Main Title |
Improving Emissions Estimates with Computational Intelligence, Database Expansion, and Comprehensive Validation. |
Author |
Cleland, J. G. ;
McCormick, V. E. ;
Waters, H. L. ;
Youngberg, J. R. ;
Zak, J. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. National Risk Management Research Lab. |
Publisher |
Jan 97 |
Year Published |
1997 |
Report Number |
RTI-81U-5388; EPA/600/R-97/005; |
Stock Number |
PB97-152565 |
Additional Subjects |
Area sources ;
Air pollution sampling ;
Fuzzy logic ;
Spray painting ;
Surface coating ;
Coating processes ;
Emissions ;
Stationary pollutant sources ;
Estimation ;
Artificial intelligence ;
Neural nets ;
Genetic algorithms ;
Validation ;
Data base management systems ;
Emission factors ;
Air pollution control ;
Automotive refinishing ;
Volatile organic compounds ;
Emission inventories
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
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Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB97-152565 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
126p |
Abstract |
The report discusses an EPA investigation of techniques to improve methods for estimating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from area sources. Using the automobile refinishing industry for a detailed area source case study, an emission estimation method is being developed that uses advanced computational techniques and updated, comprehensive, emissions-related information. New computational techniques contributing to the estimation method are fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. This method development requires a thorough characterization of the area sources, an anlaysis of current emission estimation methods, the development of execution of a nationwide industry activity survey, and a compilation and analysis of the survey results and other explanatory variables. Results will be captured in a personal-computer-based emissions estimation system called VOCEES (VOC Emissions Estimation System). VOCEES has been developed as a dual-use tool that prepares VOC emissions inventories and analyzes the impact of many factors on emissions. This methodology can be easily extended to other area sources. |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. National Risk Management Research Lab. |
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NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Aug 92-Jan 94. |
Category Codes |
68A; 41G; 41E |
NTIS Prices |
PC A08/MF A02 |
Primary Description |
600/13 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
731600290 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |