Barstow Air Pollution Control System (APCS) Improvements – Phase I & II

NCMS Project #: 170605, 170609

Problem:

Existing legacy air pollution control system on old paint line not functioning as intended.
Air pollution control system on newly constructed paint line uses incineration technology, with high operating costs due to fuel requirements.

Benefit:

Need for an alternative to incineration technologies will become critical as fuel costs increase.
Future restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions may require replacement of incineration systems, independent of cost.
Biological control technology is most cost-effective alternative.

Solution/Approach:

Laboratory system demonstrates high destruction efficiency
Performance confirmed by pilot scale system

DOD Participation:

U.S. Marine Corps (Barstow Maintenance Center)

Industry Participation:

NESA & Associates
Ford Motor Company
NCMS