Large & Small Combustion Plant

Monitoring emissions from combustion plants, whether small-scale or large-scale, is essential for ensuring environmental compliance and mitigating the impact on air quality and public health. Small combustion plants typically include residential heating systems, small industrial boilers, and decentralized power generators, while large combustion plants encompass industrial facilities, power plants, and large-scale heating systems.

In both small and large combustion plants, the monitoring of emissions such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is crucial. These pollutants can have significant adverse effects on local air quality and contribute to regional environmental issues such as acid rain, smog formation, and respiratory diseases.

For small combustion plants, monitoring is often focused on ensuring compliance with local emissions regulations and standards. This involves using portable or stationary monitoring devices to measure emissions during operation periods. Continuous monitoring may not be feasible due to scale and resource limitations, but periodic checks and maintenance of equipment are essential to minimize emissions and maintain compliance.

On the other hand, large combustion plants are typically subject to more stringent regulatory requirements and are equipped with continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). CEMS continuously measure and record emissions data in real-time, providing accurate information on pollutant concentrations and ensuring immediate detection of any deviations from regulatory limits. This allows operators to take prompt corrective actions to mitigate emissions and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.