24-10-2012, 03:31 PM
Evaluation of the Emission, Transport, and Deposition of Mercury, Fine Particulate Matter, and Arsenic from Coal-Based Power Plants in the Ohio River Valley Region
ABSTRACT
Ohio University, in collaboration with CONSOL Energy, Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. (ATS) and Atmospheric and
Environmental Research, Inc. (AER) as subcontractors, is evaluating the impact of emissions from coal-fired power plants in
the Ohio River Valley region as they relate to the transport and deposition of mercury, arsenic, and associated fine particulate
matter. This evaluation will involve two interrelated areas of effort: ambient air monitoring and regional-scale modeling
analysis. The scope of work for the ambient air monitoring will include the deployment of a surface air monitoring (SAM)
station in southeastern Ohio.
ABSTRACT
Ohio University, in collaboration with CONSOL Energy, Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. (ATS) and Atmospheric and
Environmental Research, Inc. (AER) as subcontractors, is evaluating the impact of emissions from coal-fired power plants in
the Ohio River Valley region as they relate to the transport and deposition of mercury, arsenic, and associated fine particulate
matter. This evaluation will involve two interrelated areas of effort: ambient air monitoring and regional-scale modeling
analysis. The scope of work for the ambient air monitoring will include the deployment of a surface air monitoring (SAM)
station in southeastern Ohio.