Landfill Gas Monitoring (Monitoring and Testing) Articles

Case-Study: Sewage Treatment Plant Odour Monitoring in Palava

To meet the aim of providing a healthier lifestyle to Palava city’s citizens, Oizom installed Odosense near STPs & ETPs of the city. This solution enabled the maintenance and cleaning crew to track the odour concentration from these plants in real-time and take corrective measures for its control. The inconvenience caused due to odour dispersion in the Palava Campus was reduced significantly ...

Jun. 1, 2020

By Oizom Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

An Overview of the Industries Requiring Gas Sensing

Introduction At Edinburgh Sensors, we produce a diverse range of gas sensors for the fast, reliable and continuous detection of a range of gases that can be used across a range of industries. Our sensors are manufactured in the UK and use infrared (IR) detection technology, measuring absorption by the gas with signals present at all gas concentrations. Our IR gas sensors can be selectively ...

May 1, 2020

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd - a division of Edinburgh Instruments

Biogas Power Plant Waste Management & Utility - Veolia Proprete - Case Study

OWNER Veolia Proprete LOCATION France PRODUCT Mars 100 (11 MWe) Gas Turbine CUSTOMER VALUE Electricity Generation from Landfill Gas Veolia Proprete specializes in the management and recylcing of waste. Veolia Proprete required a sustainable solution to minimize the impact of methane from landfill gas produced by a solid waste management system at a site close to Paris. The project required ...

Mar. 12, 2020

By Solar Turbines

Toxicological Evaluation of the Chemical Oxidation Methods for Landfill Stabilization

Abstract : As the stabilization criteria for landfill sites, only chemical criteria for the leachate discharges from the landfill sites have been used in Japan and many other countries. Recently, chemical oxidation has been developed as a method for the early-stabilization of landfills. However, by-products that are difficult to detect by chemical analysis can be produced by this method. ...

Jan. 8, 2020

By Microbiotests Inc.

Development and Validation of Toxkit Microbiotests with Invertebrates, in Particular Crustaceans

Abstract :The review first addresses the major bottleneck of conventional toxicity tests with invertebrates, namely the need for continuous culturing and/or maintenance of stocks of live test-organisms. Subsequently the history of the development and the validation of the first cyst-based microbiotests are outlined. Details are given of the large intercalibration exercises organized concurrently ...

Jan. 7, 2020

By Microbiotests Inc.

QED transforms customer interaction with new remote access portal

Leading environmental sampling equipment manufacturer QED Environmental Systems has announced the launch of a new customer portal for its BIOGAS 3000 and BIOMETHANE 3000 analysers. The new portal aims to significantly reduce downtime, improve business productivity and further develop customer communications. Designed for QED customers, distributors and technical support teams, the cloud-based ...

Oct. 2, 2019

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

Project Holcim Cement New York - Cement Kiln Dust Landfill Closure - Case Study

Project: Holcim Cement Landfill Location: Catskill, NY Type: Cement, Kiln, Dust (CKD) Owner: Holcim Cement (SIX: HOLN) Engineer: Arcadis ClosureTurf Size: 54 acres HydroTurf Size: 300,000 sq.ft. Completed: 2015 – Phase I, 2016 – Phase II The Holcim Cement – CKD Landfill is a 46 acre final closure cover system project located in Catskill, NY. The project is an unlined ...

Aug. 23, 2019

By Watershed Geo

PeCOD Analyzer Case Study: Landfill Leachate

The peCOD (photoelectro Chemical Oxygen Demand) method for chemical oxygen demand (COD) analysis is well suited for landfill leachate samples as the rapid results helps provide information on the quality of the groundwater beneath landfills. Regular monitoring of groundwater is essential to ensure that landfill leachate is not entering the environment, as it may contain highly toxic chemicals. ...

Aug. 9, 2019

By MANTECH Inc.

Good for Business, Good for the Planet

Good for Business, Good for the Planet Companies are turning to environmental managers to create sustainable new strategies. Humans have been seeking to manage their environment responsibly and maximize resources for hundreds of years now, but it wasn't until the 1960s that the effort began to gain a planet-wide urgency, said James Boretti, CEO of Boretti Inc. and a leader in the environmental, ...

Jan. 25, 2019

By UCI Divison of Continuing Education

5 Reasons to Choose Edinburgh Sensors for your Gas Detector

At Edinburgh Sensors, we understand that choosing a suitable provider for your gas detector and gas sensing needs can be a daunting task. That’s why we have compiled a list of the top 5 reasons why you should chose us for cutting-edge gas detection solutions producing the most accurate, safe and reliable results. 1. A global company, manufactured here in the UK Edinburgh Sensors has a ...

Aug. 2, 2018

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd - a division of Edinburgh Instruments

ESdat Online and ESdat Lab Portal: Eurofins - Case Study

Eurofins has adopted ESdat Online and the ESdat Lab Portal to replace the historic spreadsheets in order to increase efficiency and accuracy, and provide the landfill operators with direct access to their consolidated historical results through a web interface. Streamlining Landfill Environmental Monitoring The Eurofins Field Services Groundwater team conducts compliance monitoring on behalf of ...

Apr. 18, 2018

By Esdat Environmental Data Software

Weather monitoring at German Landfills - Case Study

According to the Landfill Regulation and Federal Emission Law in Germany it is mandatory on landfills to monitor weather data such as temperature, precipitation, evaporation, wind direction and speed. This is not only good for environmental protection purposes but also for the residents nearby. In this regard two new Lufft weather stations and one Lufft wind sensor were set up recently in Hamberg ...

Nov. 9, 2017

By OTT HydroMet

Geotech expands current instrument hire business - Case Study

Geotech the market leading manufacturer of gas analysers are increasing their hire fleet due to continued successful growth in their rental business. Customers can enjoy a quick and easy process while choosing from the latest instruments to suit their specific needs. Whether it is to replace an instrument that is being serviced or a project-based hire, Geotech delivers an excellent experience, ...

Jan. 25, 2017

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

Improved well tuning achieved at a Landfill gas to Energy developer`s sites - Case Study

Building and managing a high-BTU landfill gas to energy system can present many challenges, but it’s not as complicated as it might seem. The key: start with a healthy, consistently productive wellfield. Morrow Renewables, formerly South Tex Renewables, specializes in doing just that. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, they began in the natural gas industry before building a reputation as ...

Jan. 16, 2017

By QED Environmental Systems, Inc

Landfill pumps for Gas well dewatering - Case Study

AutoPumps Keep the Power On for Thousands of Florida Homes Waste Management's Springhill Regional Landfill near Campbellton, Florida generates "green" energy by extracting and burning the methane in landfill gas. Its $7 million landfill gas energy (LFGE) plant, with six large Caterpillar engines running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is capable of producing 4.8 million watts of power. Most of ...

Jan. 16, 2017

By QED Environmental Systems, Inc

South Texas Landfill − Case Study

During 2011, four QED Precision Fine Tune Control Valves™ were installed in wells at a south Texas landfill. The following graphs show the composition of the landfill gas and flow data before and after the installation of the Control Valves in Wells 07, 54, 78, and 90. The closest neighboring well on the same trunk line, using a gate valve for flow control, was also chosen for an ...

Jan. 16, 2017

By QED Environmental Systems, Inc

Geotech sets the industry standard with ISO 17025 Calibration and five days servicing

Geotech is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of portable and fixed gas analysers for a wide range of industries. With our vast network of established international distributors, we are able to supply to and support our customers in over 60 countries worldwide. We offer a total support package for our entire product range from our UK-based Service Centre. The in-house dedicated and ...

Dec. 6, 2016

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

Identification of groundwater contamination zone around a reclaimed landfill using carbon isotopes

Chemical and isotopic analyses of groundwater from piezometers localized around a reclaimed landfill were performed in order to identify the boundaries of groundwater contamination zone. Spatial distribution of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) concentration and stable carbon isotopes in the groundwater was used to distinguish the piezometers localized within the contaminated aquifer. Background ...

Nov. 10, 2016

By IWA Publishing

Geotech’s first GA5000 landfill gas analyser takes 100,000 readings for SUEZ environnement - Case Study

Geotech’s first GA5000 analyser, manufactured three years ago, was recently spotted in the company’s calibration rig. This portable landfill gas monitor was the first production unit of the newly launched GA5000 gas analyser range and has prompted Geotech to look into the analyser’s life since then. The analyser was on its sixth service since manufacture, under Geotech’s ...

Oct. 24, 2016

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

Measuring gases in AD and landfill – which is the right product for your application - Case Study

With over 30 years’ experience in the landfill and biogas sector, Geotech is synonymous with gas analysis, supplying monitoring equipment to over half of the UK biogas and landfill market, with a further 4000 portable gas analysers sold throughout the world. Geotech’s product portfolio is tailored to satisfy a multitude of environmental monitoring requirements; our clients tell us ...

Oct. 24, 2016

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

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