David Spain, Director of Engineering, and Jim Lieskovan, Vice President of Sales, at Nationwide Boiler Inc, on how to optimise designs for emissions reduction.
Within today’s industrial environment, emissions compliance has shifted from being a singular achievement to a continuous obligation. Since the mid-1980s, regional air districts have systematically tightened emissions standards, particularly in severe non-attainment areas like California. With routine regularity, industrial operators are being required to further reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions; from 9 ppm to 7 ppm to 5 ppm, and now to 2.5 ppm. Although these reductions may seem incremental, the resources, costs, and operational disruptions required to meet these evolving emissions standards can be significant. Consequently, forward-looking companies are reevaluating their emissions control strategies, transitioning from a short-term reactive approach to more proactive, future-oriented designs.
Why Are NOx Limits Still Dropping?
Much of the pressure to reduce NOx emissions originates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA’s role is to...
Why NOx optimisation is the next step in boiler sustainability and efficiency
