Comparative Analysis of Monitoring Devices for Particulate Content in Exhaust Gases

Beatrice Castellani, Elena Morini, Mirko Filipponi, Andrea Nicolini, Massimo Palombo, Franco Cotana and Federico Rossi
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Beatrice Castellani: Consorzio IPASS Scarl, Via G. Guerra 23, 06127, Perugia, Italy
Elena Morini: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy
Mirko Filipponi: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy
Andrea Nicolini: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy
Massimo Palombo: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy
Franco Cotana: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy
Federico Rossi: CIRIAF, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Perugia, Italy

Sustainability, 2014, vol. 6, issue 7, 1-21

Abstract: The installation and operation of continuous particulate emission monitors in industrial processes has become well developed and common practice in industrial stacks and ducts over the past 30 years, reflecting regulatory monitoring requirements. Continuous emissions monitoring equipment is installed not only for regulatory compliance, but also for the monitoring of plant performance, calculation of emissions inventories and compilation of environmental impact assessments. Particulate matter (PM) entrained in flue gases is produced by the combustion of fuels or wastes. The size and quantity of particles released depends on the type of fuel and the design of the plant. The present work provides an overview of the main industrial emission sources, a description of the main types of monitoring systems offered by manufacturers and a comparative analysis of the currently available technologies for measuring dust releases to atmosphere.

Keywords: particulate matter; dust; continuous emission monitoring systems; emission monitoring (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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