Print this page An Introduction to Incinerator Emissions and Permitting
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INCINERATOR EMISSIONS
2. STACK EMISSION REGULATIONS AND THE PERMITTING PROCESS
3. MEASURING TECHNIQUES
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will learn:
- Learn about the types of incinerator waste material;
- Learn about emission factors for refuse incinerators without controls;
- Learn about waste classifications;
- Learn the ultimate analysis of a typical general solid waste;
- Learn the functions of incinerators;
- Learn about the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act;
- Learn the function and applications of rotary kiln incinerators;
- Learn the fundamental of particulate emission estimating;
- Learn the emission factors for sewage sludge incinerators;
- Learn about stack emission regulations and the permitting process; and
- learn about the permitting process in federally designated attainment and nonattainment areas.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers, civil engineers, other design and construction professionals, and operating technicians wanting an introduction to waste incineration fundamentals.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and others an introduction to waste incineration and permitting requirements for incinerators.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the emissions technology and permitting of waste incinerators.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Incinerator Emissions and Permitting
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Course Summary
This course will give you an introduction to waste incinerators and their permitting requirements under federal law.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
