environmental measurement Articles
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Creating Slipway Design Drawing
Designing slipways requires careful planning, engineering expertise, and attention to detail to ensure the safe and efficient launch and retrieval of vessels. Slipways are inclined ramps or platforms used for launching and docking boats, yachts, and ships in marine facilities such as boatyards, shipyards, and marinas. Creating detailed slipway design drawings is a crucial step in the construction ...
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THE 5 R’S OF ZERO WASTE: MAXIMIZING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR
THE 5 R’S OF ZERO WASTE: MAXIMIZING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR by Picvisa | Oct 27, 2023 | Circular economy In the current context, where sustainability has become a cornerstone of business activity, understanding and applying the principles of the “Zero Waste” movement is crucial.This approach, grounded on the 5 R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot), is especially pertinent ...
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The Cost of Building a 50m³ Concrete Batching Plant
Concrete batching plants are essential in the construction industry, as they produce the ready-mix concrete used in various building projects. The cost of building a concrete batching plant can vary significantly based on factors like location, plant type, production capacity, and the complexity of the setup. In this article, we will delve into the estimated costs involved in establishing a ...
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How do Factories Cause Air Pollution?
The modern world, bathed in the conveniences of industrialisation, is paradoxically paying the price for its advancements. The factories that once symbolised progress and prosperity have now, to some extent, become synonymous with environmental degradation. This isn’t merely a topic for debate in academic circles; it’s a tangible, pervasive issue that impacts the ...
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Flow Measurement in Water Management: Optimizing Efficiency and Sustainability
Enhancing Water Management Efficiency: 11 Strategies for Accurate Flow Measurement Explore the vital role of flow measurement in water management, including 11 strategies to optimize efficiency and sustainability. Discover how accurate flow measurement positively impacts resource management. Introduction In the realm of water management, the accurate measurement of flow is paramount. From ...
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Supmea - SUP-LDG - Flow Measurement in Sewage Treatment Plants
Sewage treatment plants play a crucial role in maintaining public health and environmental sustainability. Proper flow measurement within these plants is essential for efficient operation and accurate monitoring. One company that specializes in providing reliable flow measurement solutions for sewage treatment plants is Supmea with its SUP-LDG series. In this article, we will explore the ...
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Canada’s environmental guidelines and policies
Canada's environmental guidelines Canada has signed many international environmental agreements and has developed environmental guidelines, policies and programs to help protect the environment. Canada has a variety of environmental standards and guidelines designed to protect the countrys natural resources and promote sustainable development. These standards and guidelines cover many issues, ...
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Chlorine Monitoring
Elemental chlorine is a highly reactive, greenish-yellow gas. It has a suffocating, irritating, and pungent bleach-like odour that is detectable at low concentrations (above 0.3 – 0.5 ppm). Therefore, continuous or high-level exposure of the Cl2 can quickly deaden a person’s sense of smell, making the odour of Cl2 an unreliable indicator of its presence. Hence, other means such as ...
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ESG – A Brief History Of Its Development – Part 2
In our previous blog titled “ESG – a brief history of its development – Part 1”, we referred to The Triple Bottomline concept, a framework that balances a company’s social, environmental and economic impacts. Its underlying purpose was to help transform a financial accounting-focused business system to a more comprehensive approach in measuring ...
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Methyl Mercaptan monitoring
Methyl mercaptan (CH3SH), also known as methanethiol, is a colourless, highly flammable, toxic gas with a distinct, strong unpleasant odour. Moreover, microbial degradation of organic matter releases methyl mercaptan. As a result, prolonged exposure of the CH3SH can quickly deaden a person’s sense of smell, making the odour of methyl mercaptan an unreliable indicator of its presence. Hence, ...
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CH4 Monitoring
Methane has a direct influence on climate change as well as an indirect effect on human health, plant yield, and productivity due to its role as an important precursor to ground-level ozone formation. Therefore, CH4 monitoring is an efficient way to detect the buildup of CH4 levels and take necessary actions. This article covers information on methane gas, its sources in the ambient air, ...
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Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
Carbon monoxide, one of the most abundant pollutant gases. The gas is indetectable to humans as one can not see, smell, or taste. However, exposure to high levels of CO can cause CO poisoning leading to serious health issues, giving it the name “The Silent Killer.” CO monitoring is the most effective way to know if one is at risk of carbon monoxide exposure. Meanwhile, this article ...
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EQuIS and Sustainability in Mining
EarthSoft’s mining customers use EQuIS™ to manage, capture, store, and report water quality and quantity data to provide a site-wide view of water resource information and assists with their ongoing water stewardship and responsible water management. Mining and environmental professionals understand that society demands that mining is conducted in an environmentally sensitive and ...
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Abatement of solvent emissions and odors: online VOC monitoring
Industries concerned: Pharmaceutical Industry, Pesticides Producers, Iron and steel industry, Wood Industry, Plastic industry, Timber industry, Food industry, Paint, varnish and lacquer industry, Livestock industry, Cosmetics industry, etc. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are used in many professional sectors, particularly in industrial processes using solvents (paints, glues, varnishes, inks, ...
By ENVEA
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Solutions to Five Top Supply Chain Sustainability Challenges
Sustainability transparency is transforming the business practices of the world’s customers and supply partners. It’s now common for leadership companies to measure environmental impact along the supply chain, to integrate sustainability into the product design process, and to require suppliers to commit to performance improvements. That said, supply chain sustainability remains a ...
By NAEM
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Simulants vs Simulators
Practical, hands-on training is crucial to ensure military personnel, first responders, and hazmat workers are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to handle CBRNe and hazmat incidents, but creating realistic training experiences can be difficult, expensive, and time consuming. For these reasons, most agencies outsource their hazmat training; however, with new technology and tools ...
By HazSim
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EPA Seeks Information on PFAS for Possible Addition to TRI List of Toxic Chemicals
On December 4, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting information as EPA considers a future rulemaking to add certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 6607 ...
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UK chemical company selects Sievers* InnovOx TOC Analyser to ensure regulatory compliance and wastewater treatment plant performance - Case Study
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions designs and manufactures Sievers Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysers that enable near real-time reporting of organic carbon levels. Offering a variety of laboratory, on-line and portable analysers that cover a dynamic analytical range, these analysers provide stable and accurate data for treatment optimisation, quality control and regulatory compliance. ...
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Is greening of the shipping industry on its way?
International shipping transports more than 80% of global trade to people and communities all over the world. When compared with other transport modes, shipping is relatively safe and clean, but it has a significant impact on the environment. The detrimental effects of the shipping industry on the environment are mostly observed in damage caused to marine flora and fauna and the industry’s ...
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Clearing the air on OSHA indoor air quality
OSHA and other environmental watch dogs don’t officially regulate indoor air quality (IAQ), but most manufacturers follow best practices when it comes to their indoor work environments, because they understand the ROI benefits of less downtime and improved productivity. Additionally, while OSHA does not currently enforce IAQ standards, all employers, including manufacturers, are expected to ...
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