『Abstract
The Chinese Government recently mandated the installation of
continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) at state-controlled
key polluting facilities in order to provide direct, real-time,
continuous measurements of sulfur dioxide (SO2)
emissions. By 2010, most coal-fired power plants in China have
installed and are operating SO2 CEMS.As China's
Central Government strengthens the SO2 control
program and implements new nitrogen oxides (NOx)
and carbon dioxide (CO2) control programs,
the quality of and confidence in CEMS data will become more important.
This study utilizes field surveys and existing literature on Chinese
CEMS to analyze their operation and management. Our study found
that the Chinese government has issued a set of regulations and
technical guidance documents to standardize CEMS operation., management,
and supervision, and to improve the quality of CEMS data. Many
power plants have followed key parts of the national CEMS rules
and guidance and are periodically inspected by local environmental
authorities. This study suggests several options for addressing
some of the gaps and problems with the CEMS operation and supervision
and thus enhancing China's CEMS program.
Keywords: Emission monitoring; MRV; CEMS』
1. Introduction
2. Research methods and data collection
3. Major research results
3.1. CEMS technical guidance and management rules
3.2. Use of CEMS data
3.3. CEMS financing
3.4. Installation and certification of CEMS
3.5. Quality assurance/quality control by local EPBs
3.6. CEMS operation and maintenance
4. Options for new policies and practices
5. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
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