Continuous emissions monitoring systems are in place in many power plant and industrial combustion processes smoke stacks. CEMS instruments require many calibration gases.
The acronym CEMS refers to continuous emissions monitoring systems, which are online analysers that accurately measure the pollutant gases emitted from static industrial sources or power generation plants. To ensure measurement accuracy, CEMS instruments require periodic calibration with high precision, traceable specialty gases calibration mixtures.
Transportation combustion emissions from road vehicles and ships contain similar chemicals but are governed in a different way.
In New Zealand, emissions are monitored through several key mechanisms and organizations:
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): The ETS is New Zealand's primary tool for managing greenhouse gas emissions. It puts a price on emissions to create an incentive for businesses to reduce their emissions over time. Participants in the ETS are required to monitor and report their emissions annually.
Environmental Reporting Act: This legislation requires regular reporting on New Zealand's environmental indicators, including greenhouse gas emissions. The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) plays a key role in compiling and reporting this data to monitor trends and assess the effectiveness of policies.
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Managed by the Ministry for the Environment, this inventory tracks emissions from various sectors (e.g., energy, agriculture, waste) on an annual basis. It provides a comprehensive overview of New Zealand's emissions profile and helps in setting emission reduction targets.
Sector-specific Regulations: Different sectors, such as agriculture, transport, and energy, may have specific regulations or reporting requirements for emissions monitoring. For example, the agricultural sector, which is a significant emitter in New Zealand, has specific reporting obligations under the ETS.
Research and Monitoring Initiatives: There are ongoing research efforts and monitoring programs conducted by government agencies, universities, and research institutions to better understand emissions sources, trends, and the impact of mitigation measures.
Overall, New Zealand's approach to monitoring emissions combines regulatory frameworks like the ETS with comprehensive reporting mechanisms to track progress towards its climate change goals.
Calibration gas mixtures will be required to validate the CEMS instrumentation that is used for pollution control and emissions monitoring. Combustion process control instrumentation will also require testing and calibration with certified specialty gas mixtures.
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