Calgary September Luncheon: AERflare-incin and ABflare Tool Update Project

The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, September 14th. Please register by end of Friday, September 9th!

Presenter: Dr. Brian Zelt, P.Eng, President at Zelt PSI
Dr. Brian Zelt is a mechanical engineer and an independent consultant with over 25 years of experience in air dispersion modelling. Brian works in the fields of air dispersion modelling, public safety risk assessment and application programming. He is a co-author in the development of AERflare-incin, ABflare and AERH2S spreadsheet based dispersion models, as well as Shelter/Exposures for H2S well blow-out dispersion and toxic load air quality dispersion models.

The ABflare source and air dispersion modelling assistance tool (Improved Flare Source Parameters for CALPUFF and AERMOD Dispersion Models, AUPRF Project 912951) was created in 2010. The AERflare-incin tool has evolved based upon the initial efforts of PSAQM (Public Safety and Air Quality Management Inc, M.Zelensky). The tools are necessary to comply with Non-Routine Dispersion Modelling guidance and recommended practices for the AER (Alberta Energy Regulator). The methods in AERflare-incin have also been adopted for flare modelling by AEP (Alberta Environment and Parks). These tools function in conjunction with MS Excel (which updates annually), U.S.A. EPA AERMOD program (which updates adhoc), CALPUFF distributed by SRC (which updates adhoc) and scientific advances. As such, the tools require regular updates to reflect these factors as well as functionality bugs.
The presentation by Brian Zelt (Zelt PSI) will introduce the latest features of the ABflare and AERflare-incin tools, the proposed distribution and update methods, as well as provide an opportunity for feedback. The tools are undergoing revisions and will be re-released on the new platform following feedback tentatively at the end of September.

Registration and payment:
Please register by end of Friday, September 9th for the event, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card, no Paypal account is required).

CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45

You can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit, credit card, cash or cheque. (Please note, the credit/debit card machine works slowly, and you are encouraged to register online, OR bring a cash or cheque, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue.

We are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly.

The presentation will start at 12pm, September 14th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:

CPANS Member Registration ($35)

Non-Member Registration ($45)