2019 Bioenergy Sustainability Conference October 21-22, 2019Franklin Cool Springs Marriott, Nashville, TNThis conference will bring diverse researchers together to address information gaps and solutions to bioenergy sustainability challenges including land, water, climate, and socio-economic aspects.
Food-Energy-Water Nexus December 5-6, 2019NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, New York, NYHow do we provide and maintain the food, energy and water supplies in urban environments as the population continues to increase? Obstacles and initiatives are the focus of this conference, and you will leave with new ideas and new collaborators.
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2019 December 16-18, 2019University of California, Santa Barbara, CASustainable Packaging Symposium (SPS '19) will focus on Innovative Technologies and Life Cycle Approaches for Packaging Sustainability in a Circular Economy World. It is co-organized by the AIChE Institute for Sustainability and the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA). Submit an...
An Introduction to Vapor Intrusion July2019Environmental ManagementTracy L. Repp, Brooke N. Voeller, Jeffrey A. BolinVapor intrusion (VI) occurs when contaminants in soil or groundwater drift into a building or facility through cracks and seams in the foundation. This article describes steps to mitigate VI at your facility.
Consider Wet Scrubbers for Pollution Control October2018Environmental ManagementGregory D. MacLeod, P.E.Three main types of wet scrubbers are used in the chemical process industries (CPI) to remove contaminants from gas streams. The differences and suggested applications for each are discussed here.
Estimating Air Emission Rates July2017Environmental ManagementMarc Karell, P. E.Stack testing, material balances, emission factors, and engineering equations are the most common methods that can be used to estimate air emissions.
Using Regional Resources Sustainably and Efficiently October2016Environmental ManagementMichael Narodoslawsky, Heriberto Cabezas, Stephan Maier, István HecklUse these tools to design and evaluate industrial processes and supply chains that rely on renewable bio- and non-bioresources.
Life Cycle Assessment: A Systems Approach to Environmental Management and Sustainability October2015Environmental ManagementMary Ann CurranUse this holistic technique to identify and quantify the potential impacts of a product or process throughout its life cycle. Society is becoming increasingly aware that human activity can have far-reaching impacts. As manufacturing operations have...
Mitigate Air Pollution with Catalytic Technology June2014Environmental ManagementKristine Baranski, Bailey UnderwoodCatalytic oxidation and catalytic reduction control emissions by chemically transforming pollutants. Learn what equipment is available and how it works to treat exhaust streams from stationary sources.