Why is it necessary to monitor flue gas emissions?

Monitoring flue gas emissions is essential primarily for compliance with environmental regulations. Regulatory agencies set limits on acceptable emission levels of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and particulate matter. By continuously monitoring these emissions, facilities ensure they are meeting legal standards, thereby protecting the environment and public health. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and potential shutdowns, highlighting the importance of this monitoring in industrial operations.

While optimizing fuel usage, increasing boiler pressure, and enhancing heating efficiency are related to overall operational performance and efficiency, they are not the primary reasons for monitoring flue gas emissions. Those factors contribute to operational decisions but do not address the critical environmental compliance component that flue gas monitoring is designed to fulfill.