Source Emissions Testing

Stack testing involves the collection of on-site samples, or the direct measurement of pollutants that are emitted from point exhaust stacks or process vents. These tests determine the concentrations and/or mass rates of emissions in their gaseous, aerosol, and particulate forms.

Stack testing is used to:

Provide facility owners/operators with essential information regarding compliance with applicable permit emission limits
Certify continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
Provide emissions data in support of process optimization projects
Confirm vendor air pollution control equipment guarantees

To obtain timely, accurate, source emissions test data, O’Brien & Gere provides key assistance with:

Development of source test protocols
Management and performance of field tests
Evaluation and interpretation of test results
Preparation of test reports

EMISSION TEST PLANNING AND METHOD SELECTION

Stack sampling can be a very complex process that requires proper planning and an understanding of specific technical needs. A project manager works directly with the client to confirm the test program, schedule field testing, conduct pre- and post-test communications, coordinate fieldwork activities, and prepare project deliverables.

For many projects, a work plan or compliance test protocol also is prepared. The test protocol often requires approval by the regulatory agencies. Both the work plan and compliance test protocol include key elements such as:

Process description
Field sampling methods
Analytical methods
Test schedules
Equipment calibration
Process data
Results presentation format

Market Leaders

	Frank J. Shuba Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager Phone: (215) 628-9107 Email: ShubaFJ@obg.com BS/Environmental Science; Wilkes University MS/Environmental Pollution Control; Penn State University
Areas of Expertise: Mr. Shuba has more than nine years of experience in the air emissions testing field. He has served as a Project Manager and/or field team leader on emission test programs for a variety of source types. Industries served include refining, solid waste incineration, hazardous waste incineration, medical waste incineration, power generation, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper/wood, web line printing, and metal coating. Projects have included regulatory compliance testing, maximum achievable control technology/hazardous air pollutant (MACT/HAP) testing and Part 60 and Part 75 Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATAs).
	David E. Ostaszewski, PE Northeast Regional Manager Phone: (315) 437-6100 Ext. 2535 Email: OstaszDE@obg.com BS/Mechanical Engineering; SUNY at Buffalo
Areas of Expertise: Mr. Ostaszewski's background includes source emission testing, continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) certifications, and predictive emission monitoring program development. Dave also provides CEMS consulting services and assists the power industry with acid rain permitting, mercury monitoring programs, and electronic data reporting (EDR).

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