Overview
Fabric filter units are used in industry as an effective pollution control device for removal of particulate material within a captured air stream. This course presents the process descriptions of various styles of baghouses and air filter systems. Design and operating parameters are analyzed. The applicability of filter materials and operating principles are explained for a variety of uses.
In this course the student will learn of the various filter options for controlling particulates and will learn how to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each as they apply to emission sources. The course will be beneficial for a student with basic knowledge of air filter equipment and an interest in controlling particulate emissions. It is also an excellent overview for those professionals working in the field of air pollution control.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual - Sixth Edition (EPA 452/B-02-001) Section 6 - Particulate Matter Controls Chapter 1 - Baghouses and Filters.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- General Requirements of the USEPA Clean Air Act
- Background of particulate compounds
- Types if air filter equipment used for particulate control
- How different filter media is used
- Design parameters for filter units
- Support information for enhancing filter operation
Course
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