Workshop Information

Four workshops were offered on September 23, 2007, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott prior to the Air Quality VI Conference.

Workshop Coordinator:
Mr. John Pavlish, Senior Research Advisor and CATM Director, Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), Grand Forks, North Dakota.

8:00-9:30 a.m. Workshop 1: CO₂ Separation and Sequestration
This workshop addressed advancements in CO₂ capture and separation technologies as well as development of direct and indirect sequestration technologies, environmental impacts, and value-added options, i.e., enhanced oil recovery operations.

10:00-11:30 a.m. Workshop 2: Mercury Sampling and Measurement
This workshop discussed challenges of mercury sampling and measurement in combustion-derived flue gases. Emphasis was placed on mercury speciation using the Ontario Hydro method and continuous mercury measurement systems.

1:00-2:30 p.m. Workshop 3: Mercury Control
This workshop addressed the numerous mercury control technologies being investigated to control mercury emissions from coal-fired combustion systems. The technology options that were addressed as part of this workshop included coal cleaning, sorbent injection, mercury oxidation upstream of wet and dry scrubbers, and novel technologies.

3:00-4:30 p.m. Workshop 4: Fine Particulate and SO₃ Aerosol Control Issues and Approaches
This workshop briefly reviewed the issues related to fine particulates in the atmosphere and then focused on fundamental dust properties and separation mechanisms, common practices for control, and new developments.

Presenters

Mr. Dennis Laudal, EERC Senior Research Advisor, is involved in program development related to mercury control and measurement. He is considered a leading expert on continuous mercury monitors. He is also involved in particulate measurement and control of SO_x, NO_x, and air toxics.

Mr. Stanley Miller, EERC Senior Research Manager for Environmental Technologies, manages an extensive program in air pollution characterization and control, including the study of the formation and properties of fine particulate matter and the application of appropriate economical control strategies based on particle properties.

Mr. John Pavlish, EERC Senior Research Advisor, has over 20 years of experience with advanced combustion systems, with expertise in regulatory issues regarding air toxins, international consulting, and research into advanced emission control technologies. He also serves as Director of the CATM Program at the EERC.

Mr. Ed Steadman, EERC Senior Research Advisor, serves as the Program Manager for the Plains CO₂ Reduction (PCOR) Partnership, one of seven regional partnerships funded by the DOE NETL Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships Program, to assess the technical and economic feasibility of capturing and storing CO₂ emissions from stationary sources in the northern Great Plains and adjacent area.