Hazard Simulation Training System Articles

Using Experiential Simulation to Teach Sustainability

Untitled Document Introduction Creating sustainable business solutions requires seeing a business as part of a much larger system ...

Jan. 1, 2004

By Realia Group

Modeling Dispersion from Toxic Gas Released after a Train Collision in Graniteville, SC

ABSTRACT The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) Weather Information and Display System was used to provide meteorological and atmospheric modeling/consequence assessment support to state and local agencies after the collision of two Norfolk Southern ...

Mar. 1, 2007

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

A systematic approach for evaluation of capture zones at pump and treat systems

This document describes a systematic approach for performing capture zone analysis associated with ground-water pump and treat (P&T) systems. A “Capture Zone” refers to the three-dimensional region that contributes the ground water extracted by one or more wells or drains (see Figure 1). A capture zone in this context is equivalent to the “zone of hydraulic containment”. If a contaminant ...

Jan. 2, 2008

By The Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN)

SAFER STAR Case Study: ACTA — ACTing on A Potential Emergency

Summary The Alameda Corridor is a 20-mile stretch in southern Los Angeles County, California, running from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles north to downtown Los Angeles, primarily along and adjacent to Alameda Street. The project extends through or borders nine cities as well as unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It includes 11 miles of rail located in a trench 33 feet below ...

Jul. 9, 2007

By SAFER Systems LLC

Status of EMT Preparedness for Terrorist Attack

New York University’s Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response released a report today titled Emer-gency Medical Services: The Forgotten First Responder, that highlights the deficiencies in funding, training, and equipment that could prohibit emergency medical services (EMS) personnel from responding to a major terrorist attack. EMS providers, such as fire departments and ...

Nov. 3, 2005

By FirstNet Learning, Inc.

How Wastewater Optimization Saved $50k for Corrugating Conversion Facility

Paper & Pulp Box Company Corrugating Facility Wastewater Optimization This corrugating company did not have an existing pretreatment system. Wastewater from their converting and corrugating ...

Feb. 14, 2010

By Integrated Engineers Inc.

Lake supply & treatment expansion

Client: City of Fort Smith Completion Date: 2003 - Design2006 - Lake construction2008 - Plant construction Services Provided Supply reservoir enlargement 30 million-gallon-per-day (MGD) water plant renovation New 20-MGD dual train water plant addition Pulsating clarifiers ...

Sep. 21, 2009

By Burns & McDonnell

Carbon Capture & Storage: CO2 Capture

F7.1 | DOE and NETL’s Carbon Capture R&D Program Timothy Fout | Project Manager, US DOE/ NETL With pending legislation or EPA action on greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Oct. 17, 2011

By Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC)

A Cost-Effective Approach to Explosion Consequence Modeling

Failure to identify and mitigate explosion hazards is a persistent cause of industrial accidents, impacting sites ranging from fertilizer storage facilities to refineries. While some explosion consequence assessments are performed to comply with regulatory requirements or industry-specific process safety standards, in many cases the potential for loss of life and property damage is overlooked ...

Apr. 23, 2015

By BREEZE Software, Data and Services / Trinity Consultants

Recent Federal Developments

TSCA/FIFRA EPA Extends Comment Period For Draft Guidance For Pesticide Registrants On Notifications, Non-notifications, And Minor Formulation Amendments: On October 5, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of extension of the comment period for the draft guidance ...

Nov. 20, 2017

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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