Emissions measurement ensures efficient and responsible industrial processes

• Emissions measurement is a statutory requirement, but also an opportunity to boost processes.
• Properly implemented emissions measurement reduces emissions and makes processes safer and more efficient.
• Process insight, thorough initial data and supplier experience are key to selecting the right equipment. 
• Sarlin offers measurement technologies and lifecycle services for demanding industrial processes with long-standing experience.

EU directives and national environmental permits require industrial facilities to measure emissions. The aim of regulation is both to protect human health and the environment and to promote the shift towards lower-emission industry.

However, emissions measurement is not only a legal obligation – it’s an asset that industrial operators can use for their benefit. When the exact quantity and quality of emissions from a plant’s chimneys are known, its environmental footprint can be reduced.

In addition, measurements help to optimise the process. For example, if the oxygen content in flue gases is too high, it likely indicates inefficiencies and wasted energy. With reliable measurement results, the process can be adjusted to increase cost-efficiency.

From a circular economy perspective, emissions measurement provides the opportunity to capture and utilise the gases generated by the plant’s processes. For instance, carbon dioxide separated from the flue gases can be captured and used as a raw material for other processes, such as manufacturing synthetic fuels, construction materials, or chemicals.

Thus, emissions measurement is not only a regulatory requirement, but also a means to develop new, resource-efficient business solutions.

Emission measurements are often carried out in challenging conditions, such as extreme temperatures, dusty environments and hard-to-access locations. To ensure accurate results, appropriate sampling and competent use of the measuring equipment are essential.

The measurement parameters are determined according to the needs of the process. Typical variables include particulate matter and various gases, such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and methane (CH₄).

The appropriate measurement technology is selected based on process requirements. For example, oxygen concentration can be monitored directly in the process stream, even at extreme temperatures.

Extreme temperatures, dusty environments, complex gas mixture measurements: we have the solutions for a wide range of industrial processes.

Adev gas analysers for analysing and monitoring toxic and flammable gases

Adev’s instruments are suitable for diverse, demanding needs, including oxygen content measurement from gases at 500–800 ºC, hydrogen content measurement, and background gas analysis.
 
Adev analysers are suitable for emissions monitoring in blast furnaces, hydrogen-cooled generators, incinerators, and smelters, among other applications.

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Codel systems for continuous measurement of flue gases and emissions

Reliable flue gas and emissions measurements for combustion plant processes.

Product range:

• Flue and emission gas analysers
• Dust and smoke opacity analysers
• Airflow measurement device
  

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Michell XTP601 oxygen analyser

An oxygen analyser designed for various processes, suitable for both safe and explosive atmospheres.
 
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Michell Instruments XTC501 gas analyser

A lightweight, compact and easy-to-maintain gas analyser for measuring gas mixtures such as air in argon, or carbon dioxide in air.

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Michell XZR 500 oxygen analyser

A reliable oxygen meter for flue gas measurements in various combustion processes. Suitable for both safe and explosive atmospheres.

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APIX gas chromatograph

The APIX gas chromatograph enables accurate measurement of both light gases and heavier compounds in demanding industrial environments and explosive atmospheres.

To ensure reliable measurement results, the equipment must be in full working order at all times. Consequently, equipment maintenance is an integral part of emissions measurement.
 
Sarlin’s lifecycle services start at the design phase, as we work together to identify the right equipment for your process. After installation, we keep the system running with regular maintenance.

Some equipment only requires light annual maintenance, while more extensive service is carried out every few years. Our nationwide network ensures that support is always available when you need it.

The supply of emissions measurement systems requires in-depth expertise in process and gas technologies. Combining the plant’s process expertise with the supplier’s experience in measurement technologies leads to a successful solution. Sarlin helps you find the right solutions for your processes.

Want to discuss emissions measurement solutions for your plant? Contact us – let’s start by outlining the initial data.