Navigating Emission Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Right OCEMS for Your Industry
In the ever-evolving landscape of industries, adherence to pollution emission guidelines is paramount. Regulatory bodies mandate compliance, and industries, ranging from Aluminium and Power Plants to Petrochemicals, must adhere to stringent regulations. Central to this compliance is the installation of the Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS), a critical instrument positioned at industrial sites to monitor emissions from chimneys, stacks, and ducts. Beyond mere monitoring, OCEMS indirectly contributes to controlling industrial pollution.
Right selection of OCEMS
For operators, selecting the appropriate OCEMS is a weighty responsibility, directly impacting safety & environmental sustainability. The considerations for selection are vast, including real-time pollutant concentration measurement, suitability for harsh environments, minimal Maintenance Expenditure (MANTEX), tamper-proof measurements, adherence to international performance standards, and, crucially, meeting regulatory criteria.
In India, regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provide comprehensive guidelines for OCEMS. These guidelines encompass technical aspects, such as options for sampling pollutants, selection of sampling locations, analysis of measurement techniques, and calibration, performance evaluation, and audit of CEMS.
To ensure compliance and system reliability, it is strongly recommended to procure OCEMS from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The advantages are manifold – high quality, durability, longer lifespan, guaranteed quality parts, manufacturer’s warranty, component availability, excellent customer service, and competitive prices.
Within the industrial milieu, a broad category of equipment and systems, including Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators, Incinerators, Mist Collectors, and Cyclones, falls under the umbrella term of Air Pollution Control Devices (APCD). For accurate measurement of emitted pollutants, an Automated Measuring System (OCEMS) is indispensable. It’s crucial to ensure that the gas sampling and handling system connected to OCEMS after APCD is not only suitable but also sustainable. Seeking guidance from an experienced manufacturer in this context is invaluable.
The Performance and Quality Assurance of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) involve four Quality Assurance Levels Tests: QAL1, QAL2, QAL3, and AST. QAL1 ensures the selected measuring equipment is effective for parameter monitoring, meeting both legal and industry criteria. Testing, according to the EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard, should be conducted by an approved testing laboratory.
A Conclusive Summary of “Tips for Selecting the Correct OCEMS” for Your Application:
- Purchase from an OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer.
- Ensure performance testing for QAL-1 from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Verify that the Gas Sampling & Handling System is suitable for the installed APCD.
- Confirm compliance with regulators’ criteria.
- Ensure real-time data transmission through IoT/wireless methods.
- Minimize MANTEX – Maintenance Expenditure.
- Ensure suitability for harsh environments.
- Verify the system measures actual pollutant concentrations.
- Ensure tamper-proof measurements.
About PRIMA
Since 1992, PRIMA has been a pioneering Indian designer and manufacturer of OCEMS. Comprising various departments, including Production, Service, Customer Support, Sales, Technical, and R&D, PRIMA is a one-stop solution provider. PRIMA ensures innovation and excellence in the field of emissions monitoring. Commitment to quality and compliance with national legislations make PRIMA a reliable partner for industries seeking cutting-edge OCEMS solutions.
[Courtesy: Prima ]
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