Green Instruments A/S and Danish Technological Institute have collaboratively developed a real-time flue gas sensor technology for accurate measurement of black carbon emissions from ships.
The technology is seen as potentially instrumental in meeting increasing regulatory demands within the shipping industry for black carbon emission standards. The real-time monitoring capability of the sensor technology aims to provide critical insights into emissions from various fuel types, particularly addressing the adverse impacts of maritime black carbon emissions in the Arctic.
The Extinction-Minus-Scattering (EMS) measurement method has been validated as a credible and efficient alternative to traditional measurement methods. According to Green Instruments, its benefits include real-time in-situ measurement capabilities, traceability, and lowered ownership costs, addressing significant hurdles in existing emission monitoring techniques.
Our innovative EMS method, validated through rigorous field testing, is not merely a viable solution, but a transformative one in monitoring black carbon emissions. It signifies a considerable leap in environmental stewardship, providing the shipping industry with a real-time, accurate, and cost-effective tool for sustainable operations.
… said Peter Mariager, CTO of Green Instruments
Green Instruments and Danish Technological Institute aim to enhance the sensor technology beyond black carbon, intending to document general Particulate Matter (PM) emissions. The objective is to establish the world’s first in-situ solution for real-time measurement of both black carbon and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions in ship exhaust.
Our objective is to establish the world’s first in-situ solution for the real-time measurement of both black carbon and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions in ship exhaust
… noted Morten Køcks from Danish Technological Institute
This joint development aims to facilitate comprehensive emission reporting and provide in-depth insights into the nature of particulate emissions and the effectiveness of reduction measures across various fuel types.
The ‘Black Carbon Sensor for Continuous Measurement on Ships’ project is supported by the Danish Ministry of Environment’s MUDP grant and involves collaboration between Green Instruments, DFDS, MOL Chemical Tankers, Danske Rederier, Danske Maritime, and Danish Technological Institute.
Black carbon emissions in the Arctic pose a significant environmental challenge. The shipping industry, in particular, contributes to these emissions, as black carbon is a major component of fine particulate matter emitted from ship engine exhaust.
The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of black carbon due to its reflective snow and ice surfaces, which, when contaminated with these dark particles, absorb more sunlight and accelerate the melting of ice.
