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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Things To Look For When Selecting An Emissions Monitoring System

By Quinton E. Froellich


Many industries that make and release Co2 and other pollutants into the air use emissions monitoring systems. Emissions and fumes are unavoidable, but analysis systems help companies follow the rules and restrictions imposed by the federal government, and make sure that they keep as much pollution as possible out of the atmosphere to make a smaller impact on the planet.

Some companies have realized that they need to update their continuous emissions monitoring system when an output analysis shows they were releasing a slightly higher amount of carbon dioxide than their current emissions reading system indicated. Other companies that may be newer have to decide what initial systems to install. Because there are many monitoring system manufacturers, each varying in quality and experience, any company deciding on purchasing a system should make sure they get the best one possible.

The type of system and components used are among the most important points to consider when searching for the right system to meet your needs.

The systems used can be just as varied as the elements they assess. Some systems adjust settings in the atmosphere where the data is collected in order to analyze a wider range of data. For example, heating and cooling elements could be added to a system to change the temperature and record results. Temperature control provides more accurate results since some elements react differently depending on the temperature of the environment they are subjected to.

To analyze multi-phase elements simultaneously, a few emissions monitoring systems use an infrared gas analyzer in addition to other components. This type of analyzer provides easy to read screen results and printouts each day. These systems are preferred by many companies since they are made to endure harsh environmental conditions, making them inexpensive and assuring that they require minimal maintenance.

Whether prompted by their own need to go green, or by federal requirements, many companies realize that reducing the pollutants they emit by installing a monitoring system will benefit them in the end. Because they tell them what pollutants are being released, these analysis systems help companies to make adjustments and reduce atmospheric contamination levels. These real time and daily printed reports help them stay up to date on what is happening, and allow them to take immediate action if necessary.

As long as they keep these factors in mind, many companies will find that becoming greener is cost effective, in addition to being good for the planet.




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