Environmental Industry Articles

OVERVIEW OF MERCURY CONTROL IN COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS

Overview of mercury control in coal-fired power plants

During combustion, the mercury (Hg) in coal is volatilized and converted to elemental mercury (Hg0) vapor in the high temperature regions of coal-fired boilers. As the flue gas is cooled, a series of complex reactions begin to convert Hg0 ...


GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GOLDEN STATE

Golden opportunities in the golden state

California can be a tough place to do business, but a number of new policies are in place to make it easier to develop bioenergy projects. In 2012, the state adopted a new Bioenergy Action Plan and passed several laws to promote ...


INDONESIA EXTENDS ITS FOREST MORATORIUM: WHAT COMES NEXT?

Indonesia extends its Forest Moratorium: What comes next?

Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made a bold and courageous decision this week to extend the country’s forest moratorium. With this decision, which aims to prevent new clearing of primary forests and peat lands ...


MANAGING LEGIONELLA IN FACILITIES

Managing Legionella in Facilities

The Energy Institute (EI)’s Occupational Health and Hygiene Committee (OHHC) is soon to publish an updated, second edition of its technical guidance on Legionella risk management and control, and new technical guidance on the ...


AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SAVES BIG

Automatic calibration saves big

Automatic gas sensor calibration technology was developed by Rel-Tek and proven over a decade of industrial applications involving large alternative fuel, transit bus garages.  CNG, LNG, LPG and hydrogen fuels present the possibility ...


THE WATER-ENERGY-CLIMATE NEXUS IN MEXICO`S AGRICULTURAL USE OF GROUNDWATER

The water-energy-climate nexus in Mexico`s agricultural use of groundwater

Human water use is a main driver of the spatial distribution and temporal availability of water resources globally (Vörösmarty et al. 2000). In the specific case of groundwater sources there are three interlinked processes that ...


11 THINGS TO ASSESS BEFORE BUYING AN INDUSTRIAL TRASH COMPACTOR

11 Things to assess before buying an Industrial Trash Compactor

For business owners to have an efficient and cost effective business, it is necessary to have a proper trash management system in place. Industrial trash compactors make the waste management process trouble-free and environment friendly. ...


HOW TO WIN THE RACE FOR EVERYONE: WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS

How to Win the Race for Everyone: Waste Management Solutions for Business

Industry will always lead the way in the adaptation of new technology, and especially the technology of conservation.  This is not necessarily for any ideological reason, but because the people who manage water use better understand ...



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