Turbogas Sorgenia - Reduction of emissions into the atmosphere Part One
in November 2009, the Municipality of Termoli concluded an agreement with the company Sorgenia to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the central thermoelectric gas turbine, 760 MW , located in the city area.
The Sorgenia pledged to support a charge of U.S. $ 30,000,000 to replace the system combustion turbine with another system more efficient. Work to be carried out within July 2010.
Sorgenia also agreed to credit the municipal the sum of of € 4,000,000 by way of compensation for the realization of works by balancing environmental .
way of dining also citizens Termoli, Sorgenia customers could get a discount of 20% on your energy bill.
the flamboyant 'effect of the news where the main dish of' agreement was represented by reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides .
E 'be recalled that nitrogen oxides released in the' air contribute to the formation of secondary particulate matter (dust PM 10, 2.5, 0.1) that are formed from long distances for particular photochemical processes and climate .
The problem of particulate matter in the secondary is' impossible to determine where nitrogen oxides are transformed into particular , so the need to reduce the emission level of 'pollution is a priority technology and legislation.
greeted positively 'agreement, especially the point on reducing emissions, because they saw the company take action on the primary system of' plant (power-combustion) instead of the secondary (in the tail gas with SCR catalyst systems) also supports a far greater expense than the 'adoption of catalytic systems.
The central system is equipped with a of more efficient combustion with obvious advantages in terms of efficiency and cost and at the same time would produce fewer pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and carbon.
"maliciously" I wondered why, for the reduction of NOx, the company will incur a cost of 30,000,000 dollars, when the emissions of the plant, per report, are authorized under the limit? (50 mg / Nm ³)
Sorgenia Termoli on the site are available daily data on emissions of the plant. It is clear that the
October 26, 2009 April 10, 2010 's plant is dormant, presumably in accordance with agreement.
As you can see, the report of October 25 indicates that the level of NOx around to values \u200b\u200bwell below the authorized levels, largely in line with the emissions of 'similar thermal power plant of Modugno equipped with new and sparkling turbines Alstom GT26 Rolls-Royce report as given below. The value of CO however, is much higher than the value delivered by the Modugno plant. Sign of poor combustion gases.
also compared the report of October 25 with that of 'April 11 we see that the level of emissions of' carbon monoxide (CO) is significantly reduced and in line with the level of issuance of the Modugno plant.
sign that the plant has been the subject of technical operations, presumably to honor the agreements signed.
However, operations, per report, it seems that have not produced the expected results on reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides is , flat strong 'agreement .
The data indicate that the average level of emissions of oxides of nitrogen remained unchanged with an average tendency to deteriorate.
The level of NOx emissions continues to be stable over time, as reports of May 29 last year.
Doubt me axle:
's replacement surgery of the combustion system-power was already planned by the company for reasons of technical and economic el' agreement with the Municipality of Termoli only served to highlight publicly the "environmental sensitivity "Society.
Given the progress the people of Termoli el 'local authorities who will have reaction to the' apparent failure to achieve 'goal, main course of' agreement?
Part Two
Why expose facts and considerations not related our local area?
I believe that the events which involves the company in Sorgenia 'plant Termoli Modugno, the latter located just a few meters from the administrative border of Bito, have a common thread with the' agreement Sorgenia-City of Termoli.
Reduction of 'pollution
First, it must be stressed that at present the data on the quality of ' air recorded in 2002 and presented in the trial on 'Environmental Impact Assessment submitted by the company' s authorization the construction of 'plant, seem inconsistent the quality situation of 'air' operam ante. "
As " highlighted" by the Mayor of Rana and Joseph Modugno consistency check in progress by the committee of the Ministry of 'environment and started to' the internal procedure renewal of 'A utorizzazione Integrated Environmental the central .
to Termoli, the company has demonstrated a significant reduction in oxides of nitrogen.
same attention is not dedicated for Modugno. Yet reports indicate that emissions of the two units are essentially identical
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Sorgenia The fact 's plant Modugno considers "unnecessary " ' s adoption of SCR catalysts be included in line at gas path as the was the quality of 'air , ' s small population , the distance from the town do not justify the 'adoption systems abatement of nitrogen oxides, particulate precursor elements.
pity then that the very quality of 5 units on 'company-owned air readings that contradict, in part, the same company's statements.
fact in the quality of 'air show disturbing signs enough to cause negative opinion of' ARPA-Puglia and Province of Bari in the EIA procedure (?) An incinerator that the company Ecoenergia-Marcegaglia is going to realize, again Modugno few meters from the power plant Sorgenia - Cir De Benedetti. Currently the 'regional administration has not yet completed the procedure and I can not trust the intentions of the governor of Puglia after the release of this interview .
also a pity that only after all 'reports sent Arpa Puglia on the results of surveys of November and December last has started, by the Ministry of 'Environment a consistency check on the quality of data ' air provided in 2002 by the proposer in Environmental Impact Study.
consistency check "long and difficult" considered the constant reminders the Ministry of Economic Development sent to the Ministry of 'Environment for know the outcome, for the grant of renewal of AIA.
One consideration: to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen, PRA A , ISPRA and common sense, recommend the 'adoption of SCR catalysts and because of the quality status of' air , the Company, pending the 'outcome and the action taken on the renewal of 'AIA, to actively demonstrate its attention at the' Environment, does not believe that stop 'facility and equip it with this effective system for the reduction of' pollutant is a measure had to be traveled and to go?
This consideration should be made by our own governor. Vendola should strive for a reduction in emissions. Taranto has fought for and obtained similar systems abbattimento.Per citizens of the basin at Bari ... flab.
should not be omitted that the company has repeatedly expressed its will to implement measures to improve the quality of 'air pollution from vehicular traffic, the main cause of' pollution . Meritorious and worthy of attention the proposed Sorgenia.
is worth highlighting that provide catalysts their system is equivalent to a decrease vehicular traffic "caused" by the presence of that which is nothing but a huge machine thermoelectric. My car 's gas abatement is equipped with an SCR catalytic converter (euro5).
not understand why the turbines Alstom GT 26 Rolls-Royce shall not include of this gas abatement system. question of cost?
E 'should be remembered that only in terms of CO2 the plant has a potential for pollution equivalent to'
pollution from the city of Bari .
's equivalent of a 1,000,000 to mid-sized car walking the perimeter of the 'system, covering a distance of 20,000 km year.
catalysts are effective in 'gas killing up to 10 times the value input.
clearing and balancing environmental
The decree requires the authorization of the Central Region has the power to initiate inquiries, not binding on the company, for the construction of compensation works aimed at balancing the environment.
L ' Harp in the Environmental Impact Assessment showed the works of the necessary environmental balance.
Company Sorgenia on July 7 and 2009 has formulated the 'call on the government to want to discuss the issue of compensation / mitigation, and on September 21 2009 has further emphasized the proposal.
it is for the Region start on the table and no "noise" comes in this. On the other hand, if the governor inclined to the 'why on earth should have a burning interest in bringing the issue of compensation?
And no signals from the municipalities involved in the compensation, as Modugno and Bitonto. Rana
be because the mayor feels responsible for this mess and Bitonto received the first tranche of 1,000,000 refreshment?
shame, because given the proximity of 'plant and Lama Balice Misciano could and should give the company' s responsibility to rehabilitate these areas.
Refreshment for the citizens of Bari basin.
L 'Termoli agreement provides for a 20% discount on bills for customers Sorgenia.
calls for an agreement to that effect.
But provided it is carried out in advance the reducing emissions and the works of environmental balance.
Only then will become a customer Sorgenia and enjoy discounts.
long as it is economically viable.
When I say "no thanks .
Rapio Pasquale
