Advanced Stack Testing
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jordan Laster -
Vice President of Analytics,
Alliance Source Testing
Paula Metz -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This training session will focus on advanced stack testing and analytical techniques and provide insight into quantifying low-level emissions and options for real time or onsite analytical techniques. In addition, this training will provide a deeper dive into quantifying test method bias and uncertainty and include case studies from previously conducted testing.
Air Permitting Essentials
Instructor(s) / Participants
Johnny Vermillion -
Air Permitting Expert,
Spirit Environmental
Robert Osborn -
Senior Project Manager,
Spirit Environmental
Aaron Hebert & Leah Pullin -
,
Spirit Environmental
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
This 1 Day introductory course is designed to grow your knowledge of the fundamentals of air permitting, from the basic structure of relevant air regulations to the types of air emission sources you need to know. Examples of topics includes: General Air Introduction, Construction/Modification Options, Physical and Operational Changes, Upstream & Downstream Effects, Baseline Actual Emission Rates, Reasonably Available Control Technology (“RACT”), and Best Available Control Technology (“BACT”) to name a few.
Air Permitting for Experts
Instructor(s) / Participants
Johnny Vermillion -
PE, Program Manager,
Spirit Environmental
Leah Pullin & Robert Osborn -
,
Spirit Environmental
Aaron Hebert & Scott Hyden -
,
Spirit Environmental
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a forum for those who already have considerable air permitting experience an environment to interact with each other and the trainers to share experiences regarding some of the nuances of air permitting policy, regulations, and guidance. The examples provided in the class will provide a framework to explore and discuss some of the “gray areas” that can make air permitting challenging. The primary focus of the training will be federal new source review (NSR).
Topics Covered
Recent Federal NSR Policy Shifts
Federal NSR Applicability Determinations
Demand Growth Exclusion (What Could Have Been Accommodated)
Permit Application Requirements and Procedures
Dispersion Modeling for the Permit Manager
Other PSD Requirements (Visibility, etc.)
Plant-wide Applicability Limit Permits
Nonattainment NSR
Minor Source Permitting
Automating to Cost-effectively Comply with Ever-Changing Regulations
Instructor(s) / Participants
Marcelo Carugo -
Sr Director, Refining and Chemicals Industry Program,
Emerson Automation Solutions
Doug White -
Principal Consultant,
Emerson Automation Solutions
Marcio Donnangelo -
Global Business Development Manager,
Emerson Automation Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Managing evolving Federal and State emissions regulation is an ongoing challenge as new
rules are introduced. What remains unchanged is the need for improved measurement,
recording and reporting. Emerson can help with a wide variety of emission management/monitoring products and services.
Learn about:
Demystifying the complexity of the regulations
Challenges in flare measurement and monitoring
Safety/hazardous monitoring technologies
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)
Pressure relief valves: best practices
Actionable next steps
Bolting and Joint Assembly Topics Workshop 1
Instructor(s) / Participants
Chris Krantz -
Training Manager,
HYTORC
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Based on ASME Training and Development, the bolting experts at HYTORC will present an overview on flange assembly principles and practices. The bolted joint assembly principles are geared toward bolting personnel at the field mechanic, supervisory, and reliability engineering levels to address the technological and practical problems of assembling bolted joints in large scale industrial applications. Workshop attendees will be introduced to proper techniques for inspection, assembly, disassembly and bolted joint tightening in an effective and safe manner with minimal supervision.
Bolting and Joint Assembly Topics Workshop 2
Instructor(s) / Participants
Chris Krantz -
Training Manager,
HYTORC
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Based on ASME Training and Development, the bolting experts at HYTORC will present an overview on flange assembly principles and practices. The bolted joint assembly principles are geared toward bolting personnel at the field mechanic, supervisory, and reliability engineering levels to address the technological and practical problems of assembling bolted joints in large scale industrial applications. Workshop attendees will be introduced to proper techniques for inspection, assembly, disassembly and bolted joint tightening in an effective and safe manner with minimal supervision.
BWON Auditing for Experts
Instructor(s) / Participants
Ken Garing -
Retired US EPA Chemical Engineer,
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President,
Trihydro Corporation
Steve Probst -
Founder and CEO, 4C Marketplace and Conference,
4C Marketplace
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
Ken Garing, Calvin Niss and Steve Probst will provide tips, tools and tricks to successful BWON audits. Topics covered will include commonly missed streams, common violations, recommendations for best management practices and key elements of sustainable programs with a low cost of compliance.
Whether your BWON program is in tip top shape, needs a tune up or is a broken down mule, don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and connect with the collective wisdom of these three old timers.
BWON Fundamentals – Implementing a Comprehensive BWON Program
Instructor(s) / Participants
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President,
Trihydro Corporation
Erin Novini -
Chemical Engineer, P.E.,
Trihydro Corporation
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
In this workshop, Trihydro will show you how to implement a BWON compliance program efficiently and cost-effectively. We realize that things change and people change – this training will help those who are just stepping into BWON roles or who have been in their roles for less than 5 years. Our experienced team has assisted over 50 refinery and chemical plants with BWON consent decree compliance, auditing, and program implementation since the inception of the rule in 1992.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for Experts
Instructor(s) / Participants
Brian Fowler -
Environmental Systems Corporation
Tim Kuiken -
M&C TechGroup
Paula Metz -
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Coming soon
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Fundamentals
Instructor(s) / Participants
Tim Kuiken -
National Sales Manager,
M&C TechGroup
Brian Fowler -
Director of Implementations & Marketing ,
Environmental Systems Corporation
Paula Metz -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
The training session will cover the fundamentals of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) from the regulatory drivers requiring CEMS, to CEMS equipment, design, control, and reporting software. The class will discuss the various types of CEMS including fully extractive cold/dry, hot/wet, dilution extractive, and in-situ as well as hardware including probes, sample line, coolers, filters, analyzers, controllers, and data acquisition and handling systems (DAHS).
Perspectives will be provided by:
M&C TechGroup North America
Environmental Systems Corporation
Alliance Source Testing
Drone 3D Modeling, Mapping and Photogrammetry Course Utilizing Pix4DMapper
Instructor(s) / Participants
Kwasi Perry -
Lead Consultant and Business Development Coordinator,
UAV Survey Incorporated (C-Corp)
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Kwasi Perry a former Geospatial Intelligence Officer and Multi-Intelligence Fusion Specialist with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency will provide a training course that gives an overview of drone-based Photogrammetry which includes 3D Modeling, and Mapping. This will be a combined indoor and outdoor course where the class will initially meet at a pre-selected offsite location ( we will meet in the classroom then mobilize to the offsite) to capture a photodataset in which will be processed in the classroom portion of the course. The offsite location will be within a 15 minute walk of the Austin Hilton Hotel so no ground transportation will be necessary. There will be hands on opportunities in both portions of the course for a few volunteers.
For the in class portion the students may follow along by downloading a free trial of Pix4D Mapper from www.Pix4D.com on their PC Laptops (Mac OS is no longer fully supported) as the photodataset previously captured will be shared with the class participants. This is a fully featured trial for a limited time period, so it’s best to download and register no less than a few days before the conference.
Topics will include best practices for flight planning based on desired end product, types of flight planning software, optimal environmental conditions for the best data, data outputs such as point clouds, 3D meshes, orthomosaics, digital terrain models, and KML files. A brief overview of ground control points, and precision versus accuracy will be touched on. At the conclusion of this course the students will be confident enough to start including photogrammetry into their workflow and refine their skills through tutorials and knowledgebases.
Equipment/Software Used for this Course: DJI Mavic Pro 2, Pix4D Capture App, Pix4DMapper Pro, Google Earth Pro, Earth Observing System with LandViewer Platform Satellite Imagery Suite.
EPA Protocol Gases Defined and Detailed
Instructor(s) / Participants
Andy Shurtleff -
Market Manager, Refining and Petrochem,
Airgas - an Air Liquide Company
Doug King -
Mgr- Technology & Analytical Process,
Airgas - an Air Liquide Company
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Numerous Federal and Regional environmental regulations include monitoring requirements which require online analyzers to quantify emissions. Accompanying these rules are guidelines for Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMs) performance management and validation of the analyzers to assure proper operation and accuracy of information gathered. A significant component of most performance specifications includes the need for periodic validation and/or calibration of the analyzers using specialized gas calibration standards.
“EPA Protocol” standards are available for some, but not all applications. They are also required for some routine validation and testing, but not for all.
This workshop provides an update on issues and applications related to EPA Protocols and other rules requiring CEMs analyzer calibration standards along with clarification on a number of related topics including:
- What is a true EPA Protocol calibration standard and what are the requirements for production, traceability, analysis and other requirements related to these gas standards?
- Overview of rules requiring use of gas calibration standards for Environmental Compliance including some clarification of terminology inconsistencies and hard to follow cross references;
- When is a Protocol gas required and when is it not?
- How is performance validation accomplished when no EPA Protocol gases exist for the given application?
- What is the availability of Alternative and “Quasi-Protocol” standards and how do they stack up with Protocol standards in terms of accuracy, production control, analysis and documentation? (Data Based Review)
- How are calibration gas shelf life warranties determined?
- What is meant by “Certified” and “Zero” calibration gas standards and why can the definitions impact compliance?
- Are there any considerations that should be kept in mind related to pure gases used for Carrier, Purge or other requirements related to purity or analyzer-based specifications? (Ex: “Instrument Air”)
This is intended to be a conversational session and there will be time throughout and following for Q&A.
EPCRA/TRI Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Bob LaRosa -
Division Manager,
Aarcher Inc.
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:30AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The course covers current EPCRA applicability and reporting requirements, including multiple chemical lists, applicability thresholds, required reporting, deadlines, available reporting tools, and mandatory documentation. Practical applications of the requirements are provided for various industry sectors and for Federal agencies. Illustrative scenarios are presented on industrial and Federal agency reporting under EPCRA Section 313 to provide a clear understanding of where to focus attention and how to apply the complex guidance of the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) requirements to actual facility operations.
Essentials of Air Permitting & Compliance for Chemical Plants
Instructor(s) / Participants
Kevin Moin -
Owner,
RECES, LLC
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Chemical facilities have a unique set of air permitting and compliance concerns, primarily due to the inherent nature of ever-changing raw materials and products that are handled. During this course, Kevin Moin, P.E. will present strategies that him and his team have pioneered for air permitting and compliance, which have proven successful in effectively securing air permits that provide maximum operational flexibility, as well as pragmatic tools in demonstrating on-going compliance.
FAA 107 Drone Certification
Instructor(s) / Participants
Uzkar Ibrahim -
Vice President of Business Development,
4C Marketplace/Sage EHS China
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The part 107 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) course describes the certification and operational requirements to operate sUAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107, small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Fenceline Monitoring: Training, Updates & Software Automation
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jason Robles -
President,
Camsco
Jesse Miller -
Vice President,
Camsco
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 10:00
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
From the field techs that swap out bi-weekly samples, laboratory staff that analyze tubes, consultants and onsite environmental staff, this training will provide valuable insights and information to everyone involved. Fenceline Data is due to be reported in the Spring of 2019 and the latest guidelines for submitting results to the EPA will be discussed. We will also take a comprehensive look at how TubeTrack™ Fenceline Monitoring Software automation optimizes each step of the bi-weekly process. Now that everyone has completed their first year of compliance, we expect this to be an open dialogue where peers can learn and provide help to one another.
Brief overview of topics to be covered:
• Equipment handling per Method 325 A&B
• How to handle a high benzene value
• Submitting results to the EPA
• What will the public see?
• Automation utilizing TubeTrack™
Flare for Experts Class #1: Flare Regulatory Compliance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Troy Boley -
Vice President & Co-Founder,
Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Herman Holm -
Director - Specialty Environmental Services,
Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Rishabh Jaishankar -
Technical Project Manager,
Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Flares have found their way to the top of EPA’s list of priorities – from a National Enforcement Initiative to Consent Decrees, to NSPS Subpart Ja. The Flares Essentials course discusses the finer points of these regulations, walks you through the fundamentals of flaring, and uncovers opportunities for you to maximize your flare performance. It’s the right training at the right time to build a flares foundation for the future.
Flares for Experts Class #2: Flare Flow Mass and Volume Measurement
Instructor(s) / Participants
Various Instructors -
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Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Moderated by Mike Hahn, formerly at Baker Hughes GE Oil and Gas, this course will offer unique perspectives on flow/composition measurement technologies and flare control techniques from several prominent flare monitoring system providers including:
- Dan Johnson – Senior Product Manager, Baker Hughes, A GE Company
- Chong Tao – Lead Design Engineer, Baker Hughes, A GE Company
- Julie Valentine – Director, Emerson Automation Solutions
- Donn Williams – Executive VP, Optical Scientific
- Tom Pugliese – Area Sales Manager, Fluenta
Flares for Experts Class #3: Flare Composition/BTU Measurement
Instructor(s) / Participants
Various -
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Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00 AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Moderated by Mike Hahn, this course will offer unique perspectives on flare flow composition measurement technologies from several prominent flare monitoring system providers including:
- Ulrich Gokeler – Director, Business Development, Process Analytics at Siemens Industries, Inc.
- Troy Boley – Vice President and Co-Founder, Spectrum Environmental Solutions
- Jamie Marsden- Business Development Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions
- Chuck deCarlo – Industrial Project Manager, Extrel Core Mass Spectrometers
- Robert Paddison – Regional Sales Manager, Process Mass Spectrometry at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Blair Sullivan – Sales, Vector Controls & Automation Group
Flares for Experts Class #4: Flare Control
Instructor(s) / Participants
Dan Johnson -
Sr. Product Manager,
BakerHughes, A GE Company/Panametrics
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Moderated by Dan Johnson of BHGE, this course will offer unique perspectives on flare control technologies from several prominent flare control system providers.
Guideware Software Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Greg Sherman -
Project Manager,
GuideWare Systems
Ben Hopkins -
Lead Programmer,
GuideWare Systems
Jeremy McLeod -
Project Manager,
GuideWare Systems
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Learn what is new in the GuideWare LDAR software, and how to utilize its newest, advanced features to enhance and improve your LDAR program.
Topics Covered:
Whats new in GuideWare version 2.5
Using Electronic P&ID Drawings for your Inventory Jobs
Introducing GuideWare Connect Mobile Connection Application
Configuring GuideWare for Subpart OOOOa
Inspection Workflow with an Android Tablet and the IR Camera
Audit Survival Tools Learn how to audit your own data
Guideware Software Workshop
Instructor(s) / Participants
Greg Sherman -
Project Manager,
GuideWare Systems
Ben Hopkins -
Lead Programmer,
GuideWare Systems
Jeremy McLeod -
Project Manager,
GuideWare Systems
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 10:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Coming Soon.
HSE Leadership Excellence
Instructor(s) / Participants
TBD -
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TBD
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Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Leadership in HSE is underrated – especially when the “cost of noncompliance” can result in NOVs, CDs and other “ugly” acronyms. This ½ Day Workshop will feature presentations by various HSE Leaders to share lessons learned, knowledge and wisdom to guide early HSE professionals to senior-level HSE and Plant managers.
In-Situ Remediation of Hydrocarbon and Saltwater Impacted Soils
Instructor(s) / Participants
Buddy Gaertner -
President,
Integro Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The workshop would provide an overview on delineation and remediation of both hydrocarbon and saltwater contaminated soils. It will cover the major mechanisms that contribute to environmental degradation of soils due to contamination by these two constituents. These include toxic substances, hydrophobicity of soil, osmotic imbalance by dissolved solids as well as sodicity of soil. Course will include approaches to delineation of spill with considerations for both economics and diligence. Finally, it will include remediation strategies with an emphasis on in-situ strategies.
Topics Covered
- Soil Remediation
- Accidental Releases
- Spills
- Hydrocarbon Contamination
- Saltwater Contamination
Join Gensuite Experts in the Case Studies, Live Demo and Hands-on Trial to understand the values of EHS Frontier Technologies
Instructor(s) / Participants
Doug Martin -
Vice President,
Gensuite, LLC
Jenny Yu -
Leader Business Development, Strategy & Innovation,
Gensuite, LLC
Jenny.Yu@gensuitellc.com -
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
- EHS frontier technologies landscape and key use cases introduction (i.e. EHS mobile app, smart glasses, safety beacons)
- Case studies of how companies deploy technologies, bring edge technologies into frontline worker’s hand, and reap return
- Live demo, break-out discussion and hands-on trial for attendees to experience different technologies and brainstorm about practical use cases at their own facilities
- Future envisioning: what’s it like in 2020 for EHS
LDAR – Beyond Basics and Underneath the Rules
Instructor(s) / Participants
Brian Whitley -
Vice President of Compliance,
EMSI
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
An in depth look at LDAR Basics from a fresh perspective.
LDAR for Experts (Multi-Day)
Instructor(s) / Participants
Graham "Buzz" Harris -
Sr. Regulatory Professional IV,
TRICORD Consulting
Mark Kelsey -
Client Relationship Manager,
TRICORD Consulting
Course Dates and Times
Thursday, February 7, 2019: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday, February 8, 2019: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Course Length
16 Hours
Course Description
LDAR for Experts is for the seasoned LDAR coordinator seeking advanced LDAR training. Other professionals who might attend include environmental advisors, maintenance supervisors with continuing LDAR responsibilities, contractor site supervisors, and program managers. If you crave an intense dose of insider LDAR knowledge from various industry perspectives, this session is for you.
Liquids Fuels Terminals – Basics of Environmental Permitting and Compliance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Tony Shoberg -
Senior Chemical Engineer,
Barr Engineering
Al Reich -
Chemical Engineer,
Barr Engineering
Corey Mead -
Vice President,
Barr Engineering
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This 4-hour course will provide an overview of environmental compliance and permitting requirements for liquid fuels terminals. The goal of this course is to provide environmental professionals, terminal operators or managers, and other interested parties a basic understanding of the environmental compliance programs applicable to fuels terminals. Topics include:
- Types of facilities and operations
- Air emission units and applicable regulations
- Water pollution sources and applicable regulatory programs
- Waste generating activities and regulatory requirements
- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
- Oil Pollution Prevention requirements such as facility response and spill prevention plans
- Storage tank regulations
This course does not include detailed applicability evaluations, pipeline operation requirements, or gasoline dispensing (gas station) operations.
Mass Spec Gas Analyzers: Operation and Maintenance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Chuck DeCarlo -
Industrial Business Unit Manager,
Extrel CMS
Jim Brenner -
Product Specialist,
Extrel CMS
Haley Gabor -
Product Specialist,
Extrel CMS
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Industrial mass spectrometers are fast, full-composition gas analyzers used for flare gas compliance, trace contaminants in air, and fenceline monitoring. They continuously quantify hydrocarbons, sulfurs, air components, VOCs, and other chemicals in complex, dynamic samples. This course will cover all the basics of operation, maintenance and application. Come see the mass spec, learn how to calibrate and run an analysis, and perform a full PM.
Oil & Gas Air Regulations – What You Need to Focus on Now
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jay Christopher -
Senior Scientist,
Trihydro
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President,
Trihydro
Chad Flynn -
Lead Project IT Professional,
Trihydro
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The oil and gas sector has seen massive regulatory change since 2016, particularly with respect to air compliance requirements. Regulations have issued, withdrawn, and modified by multiple regulatory agencies. In addition, challenges to some of these regulations have been made in the courts. The end result is a confusing mix of regulations, policies and expectations.
This workshop will provide some clarity and direction about what the oil and gas sector should be doing now. While not providing formal legal guidance, the workshop will address the compliance challenges confronting upstream and midstream oil and gas companies in meeting EPA and BLM regulations, as well as some evolving issues at the State level. We will particularly focus on EPA’s New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) OOOOa requirements around the implementation of a volatile organic compound (VOC) and methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) monitoring and reporting program as well as associated with the final Bureau of Land Management (BLM) venting and flaring rule (e.g., Waste Prevention) requirements. We will also provide some insights and approaches to recordkeeping and reporting approaches under these programs.
Operations Troubleshooting of Biological Treatment in Refineries and Petrochemical Facilities
Instructor(s) / Participants
D'Ann Wilkins -
Managing Principal,
SLR Consulting
Todd Lusk -
Senior Engineer,
SLR Consulting
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This course will provide practical information and guidance to attendees on effective operation of their biological treatment units, as well as the available tools to troubleshoot process upsets and employ corrective actions. Attendees of this training session will acquire information and skills necessary to provide proactive responses to abnormal conditions in their biological treatment process, allowing them to avoid upsets leading to effluent noncompliance or recover from them more quickly. Specific subjects covered in this session will include:
Basic Principles of Biological Treatment and Solids Separation
Growth Pressures for Biological Treatment
Monitoring Bioreactor Health
Identifying and Correcting Abnormal Operating Conditions
Troubleshooting with Microscopic Evaluations
This session will also include a real-time demonstration of a microscopic examination on samples of activated sludge. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples from their facilities to be analyzed during the course.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Latest Developments in Analysis, Risk Evaluation, Remediation, and Regulations
Instructor(s) / Participants
Mitch Olson Ph.D, P.E. -
Environmental Engineer,
Trihydro Corporation
Andrew Pawlisz -
Program Specialist/Senior Toxicologist,
Trihydro Corporation
Fritz Krembs -
Senior Engieer/Geologist,
Trihydro Corporation
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Should we be concerned about PFAS? PFAS compounds are a large group of persistent environmental contaminants used for firefighting, mist suppression, and industrial processes. These constituents have become a concern due to the increased frequency of detections in public water supplies, surface water, human receptors, and wildlife throughout the United States and globally. Combined with their persistence, widespread mobility, and ubiquitous presence, concerns with the potential for toxicity to the human health and the environment, have made PFAS a current issue of considerable interest.
This workshop is intended for refinery environmental professionals seeking to understand PFAS as an issue of emerging concern and gather latest information. The presentation topics include identity, history, uses, sources, fate and transport, analytical and field methods, levels in human receptors and environment, toxicology and risk assessment, regulations, remediation, practical case studies, legal, and next steps. Following the presentations, a panel comprised of industry, government, academic, laboratory, vendor, and consultancy experts will engage the attendees in a discussion on any of the deliberated topics. The workshop will conclude with a synopsis of the presentations, addressing the question posed at the beginning of this abstract.
Potpourri – NSPS Refinery MACT
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jay Christopher -
Sr. Business Unit Advisor - Air & Process Services,
Trihydro Corporation
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President – Air & Process Services ,
Trihydro Corporation
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:30AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Refinery Air Rules – What’s the Latest?
The refining air regulatory compliance world continues to churn. How do you keep up with it all? What should we expect over the next two years? This two-hour workshop will provide you with insights from people at the front lines of these issues.
This workshop is intended for refining and chemical sector environmental staff seeking to build their understanding of current air issues. We are targeting an interactive session, so please come prepared to learn and share.
There will be short presentations on current hot topics affecting the following issues:
- Refinery Sector Rule implementation issues, including fenceline monitoring (your reports are due soon!)
- Benzene Waste National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) QQQ
- Flares … have you finished your Continuous Parameter Monitoring System (CPMS) plans?
- Recent EPA Air Permitting Policy Changes
- Leak detection and repair (LDAR) and optical gas imaging programs
- Storage Tanks
Following the presentations, a panel comprised of industry, government, and consulting experts will engage the attendees in a discussion on these and other discussion topics of interest to the attendees.
Practical Dispersion Modeling
Instructor(s) / Participants
Robert Opiela -
CEO,
NaviKnow LLC
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
In this 4-hour, to-the-point workshop, you will be presented with all the information needed to complete nearly every dispersion modeling analysis you will ever perform in your career. We will list which model programs are needed, what data is required for those programs, where to find those data, and how to manipulate the data to construct your input files to get the model running so you can get your job done. We will also cover tips and techniques to help you streamline your workflow.
No matter which software interface you use, or don’t use at all, this course will provide you a thorough understanding of what information goes into the model, what happens internally to the information, and what the results mean.
Process Heater and Boiler Tune Up Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Mike Sanders -
Principal Engineer,
Alpha3 Consulting LLC
John Bacon -
Senior Project Manager,
TRC Companies, Inc.
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Heater and boiler tuning is not a new practice, but with the advent of 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD, or the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Heater and Boiler MACT Rule, it is required for all affected major source facilities. Despite the initial belief that MACT DDDDD is just another costly EPA regulation, implementation of the work practice standard has provided a wealth of information substantiating that regular heater and boiler tune-ups can save significant costs through improvements in fuel efficiency, energy reduction credits, and safety. More notably, there is a simple payback on the tune-up services within months. Heater and boiler tuning has been described as part science and part intimate knowledge of the equipment’s operational characteristics and process needs. And while many facilities believe their heaters and boilers to be well optimized, compliance tuning efforts have revealed that this is not always the case. Course instructors have a combined, 60-plus years of tuning and environmental regulatory experience which they will share with attendees to better educate industry on the importance of combustion optimization and to help align the efforts of operations/process and environmental departments on practices that benefit both.
In this course, attendees will:
Review the subpart DDDDD Heater and Boiler MACT Regulation;
Cover the technical aspects of combustion tuning;
Review key aspects of combustion engineering and burner performance;
Address the regulatory compliance requirements for tune ups;
Look at MACT DDDDD case studies for which regularly occurring tune ups have been performed;
Discuss the benefits of heater and boiler tuning including cost savings, energy reduction credits, safety, and alignment with organizational values;
Summarize a host of other thermal energy systems that are also beneficial to assess for energy efficiency improvements.
PSM Excellence / PHA Best Practices
Instructor(s) / Participants
Monica Jimenez -
Executive Leader at Environmental Intellect PSM Lead,
Environmental Intellect (Ei)
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
A workshop dedicated to best practices for PSM compliance, implementation, and ongoing continuous improvement, including PHA revalidation techniques and technology (e.g., PHA Pro), auditing, and P&ID-driven PSI updates!
PSM from an OSHA Compliance Officer Perspective
Instructor(s) / Participants
Ric Hartung -
Senior Consultant,
Process & Safety Solutions LLC
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
OSHA arrives at your facility unannounced, the OSHA compliance officer, or CHSO, shows their badge, and asks to speak with the most senior person in charge. What do you do next? If you have experienced this first hand, you know it is somewhat intimidating. If you have not had the experience, then knowing and understanding the process itself and how the inspection is normally conducted can ease the intimidation and make for a comfortable situation. Of course, if you have known compliance issues, then it can be somewhat stressful, but even then, there are some things that you can do to minimize the number of citations you may receive.
Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging
Instructor(s) / Participants
Yousheng Zeng -
CEO,
Providence Photonics
Jon Morris -
Chief Technical Officer,
Providence Photonics
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This 4-hour course covers the fundamentals of quantitative optical gas imaging and introduces the latest features of the QL320 quantitative optical gas imaging method. Course work is followed with hands on training and a certification is awarded to successful participants.
Providence Photonics, LLC is announcing the latest release of the QL320 Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) product. This new version brings many highly requested improvements to the company’s quantitative method following the success of the original QL320 launched in February of 2017. “The QL320 Version 2 represents a significant advancement for quantitative optical gas imaging.” says Jon Morris, CTO of Providence Photonics. “Not only have we improved the performance of the method, but we have also incorporated feedback from our user community to improve the overall form and function of the product.”
The QL320 is used in conjunction with a FLIR GF320 or GFx320 handheld gas imaging camera. The QL320 is portable, easy to use, and provides results in the field within seconds. With the QL320, a leak can be quantified to establish the environmental benefit of a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program or to determine the dollar value of lost product. This allows users to quantify the leak rate when a leak is detected by the FLIR GF320 or GFx320 cameras.
Key new features in Version 2 include a continuous mode, which gives the user immediate feedback from the QL320 method to assess the quality of the background and plume extraction. The continuous mode also provides a real time result with 1-second, 5-second and 1-minute rolling averages. Providing the user with rolling averages for leak rate results in higher precision than the previous batch method. Additional features in Version 2 include an image mask to suppress noise or reflections, an interactive delta temperature tool and a streamlined file management system.
Refinery Fenceline Monitoring Root Cause Analysis: How To Conduct and Then Develop An Effective Corrective Action Plan
Instructor(s) / Participants
Robert Opiela -
Co-Founder,
NaviKnow Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
In order to comply with the Petroleum Refinery NESHAPS Fenceline monitoring provisions (40 CFR 63.658), many refineries have implemented ambient air monitoring networks around their site fencelines. If the annual monitored benzene concentration exceeds the action level specified in the rule, then the rule requires the site conduct a root cause analysis and develop and implement a corrective action plan to bring the benzene concentrations below the action level.
The rule explains WHAT to do, but HOW do you conduct the analysis, develop a plan, and test the plan to make sure it is going to satisfy the requirements of the rule?
In this two-hour training course, we will take you, step-by-step, through a proven systematic and reproducible process of identifying which emission sources are causing unacceptable concentrations and whether the corrective actions proposed will be effective.
Stack Testing Essentials
Instructor(s) / Participants
Paula Metz -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
Alliance Source Testing
Jordan Laster -
V.P. Analytical Services,
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The goal of this training session is to familiarize attendees with the steps necessary to conduct a successful stack test starting with the initial proposal request through submittal of the final test report. We will identify all of the items needed by the stack tester to design a test and discuss various test methods and the challenges encountered when conducting each of them. This will be an interactive session where attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some test equipment and ask questions about their specific situations and learn from the experiences of the stack tester as well as those of their peers.
Topics Covered
- Stack Testing 101…Preparing for a successful stack test (morning)
- Challenges to measuring low-level PM
- Challenges to measuring VOCs
Sustainability Beyond Compliance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Andy Shurtleff -
Market Manager, Refining and Petrochemical,
Airgas - an Air Liquide Company
Leslie Wong -
Principal Consultant,
SLR Consulting
Richard Hyde -
Executive Director,
One Future
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Session 1- Strategic Sustainability: Best Practice Models for Development and Implementation
Keynote- Leslie Wong- Partner- SLR Consulting
Leslie works with companies to help them build a framework for their programs which helps with identification of and participation with activities that clearly complement their mission.
Industry speakers will are corporate leaders who can share some of their work including successes, lessons learned and opportunities for improved effectiveness going forward including:
- Ginny King- Refining HES&S Compliance Manager- Marathon Petroleum Corp.
- Reggie Hall- Director- The Conservation Fund
Session 2- Sustainability in Action: Industry Initiatives Underway
Keynote- Richard Hyde- Executive Director- One Future
Richard is the program leader for the industry initiative to reduce Methane emissions that now boasts 16 member companies and quantifiable impact results.
Industry speakers for this session will highlight specific industry programs they have in the works and how these programs provide sustainable benefits for their companies and employees, the public and the environment including:
- Amy Hickman, P.E.- Birla Carbon- Sustainability Manager
- Ted Harris- Total Petrochemical- Technical Services & Sustainability Manager
- Pooneh Pirasteh- Air Liquide- Climate Change Program Leader
Tanks Essentials
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jim Miller -
Sr. Environmental Engineer,
Delek US
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
When it comes to storage tanks, sorting through the applicable requirements and calculation options can be very confusing and we are here to help you get it right. Our Tanks Essentials Workshop is ideal for anyone who has responsibility for complying with or enforcing air permits/regulations for storage tanks. We cover topics ranging from tank design and control technologies to emissions estimating to rule compliance.
US EPA Alternative Method 082 (Visible Emissions Management Certification)
Instructor(s) / Participants
Shawn Dolan -
President,
Virtual Technology, LLC
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The course will review the history and evolution of visible emission measurement. Moving from Ringelman to Method 9 to the current state of the art, Alternative Method 082. The course will detail the use of the ALT 082 in the field demonstrating cost savings and data quality improvements. The course will discuss the citizen science of camera based opacity measurement and the various enforcement operations using cameras to improve data quality. The course will discuss the operations of Digital Cameras for VEE and teach the use of cameras to include proper framing and recordation of Visible Emissions to include the documentation necessary to build an sustainable observation. The course will conclude with a run down of camera options and certified tools. All attendees will receive a Digital Camera Operator for Alternative Method 082 certification that can be activated upon return to their facility.
Utilizing Savings, Safety and Reliability With Whole Utilities System Evaluations
Instructor(s) / Participants
James Nipper -
Vice President,
Petro Chemical Energy
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
This workshop will go over the importance of whole utilities system evaluations. It will also cover air & gas leak surveys, steam leak surveys, steam trap surveys, and insulation surveys. The instructor will add air assessments, steam assessments, energy assessments, and hydraulic modeling. The course will discuss the importance of having these services done at your plant based on information from our companies case studies and many years of experience. The instructor will show how each service can save you money from an economical view and how each service can make your plant safer to work in and run more efficiently. This is a much more complex best practice project that can save your plant money and down time and keep your employees safer and will help reduce your carbon foot print.
Wastewater Management in Petroleum Refineries
Instructor(s) / Participants
Multiple - See Course Description -
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Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
This workshop will cover topics on wastewater sources and treatment technologies of a typical petroleum refinery. Wastewater characteristics will be explained based on fundamental concepts of chemistry and microbiology. This will provide the foundation for discussions on treatment technologies. The impacts of types of crudes and their processing steps in typical refinery operation will be discussed in detail. Working principles of various treatment technologies will be supplemented by case studies and troubleshooting guidelines. Attendees will be engineers, mid-level managers and operators of refineries and engineering & consulting firms. They will benefit from this workshop in understanding characterization; oil/solids removal; equalization; biological treatment; biological solids separation; selenium control and water reuse. It will be an interactive session where the participants will have ample opportunities to engage in discussions and network during breaks (including lunch break) and at the end of presentations.
| Speaker | Time | Topic |
| Gerald Seidl, Senior VP, Headworks International, Inc. | 8:00-8:10am | Welcome and Introduction of Speakers |
| Dr. Somnath Basu, VP of Global Process Engineering & Chief Technology Officer, Headworks International, Inc | 8:10-8:55am | Overview of Wastewater Generation, Collection and Overall Treatment Systems |
| Dr. Robert S. Reimers, Professor Emeritus, Tulane University | 8:55-9:40am | Chemistry and Characteristics of Refinery Wastewater |
| Dr. Charles J. Werth, Professor Emeritus, Texas University (Austin) | 9:40-10:20am | Primary and Secondary Oil-Water and Solids Separation |
| Dr. Paul Sun, Headworks International and Ex Shell Houston | 10:20-11:20am | Biological Wastewater Treatment and Secondary Solid-Liquid Separation |
| Dr. Charles Meyer, Shell Oil Co. Houston, Texas | 11:20-12:00pm | Risk-based Assessment of Refinery Effluent discharge to Surface Waters |
| Dr. Davis Ford, Independent Consultant, Austin, Texas | 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch Break and Discussions |
| Dr. Somnath Basu and
Dr. Paul Sun |
1:00-1:45pm | Selenium Control from Treated Refinery Effluent |
| Ben Freeman and Shil Basu, Memstar USA, Conroe, Texas | 1:45-2:30pm | Membrane Processes for Reuse Applications |
| Dr. Paul Sun | 2:30-3:15pm | Reuse Case Studies in Petroleum Industry |
| Gerald Seidl and Dr. Davis Ford | 3:15-4:00pm | Discussion and Questions/Answers |
Workshop on Best Practices in Valve Condition and Performance Monitoring
Instructor(s) / Participants
Dave Anderson -
Sales & Marketing Director,
Score Diagnostics Ltd
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 10:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
The digitalisation agenda continues to disrupt valve maintenance and management activities through the availability of an increasingly wide array of technologically advanced tools. In this period of rapid change, it is becoming increasingly important to understand what the benefits and potential limitations of these new tools are, so that good selection / adoption decisions can be made. Through the examination of case studies where Score Group’s best available valve condition and performance monitoring equipment and systems have been used, delegates will gain an appreciation of what some of the key considerations are, driven by the benefits that are available from the use of both proven and emerging technologies.