Project Summaries for Pharmaceutical Facilities
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – Emission Source: Caustic Scrubber System
AirNova, Inc. conducted an evaluation emission test program on a pilot plant scrubber system utilized to provide building ventilation and emission control in the event of a catastrophic chemical release within the processing area of the building. To simulate a release, the scrubber inlet was spiked with elevated concentrations of sulfur dioxide. The control device removal efficiency was determined by continuously analyzing concentrations of sulfur dioxide at the scrubber inlet and outlet in accordance with EPA Method 6C.
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – Emission Source: Groundwater Treatment Facility
A performance test program was conducted in evaluation of a groundwater treatment facility consisting of a thermal oxidizer equipped with a heat recovery boiler followed by a wet scrubber system. The system is operated for the remediation of contaminated groundwater in the vicinity of a production facility. Sampling was performed simultaneously at three (3) locations in the system in determination of concentrations and mass flow rates of vinyl chloride, methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,2-dichloroethane and ethylether utilizing EPA Reference Methods 2C, 2D, 3A, 4, 18 and 8021.
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility – Emission Source: Batch Processor
AirNova, Inc. conducted a compliance test program to determine the concentrations and emission rates of compounds including acetone, isopropanol, pyrrolidone, isoamyl alcohol, and methylene chloride. Three sources involved in a batch process were evaluated.
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility – Emission Source: Carbon Adsorption Unit
AirNova, Inc. conducted a compliance test program to determine the VOC removal efficiency of a carbon adsorption unit for methanol, methylene chloride and total hydrocarbons. The carbon adsorption unit served as the pollution control device for a tablet coating process. EPA Methods 18 and 25A were utilized for this purpose.
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – Emission Source: Batch Processor
AirNova, Inc. conducted a compliance test program to determine the emissions of ethyl acetate and particulate from a batch production plant at a pharmaceutical facility. Ethyl acetate emissions were determined at the outlet of a steam ejector associated with a reaction vessel. Triplicate 12-hour test runs were performed.
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – Emission Source: Groundwater Treatment Facility
AirNova, Inc. conducted an emission test program for the purpose of quantifying concentrations of ten (10) specific volatile organic compounds resulting from the operation of a groundwater treatment facility. All compounds were determined at two (2) locations upstream of an emission control device simultaneously. EPA Reference Methods 2C, 2D, 3, 3A, 4, 18 and Compendium Method TO14 were utilized. Specific compounds included vinyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, benzene, 1,2-dichloroethane, trichloroethene, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, tetrachloroethene and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane.