Emission Measurement - Stationary Sources

Southern Research has more than 30 years of experience quantifying emissions, measuring the properties of suspended particles, and evaluating the performance of air pollution control equipment. We have developed many of the emissions measurements and analytical techniques currently in use, and we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality emissions and particle measurements. Southern Research has conducted evaluations on diverse source types, and we offer a comprehensive range of capabilities including advanced and routine measurements.

We have conducted extensive research programs to determine the mechanisms that limit the performance of air pollution control devices. Moreover, our experience extends beyond collection of fly ash to include particulate collection downstream of spray dyers, AFBC, FPBC, low NOx burners, wet scrubbers, SCR, and other sources. Southern Research also offers unique laboratory and field capabilities to apply to control-device troubleshooting, fuel-switching problems, and upgrading efforts.

Additionally, Southern research has studied most of the technologies offered to improve the performance of existing particulate control equipment, including:

• Flue gas conditioning (lime products, trona, etc.)
• Advanced ESP energization
• ESP electrode designs
• EPRI COHPAC^® and TOXECON^® systems
• West ESP
• Filter bag design
• Sonic horns for baghouses

Our reputation of accomplishment in emission measurement of stationary sources is based on our ability to provide independent testing and unbiased solutions to our industry and government clients. Southern Research offers a diverse range of emission measurement options for evaluating process stream characteristics, including:

• Flue Gas Composition
• Speciated Vapor-Phase Mercury
• SO₂/SO₃ Measurements
• In Situ Fly Ash Resistivity Measurement
• In Situ Particle Size Distributions
• Wet Scrubber Droplet Carryover/Mist Eliminator Performance