viii UK Focus New emission monitoring solution helps


the maritime industry achieve decarbonisation targets The launch of ABB’s CEMcaptain will help shipping comply with the sulphur emission regulations that were enforced in 2020, and keep in check their CO2


footprint.


In January 2020, the low sulphur and nitrous oxide emission limits in the International Maritime Organization regulations became effective worldwide. CEMcaptain is a powerful emissions monitoring system from ABB designed to help the maritime industry meet these new regulations and become more sustainable. Its measurement and digital capabilities increase on-board safety, provide process optimisation and substantially reduce ownership costs. By consistently achieving 98 percent and more uptime, the new system not only requires less maintenance effort but also saves time otherwise spent on handling non-compliance issues.


Designed with busy mariners and a regularly changing crew in mind, CEMcaptain is a multi-component analyser system that continuously provides real-time data offering reliable measurement of emissions with the highest stability. Operating in even the harshest of conditions it integrates analyzer modules and sample handling components in a standalone cabinet, making installation easy.


Equipped with ABB’s renowned Uras26 non- dispersive IR gas analyser, CEMcaptain simultaneously and continuously measures sulphur dioxide (SO2 and carbon dioxide (CO2


) ) in line with regulation


requirements. Each analyser has two separate gas paths to allow for continuous CO2


/SO2


of separate streams, with up to four different components per analyser module.


“Our solutions are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping, paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry. ABB has more than 60,000 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) installed in over 100 countries that help monitor our environment,” said Stephen Gibbons, ABB’s Head of Product Management in Continuous Gas Analysers. “We draw on 60 years


of experience in emissions monitoring to provide this support in concrete terms. CEMcaptain has been combined with innovations in on-site and remote digital services. The result is a solution that provides the industry with a digital toolbox that increases regulatory compliance and operational effi ciency.”


Fast fault reporting, diagnosis and repair are achieved via the on-site and remote digital services which help operators get closer to 100 percent availability for their gas analysis instrumentation. Dynamic QR codes are integrated into the ABB CEMcaptain system display panel. All relevant diagnostic information can be collected from the analyser via a scanned code and transferred to ABB support. This means that maritime instrumentation technicians can send real-time information to an ABB service expert to get immediate guidance on appropriate maintenance. ABB Ability™ Remote Assistance with secured connectivity direct to ABB support is also offered for real-time solutions to problems. These features reduce the costly training of changing crews as well as the number of experts required on board. They also increase on-board safety by reducing crew exposure to emissions.


CEMcaptain GAA610-M is approved by all major classifi cation societies (DNV GL, ABS Group, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, Korean Register).


New partnership to integrate air quality sensors for smart city initiatives in the UK EarthSense recently announced a partnership with leading UK data analytics professionals, Proximity Futures, as a Zephyr®


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Proximity Futures will distribute Zephyr®


provision specialists will work across council departments - including highways, town centre planning, strategic planning, and economic and regeneration development to implement air quality networks in shopping centres and car parks in cities and towns, with a particular focus on towns in rural areas.


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Measurements from the EarthSense Zephyr® sensors will be integrated with Proximity Futures’ online dashboard, Intelli-Sense, to display real-


time data for local pollution levels which will be presented alongside external datasets such as footfall in town and city centres and vehicle counting in car parks. The integration of Zephyr® infl uences the other.


measurements on the dashboard allows comparisons to be made to highlight how one dataset


Using this data, Proximity Futures will work with local authorities to support future decisions about how to best manage footfall and vehicle numbers, and their impact on air quality levels in cities and towns. Transport departments will be able to establish how introducing timed road closures may improve air pollution levels prior to implementation, and mobility planners will gain insights into how incentivising communities to make sustainable transport decisions reduces pollution levels throughout town centres. Automated, customisable, and downloadable reports will also be available as part of the service.


Zephyr®


sensors are available as standalone units or can be deployed as air quality networks around cities as mobile or static devices, delivering detailed insight into air quality at local levels or areas across whole towns and cities. Zephyr®


sensors provide real-time measures for ambient pollutants including nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ), nitrous oxide (NO), ozone (O3 ), carbon dioxide (CO2


PM10 and PM2.5, along with temperature, pressure, and humidity, allowing for a detailed understanding of ambient air pollution levels and how environmental factors impact measured concentrations. EarthSense Managing Director, Tom Hall commented on the partnership, “Having Proximity Futures on board as a Zephyr®


Proximity Futures’ Technical Director, Rod Rayner said “The integration of Zephyr® data on to the Intelli-Sense dashboard brings great benefi ts to authorities who want to look into pollution levels as it joins up


communications between different departments. The better the interaction and understanding between each level of council, the quicker we can highlight the most effective ways to improve air quality levels and become a more sustainable country with healthier communities.”


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For More Info, email: 54849pr@reply-direct.com ) and particulate matter PM1, distributor for the IoT in local authorities means a lot in terms of public health. The partnership


means we can increase monitoring of air quality across the UK and gather an even better understanding of the way pollution behaves in different locations. Councils could have some of the biggest impact on ambient air quality through implementing such a variety of extensive initiatives, so it is vital we have their involvement to look at how the city behaves holistically.


sensor distributor. air quality sensors for use by UK local authorities in their Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The data


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IDEXX has welcomed the publication of a study carried out by the Public Health Laboratory of L’Hospitalet in Barcelona, Spain, which compared the IDEXX Legiolert®


test with the standard method for detection and enumeration of Legionella (ISO 11731).


Comparing the methods in both potable and non-potable water samples according to the rigorous ISO 17994 protocol, the study found that Legiolert detected more positive results than ISO 11731 and was statistically more sensitive for Legionella pneumophila.


Additionally, Legiolert was compared to ISO 11731 for the detection of all Legionella species, and while ISO 17994 results demonstrate the two methods to be statistically equivalent, Legiolert was found to be more sensitive.


The study found that all Legiolert results were confi rmed to be Legionella pneumophila, indicating a specifi city of 100% and no false positives. The authors of the study also noted the procedural advantages of Legiolert, and suggest that it is an easier-to-use test that could be performed more frequently than the standard ISO 11731 method.


Legiolert uses bacterial enzyme detection technology to identify and enumerate Legionella pneumophila, the principal cause of Legionnaires’ disease. This latest study is notable because it shows that despite being specifi c to Legionella pneumophila, Legiolert even outperforms ISO 11731 when other Legionella species results are included.


These results convinced the study authors to utilise Legiolert instead of the traditional plate method whenever possible in order to minimise the risk of Legionnaires´ disease in their community.


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An improved method for the prevention and control of outbreaks of legionnaires’ disease


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