Implementing our recently developed ISO 9001:2008 quality assurance standards for design and installation, Clean Air Company was contracted to design and install a filtration/ventilation system. An in depth proposal with layout drawings, 3-D duct dimensioning drawings, and product specification and installation details were developed for Takasago’s review.

Upon Takasago’s acceptance of the proposal, Clean Air Company coordinated the installation and completed the project within Takasago’s quality and time requirements. Various types of Plymovent extraction arms were installed in specific locations to provide for source capture extraction.  The arms were interconnected via Nordfab stainless steel, gasketed, and grounded duct system to convey the contaminants to the filtration elements.   Several types of filtration types were implemented including Plymovent’s ME-31 collector designed for the removal of mists, dusts and gasses.

Upon completion, Clean Air Company performed a system start up and commission to validate our design in accordance with our ISO 9001:2008 quality assurance policy set forth in the project description analysis and providing another satisfied customer that considers Clean Air Company a business partner for improving indoor air quality solutions.

Nordfab's Duct Layout Program allows us to create an accurate representation of what our customers need.

“There are too many systems improperly designed and installed leading to employee exposure to a known carcinogenic contaminate” states Greg Slavin, Vice President of Clean Air Company. “The New Jersey Department of Transportation required the replacement of their in ground vehicle exhaust removal system because it had insufficient air flows, water accumulation and was determined a tripping hazard.”

Clean Air Company disconnected the existing exhaust system NJDOT was using and installed 13 motorized Plymovent hose reels.  Hoses can now be fully retracted over the overhead crane when not in use and are much more user friendly.  The system also utilizes a safety breakaway device so hoses cannot be accidently pulled out of the facility.  The exhaust fan is integrated with a differential pressure bypass monitor system to provide low level floor exhaust as well.

Diesel Exhaust Hose Reels

On the 4th of July this year, Plymovent will be receiving the red dot design award in Essen Germany’s renowned Aalto Theater. This is a high honor and will place Plymovent’s new Magnetic Grabber in the yearbook of red dot and on exhibition in the red dot design museum in Essen as of July 5th.

The Magnetic Grabber is a patent pending vehicle exhaust removal device. It has been developed to provide a quick, easy and controlled (dis)connection between a tail pipe and an exhaust extraction system.

Marc Laan, Product Manager VEX/Fire adds: “The ‘click and seal’ design is a major breakthrough in the nozzle market. Participants at Interschutz 2010 – the international exhibition for rescue, fire prevention, disaster relief, safety and security – were very enthusiastic during the official product launch. The Magnetic Grabber is enjoying great demand, particularly in the US. We have already developed various sizes of the product to meet the needs of our customers; the Magnetic Grabber is now available in 75 mm, 100 mm and 125 mm.(3, 4, and 5 inch)”

For more information on Plymovent’s red dot design award check out Plymovent’s website here.

For more information on the Magnetic Grabber please contact us here.

Visit http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/program/workshop_schedule.shtm and view the workshops in region 2. The last scheduled workshop is July 12 if that is any indication of when the program is expected to open.

Once again SOURCE CAPTURE exhaust systems are a high priority for modifications to facilities. This will be a very competitive process with the total fund being reduced to 370 million so we strongly encourage utilizing the professional services of a grant writer. If you would like a referral for a grant writer Clean Air Company has partnered with a nationally recognized company specializing in grant writing. They are extending a 25% discount to departments applying for the Plymovent source capture exhaust systems.

For updated pricing on the exhaust system of contact information and details about the grant please give me a call. We’re happy to help anyway we can.

Please forward and share with your brothers and sisters in other departments!

I am forwarding the following message to let you know of an important change to the AFG program website:

Beginning on April 1, 2011, the web site where first responders apply for all Assistance to Fire Fighters Grants Programs will change its current web site address from www.firegrantsupport.com to the FEMA web site at www.fema.gov/firegrants.

FEMA is working to transition all the information from the old fire grant site to the new site.

All applications for FEMA’s fire grant programs including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) and information on the Assistance to Firefighters Station Construction Grants (SCG) will now be located at www.fema.gov/firegrants.

We are working to make all information more easily accessible and more user friendly for first responders and having two different web portals for information just didn’t make sense.

All fire grants program documents, awards announcements, grants management workshops, success stories and program application reports and statistics will now be available at www.fema.gov/firegrants. In short, all the old info will be right there on the new site.

Please update your bookmarks for future fire grants applications.

Please visit us at www.fema.gov/firegrants.

Regards,

Elizabeth M. Harman

Assistant Administrator

FEMA Grant Programs Directorate

Our office is currently working with FEMA to determine when we will be able to hold a 2011 AFG workshop-you will receive notification as soon as we receive a date from FEMA. In the meantime, if there is any way Representative Holt can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best,

Matthew C. Hall
Director of Outreach
Representative Rush Holt

Please forward and share with your brothers and sisters in other departments!

As a result of the Clean Air Act all new diesel engines will be equipped with onboard filtration equipment designed to reduce air pollution. The new technology requires maintenance commonly referred to as the regeneration process. Regeneration is the heating of the onboard filter up to approximately 1,000 F. to burn off the collected particulates. This process can generate exhaust temperatures in the 850 F. to 1,000 F. range.

Of primary concern are the temperatures exiting the tailpipe during the process. Check the huge unsightly 7 inch diameter tailpipes that reduce ground clearance and are more frequently damaged as a result of their size. They’re designed to reduce the exhaust temperature through ambient air dilution. These tailpipes have only minimally reduced the exhaust temperatures and made connecting source capture exhaust systems challenging.

Plymovent has partnered with the Gibson Group to engineer a fresh air dilution system specifically for temperature reduction. Tests conducted so far indicate the Plymovent/Gibson kit reduces temperatures 20% more efficiently than current designs. The added benefit is you can maintain the standard 5 inch diameter tailpipes and maintain ground clearance.

The systems can be purchased with your new vehicle and we encourage you to have them specified or installed BEFORE you take possession of your new vehicle. It eliminates warranty issues and modifying the vehicle as soon as it’s delivered. Contact Clean Air today if you are specifying, purchasing or taking delivery of a new vehicle.

Mutual aid is now available for grant writing. The Clean Air Company and Plymovent have partnered with the Praetrian Group (FireGrantsHelp) offering assistance applying for Plymovent diesel exhaust systems. Teamwork has always been the key to success!

Having a grant specialist assist you greatly enhances your chances of winning. But stop thinking of the AFG program only. There are other grant opportunities out there. Have us review your application (at no charge) and offer suggestions- – but do it now! 2011 AFG grants applications are only 4 months away. We know through ten years of experience, that departments who begin grant preparation and narrative development early, have a much higher success ratio. We also expect diesel exhaust removal systems to again be a high priority.—- and with OSHA’s recent 18 million dollar budget increase, OSHA is taking on enforcement issues seriously because diesel exhaust is a known cancer causing agent.

Call the Clean Air Company today and make something happen! Put our ten years experience to work for you. We’d like to add your department to our list of winners. Your only investment is time and trust.

If you decide to have FireGrantsHelp do the entire application your receive 25% off their fee. Check us both out and you decide. Either way, your chances of success are greatly improved.

Helpful Websites:
www.FireGrantsHelp.com
www.OSHA.gov
www.FireGrantSupport.com
www.CleanAirCo.com