CEMS Monitoring (Continuous Emissions Monitoring)

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Power Plants

CEMS monitoring (Continuous Emissions Monitoring) is crucial in power plants, including coal-fired, gas-fired, and oil-fired facilities, to continuously measure and report emissions of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and carbon dioxide (CO2). This monitoring ensures compliance with stringent environmental regulations by providing real-time data on pollutant levels, enabling power plants to promptly identify and address any deviations from regulatory standards. CEMS also play a vital role in monitoring the effectiveness of pollution control measures, helping power plants optimize their operations, reduce their environmental impact, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. By continuously tracking emissions, power plants can make informed decisions to improve efficiency, lower emissions, and contribute to cleaner air and a healthier environment.

Industrial Manufacturing

CEMS monitoring is essential in various manufacturing industries, including chemical plants, refineries, cement plants, and steel mills. It tracks emissions of pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and other regulated substances to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. By providing continuous, real-time data on emissions, CEMS helps these industries minimize their impact on air quality and public health. This monitoring allows for the identification and mitigation of emission sources, ensuring that pollution control measures are effective and enabling informed decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Waste Incineration and Treatment Facilities

CEMS monitoring is essential in waste incineration plants and treatment facilities that handle hazardous waste. It measures and controls emissions of pollutants such as dioxins, furans, heavy metals, and other toxic compounds. By providing continuous, real-time data, CEMS helps prevent environmental contamination and protect human health. This monitoring ensures that emission levels remain within regulatory limits, enabling facilities to implement effective pollution control measures and maintain compliance with environmental standards.

Petrochemical and Refining Industries

CEMS monitoring is vital in petrochemical and refining facilities to track emissions of various pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulfur compounds, and other hazardous air pollutants. By providing continuous, real-time data, CEMS helps these industries comply with environmental regulations and supports efforts to minimize their environmental footprint. This monitoring ensures that emission levels stay within regulatory limits, facilitating effective pollution control and enabling informed decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Pulp and Paper Mills

Pulp and paper industries require CEMS monitoring to measure and control emissions of pollutants such as sulfur compounds, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). By providing continuous, real-time data, CEMS helps these industries ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and supports sustainable and environmentally responsible production practices. This monitoring enables the implementation of effective pollution control measures and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Suitable Products

GCEM40 single or multi-channel In-situ Flue Gas Analyser
CEMS Gas Stack Emission Monitors analyser

The GCEM40 analyser is an in-situ device which is cost-effective, low maintenance and designed both for process control and emissions monitoring.

CO, NOx, SO2, HCl, CH4, CO2 & H2O

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GCEM40E Extractive Gas Analyser
GCEM40E no BG shadow for Web

The GCEM40E hot extractive multi-channel gas analyser is CODEL’s industry-proven continuous emissions monitor for difficult applications

CO, NOx, SO2, HCl, CH4, CO2 & H2O

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DCEM2100 Dual Pass Opacity / Dust monitor
CEMS Dust Stack Emission Monitors analyser

The DCEM2100 is a dual-pass transmissometer configured for the continuous measurement of opacity and dust concentration in flue gases.

Opacity / Dust
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VCEM5100 Gas Velocity Monitor
CEMS Flow Stack Emission Monitors analyser

CODEL’s unique flow monitors measure the velocity of stack gases using a highly accurate time of flight measurement that is derived from a cross correlation analysis of the infra-red emissions of the turbulent gas.

Gas Flow

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