Smoke School/Visible Emissions:

The objectives of this program are to explain why plumes have opacity and to train people to measure opacity visually and conduct certification tests in accordance with EPA Method 9.

Certificates will be issued to participants who pass the certification test.

This lecture/laboratory course covers the regulation and behavior of visible emissions (plumes) from industrial processes, Fig. SMK1. Each individual's ability to evaluate plumes will be tested, using a smoke generator. Those who pass the tests will be certified in accordance with EPA Method 9.

Find out more about the Penn State Visible Emissions Training Program and register on-line here.

Students reading smoke during a school at University Park.