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New portable heated FID for stack testing

The new OVF-3000 heated FID total hydrocarbon analyzer weighs only 11 kg including our new solid metal fuel gas storage was introduced late 2008. This FID complies with EN 12619 and EN 13526 for Europe, with TA-Luft, 2nd, 13th, and 17th BImSchV for Germany and with the EPA Methods 25A and 305 for the USA.As an attractive lower cost alternative to bigger and heavier heated FID analyzers of today's ...

May 14, 2009

By J.U.M. Engineering GmbH

ASTM D6831 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sampling and Determining Particulate Matter in Stack Gases Using an In-Stack, Inertial Microbalance

The measurement of particulate matter is widely performed to characterize emissions from stationary sources in terms of total emission rates to the atmosphere for regulatory purposes. This test method is particularly well suited for use in performance assessment and optimization of particulate matter control systems, continuous ...

Jan. 10, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D6831 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sampling and Determining Particulate Matter in Stack Gases Using an In-Stack, Inertial Microbalance

The measurement of particulate matter is widely performed to characterize emissions from stationary sources in terms of total emission rates to the atmosphere for regulatory purposes. This test method is particularly well suited for use in performance ...

Jan. 12, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D6831 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sampling and Determining Particulate Matter in Stack Gases Using an In-Stack, Inertial Microbalance

The measurement of particulate matter is widely performed to characterize emissions from stationary sources in terms of total emission rates to the atmosphere for regulatory purposes. This test method is particularly well suited for use in performance assessment and optimization of particulate matter ...

Jan. 12, 2012

By ASTM International

New Rack Mount Heated FID for stack testers and systems integrators

This new Model 3-500 heated FID hydrocarbon analyzer fully complies with EN 12619 and EN 13526 for Europe, with TA-Luft, 2nd, 13th, and 17th BImSchV for Germany and with EPA Methods 25A and 305 for the USA. As an attractive low cost alternative to the quite expensive FID analyzers of today's choices for stack emission testing and process applications, a new, compact heated FID ...

Feb. 6, 2007

By J.U.M. Engineering GmbH

$2 billion/yr market for mercury removal from stack gases

The market for equipment and consumables to measure and remove mercury from stack gases will average over $2 billion/yr over the next decade. This is the latest forecast in the online McIlvaine "Mercury Air Reduction Markets". There are three immediate markets, all are in the U.S. They are cement, utility boilers and industrial boilers. Hundreds of millions of dollars has already been spent ...

Jul. 20, 2010

By The McIlvaine Company

Due Diligence for Documentation Provided by Stack Testers Relative to 40 CFR, Part 75-Affected Sources

Most large fossil fuel-fired boilers and combustion turbines used to generate electricity in the United States are required to monitor stack emissions in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 75 (Part 75).1 Stack emissions are commonly monitored directly by continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), although certain units qualify for indirect emission monitoring, which employs empirically derived ...

Mar. 16, 2012

By Golden Specialty, Inc.

SMART TESTSOLUTIONS introduces HiL test system for fuel cell control systems

SMART TESTSOLUTIONS GmbH is introducing a test system that allows developers to test the electronic control circuitry for fuel cell systems without requiring a real system. The test system is based on the Hardware-in-the-Loop principle –the voltages of the fuel cell stack as well as all relevant environmental parameters are simulated. The test environment combines the ...

Nov. 2, 2016

By Smart Testsolutions GmbH

Cyclone System in Nestlé Azores has successfully passed emission tests!

In 2014, Nestlé - Prolacto in São Miguel - Azores Islands decided to increase production of powder milk and, therefore, changing the drying flowrate from 31,000m3/h to 40,000m3/h. ACS was called to upgrade the existing Hurricane HR cyclones used for final stage dedusting (installed in 2011), as well as the fans used to extract the air from the Spray Towers passing through the ...

Jun. 15, 2016

By Advanced Cyclone Systems, S. A.

PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has received the first marine order for two PowerCell S3 prototype stacks – to be installed on a ship powered by photovoltaics

The leading fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has received the first marine order for two PowerCell S3 prototype stacks, which Swiss Hydrogen will install on a ship powered by photovoltaics. “The marine industry is a very interesting area, in which our capacity to deliver electricity without emissions is extremely important. This order comprises two PowerCell S3 ...

Nov. 3, 2016

By PowerCell Sweden AB

Marine Diesel Scrubber Passes CARB Testing

In 2012 Envitech designed and built a marine diesel scrubber to remove SO2 from the engine exhaust of ocean going vessels. The scrubber was integrated into the Advanced Maritime Emissions Control System ...

Jan. 13, 2014

By Envitech, Inc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers Simpler Solution to System Integrity Testing for Mercury Emissions Monitoring

FRANKLIN, Mass. (May 9, 2007) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the Model 81i MCG mercuric chloride generator, a simpler solution to the demand for weekly system integrity testing for mercury emissions monitoring at coal-fired power plants. An optional feature for new systems and a simple retrofit for installed units, the Model 81i MCG is a fully ...

Jul. 23, 2007

By Thermo Scientific - Air Quality Instruments

Make Linearity Testing Easier with a Gas Dilution Kit

The principle of a linearity test is to check that the gas analyser system is ‘linear’. The linearity shall be calculated and tested using the procedure given in annex B of the standard EN14181. Linearity tests can be performed by Service Engineer, Site Engineer or Stack Testing House, although must be deemed competent to perform the checks. The reference material concentrations shall ...

Jul. 30, 2014

By a1-cbiss

FTIR Emission Testing - Avoiding Common Traps

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) technology is a powerful, versatile tool for air emissions testing, but involves a number of potential pitfalls. Obtaining high-quality, legally defensible data requires significant expertise and careful attention to a well-vetted quality management system. Golden Specialty, at the request of the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality, has evaluated several ...

Dec. 7, 2010

By Golden Specialty, Inc.

Global Technologies Group, Inc. Results of Final Mercury Emissions Testing

Global Technologies Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GTGP) presents summary report dated today for the last series of Mercury emissions testing completed by MSE Technology Applications, Inc., which was conducted to determine if any acid gases, NOX or SOX will be generated using MBS with compressed air in the test system and update on MSE Acquisition. NOx, SOx and Acid Gas Testing The same mercury ...

May 16, 2012

By Global Technologies Group, Inc.

ASTM E2029 - 11 standard test method for volumetric and mass flow rate measurement in a duct using tracer gas dilution

The method presented here is a field method that may be used to determine mass and volume flow rates in ducts where flow conditions may be irregular and nonuniform. The gas flowing in the duct is considered to be an ideal gas. The method may be especially useful in those locations where conventional pitot tube or ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By ASTM International

SECA fuel cell technology proves successful in US Navy`s proof-of-concept testing

Two technologies developed under the US Department of Energy's Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) fuel cell program recently passed successful proof-of-concept tests by the US Navy's Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division located in Newport, Rhode Island. The tests mark a breakthrough for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)-based power systems and reflect the potential of SOFC technology for ...

Aug. 8, 2008

By National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

ASTM D7766 / D7766M - 11 Standard Practice for Damage Resistance Testing of Sandwich Constructions

This practice provides supplemental instructions that allow Test Methods D6264/D6264M (for quasi-static indentation testing) and D7136/D7136M (for drop-weight impact testing) to determine damage resistance properties of sandwich constructions. Susceptibility to damage from concentrated ...

Jan. 5, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM E2102 - 11a standard test method for measurement of mass loss and ignitability for screening purposes using a conical radiant heater

This test method provides a means for screening materials, products, or assemblies, for the mass loss, and ignitability they exhibit under specified heat flux exposure conditions. As an option, the test method is also suitable for screening for the heat released, by using a thermopile method (See Annex A2). ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By ASTM International

ASTM E1827 - 11 standard test methods for determining airtightness of buildings using an orifice blower door

Airtightness—Building airtightness is one factor that affects building air change rates under normal conditions of weather and building operation. These air change rates account for a significant portion of the space-conditioning load and affect occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and building durability. These test ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By ASTM International

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