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The Use of an Automated System (GreenFeed) to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals
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2015
Accuracy and precision of the techniques used to measure methane emissions from ruminant animals are critically important for the success of greenhouse gas mitigation efforts. This manuscript describes the principles and operation of an automated system to monitor methane and carbon dioxide mass fluxes from the breath of ruminant animals.
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Design and Use of a Full Flow Sampling System (FFS) for the Quantification of Methane Emissions
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2016
We have designed, developed, and implemented a novel full flow sampling system (FFS) for quantification of methane emissions and greenhouse gases from across the natural gas supply chain.
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Emission Spectra
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2020
When solids, liquids, or condensed gases are heated sufficiently, they radiate some of the excess energy as light. Photons produced in this manner have a range of energies, and thereby produce a continuous spectrum in which an unbroken series of wavelengths is present. In contrast to continuous spectra, light can also occur as discrete or line spectra having very narrow linewidths interspersed throughout the spectral regions. Exciting a gas at low partial pressure using an electrical current,...
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Reducing Willow Wood Fuel Emission by Low Temperature Microwave Assisted Hydrothermal Carbonization
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2019
A protocol for the emission precursor depletion from low quality biomass by low temperature microwave assisted hydrothermal carbonization treatment is presented. This protocol includes the microwave parameters and the analysis of the biocoal product and process water.
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Metal Flame Emission - Concepts
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2020
Metal Flame Emission Flame testing is an analytical technique where a sample is placed in a flame, and the characteristic flame color is used to identify the substance. Each element has a characteristic light emission when placed into a flame, meaning each element produces a unique color. This phenomenon is used in fireworks displays, where the color of the fireworks corresponds to a specific characteristic of a metal. The emission of colored light from a burning sample is the direct result of...
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Combustion emissions depend on fuel consumption and operating conditions, whereas cement production can create emissions through industrial reactions in addition to energy use. That distinction matters because reducing fuel demand does not address every source in a cement process. Engineering assessments therefore separate operating-related emissions from process-related emissions when identifying reduction opportunities and comparing designs.
Fuel consumption provides a direct basis for estimating emissions from energy use, while operating conditions indicate how the system performs during actual operation. Changes in either can alter the calculated result, so engineers use measured or specified operating information rather than relying only on equipment design values. This approach supports more credible comparisons of efficiency improvements and process alternatives.
Life-cycle accounting extends the assessment beyond emissions at a single operating stage. It allows engineers to examine emissions across infrastructure, manufacturing, and other relevant stages, helping reveal differences that may be missed by evaluating operation alone. The resulting comparison can inform material selection, technology choices, and lower-carbon process design while preserving attention to performance and reliability.
Engineers can evaluate energy efficiency, electrification, renewable-energy integration, material selection, carbon capture, and lower-carbon process design as complementary strategies. The appropriate choice depends on the system, its operating conditions, and the emissions sources identified through analysis. Comparing these options against performance and reliability requirements helps direct reductions toward solutions that remain technically suitable.
A practical assessment begins with fuel-consumption data, relevant operating conditions, and information about the system or process being evaluated. For broader comparisons, engineers add life-cycle accounting so emissions associated with infrastructure and manufacturing are also considered. Organizing these inputs by source and life-cycle stage helps identify where emissions arise and which reduction measures are most relevant.
Engineers use the analysis when comparing technologies, selecting materials, planning infrastructure, and evaluating manufacturing or energy systems. It can identify reduction opportunities, support renewable-energy integration and electrification decisions, and help assess whether designs align with regulatory targets. Because the analysis connects emissions with operating conditions and life-cycle stages, it supports decisions that balance climate objectives with system performance.
Carbon capture addresses emissions through a technology-focused reduction pathway, while renewable-energy integration changes the energy basis of a system. Engineers can assess either option alongside efficiency improvements, electrification, material choices, and process redesign. Their value depends on the emissions sources and operating conditions identified in the assessment, making quantification essential for determining which combination best supports lower-carbon performance.