Continuously monitor dioxins with confidence

Edited by the Processingtalk editorial team Oct 13, 2005

Sira has awarded the first Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) certificates for the continuous monitoring of dioxins in stack gas emissions, to Monitoring Systems and Becker Messtechnik

Sira has awarded the first Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) certificates for the continuous monitoring of dioxins in stack gas emissions.

The MCERTS scheme, run by Sira on behalf of the Environment Agency, gives users confidence they are procuring equipment that is fit for purpose.

The certificates have been awarded to the Monitoring Systems Model G.20 and the Becker Messtechnik AMESA Isokinetic Sampling Systems.

The two companies were presented with certificates by Sira at the MCERTS conference in Bretby in Staffordshire (12-13 October 2005).

Environment Agency permits issued under the Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) regulations require manufacturers to use MCERTS-approved monitoring equipment where such products are available.

John Tipping of the Environment Agency said the new MCERTS certificates demonstrate the two continuous dioxin systems meet the stringent technical requirements of the Agency and can be used with confidence for the continuous sampling of dioxins.

Casella Eti sells the AMESA in the UK.

Cameron Stathers, Casella Eti UK sales manager, expects sales of the company's monitors to increase rapidly as a result of the MCERTS certification.

"The MCERTS certification process was cost effective, quick and easy, and we expect increased sales as a consequence of having the AMESA certified.

The product also has a German TUV certificate, which will compliment this new MCERTS certification," commented Stathers.

Westech Instrument Services , sells the Model G.20 in the UK.

Mike Smurthwaite, Westech Managing Director, believes that because MCERTS is internationally recognised, the MCERTS certification of the Model G.20 will enhance the credibility of continuous dioxin monitoring.

"Operators can be confident that using the certified product as part of a process control package will eventually reduce dioxin emissions," Smurthwaite said.

Bob Cooper of Sira said the two certificates bring the total number of products now certified under the MCERTS scheme to almost 70.

"This should increase public confidence in regulatory control of stack gas emissions," Cooper explained.