Kbd/TECHNIC, Inc. is an Industrial Ventilation Engineering firm with divisions dedicated to system design, stack testing and system analysis. We have had projects in 35 states and foreign countries. The following is a representative listing of the type of projects we have completed for a broad base of clientele.

Engineered and provided construction bid package for the installation of pollution control system at a secondary brass melting and fabrication facility in the Middle East. Equipment consisted of a 400 HP Scrubber system ( P=50") and 90,000 CFM baghouse. Including coordination of all purchase agreements with equipment vendors.

Designed complete ventilation system to duct VOC's and odors from 30 process mixing vessels to a thermal incinerator for a large mid-western chemical manufacturer. Provided complete double line construction drawings and specifications.

Provided conceptual design and cost justification for convective cooling system for steel tubing fabrication line, including specification of air volumes, static pressures, plenum designs and horsepower requirements.

Engineered and provided construction bid package for the installation of arsenic abatement (44,000 ACFM @ 660øF.) in a glass manufacturing facility. Project included the design of a twelve foot diameter, ninety foot tall spray cooler and connection to present baghouse system.

Evaluated the ventilation system and VOC emission control system of a lost foam process at a large automotive foundry with the objective of reducing plant operating costs. Kbd Engineers evaluated the existing systems and researched alternative operating strategies and control technologies. Four operating scenarios were developed and the capital costs, operating costs, and return on investment for each were developed and presented to plant management.

Conducted ventilation survey for Fortune 100 Company at seven plant locations in United States and Canada. Provided on-site verification of all system flow rates and made recommendations for system improvements and estimated construction costs.

Designed and specified ductwork, controls and equipment for the installation of a 40,000 CFM lead dust control system and connected HVAC system to ensure proper air balance and minimal leakage to work environment. Met 50 g/m3 OSHA standards and strict humidity controls for process.

Sampled paint spray booths for VOC emissions to assist client with SARA Title III reporting requirements. Data was also used to secure a permit to install an additional spray booth.

Conducted stack tests on utility boiler firing pulverized coal for emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide using USEPA Methods 1-5, 7a, as well as Method 8. Conducted stack tests on the emission control system of two Basic Oxygen Furnaces at a major steel maker. Tests were conducted to determine particulate emissions for a compliance demonstration as part of the facility's Permit to Operate. Additional stack tests were conducted using the USEPA multi-metals train. These samples were analyzed for cadmium, chromium, beryllium, manganese, lead, nickel, zinc, and mercury.

Provided complete system analysis for a Fortune 50 aluminum processing facility to bring present control equipment into compliance with state regulations. Included redesign of hoods and ductwork to allow use of present fan and 400 HP motor as well as alterations to baghouse dust collector to reduce maintenance and improve performance.

Sampled 3 coating lines at a lithographic shop to determine the VOC capture and removal efficiency of the emission control system. The three oven exhausts and the incinerator inlet and outlet were tested using USEPA Method 25. Coating samples were analyzed by USEPA method 24 to complete the mass balance around the system.

Conducted emission tests at an engine manufacturing plant in Ohio. Ten sources were tested for total particulate emissions and PM10 emissions. PM10 samples were collected using USEPA method 201A.

Designed and specified equipment for asphalt coater ventilation system collecting tars and other hydrocarbons. Project included design of special collection system and hoods and project management of installation.

Conducted stack tests on two chrome plating operations for emissions of total chromium, hexavalent chromium, and sulfuric acid mist. Chromium emissions were determined using the USEPA multiple metals train. Area samples were also collected to determine worker exposure to chromium and hexavalent chromium using NIOSH methods.

Designed asbestos dust control system for large automotive parts making facility in the Midwest. Included re-use of present baghouse collectors and fans and static design of system ductwork (no blast gates or orifice plates).

Designed scrubber and duct system for the control of sand and resins from large steel foundry including specification of new medium energy scrubber unit after providing bid evaluation of alternative control strategies.

Performed extensive ventilation engineering study for automobile manufacturer which included airflow measurement and documentation of 260 exhaust stacks and 100 replacement air systems. The study evaluated all plant air flows with an emphasis on positive and negative pressure areas within the work spaces.

Conducted emission tests at an automotive assembly plant on the paint booth oven incinerator. Continuous measurements were made at the inlet and outlet of an incinerator using USEPA Reference Method 25A to determine the VOC destruction efficiency. The test data was used for a compliance demonstration for the Ohio EPA.

Engineered and provided construction bid package for oil mist control systems on several automotive transfer lines at Midwestern transmission plant including machines furnished by Lamb, Kingsbury and others. Project included specification and design of all hoods, ductwork and oil mist collection devices. Drawings were completed to shop quality detail for fabrication by plant's maintenance department.

Provided complete system analysis and recommendations for large brass foundry to bring present dust collection equipment and ductwork system into compliance with present codes and prepare for effects of 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.

Conducted emission tests at a large foundry in Wisconsin to determine particulate emissions, particle size distribution, and lead emissions from electric melting furnaces. Test data to be used to design emission control system.

Provided RACT study for vinyl coating facility in the Midwest to meet requirements of local regulatory authority.