Air Quality Consultancy

PROTECT's air quality consultants are specialist environmental science experts who monitor and report on airborne pollution levels. Through sampling and inspections, they help to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain clean air quality.

Our staff performs air quality services incorporating all aspects of facility permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement support related to the state regulatory requirements and the federal regulations listed below:​​

• Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM)

• Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions/Risk Management Program (RMP)

• Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting

PROTECT provides critical air quality support from start-up through closure. Air Permitting and Regulatory Assistance Services Include:

• Air Permitting and Strategic Consulting

• Compliance Auditing

• Compliance Management

• Emission Inventories

• Fugitive Emission Programs

• Green House Gas Monitoring and Reporting

• Odor Studies

• Source Apportionment

• Sustainability Assessments

• Toxic Emission Assessments

Air Modeling

At PROTECT, we offer comprehensive modeling services for all stages of project development, from the initial conception to operation. Our experienced team of certified consulting meteorologists (CCM), qualified environmental professionals (QEP), environmental engineers and other experts provide air quality impact analysis as well as EPA-recommended regulatory models and alternative model applications. Furthermore, we undertake air modeling to characterize the release, transport and fate of chemicals in the environment.

We also perform exposure pathway evaluations for inhalation and non-inhalation exposure pathways to accurately assess air emissions-related risks. Our team of professionals work with clients and project managers to ensure successful outcomes. With AirQo, you can be sure that your project is in the right hands.

Air Modeling Services Include:

• Application of Air Dispersion Models, including: AERMOD, AERSCREEN, CALPUFF, SCICHEM, PLUVUE, VISCREEN, SCREEN3, ISCST3, OCD, CTSCREEN, CTDMPLUS, CAL3QHC/QHCR, NATE, CHARM® , DEGADIS, ALOHA, SLAB, EpiCODE, OBODM, and ARCHIE

• Meteorological Modeling: WRF, MM5

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): FLUENT, OpenFOAM

• Photochemical Grid Modeling: CMAQ, CAMx

• Odor Modeling

• Emissions Modeling: MOVES, SMOKE

Process and Air Pollution Control Engineering

At our firm, we combine expertise in environmental compliance and process engineering with construction project management to create comprehensive solutions for chemical, industrial, mechanical, and environmental processes. We strive to formulate the best air emission control approaches that seamlessly integrate plant process operations, indoor air quality standards, and regulatory requirements – delivering reliable solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Process and Air Pollution Control Engineering Services Include:

• Industrial Ventilation Assessments and System Engineering

• Air Pollution Control System Design and Engineering

• Pollution Control Equipment Assessments and System Troubleshooting

• Incineration, Combustion, and Thermal Oxidizer System Design and Engineering

• Industrial Hygiene Assessments and Design of Engineered Controls