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Environmental Systems Corporation is proud to be the market leading supplier of stack emissions compliance reporting software in the United States. Through our software connection with the power industry, we are the number one provider of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

ESC|University May Training Courses

ESC|University invites you to attend one of our many beneficial training courses offered in May. Designed with your needs and feedback in mind, ESCU classes and workshops provide invaluable knowledge to all who attend. Because the Spring 2009 User Group is in May, the majority of these classes will be offered in the days surrounding User Group. However, for those of you who are unable to attend User Group, we are offering the CEMS New User with ESC|StackVision class at the end of May in San Diego. There are several new additions to the 2009 training offering so don't miss out on these opportunities!

Mercury (Hg) Regulations Workshop

May 9, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Managers who are responsible for reporting Mercury (Hg) emissions to their state agency and reporting staff members. In order for participants to fully benefit from this workshop, a basic knowledge of CEMS reporting is required. The workshop focuses on defining how facilities are required to report Hg emissions including reporting formats for Hg CEMS, Sorbent Traps and Emissions Factor Calculations. Also included are discussions on reporting fundamentals such as emission equations and averaging criteria, validity requirements, operating requirements and conditions, missing data approaches, certification and QA/QC data formats.
Cost: $1150

IT Planning Workshop

May 9, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Engineers, CEMS Technicians and IT staff members who manage a DAS system. Participants must have a basic knowledge of IT planning processes. This workshop will discuss the latest issues that IT System Administrators need to plan for as they relate to ESC|StackVision and the CEMS industry. The workshop includes discussions regarding the latest plans for operating systems, Microsoft® SQL Server versions, release schedules, security and other system administrative tasks.
Cost:  $1150

PADEP Revision 8 Configuration Workshop

May 9, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Managers and reporting staff members whose PADEP facilities must comply with Revision 8 of the CSMM. Participants must possess advanced knowledge of ESC|StackVision and must have attended the ESC PADEP Revision 8 Regulations Workshop. This workshop focuses on how to implement the requirements for PADEP sources that must comply with Revision 8 of the Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM) under 25 Pa. Code 139.102(3) in ESC|StackVision.
Cost: $1150

SQL Report Writing with ESC|StackVision Workshop

May 10, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward CEMS Technicians and Environmental Engineers who manage DAS systems and IT personnel responsible for developing custom reports for the DAS. Attendees must understand the SQL table structure and ESC|StackVision data collections/storage procedures. This workshop provides attendees with knowledge on how to set up, design and maintain their custom StackVision reports using Microsoft® SQL Server's Reporting Services. Attendees will learn how to use the Reporting Services development tools to create custom reports, SQL Server Reporting Services, and its components and how to configure report publishing and execution settings. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the different data views within StackVision. This class will be most beneficial to those with a need to generate and maintain custom reports using SQL database tables and views.
Cost:  $1150

ESC|StackVision Data Management with NERC CIP Workshop

May 10, 2009 (St.Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Engineers, CEMS Technicians and IT staff members administering ESC|StackVision DAS as a critical asset under the NERC CIP Reliability Standard. Participants must have prior knowledge of basic IT system administrative tasks. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to minimize the risks associated with hardware failure, data loss, data liabilities and poor database performance. Through detailed discussions of NERC CIP Reliability Standard sections that pertain to the CEMS DAS as well as hands-on exercises, participants will gain an understanding of the Data Management Strategy needs and requirements. This knowledge is required to successfully develop and execute a Data Management Plan, ensuring data safety and system performance.
Cost:  $1150

Understanding Permit Requirements with ESC|StackVision Workshop

May 10, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Engineers, CEMS Technicians and environmental management team members who are responsible for permit and Part 60 reporting. Participants must possess a basic knowledge of CEMS reporting in order to benefit from this workshop. This workshop is designed to help facilities define the reporting requirements for Part 60 and Permit emissions. Attendees will walk through the Part 60 reporting fundamentals such as emission equations and averaging criteria, validity requirements, operating requirements and conditions, defining of start-up and shutdown, missing data approaches, certification and QA/QC data formats. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will understand how ESC|StackVision meets these requirements.
Cost:  $1150

Using ECMPS Workshop

May 13, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

Geared toward Data QA Personnel, Plant Engineers, Environmental Coordinators and Reporting Personnel, this workshop reviews the XML schema and the ECMPS Client Tool in order to acquire the skills necessary to successfully submit an XML report to EPA. In order for participants to fully benefit from this class, an understanding of SQL table structures and ESC|StackVision data collection/storage procedures is necessary. This course includes hands-on exercises designed to educate attendees on troubleshooting ECMPS errors. With these interactive exercises, participants will gain the ability to identify and resolve errors that may occur when making submissions via the Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System (ECMPS). The Reporting Instructions provided by EPA have been incorporated into a manual to eliminate the need to search in multiple places for an error resolution. In 2009, ESC|University is dedicated to providing customers the tools needed to become fluent with the ECMPS Client Tool.
Cost:  $1150

ESC|StackVision Version 2.3 Condensed Configuration Workshop

May 10, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)
May 13, 2009 (St. Louis, MO)

This workshop is geared toward Environmental Engineers and CEMS Technicians who have previous DAS management experience and teaches participants how to configure ESC|StackVision Version 2.3 to ensure optimal performance. Attendees will learn how to set up the server and perform administrative tasks such as assigning user roles, system designer functions and report execution.
Cost:  $1150

CEMS New User with ESC|StackVision Class

May 19-20, 2009 (San Diego, CA)

This class is geared toward I&C Technicians, Plant Engineers, Environmental Coordinators and Reporting Personnel and will focus on the basic features of the ESC|StackVision software. This two-day course is specifically paced for a new user. Participants will receive hands-on experience with the StackVision software and have ample time to cover the entire DAS and associated tasks.
Cost:  $1975



Posted Apr 07 2009, 08:54 PM by Michelle Smith

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