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MESURE CONTINU POLLUANTS [1 record]

Record 1 2003-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

Continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) ... is the continuous measurement of pollutants emitted into the atmosphere in exhaust gases from combustion or industrial processes. EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] has established requirements for the continuous monitoring of SO2, volumetric flow, NOx, diluent gas, and opacity for units regulated under the Acid Rain Program.

OBS

Sometimes considered as a synonym of the related terms "(environmental) monitoring" (q.v.), which refer to the procedures for the periodic or continuous observation, sampling and testing of designated locations or parameters to determine a pollution level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
CONT

Pour votre santé, Doctissimo vous permet, au jour le jour, de suivre les indices de pollution urbaine et les pollutions du lendemain. [...] Pour la région parisienne, Airparif est responsable de la mesure des polluants en continu, grâce à des capteurs placés au bord des axes de forte fréquentation.

CONT

Les appareils utilisés pour la mesure des polluants gazeux, caractéristiques d'un milieu urbain, sont basés sur les principes de mesure reconnus par l'Agence de protection environnementale des États-Unis (EPA). Tous ces appareils permettent la mesure en continu des polluants et le calcul de l'indice horaire de la qualité de l'air.

Spanish

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