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Industrial Dust Monitor: Essential for Environmental regulation and compliance
The last couple of centuries have shown unprecedented records of technological advancements. Post-industrial revolution, development has soared high into the sky. Population, unemployment, and poverty have rapidly increased. Industries prove to be a lifeline for them, generating employment opportunities. According to the World Bank database industries account for 23.083% of the total employment ...
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How do Air Quality Sensors Work
As we steadily advance into the 21st century, the shadow of environmental concerns looms larger over our collective consciousness. The rapid expansion of urbanised landscapes and industrial corridors has brought into sharp focus the critical state of the environment. As we grapple with these paradigm shifts, the quality of the air we breathe has emerged as a significant determinant of human ...
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Shock Waves in China
A German auto parts manufacturer discovers the importance of overseeing their upstream supplier’s environmental regulatory compliance in China. A prominent German auto parts manufacturer, recently made headlines in the Chinese press, when it pleaded to local government agencies to delay the imposition of an environmental law penalty imposed on one of its key upstream suppliers. On 18 ...
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Case study - Crafting your oxidizer maintenance plan
OXIDIZER SERVICE SERIES: PART 2 Many will come to this article hoping for a one-size-fits-all checklist for maintaining an oxidizer system. As a company that offers service on any oxidizer regardless of style or original manufacturer, we at Anguil have long wanted the same. A set recipe for success would certainly make life easier. For those in need of a quick answer or a starting point from ...
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The Difficulties With Attaining Compliance With Environmental Regulations
If you are an environmental compliance manager today with college age children you are probably encouraging them to become dentists or orthodontists, and not to follow in your footsteps as an environmental compliance manager. Arguably one of the toughest positions today is being responsible for managing environmental compliance at an industrial facility. The primary element to managing the ...
By All4 Inc.
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Managing continuous emissions monitoring systems
With recent rulemaking governing compliance determinations in regards to the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and highly reactive volatile organic compounds (HRVOCs), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required more frequent monitoring which resulted in the installation of more monitoring systems at the facility. This large Gulf Coast refinery decided to utilize the ...
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Environmental Regulatory Compliance Practitioner Spotlight: Pete Schwalbach
Name: Pete Schwalbach Office: St Paul Practice Area: OPA Area of expertise: Environmental Regulatory Compliance About Me in 140 Characters Happily married, father of three, environmental regulatory consultant! Favorite Thing about Being an OPA Practitioner The wide diversity of very interesting industries that I get a chance learn about as I conduct my work ranging from steel mills to beer ...
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Managing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
Untitled Document With recent rulemaking governing compliance determinations in regards to the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and highly reactive volatile organic compounds (HRVOCs), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required more frequent monitoring which resulted in the installation of more monitoring systems at the facility. This large Gulf ...
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Using an environmental management system to develop and implement a sustainability program
Sustainability is not just a buzzword for companies to say they are “going green,” it is now widely understood to be an effective business practice that can positively influence the environment and save money. The difficulty in implementing a sustainability program is finding appropriate resources and identifying and setting priorities consistent with an organization’s environmental policy. ...
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Mobile Crushing Plant - Pros and Cons
Mobile crushing plants have revolutionized industries like mineral processing, quarrying, and construction by offering a blend of flexibility and efficiency. This article delves into the intricate web of advantages and disadvantages that come with the adoption of mobile crushing plants.Pros of Mobile Crushing Plants:Enhanced Mobility:Versatile Site Selection:Mobile crushing plants grant the gift ...
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Fact sheet: EPA mercury rules and power reliability
New rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce mercury and other toxic air emissions will affect dozens of antiquated power plants currently operating without pollution controls. These rules have stirred debate in some circles as to whether retrofitting or retiring outdated plants will cause shortfalls in electricity capacity. How will EPA mercury rules influence the ...
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Optimizing Your Environmental Impact: Selecting the Perfect Plastic Pyrolysis Plant
In a world grappling with mounting environmental concerns, the quest for sustainable solutions has reached a critical juncture. Plastic waste, an ever-growing menace, poses a formidable challenge. However, a glimmer of hope emerges through the process of plastic pyrolysis, a technology that promises to mitigate the impact of plastic waste on our planet. What Is Plastic Pyrolysis? Plastic ...
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Three Important Issues
With a reliable and custom summary of environmental regulations that addresses ONLY THOSE REGULATIONS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS, you can address issues upfront and aggressively, resulting in more time available to run your business effectively and without environmental compliance issues. Tracking Environmental Regulations Un often be a backburner chore for ...
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How to Choose Harmless Fire Brick
When it comes to selecting fire bricks for your elevated-temperature applications, it's important to prioritise not only their performance but also their impact on health and the environment. Fire bricks, also known as refractory bricks, are designed to withstand extreme heat and provide insulation and structural support in industrial settings. However, some fire bricks contain harmful substances ...
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Important environmental issues at aviation facilities, Part II
Many people think of risk management as having adequate insurance to cover potential disasters. A better approach is preventing or minimizing disaster in the first place. The dictionary definition of risk management is the technique or profession of assessing, minimizing, and preventing accidental loss to a business, as through the use of insurance, safety measures, etc. In the last issue, we ...
By DES, Inc.
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EPA mercury rules: Keeping the lights on while removing toxics from our air
Next week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to finalize new rules to reduce mercury and other toxic air emissions that will affect dozens of antiquated power plants currently operating without pollution controls. These rules have stirred debate in some circles as to whether retrofitting or retiring outdated plants will cause shortfalls in electricity capacity. How will new EPA ...
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Pyrolytic Conversion of Oil Sludge Treatment into Valuable Oil
Oil sludge, a byproduct of the oil and gas industry, has long been a significant environmental concern due to its complex composition and potential harm to ecosystems. However, advancements in pyrolysis technology are paving the way for a transformative solution—converting oil sludge treatment into valuable oil. This innovative approach not only addresses environmental challenges associated with ...
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Analytical Support for Cost-Effective Pollution Control
' Analytical tools have been developed by the World Bank Group to estimate rapidly the extent and impacts of pollution in a given situation and to support decisions on pollution management. These tools help decision makers to overcome the frequent lack of data on emissions from different sources, their impact on ambient quality, and mitigation alternatives.' Decision Support System for ...
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Wet electrostatic precipitators: A preferred technology for emission control
The basic science behind electrostatic precipitators is as familiar and as simple as static cling. But today, this elemental force has been harnessed to a technology that is helping to remove millions of tons of toxic chemicals from our atmosphere; saving billions of dollars annually in pollution-related physical damage; and averting costly impacts on health and mortality rates for millions of ...
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