Mastering flue gas analysis
A practical guide for industry
At the heart of Australia’s drive to net zero is our stringent emissions standards. These rules, which are designed to put a firm lid on air pollution and protect public health, sweep across a range of sectors from industry and cars, right through to commercial enterprises to keep a tight rein on pollutants like NOx, SOx, CO and particulate matter.
It’s a big job, in the hands of the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC), state and territory Environmental Protection Authorities (EPA) and the Clean Energy Regulator. These agencies help ensure Australia’s standards are not only up to scratch with the rest of the world but also keeping up with advancing technologies and scientific understanding.
Meeting these standards isn’t just about compliance — it’s about improving environmental outcomes through accurate measurement. That’s where Testo comes in. Armed with top-notch flue gas analysis technology, Testo is your partner in precision.
Testo makes sure emission limits are stuck to and provides crystal clear environmental reporting in an effort to keep our air clean.
One common uncertainty is flue gas emissions. Determining flue gas concentrations allows legally required emission limit values to be monitored, thus enabling protection of assets, the workplace and the environment.
Gas concentrations or gas matrices generated during the combustion process often provide a very good indication of the existing process quality, which ultimately has a considerable influence on the product quality. But there are many factors to consider to ensure accurate flue gas concentration monitoring.
To assist, Testo has developed a Practical Guide on Industrial Flue gas analysis that contains the basic principles of common combustion processes, with a specific focus on their use in industrial applications. The guide also lists some of the common measurement methods in various applications, the characteristics associated with the measuring tasks, the expected gas measurement parameters, concentrations and their significance with regard to the process.
Calibration is an essential element of quality assurance in emissions monitoring, so it’s important to have flue gas analysers regularly serviced and calibrated not only
for optimal performance but also for accurate measurements and peace of mind. Testo’s guide provides an overview of some of the various adjustment practices commonly performed.
This practical resource is great when using portable gas and emission analysers in industry, based on the experiences of global users of Testo measuring instruments. It’s simple to follow and includes practical tips and suggestions.
Printed copy of the guide is available by contacting Testo or simply download the digital guide from testo.com.au website by searching Flue Gas Guide. Stay safe and measure smart!
Want to learn more? Download your copy of the guide here:
testo.com/en-AU/products/emission-industry