CleanAIR E-POD Reduces NOx at East Coast Data Center

Patent-pending technology from CleanAIR Systems chosen by prominent global IT provider to reduce emissions

Santa Fe, NM – February 2, 2010 – CleanAIR Systems, the first emissions control manufacturer to develop a compact Tier 4 retrofit product for large diesel and natural gas engines, is pleased to announce the recent installation and commissioning of six E-PODs at a secure east coast data center.

The patent-pending E-POD is an all-in-one emissions control unit utilizing selective catalytic reduction (SCR) coupled with DOCs or DPFs. The product features internal mixing and proprietary closed-loop technology housed within a critical grade, stainless steel silencer shell. Using CleanAIR’s non-toxic, iron zeolite-based SCR catalysts, the E-POD offers reductions of NOx, PM, HC and CO.

Working closely with Caterpillar dealer Alban Engine Power Systems of Elkridge, Maryland, CleanAIR Systems designed and manufactured a sophisticated emissions control system incorporating the E-POD and a unique urea delivery system, retrofitted on six diesel 3516C CAT engines rated at 2.5 MW each.

The engines, provided by Alban, were required to meet Virginia DEQ air quality regulations and EPA Tier 4 Interim levels. By installing CleanAIR E-PODs on each of the engines, NOx emissions were reduced by 95%, with CO and HC levels dropping by greater than 90%. The dramatically lower emission levels brings the data center into compliance with air quality regulations and allows for extended engine run times.

To meet tight deadlines, a joint effort between Alban and CleanAIR enabled the companies to produce, deliver and install the systems within a short, three-month time period, making it necessary for CleanAIR to build and ship all units within six weeks. The end-user’s compressed project deadline, coupled with existing space restrictions, necessitated that the E-PODs be installed early in the building process, prior to engine installation and completion of the structure. The units were top mounted, allowing the Caterpillar engines to slide in place below each E-POD. By mid-January, the E-PODs were commissioned and operating.

The CleanAIR E-POD was specifically chosen by the end-user, a prominent global IT infrastructure provider, for the following reasons:
- the E-POD enabled their engines to meet strict Tier 4 Interim requirements and regional regulations
- the E-POD can be upgraded in the future to meet Tier 4 Final requirements
- the system offers true closed-loop controls with exact pre- and post-NOx measuring to regulate urea consumption and decrease ammonia slip to extremely low levels
- the E-POD’s compact design is the only emissions control product on the market capable of fitting within building space constraints

Testing during commissioning of the CleanAIR E-POD technology shows 95 to 97 percent reduction of NOx emissions in closed-loop operation across all operating loads.

For more information on CleanAIR Systems, visit http://www.cleanairsys.com/.


About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Designed to control NOx, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, CleanAIR’s products are used on diesel and natural gas engines. Their product line includes diesel particulate filters, oxidation converters, three-way converters and selective catalytic reduction to meet strict air quality regulations. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

New Emissions Guidebook Published by CleanAIR Systems

The newly revised version of CleanAIR’s popular Emissions and Product Guidebook contains updated air quality regulatory information and resources.

Santa Fe, NM – December 14, 2009 – CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of emissions control systems, is pleased to announce the updated third publication of their Emissions and Product Guidebook. Available in digital format, this handy PDF resource tool is hyperlinked to many online air quality websites and original data, providing timely up-to-date regulatory information with an emphasis on rulings pertaining to diesel and natural gas stationary engines.

Distributed as a no-cost service to qualified companies, engine dealers, air pollution professionals and environmental consultants, the 75-page e-book includes:
- Easy-to-read emission regulation charts
- Regulatory and resource links for the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board
- Emissions control FAQs
- Glossary of terms related to emissions control technology
- Funding resources
- An extensive abbreviation and acronym directory
- CleanAIR Systems’ emissions control product information for stationary engines to meet specific air quality regulations

Faced with the task of bringing a client into compliance with air quality standards, the Emissions and Product Guidebook helps environmental and engineering consultants to quickly identify regulatory requirements and analyze possible emissions control solutions. With state and federal regulations distributed amongst several websites, CleanAIR’s Guidebook makes the chore of searching for air quality information easier and less time-consuming by compiling it in one easy-to-use document.

Over 2,000 copies of the e-book have been downloaded since 2007. To request the Emissions and Product Guidebook go to http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissionsguide/contact.asp.

Those who subscribe will also be emailed future updates as part of the free service from CleanAIR Systems.


About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Designed to control NOx, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, CleanAIR’s products are used on diesel and natural gas engines. Their product line includes diesel particulate filters, oxidation converters, three-way converters and selective catalytic reduction to meet strict air quality regulations. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

CleanAIR Systems Joins Girtz Industries to Create the Z-CUBE

Introduced at Power-Gen 2009, the Z-CUBE combines emissions control technology with containerized generator packaging to offer Tier 4 clean power.

Santa Fe, NM – December 2, 2009 – CleanAIR Systems is pleased to announce their contribution to the Z-CUBE, a Tier 4 turn-key solution for mobile power generation, engineered and manufactured by Girtz Industries. Constructed for high-horsepower demand and purpose-built to meet stringent upcoming EPA regulations, the Z-CUBE will be introduced on December 8th at the Power-Gen conference in Las Vegas.

Equipped with CleanAIR’s E-POD emissions control technology to dramatically reduce NOx, PM, HC and CO, the Z-CUBE is a standardized 40 foot long ISO container package built primarily for the rental power generation market. Housing a 1 MW generator and compact E-POD emissions control system, the unit also contains onboard urea storage, closed-loop dosing cabinet, internal urea mixing, injection air compressor and all necessary items required for operation.

Engineered by Girtz to be user-friendly, all components of the Z-CUBE can be unbolted, removed, replaced or serviced through the container’s access doors or roof. The Girtz Z-CUBE, with CleanAIR emissions control technology, is a complete turn-key system in one box to meet Tier 4 emissions levels.

The Z-CUBE will be on view at the Girtz Industries’ booth during Power-Gen at the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 8 – 10, Booth C3-1142.

For detailed information on the Z-CUBE, download a brochure at: http://www.box.net/shared/fxnynfff6s


About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Designed to control NOx, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, CleanAIR’s products are used on diesel and natural gas engines. Their product line includes diesel particulate filters, oxidation converters, three-way converters and selective catalytic reduction to meet strict air quality regulations. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

About Girtz Industries:
Girtz Industries specializes in power machinery packaging based on ISO containers, modular post-panel enclosures, and skid bases. We have experience with electrical generators, air compressors, chiller, CHP, and oil rig equipment. Girtz engineers and manufactures components such as switchgears, silencers, louvers, doors, and UL 142 tanks. Visit Girtz Industries at www.girtz.com.

EPA, PAPA and E-POD

EPA visits Wyoming to view natural gas development and measures to reduce air pollution such as CleanAIR’s E-POD installed on seven drill rigs in PAPA.

Santa Fe, NM – May 26, 2009 – US EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited Wyoming’s natural gas development fields on May 21st. Her mission was to see first-hand the unique air pollution problems that affect rural Wyoming and how the issue of reducing pollutants, such as NOx, is being addressed. With the installation in late 2008 of emissions control technology on seven diesel generators located in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA), CleanAIR Systems has become part of the Wyoming air pollution solution.

The new E-POD™ (Emissions Permitting Operational Device) combines several technologies to reduce air pollutants of NOx, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from the emissions of large-scale diesel generators. NOx is a precursor of ozone and one of the key issues addressed by Administrator Jackson on her recent visit.

Ozone levels usually increase during winter months, contributing to respiratory problems and smog. However, ozone levels in Wyoming have increased above normal levels with the increase in drilling. According to the Associated Press, the state issued six ozone advisories for southwest Wyoming in 2008. The same area exceeded federal pollution standards three times that year. On some days ozone levels in the rural prairies of Wyoming can be as high as some cities.

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology developed by CleanAIR Systems, seven E-POD™s have been installed on three drill rigs in PAPA to reduce diesel emissions, thereby saving tons of air pollutants each year from being dumped into the environment.

Emissions reduced by current operating E-PODs:
- 103 tons of NOx per year
- 24.5 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year
- 4.9 tons of hydrocarbons (HC) per year
- 0.4 tons of particulate matter (PM) per year

Emissions Equivalencies:
- The NOx reduction alone from just these three sites is the equivalent of taking 98 highway diesel trucks off the road for one year or 18,899 gasoline cars.
- The carbon monoxide reduction is equal to the annual CO emissions produced by 528 cars.
- And the 4.9 tons of hydrocarbons reduced by the E-POD™s is equivalent to the annual hydrocarbon emissions of 1,436 cars.

Working in conjunction with Caterpillar dealer Wyoming Machinery Company, the custom-engineered E-PODs™ were installed between September 2008 and January 2009, and immediately reduced NOx emissions by more than 90%.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. The company is a preferred vendor of Caterpillar. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

E-POD™ Reduces NOx Emissions on Wyoming Drill Rigs

CleanAIR Systems installs new technology on seven drill rigs to dramatically reduce NOx, PM, HC, and CO emissions

Santa Fe, NM – February 23, 2008 - CleanAIR Systems is pleased to announce the introduction of their new emissions control technology, the E-POD™, with the successful installation of seven units on drill rigs operating in Wyoming’s Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA).

The proprietary technology combines CleanAIR’s non-toxic zeolite-based selective catalytic reduction catalyst (SCR), diesel particulate filters or diesel oxidation converters and unique reductant mixing system all within a single fully insulated, stainless steel, critical-grade silencer package. Unlike other SCR systems that only reduce NOx, CleanAIR’s E-POD™ with DPFs enables Tier 4 final compliance for most diesel stationary engines and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) compliance for lean-burn natural gas engines by dramatically reducing NOx, PM, HC and CO.

Working in conjunction with Caterpillar dealer Wyoming Machinery Company, custom-engineered E-PODs™ using diesel oxidation converters were installed on seven diesel generators between September 2008 and January 2009 at PAPA.

An innovative drop-in design was developed for several of the E-PODs™ as a trouble-free solution to moving the system when relocating to a new drill site. A typical SCR system is bulky and difficult to move. Most systems require dismantling, placement on a flatbed and hauling to the next drill location, where they are then reassembled and once again lifted into place. CleanAIR engineers solved this time-consuming and costly moving process by fully integrating the E-POD™ within the tight space constraints of the generator trailer. Designed to be lowered into place through an opening at the top of the trailer, the E-POD™ is installed above the generator, becoming part of the trailer’s roof. This unusual approach allows the emissions control unit to “disappear” from view. It also enables the E-POD™ to be transported along with the generator, without the added expense or hassle of dismantling, hauling or lifting a separate unit.

Another state-of-the-art E-POD™ feature is the CleanAIR all-in-one Dosing Cabinet, combining an electronic control system and injection system into one easy-to-install unit. Using automatic data-logging, programmable set-points and basic internal diagnostics, the CleanAIR Dosing Cabinet offers end-users simple, uncomplicated operational control and monitoring of the E-POD™ system.

Ted Rasmussen, Emissions Business Manager for Wyoming Machinery Company, states:

“We are very pleased with the results we have seen operating the CleanAIR E-POD SCR system in a drilling application. Our goal was a simple design with durable components. It had to withstand harsh conditions here in Wyoming, as well as tough drill rig conditions.

The systems were installed in each Cat 3512 gen/set engine house roof. The control cabinet is sturdy and compact, recognizing that space is at a premium. The unique E-POD catalysts low profile design allows for integration in the roof, saving installation costs and space. All connections from the control cabinet to the catalyst are inside, out of the weather and easy to inspect and maintain.

We have seen emission reductions (NOx) of 90% and more under steady loads, and like the fact that the E-POD system is upgradeable, by adding a particulate filter our customers can reduce PM emissions as well.”

On-site emissions monitoring at the Wyoming installation shows NOx emission readings are consistently over 90% reduction.

Caterpillar Emissions Solutions Product Manager, Michael J. Readey states in a recent dealer newsletter: “We enthusiastically anticipate the 2009 release of the E-POD™, requested by dealers and developed by CleanAIR. The E-POD™ consists of a compact, ‘all-in-one’ retrofit aftertreatment system that combines greater than 90% NOx and 85% particulate reduction in a single package.”

The E-POD™ is designed to fit and operate on any diesel or natural gas engine, making it easy for dealers to retrofit and service customer’s mixed-fleets without brand conflicts.

With NSPS for lean-burn natural gas engines right around the corner and EPA Tier 4 final compliance on everyone’s mind, CleanAIR’s new E-POD™ technology offers a compact, all-emissions solution to meet both federal regulations. Customers with Tier 1 through Tier 3 existing or new engines can now meet regulations today by installing the E-POD™.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. The company is a preferred vendor of Caterpillar. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.


Extras
See product brochure for the CleanAIR E-POD™ -
http://www.cleanairsys.com/products/filters/EPOD-CAS-01-2009.pdf

Find information for the E-POD™ on the CleanAIR website:
http://www.cleanairsys.com/products/hybrids/index.htm

Check emissions reductions chart for E-POD™ showing Tier 4 compliance -
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Find high-resolution photos for this press release:
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CleanAIR Celebrates 15 Years in Business with Move to New Facility

Santa Fe, NM – February 5, 2009 – Santa Fe manufacturer, CleanAIR Systems is celebrating 15 years in business. Firmly established as an international supplier of emissions control technology, the New Mexican corporation marked their anniversary milestone by expanding into a recently renovated 30,000 square-foot building.

Purchased in 2006, CleanAIR Systems spent the past two years refurbishing the facility that began life in the mid-70’s as a Levi Straus plant. Staying true to their environmental background, the company modernized the aging 35-year old structure utilizing green building concepts, creating a clean, modern floor plan for its corporate and manufacturing headquarters.

Environmental improvements included:
- removal of asbestos floor tiles throughout the facility
- the installation of a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system
- replacing all existing lighting with energy-efficient fixtures
- installing a solar-powered automatic gate opener
- water-saving xeriscaping
- natural lighting throughout office spaces through the use of skylights.

CleanAIR is also considering future installation of solar or wind power to subsidize the electrical needs of the company.

The company moved its administrative and engineering offices, emissions testing facility, catalyst production and steel fabrication to the new facility in October, more than doubling the size of their former location.

Founded in 1993, CleanAIR Systems began with approximately 1,000 square feet of rented space. Today the company sells proprietary emissions control technology throughout the world, with sales representatives in Sweden, South America, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

During the company’s fifteen year history, CleanAIR has developed and introduced thirteen new technological advancements to the field of air pollution control. In 2008, Caterpillar Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, selected CleanAIR Systems as a strategic alliance partner for emissions control products, supplying retro-fit technologies for Caterpillar prime and back-up generators.

The company has recently introduced two new products:
- The E-POD™ - a hybrid technology for large diesel and natural gas stationary engines. Dramatically reduces emissions of NOx, PM, HC and CO. The E-POD™ was recently installed in the oil and gas fields of Wyoming.
- The BlueFIRE™ - an active filter system for diesel off-road vehicles. Dramatically reduces emissions of PM, HC and CO. The E-POD™ is currently being tested on SnowCat vehicles in Tahoe, Nevada.

Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter, carbon monoxide and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

The CleanAIR PERMIT™ Filter Receives Verification for Level 3 Plus from California Air Resources Board

Santa Fe, NM – October 21, 2008 – CleanAIR Systems, Inc., manufacturer of emissions control technology for diesel and natural gas engines, was granted Level 3 Plus Verification on October 7th by the California Air Resource Board (ARB) for the company’s PERMIT™ Filter. The designation of “Plus” added to the original product verification certifies that the PERMIT™ Filter does not increase nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions beyond the 2009 limit of 20% over the baseline for stationary engines.

Originally verified five years ago, the PERMIT™ Filter reduces emissions of diesel particulate matter by greater than 85 percent for prime and emergency generators. According to dated ARB Executive Orders, CleanAIR’s PERMIT™ Filter was the first diesel particulate filter to comply with stringent Air Resources Board requirements, receiving Level 3 Verification on June 6th of 2003 and becoming the earliest technology to ensure real emission reductions by ARB standards and guarantee a durable emissions control system, compatible with various engines and applications.

The newly awarded “Plus” extends CleanAIR’s verification to meet the following ARB amendment:
“As of January 1, 2009, all verified diesel retrofits sold and installed must comply with the 2009 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions limit as defined in the Verification Procedure. Warranty and In-Use Compliance Requirements for In-Use Strategies to Control Emissions from Diesel Engines, title 13, California Code of Regulations, sections 2700-2710.”

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide can cause serious health issues such as acute lung injury. Unfortunately, many diesel particulate filters on the market today actually increase NO2 while in use. With this in mind, ARB is attempting to limit NO2 emissions with the current ruling and will withdraw verification at the beginning of 2009 if a technology does not meet the specified limit.

For complete verification information on the PERMIT™ diesel particulate filter and engine operating criteria, Executive Orders and Attachments can be found on the CleanAIR website at: http://www.cleanairsys.com/about/carb-verification.htm.

Founded in 1993, CleanAIR Systems has developed and brought to market eleven new technologies to the field of air pollution control, including the company’s proprietary PERMIT™ diesel particulate filter characterized by a non-washcoat catalyst. CleanAIR has sales representatives in the United States, Sweden, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan and Puerto Rico. This past June, Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, selected CleanAIR Systems as CAT’s strategic alliance partner of choice for emissions control products, supplying retrofit technology for Caterpillar prime and back-up generators.

To read more about CleanAIR Systems, visit http://www.cleanairsys.com/.