Waste plants are subject to strict environmental regulations because of their potential to cause severe environmental damage. To ensure compliance with emission limits placed by governments around the world, waste incinerators are required to monitor and control their stack gas emissions.
Emissions of particulate matter (PM) are an indication of poorly-controlled combustion and can also indicate emissions of highly toxic heavy metals.
Continuous emissions monitoring helps ensure that incinerators meet the necessary control regulations, avoiding the prospect of sizeable fines. In some cases, this monitoring supports the improvement of operational efficiency, lowering production costs. It can also reduce emissions damage to the plant, extending equipment life.
APPLICATION NOTE
WASTE INCINERATION
Waste incineration is commonly used to dispose of the organic components of both domestic refuse and hazardous waste by burning it under controlled conditions. The heat generated in this process can be used to generate electricity, a process known as Waste-To-Energy (WTE). Read More > Watch the video >
OPACITY AND PM MONITORING IN EMISSION STACKS
Smoke and dust emissions from industrial plants, such as coal-fired power stations and industrial incinerators, damage the environment and pose a health hazard to humans. Subsequently these emissions are regulated by government agencies across the world. These include the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) in the USA and the UK. Globally, government agencies recognise the need for clean air and respond to the demands from the population for a healthier environment. Read More > Watch the Video >