Utilizing Advanced Simulation Techniques to Improve Hood Design
(Room 320)
16 May 22
3:30 PM
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4:00 PM
Capturing airborne contaminants such as particulate emissions is a requirement under the maximum available control Technology (MACT) standards for the steel industry. As particulate escapes the building, it is qualitatively measured as opacity by certified opacity readers. As part of the MACT Standard, the owner’s permit will then specify an opacity limit, such as no more than 20% for a 6-minute average. This standard then requires the owner to capture has much particulate inside the building to avoid non-compliance with the standards. This paper examines methods to increase capture efficiency of local hoods using the latest simulation technology.