PRESS RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2009                                         CONTACT: David Foerter, 202.457.0911

ICAC RELEASES WHITEPAPER ON
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) CONTROLS
FOR NOX EMISSIONS FROM FOSSIL FUEL FIRED BOILERS

            
Washington, D.C.  The Institute of Clean Air Companies, Inc. (ICAC), the national association of stationary source air pollution control and monitoring technology companies released its updated Whitepaper on Selective Catalytic reduction (SCR) Controls for NOx emissions for fossil fuel fired boilers.  The SCR Whitepaper first published in 1997 discussed the commercial status and capabilities of SCR control technology as there were few applications then in the U.S.  Today there are more than 200 SCRs installed on fossil fuel-fired power generation facilities and applied to an increasing number of industries. 

ICAC’s Executive Director David Foerter notes “the SCR Whitepaper updates and informs regulators, affected industries, and other stakeholders on advances in SCR technology, management practices, and applications in the power and industrial sectors”.  The 2009 revision to the Whitepaper includes discussions on catalyst management, SCR applied on low-grade coal-fired power plants, reagent quality, catalyst life and rejuvenation, application on IGCC and other topics.  The document retains its “questions and answers” format and includes an SCR experience list.  Mr. Foerter stated that “SCR technology continually innovates in both its engineering and applications and is an important technology for cleaning the air we all breathe”. 
 
The Institute of Clean Air Companies, Inc. (ICAC) is the national trade association representing companies that manufacture, supply, and service stationary source air pollution monitoring and control systems and equipment.  ICAC was formed in 1960 to promote the understanding of air pollution control technologies and services and to improve engineering and technical standards within the industry. The Institute's mission is to assure a strong and workable air quality policy that promotes public health, environmental quality and industrial progress. 

Contact ICAC at 202-457-0911 or icacinfo@icac.com to request a copy of the document.  The document is available at no charge to ICAC members and government officials and for $50 to others.
 

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