Air & Climate News

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are recognized as very toxic group of organic compounds, with documented carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic properties. PAHs are formed as a result of the incomplete combustion of organic materials. They are produced naturally like by wood fire, volcanoes and by human activities like coal and gasoline combustion. They are particularly prevalent in ...

Jun. 14, 2017

By Chromatotec Group

AEF has submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on its national plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide. The plan was drawn up in response to a court order that ruled that the previous strategy relied on ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By Aviation Environment Federation (AEF)

We invite you to attend our webinar introducing the Thermo Scientific™ Q250 SEM. The Q250 SEM is the advanced, flexible solution for current and future research applications. Featuring three imaging modes, high vacuum, low vacuum and ESEM, it accommodates the widest range of samples of any SEM system. Discover how sample characterization becomes complete with fast and accurate elemental ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hungary took a major step in the right direction with its National Energy Strategy to 2030, which was published in 2011. The country must now make greater use of market-based mechanisms in the energy sector to meet its goals, according to the International Energy Agency's  ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By International Energy Agency

EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announces the expansion of services in its lab in Irvine, CA for Lead testing, including wipe, paint chip and bulk Lead samples, using flame atomic absorption spectrometry (Flame AA) Lead analysis. EMLab P&K’s lead analysis service is available to clients across the ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By EMLab P&K

Prior to the general election last Thursday 8 June, the government were urged to publish its draft plan to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK following hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of fines for not complying with EU air pollution limits. The government are finalising the consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities today, which coincidently co-insides with ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By Filtrex Global Limited

QED’s Quick-Change Orifice Plate Wellhead has revolutionised the control of landfill gas, with more accurate measurement and precise adjustment of gas flow, especially at very low rates (under 10 scfm).  Easy orifice plate exchanges take only seconds, with no time lost shutting down the control valve or retuning the well. The wellhead’s Precision Fine Tune Control Valve ...

Jun. 14, 2017

By Geotech

Protea exhibited at the Air Quality and Emissions Show in Telford on May 24th to 25th at stand numbers 13 & 14. This was the 9th Air Quality & Emissions exhibition and focused on industrial emissions and stack monitoring.  ...

Jun. 14, 2017

By Protea Limited

By definition, a rotary tube furnace is a heat-treating circular furnace, which rotates during heat-treatment. Samples are transported through the furnace in a circular path as they are heated. Rotary tube furnaces generally burn pulverized, solid, gaseous or liquid fuel into its working section, and then the heating gases created flow towards the sample. These furnaces feature a metal drum lined ...

Jun. 14, 2017

By Thermcraft Inc

The month of June is recognized as National Healthy Homes Month in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States. The designation is acknowledged by such government agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD’s theme for this year’s National Healthy Homes Month is Everyone Deserves a Safe ...

Jun. 12, 2017

By Zimmetry Environmental

Gasmet Technologies has published a free White Paper and a video on the simultaneous measurement of multiple gases in a wide variety of applications using FTIR. Both the video and the White Paper can be found at www.gasmet.com or by visiting the Quantitech stand 62/63 at AQE 2017. With the ability to measure ...

Jun. 12, 2017

By Gasmet Technologies Oy

Sterlitech Corporation is proud to announce the launch of gold-sputtered polycarbonate membrane filters. “Why gold? What is sputtered?” you may ask. Well, some particles are just too small to see with an ordinary light microscope, for these things we need get down to details not seen by traditional microscopy. ...

Jun. 9, 2017

By Sterlitech Corporation

Gasmet, in conjunction with its UK subsidiary Quantitech, has published a series of videos that highlight the performance levels provided by the Gasmet CEMS II e FTIR continuous emissions analyzer. There are four videos in the series which provide: a summary of the performance advantages of the system, a description of the modular components, an overview ...

Jun. 9, 2017

By Gasmet Technologies Oy

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a new TRITON Series Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) to a USA based pharmaceutical company for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Working closely with the end user’s environmental consultant, CPI provided detailed information and references which convinced the end user and their general ...

Jun. 8, 2017

By Catalytic Products International (CPI)

Regulatory compliance is an indispensable aspect of quality control in nearly all industries. Knowing whether a given analytical method meets the relevant standard is therefore decisive in setting up QC procedures. To facilitate this assessment, Metrohm has added a new filter for standards to the Application Finder on its website. The numerous standards issued by ...

Jun. 7, 2017

By Metrohm AG

The low-flow experts at QED have introduced the first electric pump designed specifically for low-flow sampling: the Power Pro ESP™ sampling pump. This mini-webinar (20-minute presentation, 10-minute Q&A) will introduce you to the Power Pro system, including: The unique “all-in-one” system design, with cable reel and controls in one package “Smart Pump” ...

Jun. 7, 2017

By Geotech

If you’re a plant operations or maintenance manager, then you’re inherently a problem solver too. So when a big problem comes along, it’s tempting to feel as if you have to figure it out on your own. This type of problem solving can be a relatively slow and stressful process when the equipment at risk is worth millions of dollars, and a trial and error approach is ...

Jun. 7, 2017

By Goodway Technologies Corporation

The energy ministers of Canada, China, Norway, and the United States, as well as heads of delegation from Australia and the European Commission, along with leaders from the industry and key organisations, were invited by the International Energy Agency and China to review how to increase collaboration in order to drive further deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).  ...

Jun. 6, 2017

By International Energy Agency

Regarding the pending U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, CH2M Chairman and CEO Jacqueline Hinman released the following statement: "CH2M leads in the delivery of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and industry by implementing innovative and resilient projects that not only reduce carbon impacts, but also achieve sustained social, economic and environmental benefits. We stand ...

Jun. 6, 2017

By CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.

The environment consultant ALLCOT and its partner in Romania, CARBON EXPERT, have signed an agreement with OLX Romania, a global online marketplace which facilitates buying and selling services and second hand goods such as electronics, furniture, household goods, cars and bikes, to celebrate Environment World Day. Specifically, a report has been carried out to know how many CO2 emissions have ...

Jun. 5, 2017

By ALLCOT