TRAINING WORKSHOPS ON CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORS (CEM) FOR COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS
Accurate emission data is vital for compliance monitoring and effective emission reduction strategies
11-13 JULY 2022
IN BHUBANESWAR
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In partnership with
Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB)

19-22 JULY 2022
IN BHOPAL
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In partnership with
Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB)

As part of a major project to improve the efficiency and reduce emissions from the Indian coal fleet, the International Centre for Sustainable Carbon is offering a series of workshops in India. These workshops include an initial session aimed at key stakeholders (industry leaders, governmental bodies, utilities, and regulators) outlining how this project can help India deliver more cost-effective and cleaner power.
Our first two workshops focused on coal-fired power plant flexibility. An opening session for all stakeholders provided the “big picture” on the importance of plant flexibility in power production, a growing challenge as the proportion of variable renewable energy expands on the grid. The remainder of the event focused on training utility staff, providing them with certification in the use of the flexibility toolkit.
These two workshops will focus on monitoring pollutant emissions from coal-fired power plants. As the new emission norms are applied in India, coal-fired power plants are now legally obliged to install CEM systems to report emissions in real-time to their local State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). The success of this automated approach relies heavily on the correct installation and operation of CEM which, in turn, relies heavily on the skills of those operating and maintaining these systems.
This free(*) training course will empower attendees with the skills to improve the performance of their coal-fired power plant, with advantages such as:
- The basis of CEM technologies – particulate matter, SO2 and NOx
- Mercury CEM and alternative measurement strategies
- CEM installation, operation, maintenance, and calibration
- CEM data handling and assessment
- Innovative experiences from State Pollution Control Boards
- Hands-on-experience at a local plant site
- Feedback, experience sharing, group discussions and Q&A
Upon completion of this workshop, delegates will receive a certificate to confirm the completion of course work on the accurate and appropriate use of CEM for compliance monitoring
The remaining time is dedicated to CEM users and operators who will benefit from training delivered by both international and national experts. On the third day, delegates will visit a local plant to view CEM in operation and will discuss the challenges associated with keeping this equipment operational and accurate. The final day will focus on data handling and will include group discussions and Q&A sessions to ensure that delegates have the opportunity to fill any gaps in their knowledge.
For any issues with logistics within India, please contact Sanjeev K Kanchan.
Agenda for Bhubaneswar
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Venue: Chanakya-1 Hall, Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar. P1, Jaydev Vihar, Nandankanan Rd, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013
Monday 11th July
9:30-10:00
- Inauguration
Chairman, MS- MPPCB - Welcome and introductory round
S. Dash, ACEE, OSPCB
10:00-10:30
- About the Programme
CEMS in the coal-fired power plants- Report and Findings
Lesley Sloss, ICSC
10:30-11:00
- Tea Break
11:00-11:30
- Overview of CEMS & Programme Structure
Basics of CEMS, experiences in India and Challenges
Sanjeev K Kanchan, ICSC
11:30-13:00
- CEMS guidelines in India
Takeaway for equipment selection, suitability, correct implementation
J. S. Kamyotra, Ex- MS- CPCB
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-15:00
- Quality Assurance & Control for CEMS – USA System
Performance Test requirements, Tests procedures
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
15:00-16:00
- Test for quality assurance, quality control- European System
Quality Assurance & Control for CEMS- European System
QAL system, AST
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
16:00-16:30
- Role of Laboratories in CEMS
Laboratory jobs in CEMS, CEMS empanelment/accreditation
J. S. Kamyotra, Ex. MS- CPCB
16:30-17:00
- CEMS implementation in EU
Experience of CEMS, regulation and implementation, new trends
David Graham (Online), Tech. Consultant, Uniper
16:30-17:00
- CEMS implementation in USA
Experience of CEMS, regulation and implementation, new trends
Jeff Ryan (Online), Sr. Scientist, USPEA - Tea Break & End of the day
19:30 onwards
- Gala Dinner
Tuesday 12th July
9:30-10:15
- CEMS Selection- PM & Gaseous- Reference to Thermal power plant
Guidance for specification, tendering, selection, after sales support
Sankar Kannan, SICK
10:15-11:00
- PM CEMS fundamentals- Reference to Thermal power plant
Suitability and limitations
Maintenance- alignment, cleaning, calibration factor etc.
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
Sanjeev K Kanchan, ICSC
11:00-11:30
- Tea Break
11:30-12:15
- Gaseous CEMS fundamentals- Reference to Thermal power
Suitability and limitations- PM, SO2, NOx, O2, CO2
Maintenance- Span, drift, alignment, cleaning etc. & solution
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
12:15-13:00
- CEMS installation and setting- Reference to Thermal Power plant
Correct installations- PM, SO2, NOx, O2, CO2, Hg
Correct setting, Data connectivity and standardization
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-15:30
- PM CEMS calibration
SRMs- BSEN 13284-1, IS: 11255 Part 1 or EPA method 17 or EPA method 5 or BS ISO 9096:2003, Calibration process
Ashish Gupta, Director, Envirotech
15:30-16:00
- Tea Break
16:00-16:45
- Gaseous CEMS calibration- Reference to Thermal power
Calibration system setup- tubing and cylinder set-up
Calibration check, Remote calibration
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
16:45-17:30
- Mercury monitoring- Reference to Thermal power
Suitability, limitations, CEMS, Sorbent-trap
Maintenance issues & solution
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
17:30-18:00
- Closing Remarks & Feedback
- Tea Break & End of the day
Wednesday 13th July
8:00-11:00
- Bus to plant site
OSPCB
11:00-12:00
- Programme at plant
Tea & refreshment
Brief intro and safety instruction by plant
Plant/OSPCB
12:00-14:00
- Batchwise hands-on-experience
Guide 1- Takes two groups (each for 20 mins)- PM monitoring
Guide 2- Takes two groups (each for 20 mins)- Gaseous monitoring
Ashish Gupta, Sankar Kannan, R. Sean Warden, Roland Zepeck
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-16:00
- Demo continue until finish
16:00-16:30
- Finish of the site visit
Closing meeting, Thanks giving to the plant
OSPCB, ICSC
16:30-19:30
- Bus Return from plant to accommodation
OSPCB, ICSC - End of the day
(*) The workshop is free. Coffee breaks, lunches and training materials are provided during the classroom sessions. Travel and accommodation costs are not provided.
Save the date for two more events – Raipur and Visakhapatnam November 2022, details TBC!
Agenda for Bhopal
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Venue: Auditorium, Lake Conservation Authority, Paryvaran Parisar, E-5 Sector, Arera Colony, Bhopal 16. Madhya Pradesh, 462016
Tuesday 19th July
9:30-10:00
- Inauguration
Chairman, MS- MPPCB - Welcome and introductory round
Rajendra Chaturvedi, Scientist, MPPCB
10:00-10:30
- About the Programme
CEMS in the coal-fired power plants- Report and Findings
Lesley Sloss, ICSC
10:30-11:00
- Tea Break
11:00-11:30
- Overview of CEMS & Programme Structure
Basics of CEMS, experiences in India and Challenges
Sanjeev K Kanchan, ICSC
11:30-13:00
- CEMS guidelines in India
Takeaway for equipment selection, suitability, correct implementation
J. S. Kamyotra, Ex- MS- CPCB
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-15:00
- Quality Assurance & Control for CEMS- USA System
Performance Test requirements, Tests procedures
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
15:00-16:00
- Test for quality assurance, quality control- US
Quality Assurance & Control for CEMS- European System
QAL system, AST
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
16:00-16:30
- Lab-based and Field Test procedures and Infrastructure requirements
Role of Laboratories in CEMS
Laboratory jobs in CEMS, CEMS empanelment/accreditation
J. S. Kamyotra, Ex. MS- CPCB
16:30-17:00
- CEMS implementation in EU
Experience of CEMS, regulation and implementation, new trends
David Graham (Online), Tech. Consultant, Uniper
16:30-17:00
- CEMS implementation in USA
Experience of CEMS, regulation and implementation
Jeff Ryan (Online), Sr. Scientist, USPEA - Tea Break & End of the day
Wednesday 20th July
9:30-10:15
- CEMS Selection- PM & Gaseous- Reference to Thermal power plant
Guidance for specification, tendering, selection, after sales support
Sankar Kannan, SICK
10:15-11:00
- PM CEMS fundamentals- Reference to Thermal power plant
Suitability and limitations
Maintenance- alignment, cleaning, calibration factor etc.
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
Sanjeev K Kanchan, ICSC
11:00-11:30
- Tea Break
11:30-12:15
- Gaseous CEMS fundamentals- Reference to Thermal power
Suitability and limitations- PM, SO2, NOx, O2, CO2
Maintenance- Span, drift, alignment, cleaning etc. & solution
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
12:15-13:00
- CEMS installation and setting- Reference to Thermal Power plant
Correct installations- PM, SO2, NOx, O2, CO2, Hg
Correct setting, Data connectivity and standardization
R. Sean Warden, QSTI Trainer, USA
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-15:30
- PM CEMS calibration
SRMs- BSEN 13284-1, IS: 11255 Part 1 or EPA method 17 or EPA method 5 or BS ISO 9096:2003, Calibration process
Ashish Gupta, Director, Envirotech
15:30-16:15
- Gaseous CEMS calibration- Reference to Thermal power
Calibration system setup- tubing and cylinder set-up
Calibration check, Remote calibration
Sankar Kannan, SICK
16:15-17:15
- Suitability, limitations, CEMS, Sorbent-trap
Maintenance issues & solution
Roland Zepeck, IBD, Germany
17:15-17:30
- Plan for next day plant visit
Ashish Gupta
Sankar Kannan
Roland Zepeck
R. Sean Warden - Tea Break & End of the day
Thursday 21st July
(Bus starts 7:30 am onwards)
8:00-11:00
- Bus to plant site
MPPCB
11:00-12:00
- Programme at plant
Tea & refreshment
Brief intro and safety instruction by plant
Plant/MPPCB
12:00-13:00
- Batchwise hands-on-experience
Guide 1- Takes two groups (each for 20 mins)- PM monitoring
Guide 2- Takes two groups (each for 20 mins)- Gaseous monitoring
Ashish Gupta, Sankar Kannan, R. Sean Warden, Roland Zepeck
13:00-14:00
- Lunch break
14:00-16:00
- Demo continue until finish
16:00-16:30
- Finish of the site visit
Closing meeting, Thanks giving to the plant
MPPCB, ICSC
16:30-19:30
- Bus Return from plant to accommodation
MPPCB, ICSC - End of the day
Friday 22nd July
9:30-10:30
- Data Acquisition, Handling and Analysis
DAS architecture, Regulatory requirement, Data Analysis,
Aditya Sharma, Scientist E, CPCB
10:30-11:00
- MPPCB Data Handling System
System, experiences and lessons
Pracheer Dixit, MPPCB
11:00-11:30
- Tea Break
11:30-13:00
- Group/ individual assessment
Sharing online questions (multiple choice and short questions)
ICSC
13:00-14:00
- Lunch Break
14:00-14:30
- Closing, Feedback and Certification
Arriving of Guests
Summarizing the training programme, Certificates ICSC
14:30-15:00
- Closing of events
MS/Chair-MPPCB
15:00-15:30
- Vote of Thanks
MPPCB/ICSC
7:30 pm onwards
- Gala Dinner
(*) The workshop is free. Coffee breaks, lunches and training materials are provided during the classroom sessions. Travel and accommodation costs are not provided.
Save the date for two more events – Raipur and Visakhapatnam November 2022, details TBC!