JM Consult

My Topics (click for more info) • Mercury (Hg) • Hg Emissions • Hg Abatement • Quality Assurance and Accreditation • Work Safety

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• Analytics • Source Analysis • Flue Gas Measurement

Consulting from Experience

Dr. Johannes Mayer - Environmental Consulting - Am Schlautbach 189a, 48329 Havixbeck, Phone.: +49-1523-2054083

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Mercury · Behaviour of mercury - in the flue gas cleaning system- in technical processes · Analysis of mercury- in aqueous media- in solids- in gaseous media · Abatement of mercury- in waste water- in flue gases Mercury shows a very diverse behavior in nature and in chemical and technical processes. It occurs in three oxidation states and occurs in innumerable compounds and complexes with very different solubility in water. The analysis of mercury and its compounds must always be matched to the respective matrix because of the various reaction possibilities. I would be happy to advise you on the choice of the best analytical techniques for the particular question. Due to its toxic properties, mercury is best kept away from the environmental matrices of water, soil and air. Therefore, the effective separation of mercury from wastewater, waste and exhaust gases is of fundamental importance for environmental protection. I develop with you the best and most economical separation strategy for your individual process.

Mercury Emissions · Limitation of mercury emissions- into the atmosphere- into the water · Measurement of mercury emissions- in flue gas- in waste water · Development of mercury emission regulation in Germany, Europe and worldwide Mercury emissions are nowadays limited in numerous technical and legal regulations, such as the Waste Water Ordinance, Waste Incineration Directive, German TA-Luft, 13. and 17. BImSchV, Industrial Emission Directive etc. Depending on the level of the emission limit values (ELV) and the matrix, analytical techniques and devices available are more or less suitable. I support you to adjust the measurement or analysis of mercury to your process and your individual ELV situation, also taking into account the expected future limit values and emerging developments.

Mercury Abatement · Hg abatement in flue gas · Hg abatement in waste water · Setup of mercury balances to optimize mercury mitigation measures Meanwhile numerous mercury reduction technologies with very different mechanisms of action are available on the market. Not everyone is equally suitable for every application. By establishing a mercury balance, existing emissions paths can be assessed and priorities for the mitigation measures can be identified. With my experience of numerous laboratory and field tests at various plants, I can give you recommendations for the most suitable technology.

Analytics Routine analyses Special analysis and tailor-made analytics for your special needs

You have a need for chemical analysis, e.g. in the area of flue gas, exhaust air, waste, waste water due to legal or official requirements, but would not want to deal with this in detail? I support you through a targeted market analysis and look for service providers with the best price / performance ratio. • You would like to get to know your process better or have a specific question which can be solved with chemical analysis? • You need chemical analyzes according to national or international standard pro- cedures (DIN, EN, ISO, ASTM, EPA, etc)? • You have a chemical-analytical problem for which there is no standardized procedure yet? I am looking for a provider that can meet your needs. Through my contacts to universities and research institutions, I will find the right solution for almost every need.

Source Analysis It is possible by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations to identify relevant sources of dust in the vicinity of an emission source and to qualitatively estimate the influence of the emitter on total dust immissions and deposition. In combination with the energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) a chemical identification of the particles and thus often an assignment to a certain industrial process is possible. This type of source analysis by means of SEM and EDX was co-developed by me and carried out for the first time in this form for the environmental monitoring of the Uniper power station Datteln 4 (formerly E.ON). Within the scope of this environmental monitoring for the Datteln 4 power station, the suitability of this method for the analysis and allocation of dust emissions or immissions is to be examined. EDX spectrum of the fly ash balls (Flugaschekugeln) SEM image of a deposition sample

Quality Assurance and Accreditation „Quality assurance is the sum of all measures to ensure the constant quality of a product or service“ For the purposes of this definition, quality assurance is a must for all who want to provide their customers with constant quality at the highest possible level. It covers all the organizational and technical measures which are preparatory, accompanying and verifying the creation and maintenance of a defined quality of a product or service. The quality management system specifies in detail how quality assurance must be carried out in a business unit. For test laboratories, the minimum requirements for the quality management system are defined in the international standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. If the conformity of a quality management system with this standard is certified by an independent and authorized external body, this is referred to as accreditation.

My Experience My experience in the field of quality assurance and accreditation covers more than 20 years in various areas of chemical analysis and measurement technology, predominantly as a manager and thus responsible for the quality management system. I can support you in the following areas: • Setup of a quality management system DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 • Establishment of a test equipment monitoring system • Setup of standard work instructions, calibration instructions and control cards • Performing internal audits • Preparation for external audits • Take over the function of the external quality management representative

Work Safety „Routine is the greatest enemy of work safety.“ The goal of occupational safety is to control and minimize the risks to the safety and health of employees. The German Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG) regulates fundamental rights and obligations of employers and employees. In practice this means that the employer is responsible for the health and safety of the employees. He has to take precautions against accidents, occupational diseases and work-related diseases.

My Experience For 10 years, I was responsible for the work safety of up to 40 employees. In several, e.g. recurring training units, I obtained certificates according to IOSH, NEBOSH and SCC. I can help you with the following tasks: • Setup or revision of a work safety management system • Carry out risk assessments • Performing internal audits

My Topics (click for more info) • Mercury (Hg) • Hg Emissions • Hg Abatement • Analytics • Source Analysis • Flue Gas Measurement • Quality Assurance and Accreditation • Work Safety

Dr. Johannes Mayer - Environmental Consulting Am Schlautbach 189a, 48329 Havixbeck, Phone.: +49-1523-2054083

Impressum

Consulting from Experience

Datenschutz

Mercury Behaviour of mercury - in the flue gas cleaning system - in technical processes Analysis of mercury - in aqueous media - in solids - in gaseous media Abatement of mercury - in waste water - in flue gases

Mercury shows a very diverse behavior in nature and in chemical and technical processes. It occurs in three oxidation states and occurs in innumerable compounds and complexes with very different solubility in water. The analysis of mercury and its compounds must always be matched to the respective matrix because of the various reaction possibilities. I would be happy to advise you on the choice of the best analytical techniques for the particular question. Due to its toxic properties, mercury is best kept away from the environmental matrices of water, soil and air. Therefore, the effective separation of mercury from wastewater, waste and exhaust gases is of fundamental importance for environmental protection. I develop with you the best and most economical separation strategy for your individual process.

Mercury Emissions Limitation of mercury emissions - into the atmosphere - into the water Measurement of mercury emissions - in flue gas - in waste water Development of mercury emission regulation in Germany, Europe and worldwide

Mercury emissions are nowadays limited in numerous technical and legal regulations, such as the Waste Water Ordinance, Waste Incineration Directive, German TA-Luft, 13. and 17. BImSchV, Industrial Emission Directive etc. Depending on the level of the emission limit values (ELV) and the matrix, analytical techniques and devices available are more or less suitable. I support you to adjust the measurement or analysis of mercury to your process and your individual ELV situation, also taking into account the expected future limit values and emerging developments.

Mercury Abatement Hg abatement in flue gas Hg abatement in waste water Setup of mercury balances to optimize mercury mitigation measures

Meanwhile numerous mercury reduction technologies with very different mechanisms of action are available on the market. Not everyone is equally suitable for every application. By establishing a mercury balance, existing emissions paths can be assessed and priorities for the mitigation measures can be identified. With my experience of numerous laboratory and field tests at various plants, I can give you recommendations for the most suitable technology.

Analytics Routine analyses Special analysis and tailor-made analytics for your special needs

Source Analysis It is possible by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations to identify relevant sources of dust in the vicinity of an emission source and to qualitatively estimate the influence of the emitter on total dust immissions and deposition. In combination with the energy-dispersive X- ray analysis (EDX) a chemical identification of the particles and thus often an assignment to a certain industrial process is possible.

This type of source analysis by means of SEM and EDX was co-developed by me and carried out for the first time in this form for the environmental monitoring of the Uniper power station Datteln 4 (formerly E.ON). Within the scope of this environmental monitoring for the Datteln 4 power station, the suitability of this method for the analysis and allocation of dust emissions or immissions is to be examined.

EDX spectrum of the fly ash balls (Flugaschekugeln)

SEM image of a deposition sample

Flue Gas Measurement Flue gas or waste gas measurements are predominantly standardized and are mainly carried out in the legally regulated area within the framework of emissions monitoring. However, there are a number of special measurements which are not yet standardized, but which provide important information about the process or the exhaust gas cleaning technology used. A selection of these special measurements can be found on the right side. If necessary, I advise you about possible service providers, which are appropriately qualified, and organize and assess on request the measurements on site. Of course, I also advise you on routine monitoring in the field of statutory emissions monitoring.

• Measurement of mercury species Hg (elemental) and Hg (oxidized) according to the socalled Dowex ® /Iodized Charcoal Method • Measurement of SO 3 - and sulfuric acid in dust-containing flue gases with a upstream positioned lab- scale electrostatic precipitator (ESP)

The separation of oxidized mercury is carried out at 80 ° C on an ion exchange resin, down- stream the iodidezed activated carbon absorbs metallic and optionally organic mercury.

With such a lab-scale ESP dust particles can be effectively sepa- rated from the flue gas without absorbing SO 3 percentages on the filter cake. Minor findings are thus safely avoided.