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Continuous monitoring of industrial chimneys, stacks and flues

Industrial companies regulated by us under the Environmental Permitting Regulations are required to measure emissions from their chimney-stacks.

Continuous monitoring of these emissions ensures that the environment is being properly protected and helps them manage their impact on the environment.

Monitoring equipment is tested and certified under the MCERTS Continuous Emissions Monitoring scheme (CEMs). There are two MCERTS performance standards for CEMs.

The first of these covers CEMs for gaseous emissions, flow and for particulate monitors at plants registered under the Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD) and Waste Incineration Directive (WID). The second performance standard for CEMs covers particulate monitors for other types of regulated installation.

How to apply for certification

Please email mcerts@siraenvironmental.com for information about making an application.

Further information

Please contact richard.gould@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.