Understanding methane fugitive emissions measurement is the first step towards preventing their release. To understand emissions release in industrial facilities, it is necessary to perform artificial releases under controlled conditions (controlled releases) to understand the dynamics at play. Comprehensive systems for controlled releases are complex systems requiring significant investment of time and equipment, in addition to operating expertise. The ability to conduct controlled releases therefore constitutes a significant infrastructure effort.
Previous projects through FEnEx CRC have provided expertise in performing controlled releases at the laboratory and outdoors scale up to 100 kg/hr. FEnEx CRC is actively pursuing opportunities to expand the scope of these activities. This project aligns directly with that goal, and will see the construction of an industrial scale-controlled release system with methane release rates up to 2000 kg/hr.
This system will be constructed under a UN-IMEO project where the stewardship of the system will come under FEnEx’s banner at the project conclusion. The purpose of this project is to provide support for the construction of the system, and training for personnel who will take ownership at the conclusion of the UN-IMEO study. This will provide a world-class international capability for fugitive emissions release studies in Australia.
Partners: The University of Western Australia
Project Leader: Prof. Eric F. May
Duration: 2 years