industrial emissions Articles
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Impact of the industrial emissions directive on the European power industry
Abstract The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), published in December 2010, replaces numerous European Directives that govern the environmental regulation of process plant; for example, the Large Combustion Plant Directive, the Waste Incineration Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive. The IED applies to new combustion plant permitted from 7 Jan 2013 and ...
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TDLS for a Cleaner Environment - Case Study
In this case study for Axetris Laser Gas Detection (LGD) products, Urs F. Boegli – Senior Application Engineer - looks at the historical perspective on the development of environment regulation and emission control technology. The European Community has published several directives to harmonize the legislation on industrial emissions. These include the Large Combustion Plant Directive ...
By Axetris AG
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What you need to know about mercury emissions monitoring
Gasmet Technologies (Finland) has published a new White Paper on the monitoring of mercury emissions to air from industrial processes. The Paper provides an overview of current initiatives to reduce mercury emissions and explains how continuous mercury emissions monitoring can help inform process control and the efficient operation of pollution abatement equipment, whilst also demonstrating ...
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New White Papers! What you need to know about mercury emissions monitoring?
Gasmet Technologies (Finland) has published two White Papers on the monitoring of mercury emissions to air from industrial processes. The LCP BREF Guide provides an overview of current initiatives to reduce mercury emissions and explains how continuous mercury emissions monitoring can help inform process control and the efficient operation of pollution abatement equipment, whilst also ...
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How to tackle the technical challenges of continuous mercury emissions monitoring
Many pollutants such as CO2, NOx and SO2 have been monitored continuously already for decades. In the last years the awareness for the need to measure mercury has also grown, and continuous mercury monitoring is becoming more and more relevant. Especially industries burning coal, oil or waste, share the responsibility to monitor their mercury emissions. Due to its sticky quality and extremely ...
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Monte-Carlo model of a gas analyser operating under EN 14181:2014 to investigate achievable uncertainty during emission monitoring
Monitoring of emissions is controlled by the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), which sets out the requirements for emitters to meet. There are standards in place that, when followed, allow the operators to meet the IED requirements. One of these, EN14181:2014, setting out the quality assurance requirements for continuous emission monitoring, has recently been revised. It is assumed that any ...
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Innovative emissions monitoring uptake soars
Firms in the UK’s waste and power sectors are proactively seeking Best Available Techniques for emissions monitoring, according to Enviro Technology. Over recent months there has been a surge in demand for sophisticated equipment, such as monitors of total gaseous mercury. The air quality and emissions monitoring specialist believes that a combination of factors, such as the recast ...
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An Opening of a Dialogue - European Commission Meets Manufacturers
Gasmet is an active participant in the preparation of European standards for emissions monitoring. On the 12th of September, we participated in the first official meeting between the European Commission and European emissions monitoring equipment manufacturers to discuss Directive-level issues. Read what this meeting was all about and what was its outcome. Meeting with Measurement Equipment ...
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Air Pollution Part 4 – Reduction Methods
With all said about emissions of pollutants in preceding blogs, it should also be noted that there are multiple methods available and in frequent use to reduce the emissions at their sources, both of gaseous substances and particulates. Addressing Particulates To start with the latter, there are cyclones, electrostatic filters, and fabric filters that can catch the particles before being ...
By OPSIS AB
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How can industrial regulations be improved to avoid any potential emissions reporting scandal (Avoiding a VW type scandal)
The VW automotive emissions testing scandal has signifi cant environmental implications due to the mismatch between expected and actual emissions of NOX . Many consider that the ultimate responsibility lies with VW on the issue, however it is important to consider the role of the regulator in supporting an industry backed testing regime which does not absolutely refl ect actual emissions. While ...
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Continuous Emission Monitoring Ensuring Cleaner Air and Better Safety
Emission monitoring refers to the on-going processes of collecting the data on the gases and components released in the air by industrial plants. In this article we will discuss the ABC of emission monitoring at a general level: What is emission monitoring? What needs to be taken into consideration when planning a well-oiled measuring process? What Is Emission Monitoring? By regular and ...
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Practical Guide to QAL3: CMM AutoQAL Makes QAL3 Easier and More Cost-Efficient
The complexities of QAL (Quality Assurance Level) procedures for continuous emissions monitoring equipment and the EU Directives behind them can be cumbersome to grasp for any emissions monitoring operator. Quality assurance is closely connected to the EU Standards EN 14181 and EN 15267 (QAL1), and in this article we will look into the details of QAL3, which can now be done a lot easier, thanks ...
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Tekran instruments—monitoring around the world
Tekran provides trace-level mercury analytical and monitoring technology for a variety of applications including laboratory-based sample analysis, continuous point-source emissions and ambient air monitoring. This article focuses on and highlights the results of an application of Tekran’s Ambient Air Mercury Speciation System. In contrast to most other heavy metals, mercury (Hg) and ...
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Digital Asset Management facilitates compliance to NATA case study
Customer Typical mining company in Australia Application Operations, Calibrations, Maintenance & Reporting of air quality monitoring data to NATA requirements Background An international mining company operates a large open cut mine in close proximity to a neighbouring town. The environment protection licence requires the company who owns the mine site to monitor a variety of gaseous ...
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CEMS: An Overview
We've written an overview to where CEMS are required, types of site that require CEMS and future requirements. Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems are used to continuously collect, record and report data from industrial process operators that produce emissions to air. CEMS are used as a means to comply with stringent emission limits as regulated by the Environment Agency (EA). Under the ...
By a1-cbiss
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Pollutant reduction control and Continuous Emissions Monitoring at Waste-to-Energy Plants
Waste is generally undesired, and best not generated at all. The second best alternative to manage waste is to recycle it. However, there is also waste that for various reasons is not recycled. Landfills have then been the old-school solution, but it is for environmental reasons becoming a less viable option. What then remains is waste incineration, in most cases while recovering the energy ...
By OPSIS AB
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VOC monitoring on stationary sources: from environmental policies to technical solutions
In the past, the primary origin of local air pollution has been emissions from stationary sources. These sites include power generating plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, steel factories, cement and glass manufacturing companies, space heating, and many other industries. Pollutants are emitted into the air from these plants through fossil fuel combustion, chemical processes, and the ...
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TRS Monitoring in the Pulp Industry
The smell associated with pulp production originates from different sulfur compounds. The most well-known is probably hydrogen sulfide, H2S (H-S-H) but there are also compounds like methyl mercaptan (CH3-S-H), dimethyl sulfide (CH3-S-CH3), and dimethyl disulfide (CH3-S-S-CH3). These four substances are collectively referred to as “total reduced sulfur”, TRS. Emissions of TRS together ...
By OPSIS AB
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Continuous Emissions Monitoring – What, Why, and How?
In an ideal world, combustion merely gives emissions of water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Water is a non-issue while CO2 nowadays is looked upon with concern, giving its key role in the global climate changes. However, the issues with emissions do not stop there.The thermal processes also generate nitrogen oxides, primarily NO. Depending on the fuel composition, the type of combustion process, and ...
By OPSIS AB
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How Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Works to Reduce Air Pollution in India - Case Study
What is ETS? In the state of Gujarat, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) enforces pollution laws and regulations. GPCB sets a cap on the total emission load from all industries. In India’s War to fight against Air Pollution, GPCB has launched Emission Trading Scheme ...
By ENVEA
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