M/036 - Mercury emissions into the air
Standardization mandate to CEN for a manual reference method for the calibration of automated measurement systems for total mercury emissions into the air and main performance characteristics of the automated measurement systems
Mandate M/036 tasks CEN with developing a manual reference method for calibrating automated measurement systems that monitor total mercury emissions into the air. It also requires defining the main performance characteristics of these automated systems. The mandate aims to standardize measurement and calibration techniques to ensure accurate and reliable monitoring of mercury air emissions, supporting environmental protection and regulatory compliance. This initiative responds to Resolution CEN/BT 18/1994 and seeks to improve consistency and quality in mercury emissions data across the EU.
Purpose
The mandate M/036 aims to establish a standardized manual reference method for calibrating automated measurement systems that monitor total mercury emissions into the air. This ensures consistent and reliable measurement practices across the European Union to support environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to develop a standard that includes:
- A manual reference method for the calibration of automated measurement systems measuring total mercury emissions into the air.
- Definition of the main performance characteristics for these automated measurement systems.
Expected deliverables
- A harmonized standard specifying the manual calibration method for automated mercury emission measurement systems.
- Clear performance parameters and criteria that automated systems must meet when measuring total mercury air emissions.
- Documentation to guide manufacturers, testing laboratories, and environmental authorities in applying the standard.
Context
Mercury is a toxic pollutant with significant environmental and health impacts, and its emissions are subject to strict regulatory control in the EU. Automated measurement systems are widely used for continuous mercury emission monitoring, but variations in calibration methods can affect data reliability and legal enforcement. This mandate supports the development of uniform standardization to enhance measurement accuracy, comparability, and regulatory compliance across member states. The decision related to this mandate is recorded in the resolution CEN/BT 18/1994.
This mandate covers the development of a manual reference method for calibrating automated measurement systems that monitor total mercury emissions into the air. It also addresses the main performance characteristics of these automated measurement systems used in mercury emissions monitoring.
General Information
This document specifies requirements for the calibration and validation (QAL2), the ongoing quality assurance during operation (QAL3) and the annual surveillance test (AST) of AMS used for monitoring total mercury emissions from stationary sources to demonstrate compliance with an emission limit value (ELV). This document is derived from EN 14181 and is only applicable in conjunction with EN 14181.
This document is applicable by direct correlation with the standard reference method (SRM) described in EN 13211.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies requirements for the calibration and validation (QAL2), the ongoing quality assurance during operation (QAL3) and the annual surveillance test (AST) of AMS used for monitoring total mercury emissions from stationary sources to demonstrate compliance with an emission limit value (ELV). This document is derived from EN 14181 and is only applicable in conjunction with EN 14181.
This document is applicable by direct correlation with the standard reference method (SRM) described in EN 13211.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Addition of a caution notice after 6.3.2
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TC - Addition of a caution notice after 6.3.2
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This European standard specifies a manual reference method for the determination of the mass concentration of mercury in exhaust gases from ducts and chimneys. The method is applicable for the concentration range of total mercury from 0,001 to 0,5 mg/m3 in exhaust gases with the following composition: total suspended matter from 0 to 20 mg/m3; CxHy from 0 to 10 mg/m3; HCl from 0 to 50 mg/m3; HF from 0 to 10 mg/m3; SO2 from 0 to 250 mg/m3; NOx from 0 to 500 mg/m3; CO2 from 0 to 15 vol%; H2O (g) from 10 to 25 vol% (actual); O2 from 8 to 15 vol% (dry, actual); temperature from 60 to 140°C.
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This European standard specifies a manual reference method for the determination of the mass concentration of mercury in exhaust gases from ducts and chimneys. The method is applicable for the concentration range of total mercury from 0,001 to 0,5 mg/m3 in exhaust gases with the following composition: total suspended matter from 0 to 20 mg/m3; CxHy from 0 to 10 mg/m3; HCl from 0 to 50 mg/m3; HF from 0 to 10 mg/m3; SO2 from 0 to 250 mg/m3; NOx from 0 to 500 mg/m3; CO2 from 0 to 15 vol%; H2O (g) from 10 to 25 vol% (actual); O2 from 8 to 15 vol% (dry, actual); temperature from 60 to 140°C.
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This European Standard specifies specific requirements on automated measuring systems (AMS) for monitoring of total mercury. It is derived from EN 14181, which is the general document on the quality assurance of AMS. It is only applicable in conjunction with EN 14181.
This European Standard sets specific requirements for the quality assurance levels and annual surveillance test as specified in EN 14181, for mercury AMS used for proving that the mercury emissions from a source are compliant with emission limits below 0,5 mg/m3 ) (standard conditions) in ducted gaseous streams. This European Standard is applicable by direct correlation with the standard reference method (SRM) described in EN 13211.
This European Standard is primarily developed for emissions from waste incinerators. From a technical point of view, it may be applied to other processes, for which measurement at an emission limit is required with defined uncertainty.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies specific requirements on automated measuring systems (AMS) for monitoring of total mercury. It is derived from EN 14181, which is the general document on the quality assurance of AMS. It is only applicable in conjunction with EN 14181.
This European Standard sets specific requirements for the quality assurance levels and annual surveillance test as specified in EN 14181, for mercury AMS used for proving that the mercury emissions from a source are compliant with emission limits below 0,5 mg/m3 ) (standard conditions) in ducted gaseous streams. This European Standard is applicable by direct correlation with the standard reference method (SRM) described in EN 13211.
This European Standard is primarily developed for emissions from waste incinerators. From a technical point of view, it may be applied to other processes, for which measurement at an emission limit is required with defined uncertainty.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/036 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate to CEN for a manual reference method for the calibration of automated measurement systems for total mercury emissions into the air and main performance characteristics of the automated measurement systems". Standardization mandate to CEN for a manual reference method for the calibration of automated measurement systems for total mercury emissions into the air and main performance characteristics of the automated measurement systems There are 8 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.