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CATC Air Pollution Technology Fact Sheets (FS) and Technical Bulletins (TB)

The Air Pollution Control Technology Fact Sheets are short descriptions of different types of control technologies, including emission limits and reductions, application, costs, and characteristics. The Technical Bulletins are longer documents with more detailed information about specific control technologies. 

Fact Sheets (FS) and Technical Bulletins (TB)

Date Published
(Also referred to as Extended Media)
 2003
FS: Cyclone (pdf) (5 pp, 34 KB) 2003
FS: Elutriators (pdf) (6 pp, 34 KB) 2003
FS: Mechanically-Aided Separators (pdf) (3 pp, 20 KB) 2003
FS: Momentum Separators (pdf) (4 pp, 23 KB) 2003
FS: Settling Chambers (pdf) (5 pp, 28 KB) 2003
FS: Condensation Scrubber (pdf) (3 pp, 21 KB) 2003
FS: Fiber-Bed Scrubber (pdf) (3 pp, 20 KB) 2003
FS: Impingement-Plate/ Tray-Tower Scrubber (pdf) (5 pp, 29 KB) 2003
FS: Mechanically-Aided Scrubber (pdf) (3 pp, 21 KB) 2003
FS: Orifice Scrubber (pdf) (4 pp, 23 KB) 2003
FS: Packed-Bed/ Packed-Tower Wet Scrubber (pdf) (6 pp, 31 KB) 2003
FS: Spray-Chamber/ Spray-Tower Wet Scrubber (pdf) (5 pp, 28 KB) 2003
FS: Venturi Scrubber (pdf) (4 pp, 24 KB) 2003
FS: Catalytic Incinerator (pdf) (6 pp, 31 KB) 2003
FS: Flare (pdf) (5 pp, 29 KB) 2003
FS: Incinerator - Recuperative Type (pdf) (6 pp, 30 KB) 2003
FS: Incinerator - Regenerative Type (pdf) (5 pp, 29 KB) 2003
FS: Thermal Incinerator (pdf) (6 pp, 30 KB) 2003
(Also referred to as Extended Media)
 2003
(Also referred to as Baghouses)
 2003
FS: Fabric Filter - Pulse-Jet Cleaned Type (Also referred to as Baghouses) (pdf) (6 pp, 32 KB) 2003
(Also referred to as Baghouses)
 2003
FS: Dry Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) - Wire-Pipe Type (pdf) (5 pp, 29 KB) 2003
FS: Dry Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) - Wire-Plate Type (pdf) (6 pp, 33 KB) 2003
FS: Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) - Wire-Pipe Type (pdf) (5 pp, 27 KB) 2003
FS: Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) - Wire-Plate (pdf) (6 pp, 31 KB) 2003
FS: Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) (pdf) (4 pp, 24 KB) 2003
FS: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) (pdf) (5 pp, 27 KB) 2003
FS: Permanent Total Enclosures (pdf) (PTE) (3 pp, 21 KB) 2003
FS: Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) - Wet, Spray Dry, and Dry Scrubbers (pdf) (6 pp, 34 KB) 2003
TB: Using Non-Thermal Plasma to Control Air Pollutants (pdf) (EPA 456/R-05-001) (21 pp, 80 KB) 2005
TB: Using Bioreactors to Control Air Pollution (pdf) (EPA 456/R-03-003) (39 pp, 324 KB) 2003
TB: Refrigerated Condensers for Control of Organic Air Emissions (pdf) (EPA 456/R-01-004) (29 pp, 245 KB) 2001
TB: Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV/EB) Cured Coatings, Inks and Adhesives (pdf) (EPA 456/K-01-001) (99 pp, 702 KB) 2001
TB: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Why and How They are Controlled (pdf) (EPA 456/F-99-006R) (57 pp, 299 KB) 1999
TB: Choosing an Adsorption System for VOC: Carbon, Zeolite, or Polymers? (pdf) (EPA 456/F-99-004) (32 pp, 263 KB) 1999
TB: Zeolite: A Versatile Air Pollutant Adsorber (pdf) (EPA 456/F-98-004) (18 pp, 157 KB) 1998

Air Pollution Technical Reports

Emission control technology reports for a variety of sources and pollutants. 

Technical Reports

Date Published
Readme for Adsil Report (txt) (1 p, 6 K)
Degradation Tool (xls) (35 K)
Energy Savings Production Tool (xls) (45 K)
 2004
Spray Booth Cleaning Emission Reduction Technology Review-Automobile Assembly Plants, EPA-453/R-94-029 (pdf) (214 pp, 8 MB) 1994
Emerging Technologies for the Management and Utilization of Landfill Gas (pdf), EPA-600/R-98-021 (67 pp, 3 MB) 1998
Spreadsheets and figures in PDF (zip) (234 K)
 1998
Stationary Source Control Techniques Document for Fine Particulate Matter (pdf), EPA-452/R-97-001 (286 pp, 982 KB) 1997
Technical Information Document for Residential Wood Combustion Best Available Control Measures (pdf), EPA-450/2-92-002 (100 pp, 3.3 MB) 1992
Fugitive Dust Background Document and Technical Information Document for Best Available Control Measures (pdf), EPA-450/2-92-004 (194 pp,  6.4 MB) 1992
Prescribed Burning Background Document and Technical Information Document for Best Available Control Measures (pdf), EPA-450/2-92-003 (346 pp, 15 MB) 1992
 
 1997
Air Emissions from Scrap Tire Combustions (pdf), EPA-600/R-97-115 (117 pp, 650 KB) 1997
Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Household Waste in Barrels - Volume I. Technical Report (pdf), EPA-600/R-97-134a (79 pp, 278 KB) 1997
Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Household Waste in Barrels - Volume 2. Appendices A-G (pdf), EPA-600/R-97-134b (136 pp, 2 MB) 1997
Evaluation of Mercury Emissions from Fluorescent Lamp Crushing (pdf), EPA-453/R-94-018 (33 pp, 1.19 MB) 1994
1994
Beyond VOC RACT CTG Requirements (pdf), EPA-453/R-95-010 (451 pp, 711 KB) 1995
Control and Pollution Prevention Options for Ammonia Emissions (pdf), EPA-456/R-95-002 (69 pp, 197 KB) 1995
Alternative Control Technique (ACT) Document-NOx Nitric and Adipic Acid Plants (pdf), EPA-450/3-91-026 (147 pp, 408 KB) 1991
Alternative Control Technique (ACT) Document-NOx Emissions from Cement Manufacturing (pdf), EPA453/R-94-004 (198 pp, 609 KB) 1994
Alternative Control Technique (ACT) Document-NOx Emissions from Cement Manufacturing Update (pdf), EPA453/R-07-006 (129 pp, 1.7 MB) 2007
Survey of Control Techniques for Low Concentration Organic Vapor Gas Streams (pdf), EPA-456/R-95-003 (123 pp, 655 KB) 1995
Alternative Control Technique (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Process Heater, Revised (pdf), EPA-453/R-93-034 (316 pp, 1 MB) 1993
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Glass Manufacturing (pdf), EPA-453/R-94-037 (272 pp, 850 KB) 1994
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Iron and Steel Mills (pdf), EPA-453/R-94-065 (159 pp, 581 KB) 1994
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Stationary Gas Turbines (pdf) EPA-453/R-93-007 (399 pp, 1.7 MB) 1993
Vermont Used Oil Analysis and Waste Oil Furnace Emissions Study (pdf), EPA-456/R-96-001 (75 pp, 191 KB) 1996
Fractional Penetration of Paint Overspray Arrestors (Paint Spray Booth filters) (pdf), EPA-600/R-97-011 (108 pp, 6 MB) 1997
1996
Assessment of Styrene Emission Controls for FRP/C and Boat Building Industries (zip) (35 K)
 1996
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI) Boilers (pdf), EPA-453/R-94-022 (589 pp, 1 MB) 1994
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - NOx Emissions from Utility Boiler (pdf), EPA-453/R-94-023 (933 pp, 1.5 MB) 1994
Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document - Internal Combustion NOx Parts 1 and 2 (pdf), EPA-453/R-93-032 (317 pp, 12 MB) 1993
Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Land-Clearing Debris (pdf), EPA-600/R-96-128 (115 pp, 620 KB) 1996
The Measurement Solution - Using a Temporary Total Enclosure for Capture Efficiency Testing (pdf), EPA-450/4-91-020a (147 pp, 5 MB) 1991
Evaluation of VOC Emissions from Heated Roofing Asphalt (pdf), EPA-600/2-91-061 (62 pp, 1.2 MB) 1991
Control of VOC Emissions from Ink and Paint Manufacturing Processes (pdf), EPA-450/3-92-013 (198 pp, 7.4 MB) 1992
Wood Products in the Waste Stream - Characterization and Combustion Emissions (pdf), EPA-600/R-96-119a (310 pp, 17.4 MB) 1996

Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from the Application of Traffic Markings (pdf), EPA-450/3-88-007 (52 pp, 1.5 MB)

 1988

Guidebook for Explaining Environmental Regulations to Small Businesses (pdf), EPA-453/B-93-023 (43 pp, 2 MB, October 1993)

1993

PTE A Guide for Small Businesses (pdf), EPA-456/B98-003 (56 pp, 837 KB)

 1998

CAA 1990 A Guide for Small Businesses (pdf), EPA-450/K-92-001 (63 pp, 96 KB)

 1992

Managing Chemicals Safely - Putting It All Together (pdf), EPA-510-K-92-001 (30 pp, 4 MB)

 1992

Risk Assessment for Toxic Air Pollutants: A Citizen's Guide (pdf), EPA-450/3-90-024(12 pp, 475 KB)

 1991

Evaluating Exposures to Toxic Air Pollutants: A Citizen's Guide (pdf), EPA-450/3-90-023 (8 pp, 336 KB)

 1991

Air Pollution and Health Risk (pdf), EPA-450/3-90-022 (2 pp, 229 KB)

 1991

Critical Review of DIAL Emission Text Data for BP Petroleum Refinery in Texas City, TX (pdf), EPA-453/R-10-002 (110 pp, 790 KB)

 2010

Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment (pdf), EPA-630/P-03-001B (166 pp, 476 KB)

 2005

 Supplemental Guidance for Assessing Susceptibility from Early-Life Exposure to Carcinogens (pdf), EPA-630/R-03-003F (125 pp, 2 MB)

 2005

Alternative Control Technology Document for Bakery Oven Emissions (pdf), EPA-453/R-92-017 (110 pp, 4 MB)

 1992

Odors from Stationary and Mobile Sources: National Academy of Sciences Study of HAP Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Volume 1 (pdf), EPA-453/R-96-013a (380 pp, 21 MB)

 1996

Odors from Stationary and Mobile Sources: National Academy of Sciences Study of HAP Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Volume 2 (pdf), EPA-453/R-96-013b (380 pp, 13 MB)

 1996

Odors from Stationary and Mobile Sources: National Academy of Sciences Study of HAP Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Volume 3 (pdf), EPA-453/R-96-013c (287 pp, 12 MB)

 1996

Reference Guide to Odor Thresholds for HAP Listed in the CAA 1990 (pdf), EPA-600/R-92-047 (93 pp, 7 MB)

 1996

Control and Pollution Prevention Options for Ammonia Emissions (pdf), EPA-456/R-95-002 (65 pp, 3 MB)

 1995

Evaluation of the Polyad with FB Air Purification and Solvent Recovery Process for Styrene Removal (pdf), EPA-600/R-93-212 (108 pp, 5 MB)

1992

Evaluation of Liquid Chemical Scrubber System for Styrene Removal (pdf), EPA-600/R-94-211 (106 pp, 4 MB)

 1994

Technical Background Document to Support Rulemaking Pursuant to the Clean Air Act Section 112(g) (pdf), EPA-450/3-92-010 (441 pp, 9 MB)

 1994

1997 Mercury Study Report to Congress (Volumes 1-8), EPA-452/R-97-0003

 1997

EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual Information

The EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual has been relocated to the Economic and Cost Analysis for Air Pollution Regulations website

EPA Software and Manuals

  • Coal Utility Environmental Cost (CUECost) Model Version 3.0, 2000 (Archived - For questions contact Will Yelverton)
  • Air Compliance Advisor (ACA) Air Pollution Control Technology Evaluation Model Version 7.5, 2003 (EXE) (No longer used - for more information click Cost Analysis Models)

Centro de Información sobre Contaminación de Aire (CICA) Products

The resources either provide information on air quality, or are tools to assess air quality along the U.S.-Mexico border and other areas, especially Spanish speaking countries. This information is available on the CICA Technical Resources webpage

CATC/CTC Information Bulletins and Newsletters

Archived files are available by emailing rosario.iliam@epa.gov .

CTC News, April 1995 Edition (pdf)(8 pp, 250 KB)(Archived)
CTC News, January 1997 Edition (pdf) (6 pp, 148 KB)(Archived)

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