Emissions Regulations Theme for MCERTS 2011 - Marcus Pattison

MCERTS 2011 has moved to the Telford International Centre and will take place on 30th and 31st March. The new location will accommodate growth in demand for the latest information on the regulations, techniques, standards and technologies that relate to emissions monitoring and gas detection. The event’s visitors will be provided with help and advice across a broad range of subjects including the implications of the new Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) which was published in January.

The latest in a series of events that began in 2003, MCERTS 2011 will follow the same format as previous occasions, including a major Conference, over 60 walk-in/walk-out training Workshops on applications and methods, and an Exhibition featuring almost all of the world’s leading suppliers of monitoring equipment and services.

Conference
The main conference at MCERTS 2011, which is organised by the Source Testing Association (STA) and the Environment Agency, will focus on forthcoming regulations including the new IED, Operator Monitoring Assessments (OMA) and the MCERTS monitoring certification scheme.

Recent advances in EN14181 (Quality Assurance of Automatic Measuring Systems) will be addressed including UKAS accreditation and functional test requirements from the perspective of the regulators.

The conference will also address the practical considerations of the application of EN15259 (Measurement of stationary source emissions - Requirements for measurement sections and sites and for the measurement objective, plan and report) which has been one of the most influential standards to be published in this area.

The Environment Agency’s monitoring certification scheme, MCERTS, is critical to the success of operator selfmonitoring (OSM) and speakers from the EA will explain how OSM, OMA and MCERTS combine to improve the quality of emissions monitoring.

The Conference presentations will be repeated on both days of the event, providing visitors with an opportunity to also attend workshops and visit the exhibition.

Workshops
Six workshop rooms are spread around the exhibition area offering a selection of over sixty subjects. It is not necessary to book places at the workshops; registered visitors will simply come and go as they please.

The workshops will provide practical guidance on the measurement of almost all measurands of interest, including flow, particulates, odour, VOCs, mercury, dioxins and furans. A range of measurement technologies will be discussed and case studies will be provided to help visitors find new ways to address their monitoring needs.

The workshop titles cover specialist subjects such as: sampling techniques; CEMS maintenance and service; calibration; data logging; management software and reporting. In addition, the implications of relevant standards will be addressed including EN14181, EN 15267 and EN 15259.

Exhibition
Including around seventy of the sector’s leading organisations, the exhibition will provide visitors with an opportunity to view and discuss those products and services that are of interest or that catch their attention during a workshop or whilst browsing the exhibition.

Entry to MCERTS 2011 will cost £55 for a one day pass or £100 for a two day pass. This will entitle visitors to attend the exhibition and all conference and workshop sessions. Onsite parking is also included and free lunches and refreshments are provided.

To register visit www.mcerts.uk.com