 220) | PERM204-CI: Compliance Assurance Monitoring CAM (formerly NACT 220) | This one-day course provides an overview of the compliance assurance monitoring (CAM), covering the following topics: • Title V operating permits program • CAM rule • Applicability • Who will be affected by CAM • Who is exempt from CAM • CAM timing • Monitoring design criteria |
| PERM210-SI: EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual | PERM210-SI: EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual | After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the role, purpose and general use of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Pollution Control Cost Manual and prepare and review cost analyses using the manual for Clean Air Act regulatory programs. The course consists of two modules and an exam. |
| PERM241-CI: Fabric Filters Baghouses (formerly NACT 282 Baghouses) | PERM241-CI: Fabric Filters Baghouses (formerly NACT 282 Baghouses) | This is a one-day course presents the major uses for baghouses, operational theory and design, applicable regulations, permit conditions and inspection procedures. The course also includes a brief discussion of baghouse troubleshooting and maintenance. After completion of this one-day course, learners will be able to explain key aspects of baghouse operations, including: • Fabric filtration • Types of baghouses • Design and operation of baghouses • Operation and maintenance problems • Baghouse inspection |
| PERM242-CI: Electrostatic Precipitators (formerly NACT 281) | PERM242-CI: Electrostatic Precipitators (formerly NACT 281) | This one-day course covers the fundamentals of electrostatic precipitator operation for fine particulate or aerosols and the likely defects or operator oversights. |
| PERM247-CI: Control of Gaseous Emissions (formerly APTI 415) | PERM247-CI: Control of Gaseous Emissions (formerly APTI 415) | This three-day course explains the different types and the operating characteristics of control devices that are available for specific gaseous emission sources. |
| PERM302-CI: Effective Permit Writing (formerly APTI 454) | PERM302-CI: Effective Permit Writing (formerly APTI 454) | During this three-day course, learners will work through case study examples for permit writing |
| PERM332-CI: NSR/PSD Requirements (formerly NACT 325 Enforcement of NSR/PSD Requirements) | PERM332-CI: NSR/PSD Requirements (formerly NACT 325 Enforcement of NSR/PSD Requirements) | This three-day course provides an in-depth review of stationary source New Source Review (NSR) requirements. |
| PERM348-CI: Control of Particulate Emissions (formerly APTI 413) | PERM348-CI: Control of Particulate Emissions (formerly APTI 413) | This four-day course covers different types and the operating characteristics of control devices that are available for specific particulate emission sources. Topics include: • Particle formation and behavior • Particle size distributions • Reverse air and pulse jet fabric filters • Electrostatic precipitators • Particulate wet scrubbers • Hoods and fans effect on control equipment and process emissions • Emission testing and monitoring |
| Permitting Curriculum | Permitting Curriculum | Several Modules by Learning Objective |