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WRAP Member Offroad Retrofit Program Workshop
January 27-28, 2005
San Diego, CA
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Emissions Emissions AdvantageAdvantage, , LLCLLC • Established for the specific purpose of providing program and technical
assistance to those parties involved in developing and implementing diesel emission reduction programs.
• Services focus on development of programs designed to fit specific needs, and complete management of program implementation.
• EA’s three principals, Jerry Summers, Bruce Bertelsen, and Tom Timbario, collectively have over 85 years of experience in the vehicle emission control field, and have extensive experience with the development and implementation of diesel engine emission reduction and retrofit programs
• Uniquely qualified to help design and implement diesel emission reduction retrofit programs.
• Hands-on experience in the development and application of retrofit emission control technology, and implementation and operational support for low emission technologies in a wide range of fleet applications throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Emissions Emissions AdvantageAdvantage, , LLCLLC Recent Project Examples Recent Project Examples
• American Lung Association – Design and implementation of diesel retrofit program for over 800 school buses in metro St. Louis area.
• Western Regional Air Partnership – Analysis of diesel retrofit technologies, costs, emission reduction potential, and program implementation strategies for offroad equipment in the WRAP region.
• Western Regional Air Partnership – Provide program development and coordination assistance for offroad diesel retrofit programs in the WRAP region.
• U.S. EPA – Assessment of worldwide diesel retrofit technologies and programs.
• U.S. EPA – Information collection and data base development for U.S. diesel retrofit programs.
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Overview of WRAP Offroad Retrofit ProgramOverview of WRAP Offroad Retrofit Program
• Background
• Program Elements
• Surveys
• WRAP Members
• Potential Retrofit Users
• Retrofit Guidance Document
• Education and Outreach Material
• Track & Report on Retrofit Technology & Program Developments
• Technical Assistance to WRAP Members and Others
• Workshop(s) and Conference
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Recent Developments in Retrofit Technologies & Program Activities
• Bruce Bertelsen, Emissions Advantage
• Steve Albrink, U.S. EPA
• Kitty Martin, ARB
• Theresa Pella, TCEQ
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Partnering With Off Road Equipment Owners and Operators
• Types of Initiatives
• Off Road Fleet Operator Perspectives• Robert Lanham, Williams Brothers
• Ken Evans, Phelps Dodges
•Recent and Planned Workshops
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Overview of Friday Morning SessionOverview of Friday Morning Session
• Results and Comments on the WRAP Member Survey
• WRAP Guidance Document• Outreach and Educational Materials• Technical Assistance & Information Updates• WRAP Study on the Economic Impacts of
Offroad Retrofits• Coordination of Retrofit Activities with Other
Initiatives• Next
Steps…………………………………………………………….
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WRAP Member SurveyWRAP Member Survey
Summary of Findings:
• Current Projects• Partnering• Industry Sectors• Public Awareness and Outreach• Coordination with other Agencies and Sponsors
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WRAP Member SurveyWRAP Member Survey
Summary of Findings:
• Current Needs
• Future Needs
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WRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentWRAP Retrofit Guidance Document
PURPOSE:
• Provide guidance to WRAP members on the major elements needed to develop a well-structured retrofit program.
• Introduce basic description of retrofit technologies and their fits with specific applications.
• Provide summaries of current experience with retrofit technologies.
Currently envision two volumes:
I – Elements of Structuring a Retrofit Program
II – Retrofit Technologies, Applications and Experience
Provide updates to topical content, as appropriate and as meaningful information becomes available.
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WRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentWRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentVolume I Major TopicsVolume I Major Topics
(Refer to handout in Workshop folder)
• Introduction
• Retrofit Program Development Process
• Identifying and Acquiring Funding
• Retrofit Program Partners and Constituents
• Technology Selection and Product Acquisition
• Retrofit Program Examples and Lessons From Their Experience
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WRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentWRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentVolume II Major TopicsVolume II Major Topics
(Refer to handout in Workshop folder)
• Introduction • Diesel Particulate Filter• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst• Lean NOx Catalyst• Low Pressure EGR• Selective Catalyst Reduction• Crankcase Emission Control• Diesel Fuel Emulsions• Diesel Fuel Additives• Biodiesel• ULSD
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WRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentWRAP Retrofit Guidance DocumentAppendicesAppendices
(Refer to handout in Workshop folder)
• WRAP offroad retrofit program member contacts
• Retrofit program contacts in the WRAP region
• Funding resources
• Industry and retrofit technology product resources
• Other retrofit resource organizations
• Guidance Document updates
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Public Outreach and Educational MaterialsPublic Outreach and Educational Materials
•Fact Sheets
•Brochures
•Web-Based Information Access and Updates
•Videos and other Multi Media
•Conferences/Public Forums
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Public Outreach and Educational MaterialsPublic Outreach and Educational Materials
Discussion - -
1. Prioritizing Information on Benefits, Costs and Risks
2. Overseeing Information Flow and Feedback
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Technical Assistance to WRAP Members and Technical Assistance to WRAP Members and OthersOthers
• Provide General Consultation
• Assist in Program Planning & Implementation
•Technology Evaluation & Selection
•Estimating Costs
• Help Identify Funding Sources
• Assist in Preparing/Reviewing Grant Applications and RFPs
• Identify Potential Participants and Partnering Needs for Retrofit Programs
• Assist in Identifying & Applying Emissions Inventories
• Assist in Identifying & Facilitating Markets for Emission Reduction Credits
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WRAP Study of Economic Impacts of Offroad Retrofits
Lee Alter
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Coordination of WRAP Offroad Retrofit Activities with Other Initiatives
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Coordination of WRAP Offroad Retrofit Activities with Other Initiatives
Emissions Forum Update - - Lee Alter
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Coordination of WRAP Offroad Retrofit Activities with Other Initiatives:
West Coast Diesel Emissions Reduction
Collaborative
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Next Steps and “Wrap Up”