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Software development.

Description:

TANKS is a Windows-based computer software program that estimates volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from fixed- and floating-roof storage tanks. TANKS is based on the emission estimation procedures from Chapter 7 of EPA's Compilation Of Air Pollutant Emission Factors (AP-42). The user's manual, available in Adobe Acrobat format and WordPerfect, explains the many features and options of TANKS. The program includes on-line help for every screen.

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Model Detail:

Model Decision Documents :EPA AP-42 Chapter 7.1

Model Download Information :The TANKS models can be downloaded at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/software/tanks/index.html

modelcontactinfo :Michael K. Ciolek, US EPA/OAR/OAQPS/SPPD/MPG
ciolek.michael@epa.gov
(919) 541-4921

Model Inputs :Volatile Organic Liquid (VOL) storage tank data

Model Outputs :Emissions estimates from VOL storage tank data

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