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Role of Emission Monitoring and Pollution Control in Promoting Sustainable Industrial Growth
Emission monitoring empowers industries to function without negatively impacting
even as industries modernise their gas
treatment systems, it can be difficult to always maintain a completely pollution-free
environment.
Hence, it is important for industries to prioritise emission and pollution control as
critical facets of their growth journeys.
Industrial activities are the leading cause of air pollution, with manufacturing, power
generation, and oil and gas operations releasing harmful pollutants such as carbon
dioxide (CO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter
into the atmosphere.
These emissions detrimentally impact the planet and overall human well-being,
leading to acid rain, water pollution, and soil degradation, among others.
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In such a scenario, effective emission monitoring acts as the first line of defence
against industrial pollution. Moreover, by consistently tracking pollutant levels,
industries can take proactive measures to reduce their environmental footprint while
maintaining operational efficiency.
Regular monitoring also helps detect excessive emissions early on, empowering
managers to take corrective actions before they escalate into severe environmental
hazards.
In addition, it is now mandatory for businesses to ensure compliance with stringent
environmental regulations, especially as penalties for violations become more severe,
globally.
A key challenge affecting industries worldwide is the excessive cost and frequent
maintenance needed to upkeep traditional monitoring systems, which often provide
intermittent measurements, leading to data gaps. Moreover, despite the availability
of advanced technologies, key industries still struggle to meet sustainability goals.
To efficiently address these concerns, industries should invest in high-performing,
cost-effective monitoring solutions that integrate digital tools such as AI-driven
predictive analytics and remote sensing technologies.
Remarkably, companies offering such advanced technologies are committed to
developing sophisticated emission monitoring and control technologies.
These include flow metering systems for accurate measurement of emissions, gas
analyser systems that provide real-time data on air quality and pollutants, as well as
Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) solutions, which facilitate constant
surveillance of emissions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Such technologies find critical applications in high-emission industries such as oil
and gas, petrochemicals, cement, LNG, power generation, and gas distribution. For
example, in the oil and gas industry, advanced flow metering systems are used for
measuring CO₂ emissions during carbon capture and storage (CCS) processes.
Similarly, high-performance sensor solutions support the maritime sector by
monitoring emissions from fuels like hydrocarbons, ammonia, biofuels, and
methanol, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
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