Section II. Air Monitoring and Air Quality Studies

II. AIR MONITORING AND AIR QUALITY STUDIES

1. Jerry Pell, Brackish Water Hyperbolic Cooling Tower Study, A Research and Monitoring Proposal, Maryland Power Plant Siting Program, PPSP-MP-2, January 1973

2. J.J. Lentz, Thermal Behavior of Natural Draft Cooling Towers, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins Univ., PPSE-T-11, 1978
NTIS No. PB-297557

3. Werner Furth, Calculated Power Plant Impact on Baltimore Air Shed, Research Inst. for Advanced Studies, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-4, January 1973
NTIS No. PB-277078

4. Michael D. Mazaika, Meteorological Instrumentation of a Tall Tower in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area: A Preliminary Study, Environmental Measurements, Inc., PPMP-22, July 1978

5. Gary M. Klauber, Baltimore Oxidant Study 1977, Environmental Measurements, Inc., PPMP-23, September 1978

6. The Maryland Power Plant Air Monitoring Program Annual Report 1972-73, Environmental Measurements, Inc., PPSP-AMP-1, 1973

7. Peter E. Wagner, The Maryland Power Plant Air Monitoring Program, Research and Development Laboratory/RIAS, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-7, March 1973

8. The Maryland Power Plant Air Monitoring Program, Annual Report 1973-1974, Environmental Measurements, Inc., Annapolis, PPSP-AMP-2, 1974

9. The Maryland Power Plant Air Monitoring Program, Annual Report 1974-75, Environmental Measurements, Inc., PPSP-AMP-3, 1975

10. Jeffrey C. Weil, Comparison Between Observed and Calculated Stack Plume Dispersions, Research and Development Laboratory/RIAS, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPM-5, January 1973

11. Jeffrey C. Weil, The Rise of Moist Buoyant Plumes, Martin Marietta Laboratories, PPM-6, September 18, 1973

12. J.H. Meyer, T.W. Eagles, L.C. Kohlenstein, J.A. Kagan, and W.B. Stanbro, Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower Visible Plume Behavior: Measurements, Models, Predictions, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins Univ., presented at Cooling Tower Environment 1974, March 4-6, 1974, Univ. of Maryland, PPM-7, 1974

13. Werner Furth, Statistical Analysis of Ground-Level SO₂, NO, and NO₂ Concentrations, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-9, November 1973
NTIS No. PB-277079

14. Jerome Gavis, Carol Aubuchon, and Ruth Aranow, A Model For Sulfur Dioxide Oxidation in Plumes, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Engr., The Johns Hopkins Univ., PPRP-16, January 1976

15. David L. Swift and William H. Wells, Coagulation Rates of Sub-Micron Particulates in the Troposphere, Dept. of Environmental Health Sciences, The Johns Hopkins Univ., PPRP-24, February 1979
NTIS No. PB-295756

16. Jeffrey C. Weil, Evaluation of the Gaussian Plume Model at Maryland Power Plants, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-16, March 1977
NTIS No. PB-277084

Front Sections and Chps I-III (1.6 MB)

Chp IV (1.4 MB)

Chps V - Appendices (1.7 MB)

17. Gary M. Klauber, Air Quality Measurements in Rough Terrain Luke, Maryland, 1975-1976, Environmental Measurements, Inc., PPSP-MP-18, June 1977

18. Jeffrey C. Weil, Testing of Rough Terrain Dispersion Models at the Westvaco Corporation's Pulp Mill in Luke, Maryland, Interim Report, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-19, April 1977

19. Jeffrey C. Weil, Testing of Rough Terrain Dispersion Models at the Westvaco Pulp Mill in Luke, Maryland, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-20, January 1978
NTIS No. PB-296158

20. Jeffrey C. Weil, Modeling of Buoyant Plume Dispersion in Complex Terrain (2.1 MB), Environmental Center, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPRP-35, August 1979
NTIS No. PB80-145337

21. Jeffrey C. Weil, Assessment of Plume Rise and Dispersion Models Using Lidar Data, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-24, February 1979
NTIS No. PB-293673

Front Sections, Chps I - III (1.6 MB)

Chp IV - Appendices (2.2 MB)

22. Jeffrey C. Weil, Performance of Simple Models for Stack Plume Dispersion During Convective Conditions, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-30, April 1980 (Revised August 1980)
NTIS No. PB80-191869

23. Roger Brower, Comparison Between Predictions of Two Gaussian Models (CRSTER and Modified CRSTER) and Measured SO₂ Concentrations Near Tall Stacks Under Convective Conditions, Technical Note, PPSP-MP-32, June 1980
NTIS No. PB80-197106

24. Roger P. Brower, Evaluation of The Gaussian Plume Model Under Stable Conditions at Three Maryland Power Plants, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-25, March 1979
NTIS No. PB-293726

25. R.C. Koch, B. Fliegner, H.E. Rector, and J.T. Shakenbach, A Lidar Study of Stable Plume Dispersion Characteristics, GEOMET, Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, PPSP-MP-31 (2 Volumes), March 1980: Volume 1 -- Main Report; Volume 2 -- Appendices
NTIS No. PB80-211071

26. J.C. Weil, S.C. Traugott, and D.K. Wong, Stack Plume Interaction and Flow Characteristics for a Notched Ridge, Environmental Center, Martin Marietta Corp., PPRP-61, March 1982
NTIS No. PB82-229683

27. J.C. Weil and R.P. Brower, The Maryland PPSP Dispersion Model for Tall Stacks, Environmental Center, Martin Marietta Corporation, PPSP-MP-36, April 1982
NTIS No. PB82-219155

28. Roger Brower, The Maryland Power Plant Siting (PPSP) Air Quality Model User's Guide, Environmental Center, Martin Marietta Corp., PPSP-MP-38, April 1982
NTIS No. PB82-238387

29. Gary M. Klauber, Airborne Field Study of Power Plant Plume Dispersion in Stable Atmospheres, Environmental Measures, Inc., PPRP-60, June 1982
NTIS No. PB83-168930

30. Thomas J. Overcamp, Plume Rise from Two or More Adjacent Stacks, Environmental Systems Engineering, Clemson Univ., PPRP-67, September 1982
NTIS No. PB83-179036

31. Edward A. Davis, Gary A. Yoshioka, and Timothy S. Margulies, A Systems Study of Regional Air Transport Modeling for Emergency Response Applications, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins Univ., PPSE-T-22, January 1983
NTIS No. PB83-204941

32. J.C.R. Hunt, S. Leibovich, and J.L. Lumley, Prediction Methods for the Dispersal of Atmospheric Pollutants in Complex Terrain, Flow Analysis Associates, PPRP-78, March 1983
NTIS No. PB83-213504

33. Estimating Convective Boundary Layer Parameters for Diffusion Applications, Environmental Center, Martin Marietta Corp., PPSP-MP-48, April 1983
NTIS No. PB83-209197

34. Edward A. Davis, Cooling Tower Plume and Drift Model: Description and User's Guide, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins Univ., PPSE-T-25, April 1984
NTIS No. PB84-229103

35. A. Venkatram and R. Paine, Development of a Model to Estimate Dispersion of Elevated Releases in the Shear-Dominated Boundary Layer, Environmental Research and Technology, PPRP-92, May 1984
NTIS No. PB85-l55943/AS

36. Edward T. Brookman, David H. Carnes, Pietro A. Catizone, and Kevin J. Kelley, Determination of Fugitive Coal Dust Emissions from Rotary Railcar Dumping, TRC Environmental Consultants, PPSE-T-33 (2 Volumes), September 1984:
Volume 1 -- Main Report: NTIS No. PB85-137032
Volume 2 -- Appendices: NTIS No. PB85-137040

37. James H. Meyer, Lance G. Hereford, and Michael J. Lenkevich, Rotary Rail Car Dumper Coal Dust Suppressant Experiment, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, PPSE-T-31, October 1984
NTIS No. PB85-135639

38. James H. Meyer, Michael J. Lenkevich, and Edward A. Davis, Comparison of Fugitive Coal Dust Sizing Techniques, Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, PPSE-T-32, October 1984
NTIS No. PB85-135036

39. J.C. Weil and L.A. Corio, A Modification of the PPSP Dispersion Model for Highly Buoyant Plumes, Versar, Inc., PPRP-MP-60, June 1988
NTIS No. PB88-231105/AS

40. Diane Mountain, Matt Kahal, Jennifer Seinfeld, Rick Borkowicz, and Roger Brower, Identification of Issues Pertaining to Maryland Utilities' Plans for Complying with Title IV of the 1990 CAAA, ERM, Inc., Exeter, Inc., and Versar, Inc., PPRP-106, May 1993
NTIS No. PB94-119211

41. Rick Borkowicz, Background Information for RACT Determination of NO_x Emissions from MD Power Plants - Part I - Boilers, Versar, Inc., PPRP-107, October 1993
NTIS No. PB94-123130

42. Rick Borkowicz, Background Information for RACT Determination of NO_x Emissions from Maryland's Power Plants - Part II - Combustion Turbines, Versar, Inc., PPRP-108, October 1993
NTIS No. PB94-118510

43. Fred Vukovich and Robert Wayland, Characteristics of Ozone in the Baltimore-Washington Area: 1-Hour Average Concentrations (1 .3 MB), Science Applications International Corp., PPRP-115, July 1998
NTIS No.PB98-173867

44. Louis Corio, In-Stack Condensible Particulate Matter Measurement and Permitting Issues for Maryland Power Plants (3.1 MB), Versar, Inc., PPRP-116, September 1998
NTIS No. PB99-111072

45. Kenneth Walsh and Richard Gardner, Projected Compliance with the PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards, Science Applications International Corp., PPRP-117, May 1998
NTIS No. PB99-133209

46. Julie Ross, Mark DiPrinzio, and Gary Walls, Review of NO_x Control Technologies Potentially Feasible for Installation on Large Utility Boilers in Maryland (6.4 MB), Environmental Resources Management, PPRP-119, July 1999
NTIS No. PB99-166514

47. Julie Ross, Dan Goldstein, David Dunn, Drew Cressman, and Heather Wattenbac, Maryland Utility NO_x Ract Update Report (1 MB), Environmental Resources Management, PPRP-120, December 1999
NTIS No. PB2000-105169

48. Eric Prestbo, Julie Calhoun, Robert Brunette, and Marc Palidini, Mercury Speciation Measurements in the Fluegas and Plume of Two Maryland Combustion Sources: Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) and PEPCO Dickerson Generating Station (Dickerson) (565 KB), Frontier Geosicences, Inc., PPRP-121, October 1999
NTIS No. PB2000-107864

49. Fred M. Vukovich, Characteristics of Ozone in the Baltimore-Washington Area: 8-Hour Average Concentrations (2.3 MB), Science Applications International Corp., PPRP-122, April 2000
NTIS No. PB2000-105431

50. Dallas Burtraw, Karen Palmer, and Anthony Paul, Regional Impacts of Electricity Restructuring on Emissions of NO_x and CO₂ (6.1 MB), Resources for the Future, PPRP-123, June 2000
NTIS No. PB2001-103489

51. Fred V. Vukovich and Alice Gilliland, An Examination of the Capability of the SOMS Model to Perform Long-Term Predictions of Ozone, Science Applications International Corporation, PPRP-125, March 2001
DRAFT NTIS No. Unavailable

52. Salman Sheikh, Abdullah Syed, Julie Ross, and Samar Joshi, Maryland Utililty NO_x Control Update Report, Fossil Consulting Services, Inc., and Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-129, May 2004
NTIS No. PB2004-105855

53. Glesmann, S., R. Svendsen, S. Sjostrom, and J. Sherwell, Mercury Measurement and Characterization at Constellation Power Source Generation’s Coal-Fired Units, Emission Strategies, Inc., PPRP-130, May 2004
NTIS No. PB2005-100647

54. Lisa Avendt, Mark Garrison, Julie Ross, and Anand Yegnan, Air Impacts of Distributed Generation Power Sources In Maryland, Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-131, August 2004
NTIS No. PB2005-100647

55. Kenneth Walsh, Ph.D. and Matthew Milling Data Mining to Determine Local Effects of Mercury Emissions (492 KB), Science Applications International Corporation, PPRP-133, November 2005
NTIS No. PB2006-104461

56. Steven Drosjack and Salman Sheikh, Maryland Industrial Boiler Emissions Report, Fossil Consulting Services, Inc., PPRP-134, September 2005.
DRAFT NTIS PB2008-100790

57. E. Prestbo, J. Calhoun, R. Mason and Ann Baines, Mercury in Power Plant and Municipal Waste Combustion Plumes: Phase II - Ambient Mercury Sampling (2.2 MB), Frontier Geosciences, University of Maryland College Park and Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-135, October  2005
NTIS No. PB2006-104462

58. Michael McClintock, P.E., Maryland CO2 Emissions from Power Plants (1.6 MB), Fossil Consulting Services., PPRP-136, August 2005
NTIS No. PB2006-104463

59. Shannon Long, Ann Baines, and Julie Ross, Maryland Smart Siting Phase III Report, Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-137, December 2005.
NTIS PB2006-110516

60. Mike McClintock and David Scheiwe, Identifying, Quantifying and Controlling Emissions of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) from Electrical Equipment in Maryland, Fossil Consulting Services, Inc., PPRP-138, November 2005.
DRAFT NTIS No. Unavailable

61. Mark Garrison, An Evaluation of the AMS/EPA Regulatory Model (AERMOD Complex Terrain Algorithms, Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-139, February 2006.
NTIS No. PB2006-109124

62. Mark Garrison and Sharon Gill, A Review of the PRIME Model and Implications for Power Plant Licensing in Maryland, Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-140, February 2006.
NTIS No. PB2006-109123

63. Ann Baines, Bonnie Ludlow, Karen Fletcher, and Julie Ross, Evaluation of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Data for Power Plants in Maryland, Environmental Resources Management, Inc., PPRP-141, March 2006.
NTIS No. PB2006-109122

64. Matthew Milligan, Kenneth Walsh, Ph.D. Weather-Normalized Ozone Trends in Baltimore and Washington, DC Science Appilications International Corporation., PPRP-143, July 2007
NTIS PB2008-100786

65. Matthew Milligan, Kenneth Walsh, Ph.D. Synoptic Evalution of Regional PM2.3 Concentrations , Science Appilications International Corporation., PPRP-144, July 2007
NTIS No. PB2008-107948