MARKETS/SERVICES
Introduction
Market Sectors
Services - Buildings
Services - Environment
■	Air Quality Management
■	Archaeology
■	Asset Management
■	Aviation
■	Coastal Management
■	Contaminated Land
■	Dams & Reservoirs
■	Development Infrastructure
■	Ecology
■	Environmental Engineering
■	Environmental Impact Assessment
■	Environmental Management
■	Environmental Monitoring
■	Flood Risk Management
■	Geotechnical
■	Pipelines and Water Distribution
■	Renewable Energy
■	Sewerage
■	Small Hydro Power
■	Waste Management
■	Water & Wastewater Treatment
■	Water Management
Services - Transportation
Capabilities A - Z

Environment Brochure

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Environmental Monitoring

Faber Maunsell provides clients with a comprehensive environmental monitoring capability to ensure compliance with legal requirements and environmental management of atmospheric emissions, liquid effluents, solid and hazardous wastes, noise, air quality, occupational exposure and groundwater investigations.

We are able to monitor and report on a wide range of emissions and potential environmental nuisance and have a dedicated team of experts who can attend locations on a national basis. We are a member of the Source Testing Association (STA) and support its aims and objectives.

Stack emissions monitoring

Faber Maunsell offers a comprehensive independent emissions monitoring service for all PPC and LAAPC regulated processes. We assess compliance with limits set out in plant authorisations, calibrate continuous in-stack analysers and test abatement efficiency of scrubber and oxidiser plants.

Faber Maunsell offers efficient, cost-effective emissions monitoring, covering the whole of the UK and parts of Europe. We have a wide range of experience of testing Part A and Part B Processes and can advise you of your responsibilities and liaise with the appropriate regulatory authorities on your behalf.

Faber Maunsell is a member of the Source Testing Association (STA) and supports its Aims and Objectives. Faber Maunsell has MCERTS accredited staff and is accredited to ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Pollutants monitored include:

Total Particulate Matter (To various standards BS3405, BS6069, BS13284)
Combustion gases from all types of combustion and incineration processes including Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Oxygen (O₂), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), Nitrogen Oxides (NOX)
Continuous and individual species monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from surface coating application and printing processes
Testing of abatement efficiency of scrubber and oxidiser plants
Measurements of individual process pollutant species including acid gases, isocyanates, amines, amides, Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S), Ammonia (NH₃), heavy metals and formaldehyde

Faber Maunsell can offer support services including dispersion modelling for Air Quality Impacts, and odour nuisance assessments.

Industries using our expertise include:

Quarries
Metal Processors
Chemical Manufacturers
Foundries
Oil Refineries
Automotive Manufacturers
Coating Applicators

Odour Assessment

Faber Maunsell offers an odour assessment and control service aimed at identifying sources, predicting impacts and investigating odour control options. Total odour monitoring by olfactometry is carried out to the standards outlined in the draft European Standard CEN/TC264/WG2. Faber Maunsell also monitors for specific odorous species such as hydrogen sulphide, organic sulphides, mercaptans and ammonia.

We can also apply predictive modelling of odorous releases from industrial point and open area sources, using the latest atmospheric dispersion models.

Sampling and olfactometry analysis to the requirements of draft CEN prEN 13725 methodology
Background odour rating
Trace component analysis of odours
Quantification of impacts for both existing sources and design studies
Assessment of odour control technologies
Expert witness

Dust Assessment

Dust is generated by a large variety of industrial and construction activities. Where dust generation is unchecked, it can lead to a significant nuisance to neighbours. Faber Maunsell has both long and short term dust monitoring capabilities.

Short term measurement is often used to quantify an existing dust problem. It is undertaken using a combination of hand-held dust meters, and air filtration. It is useful in obtaining a snapshot of the dust generation on a site, which can be used to identify areas, or specific equipment, on a site responsible for dust generation. Once identified, any dust mitigation measures can be focused on these problem areas.

Directional Dust gauges, Frisbee Dust Deposition gauges and Slide gauges are used for long term monitoring to provide an accurate measure of the dust in an area, both on and off a site of interest. These methods are often used for assessing the environmental impact of dust both before and after a development.

Gravimetric, TEOM monitoring for PM10 particulates
Suspended dust sampling using high volume sampling
Dust deposition using Frisbee gauges (BS1747:Part 1: 1972)
Directional dust deposition (BS1747: Part 5: 1972)
Sticky pad assessments
Surface soiling level assessments.

For more information on our experience and capabilities please contact James Richer.