PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Evaluation tool for MRFs
Axion Consulting and 360 Environmental have produced the Compliance Assessment Review Tool (CART) to help MRF opera- tors carry out a comprehensive evaluation of a facility’s perfor- mance, both in terms of its site operations and its suppliers. Resource recovery specialist Axion Consulting can assess the functional aspects of a waste sort- ing facility to help provide a prac- tical report listing key priorities for on-going compliance. Independent waste expert 360 Environmental provides expertise in helping companies to under- stand and comply with a wide range of waste legislation require- ments, including duty of care, permitting and planning issues, export requirements and producer responsibility compliance. The CART service covers a full review of waste documentation and procedures to validate a site’s compliance performance. It also includes a full report detailing a list of critical enforce-
Carrying out an evaluation
Electronic nose senses odour
ment issues and details of all non- conformities, highlighting areas of potential enforcement and com- mercial risk.
“Changes to regulations, such as those brought about by the Waste Regulations 2011, must be incorporated into site processes as well as monitored in relation to suppliers,” says Keith Freegard, Axion’s director. “Legislation does not stand still and facili- ties must have systems in place to ensure compliance with both existing and new legislation.” “Government
is moving
towards better self-regulation and the adoption of improved codes of practice,” adds Phil Conran from 360 Environmental. “Sites will therefore need to ensure they are fully compliant to meet expected quality standards and show they are fit for purpose.”
www.axionrecycling.com Intelligent gas monitoring
Trolex has launched a new infrared CH4 eModule, which can be used to monitor methane in the waste industry. This intelligent plug-in gas sensing module is used with the company’s Sentro range of prod- ucts. The monitor uses a highly precise infrared cell to monitor the environmental concentrations of methane, continuously signalling the retrieved data for consistent sensing accuracy, claims Trolex. The eModule is central to the Sentro, storing its full service his- tory throughout its operational life, including gas identity, measur- ing range, data logging, predicted life span, calibration history, set points and failure modes. Each sensing module runs self-diagnostic checks with menu-driven user calibration instructions and diagnostic data. Trolex says the e-Module makes maintenance, service and calibration easy. The user replaces the module with pre-calibrated modules.
www.trolex.com
Distributed by air quality and emissions monitoring specialist Enviro Technology, and developed by French company Alpha MOS, the UK launch of the RQ Box electronic nose offers a novel approach to the control of odours in industries such as waste storage and recovery, sewage treatment and composting. By sensing odours and raising an alert before they cause human discomfort, the equipment can trigger activity to reduce the nuisance at an early stage. Designed to monitor one or more industrial sites, the technology generates real-time information, which can be presented via 3D maps of dispersion plumes showing concentration levels.
Analysis of this data can form a vital part of strategies to combat odour pollu- tion, claims the manufacturer. The RQ Box can stimulate tactical responses, from the activation of warning alarms and air treat- ment facilities or adjusting the use of odour- neutralising additives.
“For some industries, odours are a normal by-product of everyday activity,” says Duncan Mounsor, sales and marketing director at Enviro Technology. “But there is a world of difference between an ‘acceptable’ level of odour and what is clearly an unaccepta- ble nuisance. It is often the case that responsible businesses want to take more control of the odours they pro- duce and build better relationships with their neighbouring residents. Embracing this technology is a good step towards achieving these goals.”
www.et.co.uk The electronic nose New recycling site opens
Midlands-based company Jack Moody Ltd has accepted the first delivery of green waste at its Berkswell Composting site in Warwickshire. The purpose-built composting facility has a capac- ity of 35,000 tonnes per annum assisting local authorities, private contractors and service companies to meet recycling targets. The opening of the Berkswell Composting site will provide the company with an overall capac-
ity of 200,000 tonnes per annum across its five recycling sites in the West Midlands. Green and kitchen waste is delivered from 14 local authorities and contractors, diverting large volumes of waste away from landfill. This green waste is then turned into a variety of sustainable products used in the horticultural industry and other sectors.
www.jackmoodyltd.co.uk
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