Emission Measurements

Traffic, incineration plants, agriculture and industry may emit substances into the atmosphere that can pollute the air. Emissions that take place under controlled circumstances (using filters, scrubbers, chimney stacks or other discharge channels) must satisfy certain limit values and concentration requirements. Does your chimney pass this breath test?

The sample

Emission measurement is a complex process undertaken  in often difficult environments.  SGS’s teams are well versed in a range of methods and are equipped to provide reliable measurements, safely.   SGS succeeds in conducting air measurements according to the highest quality standards. The resources we use for this include a fleet of mobile laboratories.  Sample teams are also mobile and frequently travel to remote sites to complete monitoring assignments.

The uncontrolled

The degree to which fugitive emissions contribute to the air pollution load of a facility and the loss of product is only being fully understood with the introduction of organised sampling campaigns  using on-site analysers and sampling equipment.  SGS works with our customers to quantify fugitive losses, identify maintenance requirements and track performance.

The options

If the result is not what one would have wished for, you can rely on our consultants who can advise you on techniques suitable for reducing your emissions.

The result

SGS emission data is used for reporting to stakeholders and governments and as the basis for the design of new plant.  Our teams recognise the importance of the information they are providing and the responsibility of their work carries.Our Emission Measurements expertise includes:

• Flue gas parameters (O2, CO, NOx, N₂O, SO₂, C_xH_y)
• Measurement of moisture level, flow rate and temperature Measurement of dust particles (total dust, PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and particle size distribution)
• Inorganic emissions (chlorine, HCl, HF, metal, acid vapors)
• Organic emissions (dioxins, furans, solvents, PAH’s, PCB’s)
• Calibration and certification of continuous on-line measuring equipment
• Technical advice relating to emission-reducing techniques
• Dispersion calculations (according to various international models)
• Odour measurement
• Fugitive emissions monitoring and Leak detection
• Emission inventories