Incineration of Hazardous Waste

The APCA Critical Review entitled "Incineration of Hazardous Waste" was presented by E. Timothy Oppelt, Chief, Thermal Destruction Branch, Alternative Technologies Division of U.S. EPA’s Hazardous Waste Engineering Research Laboratory (Cincinnati). Mr. Oppelt presented his review at the 80th APCA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in New York City in June 1987. The Critical Review paper, published in the May 1987 issue of JAPCA, examined the current state of knowledge regarding hazardous waste incineration in an effort to put the technical and environmental issues into perspective. Prepared discussions presented during the Critical Review session are published here, along with additional comments and closing remarks by Mr. Oppelt. Howard M. Ellis, Chairman of the Critical Review Subcommittee of the Publications Committee, served as moderator of the 1987 Critical Review session.     

Soil Remediation Techniques at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites

The A&WMA Critical Review entitled “Soil Remediation Techniques at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites” was presented by Ronald C. Sims, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. Dr. Sims presented his review at the 83rd Air & Waste Management Association Annual Meeting, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June 1990. Prepared discussions presented during the Critical Review session are published here, along with some closing remarks by Dr. Sims. Ronald Harkov, Chairman of the Critical Review Subcommittee of the Publications Committee, served as moderator of the 1990 A&WMA Critical Review session.     

Ozone Air Quality Models Prepared Discussion

The APCA Critical Review entitled “Ozone Air Quality Models” was presented by John H. Seinfeld, Louis E. Nohl Professor and Executive Officer for Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. Dr. Seinfeld presented his review at the 81st APCA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in Dallas, Texas in June 1988. The Critical Review paper, published in the May 1988 issue of JAPCA, highlighted recent advances and continuing problem areas in photochemical air quality modeling. Prepared discussions and floor comments presented during the Critical Review session in Dallas are published here, along with additional comments and closing remarks by Dr. Seinfeld. Howard M. Ellis, Chairman of the Critical Review Subcommittee of the Publications Committee, served as moderator of the 1988 APCA Critical Review session.     

Toxic Substances in the Atmospheric Environment Discussion

The Critical Review on Toxic Substances in the Atmospheric Environment was presented by Bernard D. Goldstein at the 76th Annual Meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Goldstein summarized his paper, which had been published in the May 1983 issue of JAPCA. Prepared discussions presented at the Critical Review Session are reproduced here. In addition, comments made from the floor and through the mails have been formalized and are published along with closing remarks by Dr. Goldstein. Dr. Paul J. Lioy served as Moderator for the 1983 Critical Review Session.     

Introduction to the Air & Waste Management Association's 30th Annual Critical Review

This marks the 30th year of the Air & Waste Management Association's Critical Review Program. The Critical Review is a feature of A&WMA's Annual Conference, and is directed by the Critical Review Committee. The committee evaluates several topics each year, selects the best for presentation, and invites an individual (or group) to prepare the Critical Review Paper. This paper is thoroughly reviewed by the committee members and a panel of experts. After presentation of the review by the authors (typically on the Wednesday of the Annual Conference), there is a panel discussion and question-and-answer session. Panel members are invited to prepare their comments on the Critical Review, which, along with audience comments and the author's closing statements, are published in the Journal.     

A Critical Review

The Critical Review Session on Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling was attended by nearly 400 people at the 72nd Annual Meeting of APCA at Cincinnati. D. Bruce Turner, whose paper appeared in the May 1979 Journal, summarized his findings. Prepared discussions which were presented by Dr. Egan, Dr. Spengler, and Mr. Mirabella are reproduced here with the floor discussion and a response by Mr. Turner. One of the important aspects of the Critical Review Program has always been the emphasis on this open discussion of the subject under review by peers of the author. Dr. Melvin W. First was Moderator of the Session.     

A Critical Review Discussion Papers

The Critical Review on Motor Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Programs was presented by John C. Elston at a Session at the 74th Annual Meeting of APCA in Philadelphia. Mr. Elston summarized his paper which had been published in the May 1981 of JAPCA. Prepared discussions which were presented by Mr. Cackette, Mr. Weaver, Dr. Jones, and Mr. Wallis are reproduced here. In addition, comments made from the floor by Dr. McKee, Mr. Pattison, and Mr. Seliber have been formalized and are presented here along with the discussion from the floor. Mr. Elston responds to the comments of his peers. Dr. Melvin W. First was Moderator of the Session.     

Air Pollution Control Association Critical Reviews Program

This is the fourth in the series of Critical Reviews commissioned by the APCA Board of Directors. The first Critical Review "Regulations for the Control of Particulate and Sulfur Oxides Emissions" was published in 1974 and the topic is still timely. The second Critical Review "Regulations for the Control of Hydrocarbon Emissions (from Stationary Sources) and Odorous Pollutants" was published in 1975. In light of recent developments concerning hydrocarbon emissions from stationary sources, this Critical Review is again very timely. The third Critical Review "The Effect of Air Pollution Control Regulations on Land Use Planning" will soon be published in final form. Now we have the fourth in the series, "A Critical Review of Air Pollution Index Systems in the United States and Canada" and "Status Report on Federal Regulations for New Source Performance Standards".     

ESP Performance Capability and Utilization: Past and Future

The following paper was presented by Alan B. Walker at the International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation held in Monterey, California, October 14–16, 1981. Mr. Walker’s candid remarks were part of the opening session on “Electrostatic Precipitation Today.” The proceedings of this outstanding conference will be published by the Air Pollution Control Association.     

Source-Receptor Relationships for Acid Deposition: Pure and Simple

The Critical Review entitled Source-Receptor Relationships for Acid Deposition: Pure and Simple? was presented by George M. Hidy at the 77th APCA Annual Meeting and Exhibition in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hidy spoke on his paper which had been published in the May 1984 issue of JAPCA. Prepared discussions presented at the Critical Review Session in San Francisco are reproduced here. In addition, discussion initiated from the floor and comments received through the mail have been formalized and are published along with closing remarks by Dr. Hidy. Dr. Paul J. Lioy, Critical Review Committee chairman, served as moderator for the 1984 Critical Review Session.     

urban ecolocsy and the air environment

A feature of the 62nd annual meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association, held June 22-26, 1969 in New York City, was a plenary session on Urban Ecology and the Air Environment. Moderated by Norman Cousins, editor of The Saturday Review of Literature, the session developed the theme through the outspoken and personal viewpoints of four distinguished panelists: Austin N. Heller, Aaron J. Teller, Barry Commoner, and Stewart L. Udall. The essence of their remarks appears on the following pages.     

APCA’s Role in a Cleaner Environment

David M. Benforado, retiring president of the Air Pollution Control Association, presented his farewell address at the President’s Luncheon on Tuesday, June 26. Mr. Benforado is a specialist in the Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control Department of the 3M Company, St. Paul.     

acid rain and environmental policy

Editor’s note: This paper by Dr. Jacobson was presented at the 74th annual meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association as part of a panel discussion entitled “Acid Rain–1981: An International Issue.” The session was held on June 22, 1981, and was arranged by APCA’s TT-6 Energy-Environmental Interactions Committee.     

Trends in Emissions of PM,SO x and NO X,and VOC:NO X Ratios and Their Implications for Trends in pH near Industrialized Areas

The following address was presented by Mr. Costle on June 23 at the opening plenary session of the 73rd APCA Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Montreal.     

Geospatial technology for assessment of soil erosion and prioritization of watersheds using RUSLE model for lower Sutlej sub-basin of Punjab,India

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Erosion of soil by water coupled with human activities is considered as one of the...     

Difference of performance in response to disease admissions between daily time air quality indices and those derived from average and entropy functions

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Daily time air quality indices, which can reflect air quality in 1 day, are suitable for identifying daily exposure during conditions of poor...     

Energy R&D trends and sustainable energy strategies in IEA countries: efficiency,dependency, and environmental dynamics

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Understanding the factors affecting R&D trends in the energy sector has a key role in overcoming environmental concerns such as combating...     

A brief review of pre-installation requirements of earth-air heat exchanger system for space heating and cooling

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Demand for renewable energy sources has increased significantly during the past 15–20 years. Due to this demand, one positive scenario...     

Biomonitoring of urinary metals in athletes according to particulate matter air pollution before and after exercise

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Exposure to air pollution during physical exercise is a health issue because fine particulate matter (dimension < 10 μm; PM10) includes...     

Effects of Deltamethrin on striatum and hippocampus mitochondrial integrity and the protective role of Quercetin in rats

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The present work is to evaluate the neurotoxicity induced by pyrethroid insecticide “Deltamethrin” at 0.32 mg/kg/day in two main...