Posted on January 3, 2024
New Tech To Monitor A Ship’s Black Carbon Emissions
- Green Instruments A/S and Danish Technological Institute develop real-time flue gas sensor technology
- The Extinction-Minus-Scattering (EMS) measurement method accurately measures black carbon emissions from ships
- The EMS method enables real-time in-situ measurement capabilities, traceability, and lowered ownership costs
- ‘Black Carbon Sensor for Continuous Measurement on Ships’ project supported by the Danish Ministry of Environment’s MUDP grant
New Tech To Monitor A Ship’s Black Carbon Emissions
Green Instruments A/S and Danish Technological Institute have collaborated to develop a groundbreaking real-time flue gas sensor technology, known as the Extinction-Minus-Scattering (EMS) measurement method. This innovative technology accurately measures black carbon emissions from ships, addressing the increasing regulatory demands of the shipping industry for black carbon emission standards.
Cooperative Effort and Government Support
The ‘Black Carbon Sensor for Continuous Measurement on Ships’ project is a collaborative endeavor involving Green Instruments, DFDS, MOL Chemical Tankers, Danske Rederier, Danske Maritime, and Danish Technological Institute. Supported by the Danish Ministry of Environment’s MUDP grant, this initiative signifies a significant step towards achieving sustainable and environmentally responsible shipping practices.
The EMS method offers real-time in-situ measurement capabilities, traceability, and lowered ownership costs, overcoming substantial challenges associated with existing emission monitoring techniques. This technological advancement holds the potential to revolutionize the monitoring and regulation of black carbon emissions from ships, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable maritime industry.
