Facilities with existing wastewater treatment facilities are in a better position than those that don't have one as the latter is very susceptible to environmental non-compliance, penalization, closure and even criminal liabilities.
However, even facilities with existing wastewater treatment facilities face challenges on a daily basis as a result of inadequate knowledge and continuous training of personnel and sometimes the lack of top management commitment to comply with environmental laws (some put up systems like these only as a front but don't operate it properly). Yet again, growing companies whose operations have increased in capacity have problems with their existing treatment facilities because these are not adequate to treat the increase in wastewater generation anymore.
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has conducted many assessments of existing wastewater treatment facilities to resolve these problems all together. We have trained personnel to do simple, easy-to-understand tasks that can increase his/her competence as an operator. We've also made assessments on existing facilities to increase its efficiency by tweaking the operational conditions (e.g. physico-chemical and biological parameters). And we've helped companies to also increase the capacity of their existing facilities without necessarily building another plant.
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Wet Scrubbers
Wet scrubber is a form of pollution control technology. The term describes a variety of devices that remove pollutants from a furnace flue gas or from other gas streams. In a wet scrubber, the polluted gas stream is brought into contact with the scrubbing liquid, by spraying it with the liquid, by forcing it through a pool of liquid, or by some other contact method, so as to remove the pollutants.
The design of wet scrubbers or any air pollution control device depends on the industrial process conditions and the nature of the air pollutants involved.
Inlet gas characteristics and dust properties (if particles are present) are of primary importance. Scrubbers can be designed to collect particulate matter and/or gaseous pollutants. Wet scrubbers remove dust particles by capturing them in liquid droplets. Wet scrubbers remove pollutant gases by dissolving or absorbing them into the liquid.
Any droplets that are in the scrubber inlet gas must be separated from the outlet gas stream by means of another device referred to as a mist eliminator or entrainment separator (these terms are interchangeable). Also, the resultant scrubbing liquid must be treated prior to any ultimate discharge or being reused in the plant.
There are numerous configurations of scrubbers and scrubbing systems, all designed to provide good contact between the liquid and polluted gas stream.
Figures 1 and 2 show two examples of wet scrubber designs, including their mist eliminators. Figure 1 is a venturi scrubber design. The mist eliminator for a venturi scrubber is often a separate device called a cyclonic separator.
Figure 1 - Venturi scrubber with mist eliminator
Figure 2 - Packed bed towerFigure 2 has a tower design where the mist eliminator is built into the top of the structure. Various tower designs exist.
A wet scrubber's ability to collect small particles is often directly proportional to the power input into the scrubber. Low energy devices such as spray towers are used to collect particles larger than 5 micrometers. To obtain high efficiency removal of 1 micrometer (or less) particles generally requires high energy devices such as venturi scrubbers or augmented devices such as condensation scrubbers. Additionally, a properly designed and operated entrainment separator or mist eliminator is important to achieve high removal efficiencies. The greater the number of liquid droplets that are not captured by the mist eliminator the higher the potential emission levels.
Wet scrubbers that remove gaseous pollutants are referred to as absorbers. Good gas-to-liquid contact is essential to obtain high removal efficiencies in absorbers. A number of wet scrubber designs are used to remove gaseous pollutants, with the packed tower and the plate tower being the most common.
If the gas stream contains both particle matter and gases, wet scrubbers are generally the only single air pollution control device that can remove both pollutants. Wet scrubbers can achieve high removal efficiencies for either particles or gases and, in some instances, can achieve a high removal efficiency for both pollutants in the same system. However, in many cases, the best operating conditions for particles collection are the poorest for gas removal.
In general, obtaining high simultaneous gas and particulate removal efficiencies requires that one of them be easily collected (i.e., that the gases are very soluble in the liquid or that the particles are large and readily captured) or by the use of a scrubbing reagent such as lime or sodium hydroxide.
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The design of wet scrubbers or any air pollution control device depends on the industrial process conditions and the nature of the air pollutants involved.
Inlet gas characteristics and dust properties (if particles are present) are of primary importance. Scrubbers can be designed to collect particulate matter and/or gaseous pollutants. Wet scrubbers remove dust particles by capturing them in liquid droplets. Wet scrubbers remove pollutant gases by dissolving or absorbing them into the liquid.
Any droplets that are in the scrubber inlet gas must be separated from the outlet gas stream by means of another device referred to as a mist eliminator or entrainment separator (these terms are interchangeable). Also, the resultant scrubbing liquid must be treated prior to any ultimate discharge or being reused in the plant.
There are numerous configurations of scrubbers and scrubbing systems, all designed to provide good contact between the liquid and polluted gas stream.
Figures 1 and 2 show two examples of wet scrubber designs, including their mist eliminators. Figure 1 is a venturi scrubber design. The mist eliminator for a venturi scrubber is often a separate device called a cyclonic separator.
A wet scrubber's ability to collect small particles is often directly proportional to the power input into the scrubber. Low energy devices such as spray towers are used to collect particles larger than 5 micrometers. To obtain high efficiency removal of 1 micrometer (or less) particles generally requires high energy devices such as venturi scrubbers or augmented devices such as condensation scrubbers. Additionally, a properly designed and operated entrainment separator or mist eliminator is important to achieve high removal efficiencies. The greater the number of liquid droplets that are not captured by the mist eliminator the higher the potential emission levels.
Wet scrubbers that remove gaseous pollutants are referred to as absorbers. Good gas-to-liquid contact is essential to obtain high removal efficiencies in absorbers. A number of wet scrubber designs are used to remove gaseous pollutants, with the packed tower and the plate tower being the most common.
If the gas stream contains both particle matter and gases, wet scrubbers are generally the only single air pollution control device that can remove both pollutants. Wet scrubbers can achieve high removal efficiencies for either particles or gases and, in some instances, can achieve a high removal efficiency for both pollutants in the same system. However, in many cases, the best operating conditions for particles collection are the poorest for gas removal.
In general, obtaining high simultaneous gas and particulate removal efficiencies requires that one of them be easily collected (i.e., that the gases are very soluble in the liquid or that the particles are large and readily captured) or by the use of a scrubbing reagent such as lime or sodium hydroxide.
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STWA Provides Business Development and Milestone Update
SANTA BARBARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/23/09 -- Save the World Air, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO), an innovative pioneer in the clean technology industry focused on energy efficiency and air quality issues, is pleased to provide an overview of developments and milestone achievements over the past six months. This is a summary of these developments; more information about STWA and its technologies that improve energy efficiency and air quality can be reviewed at the company's website www.stwa.com or through its public filings at www.edgar.org.
"The Company has worked diligently to position itself as a leading player in the multi-billion dollar energy efficiency market with its technologies," stated Mr. Cecil Bond Kyte, Chairman and CEO of Save The World Air, Inc. "The milestones we have achieved over the past six months show how we plan to address this market, and how we see the market developing in the state of California and nationally under the Obama Administration."
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"The Company has worked diligently to position itself as a leading player in the multi-billion dollar energy efficiency market with its technologies," stated Mr. Cecil Bond Kyte, Chairman and CEO of Save The World Air, Inc. "The milestones we have achieved over the past six months show how we plan to address this market, and how we see the market developing in the state of California and nationally under the Obama Administration."
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Beijing Olympics were the most polluted games ever, researchers say
The level of toxic smog of soot particles in the air was so high that at times the sun was blotted out.
Despite Chinese Government measures to reduce pollution around their capital city by shutting down factories, restricting car usage and slowing down construction, high levels of pollutants persisted.
However matters could have been worse had there not been evening showers and a change in the wind direction during the games.
Scientists found the weather played a greater part in reducing pollution than restrictions imposed by the Chinese Government
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What Does Auto Code 1446 Emissions Control Systems In Cars Mean?
It is always a bit stressful when your vehicle isn’t performing right, and especially if this lack of performance is coupled with the auto code 1446 emissions control systems in cars being indicated through the use of a scanner. When the “check engine” light comes on in any car equipped with an on-board diagnostic system or OBD-ll, the owner or driver can take the vehicle to any repair shop, auto parts store or dealership and have the results scanned. This process then generates all the faults or malfunctions in the emissions system into a series of code. The auto code 1446 emissions control systems, cars and trucks, means that there is a problem with the vent control valve. This fault can occur in more than one set of the auto code 1446 emissions control systems. Cars or trucks can be reset and driven again, then checked to see if the fault occurs. Sometimes something as simple as a loose gas cap or a tear in the seal around the gas cap can lead to the fault reading auto code 1446 emissions control systems. Cars are easy to fix if this is the problem, simply reset the system and correctly tighten the gas cap or replace the damaged gas cap to correct the problem and prevent the faulty reading from occurring.
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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Paints and Allied Products Manufacturing
May 30, 2009 (FIND, Inc. via COMTEX) -- ADPC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- SUMMARY: EPA is proposing national emission standards for control of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for the Paints and Allied Products Manufacturing area source category. The proposed emissions standards for new and existing sources are based on EPA's proposed determination as to what constitutes the generally available control technology or management practices (GACT) for the area source category.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Comments must be received on or before July 1, 2009, unless a public hearing is requested by June 11, 2009. If a hearing is requested on this proposed rule, written comments must be received by July 16, 2009. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on the information collection provisions must be received by the Office of Management and Budget on or before July 1, 2009.
ADDRESSES: EPA will accept comment on the proposal for 30 days after publication in the Federal Register . Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0053, by one of the following methods:
. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
. Agency Web site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/docket.html. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the EPA Air and Radiation Docket Web site.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: Comments must be received on or before July 1, 2009, unless a public hearing is requested by June 11, 2009. If a hearing is requested on this proposed rule, written comments must be received by July 16, 2009. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on the information collection provisions must be received by the Office of Management and Budget on or before July 1, 2009.
ADDRESSES: EPA will accept comment on the proposal for 30 days after publication in the Federal Register . Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0053, by one of the following methods:
. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
. Agency Web site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/docket.html. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the EPA Air and Radiation Docket Web site.
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Indoor Plants Create Fresh Air
NASA conducted a joint study with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). During the energy crisis of the 1970’s a standard practiced was developed to create energy efficient buildings. The solution was to heavily insulate the building structures, as well as control the influx of fresh air via cracks, openings, spaces, etc. By sealing and insulating the buildings, millions of dollars on energy costs were saved, but at what expense? The stagnant air became a breeding ground for toxic chemicals that are found in everyday objects. Therefore the objective of the NASA study was to discover the potential use of household plants in solving indoor air pollution problems. The two-study focused primarily on 3 everyday household chemicals.
Three Most Common Indoor Chemicals
* Benzene, is used as a solvent and can be found in plastics, dyes, rubbers, detergents, and gasoline, among the other numerous items. Irritable to the skin and eyes, Benzene can cause respiratory and psychological disturbances, liver and kidney damage, as well as diseases to the blood and lymphatic systems.
* Trichloroethylene is used in varnishes, adhesives, and metal degreasing. Known as a liver carcinogen it also damages the respiratory and central nervous systems by acting as an anesthetic. Numbing the functions of cells, Trichloroethylene can have a lethal effect.
* Formaldehyde is used as a preserving agent. Practically found in every environment, from insulation, particleboard, and carpet backing, to grocery bags and paper towels. This chemical is one of the leading causes for the development of asthma.
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Three Most Common Indoor Chemicals
* Benzene, is used as a solvent and can be found in plastics, dyes, rubbers, detergents, and gasoline, among the other numerous items. Irritable to the skin and eyes, Benzene can cause respiratory and psychological disturbances, liver and kidney damage, as well as diseases to the blood and lymphatic systems.
* Trichloroethylene is used in varnishes, adhesives, and metal degreasing. Known as a liver carcinogen it also damages the respiratory and central nervous systems by acting as an anesthetic. Numbing the functions of cells, Trichloroethylene can have a lethal effect.
* Formaldehyde is used as a preserving agent. Practically found in every environment, from insulation, particleboard, and carpet backing, to grocery bags and paper towels. This chemical is one of the leading causes for the development of asthma.
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2016 Vehicle Standards: Better Mileage, Cleaner Air
The national fuel-efficiency and emission-control standard announced in mid-May will significantly raise the requirements for vehicle manufacturers, foreign and domestic. But the standard will also enable automakers and regulators to pursue the goals more efficiently.
Pleasing environmental groups and - publicly, at least - manufacturers, President Obama described new, comprehensive rules that:
Raise the required, overall average for fuel efficiency to 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016 - four years earlier than current federal law requires. New passenger cars would have to average 39 mpg; light trucks, 30 mpg. (The current average for cars is 27.5 mpg; for trucks, 23 mpg.)
Impose, for the first time nationwide limits on vehicle-exhaust emissions.
Carbon dioxide and other vehicle emissions that contribute to climate change would be reduced by almost one-third by 2016. The volumes are hard to comprehend, but the Obama administration said the restrictions would reduce greenhouse emissions by 900 million metric tons - the equivalent of taking 177 million cars off the road during the 6-1/2-year duration of the new policies.
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Pleasing environmental groups and - publicly, at least - manufacturers, President Obama described new, comprehensive rules that:
Raise the required, overall average for fuel efficiency to 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016 - four years earlier than current federal law requires. New passenger cars would have to average 39 mpg; light trucks, 30 mpg. (The current average for cars is 27.5 mpg; for trucks, 23 mpg.)
Impose, for the first time nationwide limits on vehicle-exhaust emissions.
Carbon dioxide and other vehicle emissions that contribute to climate change would be reduced by almost one-third by 2016. The volumes are hard to comprehend, but the Obama administration said the restrictions would reduce greenhouse emissions by 900 million metric tons - the equivalent of taking 177 million cars off the road during the 6-1/2-year duration of the new policies.
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Carrier Air Conditioning: A World Leader
The Carrier Corporation is one of the leaders in the industry of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Carrier air conditioning units have been sold in the United States since they were first designed in 1902, and are now available in close to 200 different countries across the world. With the main headquarters located in Farmington, Connecticut, Carrier air conditioning, heating and refrigeration businesses employ over 45,000 employees worldwide and is constantly expanding and increasing their market and services offered.
Carrier Corporation has several different divisions include the retail and commercial sectors that sell Carrier air conditioning, heating and refrigeration products and services. In addition there is a commercial HVAC building and industrial division, refrigeration and food service division, transportation refrigeration division and a passenger comfort division that focuses on climate control for marine vessels, busses and recreational vehicles. These different divisions all strive to increase the efficiency and power saving features of their products as well as promote environmental awareness and options for recycling and innovations in different heating and cooling systems.
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Carrier Corporation has several different divisions include the retail and commercial sectors that sell Carrier air conditioning, heating and refrigeration products and services. In addition there is a commercial HVAC building and industrial division, refrigeration and food service division, transportation refrigeration division and a passenger comfort division that focuses on climate control for marine vessels, busses and recreational vehicles. These different divisions all strive to increase the efficiency and power saving features of their products as well as promote environmental awareness and options for recycling and innovations in different heating and cooling systems.
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Roadmap for Cleaner Fuels and Cleaner Vehicles
I recently came across an interesting document titled “A Road Map for Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles in Asia”. This document was prepared as part of an air quality programme supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The roadmap was meant to provide decision makers in Asia with up-to-date information on how to clean up fuels and encourage clean vehicles. The roadmap discusses the interaction between fuels and vehicle technologies and the approaches that Asian countries can take to produce cleaner fuels and vehicles.
I have extracted the key conclusions drawn from that document. I hope you find them interesting.
(i) Clean fuels are essential. Pollution control experts worldwide have come to realize over the past 30 years that cleaner fuels are a critical component of an effective clean air strategy. In recent years, this understanding of the critical role of fuels deepened and spread to most regions of the world. Fuel quality is now seen as not only essential for directly eliminating or reducing pollutants such as lead, but also as a precondition for introducing many important pollution control technologies (e.g., the lowering of sulfur content to enable use of diesel particulate filters). Further, one critical advantage of cleaner fuels has emerged — its rapid impact on both new and existing vehicles. For example, tighter new vehicle standards can take 10 or more years to be fully effective, but the removal of lead in gasoline in Asia has reduced lead emissions from all vehicles immediately.
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I have extracted the key conclusions drawn from that document. I hope you find them interesting.
(i) Clean fuels are essential. Pollution control experts worldwide have come to realize over the past 30 years that cleaner fuels are a critical component of an effective clean air strategy. In recent years, this understanding of the critical role of fuels deepened and spread to most regions of the world. Fuel quality is now seen as not only essential for directly eliminating or reducing pollutants such as lead, but also as a precondition for introducing many important pollution control technologies (e.g., the lowering of sulfur content to enable use of diesel particulate filters). Further, one critical advantage of cleaner fuels has emerged — its rapid impact on both new and existing vehicles. For example, tighter new vehicle standards can take 10 or more years to be fully effective, but the removal of lead in gasoline in Asia has reduced lead emissions from all vehicles immediately.
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Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO)
The Anguil Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer destroys Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and odorous emissions that are often discharged from industrial processes. The RTO achieves emission, abatement and destruction through the process of high temperature thermal or catalytic oxidation, converting the pollutants to carbon dioxide and water vapor while reusing the thermal energy generated to reduce operating costs.
VOC and HAP laden process gas enters the oxidizer through an inlet manifold to flow control, poppet valves that direct this gas into energy recovery chambers where it is preheated. The process gas and contaminants are progressively heated in the ceramic media beds as they move toward the combustion chamber.
Once oxidized in the combustion chamber, the hot purified air releases thermal energy as it passes through the media bed in the outlet flow direction. The outlet bed is heated and the gas is cooled so that the outlet gas temperature is only slightly higher than the process inlet temperature. Poppet valves alternate the airflow direction into the media beds to maximize energy recovery within the oxidizer. The high energy recovery within these oxidizers reduces the auxiliary fuel requirement and saves operating cost. The Anguil oxidizer achieves high destruction efficiency and self-sustaining operation with no auxiliary fuel usage at low concentrations.
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VOC and HAP laden process gas enters the oxidizer through an inlet manifold to flow control, poppet valves that direct this gas into energy recovery chambers where it is preheated. The process gas and contaminants are progressively heated in the ceramic media beds as they move toward the combustion chamber.
Once oxidized in the combustion chamber, the hot purified air releases thermal energy as it passes through the media bed in the outlet flow direction. The outlet bed is heated and the gas is cooled so that the outlet gas temperature is only slightly higher than the process inlet temperature. Poppet valves alternate the airflow direction into the media beds to maximize energy recovery within the oxidizer. The high energy recovery within these oxidizers reduces the auxiliary fuel requirement and saves operating cost. The Anguil oxidizer achieves high destruction efficiency and self-sustaining operation with no auxiliary fuel usage at low concentrations.
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Oxidation technologies for destruction of volatile organic compounds
Ever tightening EU regulations and standards for the reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions, are putting heavy demands on industry sectors, including chemicals.
Coupled with the drive to reduce energy consumption, any air pollution control system must offer high performance in VOC destruction and energy efficiency.
Oxidation is an effective technology for the destruction of VOCs. Essential combustion with minimal energy consumption can be achieved through use of the three Ts of oxidation: time, turbulence and temperature, together with the correct design systems and sufficient quantities of oxygen.
Technologies capable of achieving these objectives include; direct-fired, recuperative, regenerative and catalytic oxidisers along with combination concentrator/oxidiser systems for the most dilute streams.
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Coupled with the drive to reduce energy consumption, any air pollution control system must offer high performance in VOC destruction and energy efficiency.
Oxidation is an effective technology for the destruction of VOCs. Essential combustion with minimal energy consumption can be achieved through use of the three Ts of oxidation: time, turbulence and temperature, together with the correct design systems and sufficient quantities of oxygen.
Technologies capable of achieving these objectives include; direct-fired, recuperative, regenerative and catalytic oxidisers along with combination concentrator/oxidiser systems for the most dilute streams.
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A SCADA System Assessment
A Pre-SCADA System Assessment
By Randy Dennison
Introduction
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a process control system that enables a site operator to monitor and control processes distributed among various remote sites. Such systems can be used to monitor and control land, air or water pollution control equipment, or just about any manufacturing process.
A properly designed SCADA system saves time and money by eliminating the need for service personnel to visit each site for inspection, data collection/logging or make adjustments. Real-time monitoring, system modifications, troubleshooting, increased equipment life and automatic report generating are just a few of the benefits that come with today’s SCADA systems.
As technology continues to advance, such systems will be the operating standard for process control. But from hundreds of system providers available today, which one will a facility choose to partner with and why?
Choosing a system provider that will design a system applicable to an operator’s needs can be an overwhelming, confusing task. With little or no knowledge of SCADA and telemetry systems and an incomplete pre-system assessment, decisions can include costly mistakes. Too often the decisions are based upon:
Price:
The quality of system components and workmanship may suffer when vendors low-bid to win the contract. The vendor may then indiscriminately cut costs to make a profit.
Proprietary equipment - If proprietary, closed-protocol equipment is installed in the system, the customer can be forced to pay inflated prices and face the possibility of future equipment integration problems due to obsolete or irreplaceable components, company shutdowns and a lack of support when it comes time for repair.
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By Randy Dennison
Introduction
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a process control system that enables a site operator to monitor and control processes distributed among various remote sites. Such systems can be used to monitor and control land, air or water pollution control equipment, or just about any manufacturing process.
A properly designed SCADA system saves time and money by eliminating the need for service personnel to visit each site for inspection, data collection/logging or make adjustments. Real-time monitoring, system modifications, troubleshooting, increased equipment life and automatic report generating are just a few of the benefits that come with today’s SCADA systems.
As technology continues to advance, such systems will be the operating standard for process control. But from hundreds of system providers available today, which one will a facility choose to partner with and why?
Choosing a system provider that will design a system applicable to an operator’s needs can be an overwhelming, confusing task. With little or no knowledge of SCADA and telemetry systems and an incomplete pre-system assessment, decisions can include costly mistakes. Too often the decisions are based upon:
Price:
The quality of system components and workmanship may suffer when vendors low-bid to win the contract. The vendor may then indiscriminately cut costs to make a profit.
Proprietary equipment - If proprietary, closed-protocol equipment is installed in the system, the customer can be forced to pay inflated prices and face the possibility of future equipment integration problems due to obsolete or irreplaceable components, company shutdowns and a lack of support when it comes time for repair.
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Environmental experience in Sweden
Sweden was one of the first countries in the world to recognise the growing environmental problems and include these on the political agenda. Environmental awareness increased during the 1960s and older regulations governing health care and water pollution were replaced by new legislation to control the emissions of all types of pollution. In 1972, Sweden hosted the UN conference on the Human Environment, in Stockholm, which placed the environment on the international agenda and laid the foundations for greater insight into global environmental threats.
Today, it is accepted that environmental issues affect all aspects of society, from large production systems to the lifestyle of individuals. In Sweden, we have reached far in controlling urban and industrial point source pollution. The challenge now is to focus more on the environmental impact during the life cycle of products, as well as on certain sectors with responsible for a relatively large part of the present environmental impact, e.g. the transport and the agricultural sectors. As a result, environmental policy is now more addressing issues related to products, for instance recycling and waste minimisation, as well as infra-structure and lifestyles. This general trend is found in most industrialised countries.
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Today, it is accepted that environmental issues affect all aspects of society, from large production systems to the lifestyle of individuals. In Sweden, we have reached far in controlling urban and industrial point source pollution. The challenge now is to focus more on the environmental impact during the life cycle of products, as well as on certain sectors with responsible for a relatively large part of the present environmental impact, e.g. the transport and the agricultural sectors. As a result, environmental policy is now more addressing issues related to products, for instance recycling and waste minimisation, as well as infra-structure and lifestyles. This general trend is found in most industrialised countries.
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U.S. professor: "China is an enormous success story in world economics"
NEW YORK, May 26 (Xinhua) -- "I think China is an enormous success story, clearly in economics and it has had the most dynamic economic development in world history during the last 30 years," a famous U.S. professor has said.
Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua that "We all believe, at least I believe, that China will ... relatively soon, within the next three decades perhaps ... become the world's largest economy."
"So I think China has a unique position in the world. It's not only the most populous country but it will become the largest economy in the world, and that's rather natural because it's such a large size with so many talented people but it means a special kind of responsibility," he said.
However, "China also faces tremendous internal problems in its development, especially the environmental challenges because the water, the energy, air pollution and so forth, are major question for China's development -- also, the scale of the urbanization," he said.
"This is a very complicated process but I think China has done a tremendous job of having rapid development," he said. "Now it has to turn more attention to the physical environment and to the human well being in health care and so on."
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Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua that "We all believe, at least I believe, that China will ... relatively soon, within the next three decades perhaps ... become the world's largest economy."
"So I think China has a unique position in the world. It's not only the most populous country but it will become the largest economy in the world, and that's rather natural because it's such a large size with so many talented people but it means a special kind of responsibility," he said.
However, "China also faces tremendous internal problems in its development, especially the environmental challenges because the water, the energy, air pollution and so forth, are major question for China's development -- also, the scale of the urbanization," he said.
"This is a very complicated process but I think China has done a tremendous job of having rapid development," he said. "Now it has to turn more attention to the physical environment and to the human well being in health care and so on."
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Mcerts visitor numbers up by 10 per cent
The organisers of the Mcerts 2009 air-monitoring event have announced that visitor numbers grew by 10 per cent in comparison with the 2007 figures.
Mcerts organiser Dave Curtis, from the Source Testing Association (STA), said: 'I think there are a number of reasons for the success of the Mcerts events.
'First, they have become an established red-letter date in the diaries of everyone involved in air monitoring because they provide an opportunity to catch up on the latest regulatory information; second, visitors are able to view all of the latest monitoring technologies; third, process operators can network with people that are facing the same challenges in their working lives and finally, the more recent emphasis on operator self-monitoring means that process operators have to have a greater understanding of the monitoring requirements.' Doug Wilson, head of monitoring and assessment at the Environment Agency, added: 'It was pleasing to note the high level of participation in the Mcerts 2009 conference, workshops and exhibition.
'Our objective to continuously improve the quality of monitoring combined with the increased emphasis on operator self-monitoring means that events such as this provide an excellent opportunity for all stakeholders to meet and discuss issues of common concern.
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Mcerts organiser Dave Curtis, from the Source Testing Association (STA), said: 'I think there are a number of reasons for the success of the Mcerts events.
'First, they have become an established red-letter date in the diaries of everyone involved in air monitoring because they provide an opportunity to catch up on the latest regulatory information; second, visitors are able to view all of the latest monitoring technologies; third, process operators can network with people that are facing the same challenges in their working lives and finally, the more recent emphasis on operator self-monitoring means that process operators have to have a greater understanding of the monitoring requirements.' Doug Wilson, head of monitoring and assessment at the Environment Agency, added: 'It was pleasing to note the high level of participation in the Mcerts 2009 conference, workshops and exhibition.
'Our objective to continuously improve the quality of monitoring combined with the increased emphasis on operator self-monitoring means that events such as this provide an excellent opportunity for all stakeholders to meet and discuss issues of common concern.
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Greens ask Brussels to look into traffic, pollution problems in Sliema area
Traffic and pollution problems in Sliema and Gżira have reached the European Commission, putting the local environment and transport authorities under the spotlight.
The Greens have tabled a parliamentary question on the level of unsustainable development in these areas, asking the Commission to verify whether the planning authority would be authorising further urban development in these already over-developed towns in breach of EU directives.
Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Arnold Cassola said the Commission was also asked to check whether the Malta Transport Authority (ADT) was fulfilling its obligations to provide effective urban traffic management and control against vehicle pollution.
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The Greens have tabled a parliamentary question on the level of unsustainable development in these areas, asking the Commission to verify whether the planning authority would be authorising further urban development in these already over-developed towns in breach of EU directives.
Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Arnold Cassola said the Commission was also asked to check whether the Malta Transport Authority (ADT) was fulfilling its obligations to provide effective urban traffic management and control against vehicle pollution.
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Anti-tobacco law gains support
Accra, GNA - A report on a survey, to assess the levels of Second Hand Smoke (SHS) in selected places, has indicated that 80 per cent of workers in smoking and non-smoking establishments were in favour of smoke-free laws, citing health as a reason.
The report said even though all smoking venues, except one, had ventilation systems, 96 per cent had Particulate Matter of 2.5 level, which fell into hazardous category of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index.
According to Mr Winfred Agbenyikey, who conducted the research, the ventilation system cannot protect people from SHS exposure.
He said the study was conducted to measure the extent of pollution caused by SHS exposure to workers and patrons in selected indoor public places.
Presenting a Paper at a day's seminar on the theme: "Ban on Smoking in Public Places," for senior staff of the EPA in Accra on Thursday, he said bar owners interviewed claimed customers' preference and concerns over loss of revenue as their reason for allowing smoking in their establishments.
He, however, noted that owners of non-smoking locations, which had gone smoke-free voluntarily, six months before the study, reported a hike in attendance and increased revenue after the ban.
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The report said even though all smoking venues, except one, had ventilation systems, 96 per cent had Particulate Matter of 2.5 level, which fell into hazardous category of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index.
According to Mr Winfred Agbenyikey, who conducted the research, the ventilation system cannot protect people from SHS exposure.
He said the study was conducted to measure the extent of pollution caused by SHS exposure to workers and patrons in selected indoor public places.
Presenting a Paper at a day's seminar on the theme: "Ban on Smoking in Public Places," for senior staff of the EPA in Accra on Thursday, he said bar owners interviewed claimed customers' preference and concerns over loss of revenue as their reason for allowing smoking in their establishments.
He, however, noted that owners of non-smoking locations, which had gone smoke-free voluntarily, six months before the study, reported a hike in attendance and increased revenue after the ban.
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Energy Futures A quick guide to alternative energy
By now, you’ve heard it in a thousand political speeches—the shopping-list-style recitation of newfangled-sounding alternative energy sources and technologies. Clean coal! Solar and wind! Switch grass!
Yet few people take the trouble to examine the energy technology field as a whole, comparing a cross-section of future sources across the same set of objective criteria, especially price. The following is reason’s attempt to rectify this gap, giving consumer and policymaker alike a quick guide to alternative energy.
Supercritical pulverized coal
Pulverizing coal is the predominant method for generating electricity in the U.S. and around the world. In a pulverization plant, coal, after being ground to the texture of flour, is blown into a furnace to burn. This converts circulating water into steam, which turns the blades of a turbine to produce electricity. “Supercritical” units heat up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit and make steam at 3,600 pounds per square inch.
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Yet few people take the trouble to examine the energy technology field as a whole, comparing a cross-section of future sources across the same set of objective criteria, especially price. The following is reason’s attempt to rectify this gap, giving consumer and policymaker alike a quick guide to alternative energy.
Supercritical pulverized coal
Pulverizing coal is the predominant method for generating electricity in the U.S. and around the world. In a pulverization plant, coal, after being ground to the texture of flour, is blown into a furnace to burn. This converts circulating water into steam, which turns the blades of a turbine to produce electricity. “Supercritical” units heat up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit and make steam at 3,600 pounds per square inch.
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How to Tackle Combustible Dusts With Successful Dust Control Systems
Many solids processing companies have a serious potential for a dust explosion and may not even recognize the risks. If the dusts in your dust control system are combustible, you may be risking injury or damage from a dust explosion if those systems are not designed or operated in accordance with NFPA recommendations.
Combustible dust incidents resulting in fatalities can be avoided if available guidance such as NFPA 654 and other standards are followed.
To see what your risk might be, answer the following two questions. If you answer "yes" to these questions, your dust control system may be an explosion hazard.
1. Do you have combustible dusts?
If you don't know, read the "Combustible Dusts" section below.
2. Do you lack adequate conveying velocity in some or all branches of your dust control system?
Low velocity causes dust accumulation in the duct and the risk of fueling a dust explosion if ignited — a significant factor in several recent incidents. Typical dust control conveying velocities are in the range of 3,500 to 4,000 ft/min (17.5 to 20 m/sec).
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Combustible dust incidents resulting in fatalities can be avoided if available guidance such as NFPA 654 and other standards are followed.
To see what your risk might be, answer the following two questions. If you answer "yes" to these questions, your dust control system may be an explosion hazard.
1. Do you have combustible dusts?
If you don't know, read the "Combustible Dusts" section below.
2. Do you lack adequate conveying velocity in some or all branches of your dust control system?
Low velocity causes dust accumulation in the duct and the risk of fueling a dust explosion if ignited — a significant factor in several recent incidents. Typical dust control conveying velocities are in the range of 3,500 to 4,000 ft/min (17.5 to 20 m/sec).
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City tops UN’s ‘green list’
AHMEDABAD: In 2003, Central Pollution Control Board gave Ahmedabad the ignominious tag of being the most polluted city in the country, with
dangerous levels of lead and sulphur found in the air.
Six years on, the city has turned around full circle. Ahmedabad, today, leads 15 other cities in the country, including Delhi, in promoting the theme of ‘Green Cities -Plan for the Planet’, initiated by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Another Gujarat city, Jamnagar is ranked seventh. In 2005, Ahmedabad signed the United Nations’ Urban Environmental Accord (UEA) with 16 other cities in the country to implement 29 agendas in seven years to protect precious natural resources. Ahmedabad has so far implemented 20 agendas, way ahead of other cities, according to a study by International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) for UNEP.
“For the first time, we are conducting a tree audit to verify aspects like survival rate of trees. Greening the city is top priority. We plan to plant two lakh saplings this year,” said IP Gautam, commissioner of AMC.
Among the measures that have been implemented in Ahmedabad are greenhouse gas reduction, establishing an Air Quality Index (AQI), putting in place systems for meeting 10% of the city’s energy needs through renewable resources, efforts to reduce electricity consumption, waste reduction, creating of environmentally beneficial jobs in slums and BRTS.
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dangerous levels of lead and sulphur found in the air.
Six years on, the city has turned around full circle. Ahmedabad, today, leads 15 other cities in the country, including Delhi, in promoting the theme of ‘Green Cities -Plan for the Planet’, initiated by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Another Gujarat city, Jamnagar is ranked seventh. In 2005, Ahmedabad signed the United Nations’ Urban Environmental Accord (UEA) with 16 other cities in the country to implement 29 agendas in seven years to protect precious natural resources. Ahmedabad has so far implemented 20 agendas, way ahead of other cities, according to a study by International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) for UNEP.
“For the first time, we are conducting a tree audit to verify aspects like survival rate of trees. Greening the city is top priority. We plan to plant two lakh saplings this year,” said IP Gautam, commissioner of AMC.
Among the measures that have been implemented in Ahmedabad are greenhouse gas reduction, establishing an Air Quality Index (AQI), putting in place systems for meeting 10% of the city’s energy needs through renewable resources, efforts to reduce electricity consumption, waste reduction, creating of environmentally beneficial jobs in slums and BRTS.
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Feeder buses to hit roads soon
BANGALORE: Leave the car home, de-congest the roads and start warming up to travel in the feeder service of public transportation that's soon
going to take over the city roads.
In a prelude to Namma Metro that is likely to come to fruition by 2010-end, the government wants to prepare commuters -- especially the middle and higher middle classes, who are the targeted passengers of Metro -- to adapt to the bus system.
A fleet of 1,000 buses that will soon hit the roads, promises to be high-end, have last-mile connectivity, 24-hour information on a toll-free phone service to locate the bus, a dedicated public campaign and parking policy.
This bonanza comes with a bag of reforms in the urban transport sector. It is not for the lower middle-class but is funded with the objective of getting higher middle-class citizens who otherwise travel by car.
How it works: the feeder service is about travelling point-to-point in the buses to reach the Metro station and hop on to the train. Instead of people travelling to Metro stations by private vehicles, which will subsequently crowd up parking lots, it is aimed at using public transport entirely.
According to environment experts, this stimulus package of Rs 323 crore, given by the Union urban development ministry under JN-NURM to buy buses, can be one of the important tools in tackling urban air pollution. The Supreme Court's Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority, that met with Pollution Control Board representatives from nine cities, focused on this measure.
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going to take over the city roads.
In a prelude to Namma Metro that is likely to come to fruition by 2010-end, the government wants to prepare commuters -- especially the middle and higher middle classes, who are the targeted passengers of Metro -- to adapt to the bus system.
A fleet of 1,000 buses that will soon hit the roads, promises to be high-end, have last-mile connectivity, 24-hour information on a toll-free phone service to locate the bus, a dedicated public campaign and parking policy.
This bonanza comes with a bag of reforms in the urban transport sector. It is not for the lower middle-class but is funded with the objective of getting higher middle-class citizens who otherwise travel by car.
How it works: the feeder service is about travelling point-to-point in the buses to reach the Metro station and hop on to the train. Instead of people travelling to Metro stations by private vehicles, which will subsequently crowd up parking lots, it is aimed at using public transport entirely.
According to environment experts, this stimulus package of Rs 323 crore, given by the Union urban development ministry under JN-NURM to buy buses, can be one of the important tools in tackling urban air pollution. The Supreme Court's Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority, that met with Pollution Control Board representatives from nine cities, focused on this measure.
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Clean City With Green Cars
If we know that driving a car leads to more pollution than any other activity, it is also our responsibility to fix it. Of course, emissions from one car may be low. But add a hundred, a thousand, or a million cars and you suddenly have a serious pollution problem on hand.
This is where the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation’s decision to introduce gas-powered taxi and bus fleet gains significance. In addition to providing a green hue to the city by planting trees, Sharjah, the cultural hub of the Arab world has stepped up its efforts in making the emirate clean and green. Its decision to convert all 5,065 taxis to run on natural gas by the yearend is a major leap towards making the emirate eco-friendly. Since the past year, Dubai has been replacing its existing fleet of taxis with eco-friendly cars that run on hybrid engines. This indicates the RTA’s commitment towards the environment. Thus, Dubai has led the way in the promotion of sustainable public transport system, and the emirate can expect real time fuel efficiency with the use of hybrid cars.
When the efforts contribute to building a healthy nation in a healthier environment, the opportunity has to be captured. The taxis and buses to be introduced by Sharjah will prove to be further incentives to individuals to opt for such vehicles. Harmful chemicals produced during the combustion process in the engines and released as exhaust leads to air pollution. The harmful affects of air pollution need no elucidation. With ozone continuing to be a persistent urban air pollution problem, all vehicle emission control programmes have to emphasise on nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbon reductions.
Also, limiting vehicle-generated carbon dioxide will be critical to a successful pollution control exercise.
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This is where the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation’s decision to introduce gas-powered taxi and bus fleet gains significance. In addition to providing a green hue to the city by planting trees, Sharjah, the cultural hub of the Arab world has stepped up its efforts in making the emirate clean and green. Its decision to convert all 5,065 taxis to run on natural gas by the yearend is a major leap towards making the emirate eco-friendly. Since the past year, Dubai has been replacing its existing fleet of taxis with eco-friendly cars that run on hybrid engines. This indicates the RTA’s commitment towards the environment. Thus, Dubai has led the way in the promotion of sustainable public transport system, and the emirate can expect real time fuel efficiency with the use of hybrid cars.
When the efforts contribute to building a healthy nation in a healthier environment, the opportunity has to be captured. The taxis and buses to be introduced by Sharjah will prove to be further incentives to individuals to opt for such vehicles. Harmful chemicals produced during the combustion process in the engines and released as exhaust leads to air pollution. The harmful affects of air pollution need no elucidation. With ozone continuing to be a persistent urban air pollution problem, all vehicle emission control programmes have to emphasise on nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbon reductions.
Also, limiting vehicle-generated carbon dioxide will be critical to a successful pollution control exercise.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Design of Constructed Wetland (Reedbeds)
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has designed constructed wetlands for several clients as well as for Nestle Philippines to provide a cheap but effective means of treating its wastewater. Reed beds or constructed wetlands are good solutions to significantly reduce the operational costs for treating wastewater but requires a significantly greater area to build. Thus, these systems are well suited for facilities that have large areas available. Another good use of reedbeds are in aesthetics as these systems utilize local plants species to remove pollutants from wastewater.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Feasibility Studies for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has conducted several feasibility studies for water and wastewater treatment facilities to help clients identify gaps in the project's technology, infrastructure and financial requirements.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Seminars and Trainings
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has conducted several environmental trainings which were presented to pollution control officers, environment health and safety officers, company owners, productions engineers, pollution control system operators, and academe.
The company has also provided in-house environmental seminars and trainings which focused on the company's needs.
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The company has also provided in-house environmental seminars and trainings which focused on the company's needs.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Environmental Legal Services
One of the challenges of industrial facilities is to comply with environmental regulations. There are instances that companies have not been able to comply with certain environmental regulations which result to non-compliance or violations. What's worse is that the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) might have already interfered and filed a case against these companies. In these cases, a company might seek for legal advice from an environmental lawyer, and not just any other lawyer. Pacific Spectrum Environmental boasts of having an environmental lawyer who is experienced with handling PAB cases.
Pacific Spectrum Environmental may also provide the services of an environmental lawyer in cases of water rights, land disputes and complaints.
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Pacific Spectrum Environmental may also provide the services of an environmental lawyer in cases of water rights, land disputes and complaints.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Industrial Waste Management
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has been engaged in providing consultancy works with several industrial and food processing facilities for their industrial waste management requirements. The company reviewed their waste generation data (type, rates, management) and recommended options to improve the handling of their industrial wastes based on several criteria such as worker health and safety, environmental safety, available technology and cost.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Detailed Engineering Design
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has been engaged in several detailed engineering design projects for sewage and wastewater treatment plants, sewarage and pump stations, road networks as well as sanitary landfill and leachate treatment. The company can also provide detailed engineering design for water supply and sanitation projects.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Health and Safety Permitting and Reporting
Pacific Spectrum Environmental provides health and safety permitting and reporting services to its clients. There are several government agencies related to heath and safety that have permitting, licensing and reporting requirements. These agencies include:
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
- Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT)
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
The list of licenses, permits and reports required by these agencies that we provide for our clients are as follows:
- PNP License to Possess Explosive Ingredients
- PNP Permit to Purchase Explosive Ingredients
- PDEA License to Use Pre-Cursor Chemicals
- BHDT Radation Device License
- Quarterly and Semi-Annual Reports (depending on agency)
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- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
- Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT)
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
The list of licenses, permits and reports required by these agencies that we provide for our clients are as follows:
- PNP License to Possess Explosive Ingredients
- PNP Permit to Purchase Explosive Ingredients
- PDEA License to Use Pre-Cursor Chemicals
- BHDT Radation Device License
- Quarterly and Semi-Annual Reports (depending on agency)
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Environmental Permitting and Reporting Services
One of the mainstay services of Pacific Spectrum Environmental is the environmental permitting and reporting services we do for our clients. The Environmental Management Bureau has permitting and reporting requirements which industries need to comply with regularly. Permitting requirements include the following:
- Water Discharge Permit (DP)
- Air Pollution Source and Control Installation (APSCI) Permit-to-Operate (APTO)
- Hazardous Waste Generator Generator Registration (HWID)
- Treatement, Storage and Disposal (TSD) Certification
- LLDA Development Clearance (LC)
- Priority Chemical List (PCL) Certification
Meanwhile, environmental reporting requirements include the following:
- Quarterly Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR)
- Semi-Annual ECC Compliance Monitoring Report (ECC CMR)
- Annual PCL Report
Our company has been dedicated to be take on a pro-active role on our clients permitting and reporting requirements without compromising their ownership or responsibility. We simply make report preparation and submission easier by facilitating information gathering and liaising (document submission, followup and pick-up).
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- Water Discharge Permit (DP)
- Air Pollution Source and Control Installation (APSCI) Permit-to-Operate (APTO)
- Hazardous Waste Generator Generator Registration (HWID)
- Treatement, Storage and Disposal (TSD) Certification
- LLDA Development Clearance (LC)
- Priority Chemical List (PCL) Certification
Meanwhile, environmental reporting requirements include the following:
- Quarterly Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR)
- Semi-Annual ECC Compliance Monitoring Report (ECC CMR)
- Annual PCL Report
Our company has been dedicated to be take on a pro-active role on our clients permitting and reporting requirements without compromising their ownership or responsibility. We simply make report preparation and submission easier by facilitating information gathering and liaising (document submission, followup and pick-up).
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Environmental Impact Assessment (For ECC Application)
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has provided technical and liaising services to secure a Certificate of Environmental Compliance Commitment from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for more than 50 projects in different industries already. From the food and beverage processing, restaurants and food preparation, hotels and resorts, power plants, high-rise buildings, treatment facilities, research and laboratory facilities, painting companies, sports clubs, industrial parks, residential communities, chemical facilities, electronics companies, and many others.
Our objective is to provide an unbiased environmental assessment of the activities of a proposed or existing project that will be potential pollution sources and to provide a management plan which suits the client's as well as the regulatory agency's requirements. The report, which can be an Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER), Environmental Impact Satetement (EIS) or Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) depending on the scope and stauts of the project are prepared with sound engineering knowledge and conforms to the reporting requirements of the Revised Procedural Manual of DAO 2003-30 (Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System).
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Our objective is to provide an unbiased environmental assessment of the activities of a proposed or existing project that will be potential pollution sources and to provide a management plan which suits the client's as well as the regulatory agency's requirements. The report, which can be an Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER), Environmental Impact Satetement (EIS) or Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) depending on the scope and stauts of the project are prepared with sound engineering knowledge and conforms to the reporting requirements of the Revised Procedural Manual of DAO 2003-30 (Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System).
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Soil Sampling and Analyses for Environmental Site Assessment
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has conducted several quasi environmental site assessment (ESA) activities in different properties (e.g. industrial, airline) long before this methodology has reached the Philippines. The objective of the activity was to confirm whether the area has been contaminated with petroleum products (fuel, oils, fluids) and to determine the lateral extent of the contamination. This results and recommendation formed part of the report which was used by the companies to make an informed decision on how to manage the contaminated site.
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Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Contaminant transport Modeling fo Subic Bay (Morong, Bataan)
Pacific Spectrum Environmental conducted a contaminant transport modeling of Subic Bay in the Morong (Bataan) side for our client in the real estate development industry. The objective of the study was to model the pollutant pathways and concentrations of several parameters such as BOD, oil and heavy metals. The study was useful for the developer to determine if their beach will be affected should there be any spill or contamination in the Subic Bay Port are.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Root Cause Analysis of Cyanide Contaminated Wastewater
One client of Pacific Spectrum Environmental had problems with their effluent wastewater as the cyanide readings were abnormally high. Our company carried out a root cause analysis in the facility to answer the questions how, why and where this spike of cyanide concentration happened. The results of the analysis and the recommendations were incorporated in a final report.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
Visit our main site at www.pacific-spectrum.com.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
ECC Liaising for San Miguel Corporation Projects
Pacific Spectrum Environmental has helped San Miguel Corporation, the biggest food conglomerate in Southeast Asia, in securing a Certificate of Environmental Compliance Commitment from the different regional office of the Environmental Management Bureau. Some of the projects that we got an ECC were for their agribusiness facilities, bottling facilities, beverage facilities, and even for their toll manufacturers. A list of ECC projects the company has completed is found on our main website at www.pacific-spectrum.com.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
Unit 1534 City and Land Mega Plaza
ADB Avenue corner Garnet Road
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Telephone No.: (632) 637-8669
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
Unit 1534 City and Land Mega Plaza
ADB Avenue corner Garnet Road
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
Metro Manila, Philippines
Visit our main site at www.pacific-spectrum.com.
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Telephone No.: (632) 637-8669
Telefax No.: (632) 631-2096
Email: info@pacific-spectrum.com
Capex and Opex of a Bulk Water Company
One of Pacific Spectrum Environmental's clients is Benguet Corporation which has made big moves towards developing a bulk water supply system in Baguio. Our company provided the financial analysis for the capital expense (capex) and operational expense based on the technical (infrastructure) requirements of the project.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Telephone No.: (632) 637-8669
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Email: info@pacific-spectrum.com
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Social Survey for a Proposed Water Treatment Plant
Although previously set aside due to low importance, the social aspects of a project have been recently embraced as one of the most important factors for the success of a project. Community complaints is one of the social aspects that often contribute to a projects failure due to low acceptance in the community.
b>Pacific Spectrum Environmental was engaged by DCCD Engineering Corporation to conduct a social survey in Muntinlupa City to ensure that the community has been informed about the project specifications and what it can provide the community in terms of services and benifits.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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b>Pacific Spectrum Environmental was engaged by DCCD Engineering Corporation to conduct a social survey in Muntinlupa City to ensure that the community has been informed about the project specifications and what it can provide the community in terms of services and benifits.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Water Quality Assessment of Subic Bay (Morong, Bataan)
Pacific Spectrum Environmental conducted a water quality assessment of Subic Bay up to the Morong (Bataan) side for our clients in the land development industry. The objective of the study is to determine the pollutant concentration in the area as an input to a contaminant transport modeling activty. The parameters included heavy metals, physical, biological as well as chemical properties.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Email: info@pacific-spectrum.com
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Environmental Site Assessment of Avida Land Property
Pacific Spectrum Environmental investigated the underlying soil and groundwater of an Avida Land Property located somewhere in Mega Manila which was suspected to have been contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) due to pollutant migration coming from an adjacent industrial facility which was previously closed down.
The results were recorded and recommendations were incorporated in the final environmental site assessment (ESA) report.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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The results were recorded and recommendations were incorporated in the final environmental site assessment (ESA) report.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Laguna Lake Water Quality Assessment
Pacific Spectrum Environmental conducted a water quality assessment in Laguna Lake in Muntinlupa and Paranaque as part of a client's water supply project. Water quality parameters included chemical, biological and physical properties the results of which were used as input data to the design of water treatment system.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Email: info@pacific-spectrum.com
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Coral Reef Monitoring
The activity involves the use of scuba gear as well as video and still photography equipment to monitor the status of the coral reef in the area.
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
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Our Environmental Training Modules
Module 1 – Industrial Waste Management
Topics:
· Legal Framework
· Regulations
· Biological & Chemical Wastewater Treatment
· Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
· Air Pollution Control
· Cleaner Production
· Environmental Sampling and Monitoring
Module 2 – Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems: Principles and Practical Applications
Topics:
· Sources and Characterization
· Preliminary Treatment
· 
Aerobic Treatment Systems (AS, SBR, RBC, TF)
Aerobic Treatment Systems (AS, SBR, RBC, TF)· Anaerobic Treatment Systems (Anaerobic Digesters, Septic Tanks, UASB)
· Natural Systems (Wetlands, Ponds, Lagoons)
· Nutrients Removal and Possible Upgrade of Existing Treatment Systems
· Sludge Management
· Start-up, Maintenance and Monitoring
Module 3 – Chemical and Advance Wastewater Treatment Systems
Topics:
· Sources and Characteristics
· Principles of Chemical Treatment (neutralization, coagulation-flocculation, DAF, Adsorption)
· Practical Applications (removal of heavy metals, color, organics and inorganics)
· Advance Treatment Systems (Reverse Osmosis, Ion-Exchange, Electrowinning)
· Jar Test Demonstration
Module 4 – Hazardous Waste Management
Topics:
· Regulations
· Sources and Characteristics
· Collection and Storage
· Treatment Technologies (Chemical Treatment & Encapsulation and Incineration)
· Disposal/ Industrial Landfilling
· Risk Assessment
· Cleaner Production
· Occupational Health and Safety (Exposure, spills and accidents)
· Remediation of Contaminated Sites (Bioremediation & Chemical Treatment)
Module 5 – Environmental Management for LGUs
Topics:
· Regulations (EIA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Local Government Code, etc)
· Environmental Planning
· Solid Waste Management
- Collection and Transport
- MRF (Composting, Recycling)
- Disposal (Closure of Dumpsite and Operation of Sanitary Landfill)
· Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems
· Storm Runoff and Erosion Control
· River and Coastal Management
· Funding Sources for Environmental Projects
Module 6 – Air Pollution Control
Topics:
· Regulations
· Sources and Characteristics of Air Pollutants
Sources and Characteristics of Air Pollutants· Sampling and Monitoring
· Control/ Treatment Technologies
- For Particulates
- For Gaseous Pollutants
- For Noise
Module 7 – Environmental Health and Safety
Topics:
· Emergency Preparedness and Response
· Hazard communication
· Occupational health
· Indoor pollution
· Industrial hygiene
Module 8 – Cleaner Production Technologies
Topics:
· Cleaner Production Concepts & Philosophies
· Assessment, Options and Setting Up of Cleaner Production Program
· Case Studies
· Environmental Management Accounting
· Environmental Performance Indicators for Performance Assessment
· Eco Design
· Eco Labeling
Module 9 – Environmental Management for Managers
Topics:
· Regulations
· Pollutants and Treatment
· Environmental Management Systems (EMS )
· Financing of Environmental Projects
Module 10 – Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Topics:
· Quality Management System Based on ISO 9001
· Environmental Management System Based on ISO 14001
· Occupational Health and Safety Management System Based on OHSAS 18001
Module 11 – Environmental Sampling, Monitoring and Analysis
Topics:
· Sampling, Monitoring and Analysis
- Water and Wastewater
- Air and Noise
- Soil
- Hazardous Waste
· Demonstration/ Hands-On & Product Presentation
Module 12 – Social Surveying and AnalysisTopics:
· Focus Group Discussion
· Social Survey
· Social Impact
· Stakeholders Analysis
· Social Documentation
Module 13 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Topics:
· The Triple Bottom Line Approach to Business
· Basics of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
· Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Module 14 – General Environmental Science and Engineering
Topics:
· Ecology
· Pollution and Global Change
· Natural Resource Management
· Environmental Management
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PACIFIC SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENTAL
Research and Consultancy, Inc.
Visit our main site at www.pacific-spectrum.com.
Contact us today!
Telephone No.: (632) 637-8669
Telefax No.: (632) 631-2096
Email: info@pacific-spectrum.com
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