CPCB and SPCB Guidelines for CEMS and SPM

CPCB and SPCB: An overview of regulatory guidelines for pollution control and monitoring air pollution.

CPCB and SPCB Guidelines and CEMS Compliance Requirements for Industries

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) directed the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and Pollution Control Committees for monitoring of the Air polluting gasses of the 17 categories of highly polluting industries ( pesticides, zinc, copper, aluminium, petrochemicals, the pharmaceutical industry, sugar, tanneries, power plants, iron and steel, cement, oil refineries, fertilizer, chloral alkali plants, dye and dye intermediate units, and pulp and paper).

CEMS Connectivity Steps

For meeting CEMS compliance as per CPCB guidelines for you should be following these steps:

  • Check your CTO and CTE regarding the CPCB and SPCB compliance requirements and list of parameters you need to monitor.
  • Select your suitable analyser for parameters required as per your CTO for your industry as per the CPCB guidelines ( Page no. 59-72) 
  • Install the analyser at the locations as per the CPCB direction CPCB guidelines (Page no. 9-12)
  • Select a Service provider for the data handling and connectivity with the CPCB / SPCB and other regulatory bodies. Click Here      
  • The service provider provides the technical and Software support to fetch data from the analyzer and connect it to the regulatory bodies.
  • The service provider will help out with documentation and coordination with the CPCB and SPCB.
  • After receiving approval from SPCB and CPCB, service provide will integrate the data with the regulatory body.

Understanding Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

These are the integrated systems (Analyser, Data logger, Vendor software and Regulatory bodies Portals). CEMS acquires the Emissions data from the site and pushes that data to the regulator bodies using the internet and communication protocols. Regulatory authorities often require industries to install CEMS to monitor their emissions and ensure compliance with air quality standards and environmental regulations.

CPCB and SPCB guidelines for monitoring air pollution.

Components of a CEMS

The main components of CEMS are : 

  • Gas analyzer – These are the main components that measure the concentrations of specific pollutants in the exhaust gas stream. Various types of analyzers are used to detect different pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (SPM).
  • Data logger – This data handling module ensures collection  and processing of  the information gathered by the gas analyzers, it usually includes data logging and storage capabilities.
  • Communication interfaces -It provides a set of rules, protocols, and standards that govern the format, timing, and sequence of data exchange to ensure seamless and efficient communication between different systems, devices, or software components. 
  • Data storage and reporting – Reporting of data to the CPCB and State pollution control boards as per their requirements.

CPCB, State Boards and Pollution Control Committees Data Access Portals

S.NoRegulatory BodiesCEMS Data Portals
1Central Pollution Control Boardhttps://rtdms.cpcb.gov.in/industry-login
2Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board,https://enviscecb.org/Industry_list_CEMS_Stations.htm
3Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Boardhttps://esc.mp.gov.in/#/publicPortal/categoryList
4Rajasthan Pollution Control Boardsso.rajasthan.gov.in/dashboard
5Goa State Pollution Control Board,https://goaspcb.gov.in/
6Karnataka State Pollution Control Board,https://kspcb.karnataka.gov.in/
7Kerala State Pollution Control Boardhttps://keralapcb.glensserver.com/keralapcb/graph.html
8Delhi Pollution Control Committeehttps://dpcccems.nic.in/public
9Haryana State Pollution Control Boardhttp://hspcbcems.nic.in/
10Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Boardhttp://hspcbcems.nic.in/public
11Punjab Pollution Control Boardhttp://ppcbcems.nic.in
12Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board,https://aprtpms.ap.gov.in/#/login
13Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Boardhttps://tnpcb.gov.in/
14Telangana State Pollution Control Boardhttps://tspcb.rtms.telangana.gov.in/
15Bihar State Pollution Control Boardhttp://bpcbcems.nic.in/public
16Jharkhand Pollution Control Boardhttps://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in/pm10/
17Odisha Pollution Control Boardhttps://ospcb-rtdas.com/#/login
18West Bengal Pollution Control Boardhttp://emis.wbpcb.gov.in/airquality/
19Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Boardhttp://www.uppcb.com/
20Uttarakhand Pollution Control Boardhttps://ueppcb.uk.gov.in/
21Maharashtra Pollution Control Boardhttps://onlinecems.ecmpcb.in/#/login
22Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Boardhttps://apspcb.net/
23Assam Pollution Control Boardhttps://pcbassam.org/
24Manipur Pollution Control Board
25Meghalaya Pollution Control Boardhttps://megspcb.gov.in/
26Mizoram Pollution Control Boardhttps://mpcb.mizoram.gov.in/
27Nagaland Pollution Control Boardhttps://npcb.nagaland.gov.in/
28Sikkim State Pollution Control Boardhttps://spcb.sikkim.gov.in/index.html
29Tripura Pollution Control Boardhttps://tspcb.tripura.gov.in/
30Pollution Control Committee, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diuhttps://ddd.gov.in/pollution-control-committee/
31Gujarat Pollution Control Boardhttps://gpcboms.gpcb.gov.in/
32Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee
33Chandigarh Pollution Control Committeehttps://cpcc.chd.gov.in/
34Jammu & Kashmir State Pollution Control Board
35Puducherry Pollution Control Committeehttps://dste.py.gov.in/ppcc/Index.html
36Andaman & Nicobar Islands Pollution Control Committeehttps://dstpcc.andaman.gov.in/index_anpcc.php
Guideline for the Installation and Operation of CEMS as per CPCB and SPCB  Analyzer must include the following features:
  • As per CPCB and SPCB Guidelines for CEMS measurements should be on a 24/7 basis.
  • Concentration of pollutants measured directly and display of measurements in Should be in standards-required units, such as ppm, mg/m3, or volume%.
  • Data collection, recording, and reporting via digital communication with a remote computer and analyser should have to support RS232 / RS485 / Ethernet / USB communication ports. 
  • Analyzer should have to be certified  (by internationally recognized organizations as TÜV, MCERTS, or USEPA) in case of made in India analysers, the analyser should have to be working on technologies as per the CPCB guidelines and industry have to submit a letter regarding the analyser working principle.
  • Analyser working principle should be as per the CPCB Guidelines for Stack Monitoring.
DATA ACQUISITION, AND REPORTING
  • The system should be able to collect data in real time without any assistance from humans.
  • Data monthly data availability should be more than 85%
  • Data production, data collection, data transfer, and data integration need to be automatic at all server ends. 
  • Raw data should be transmitted simultaneously to SPCBs /PCCs and CPCB. 
  • The data supplied electronically must be accessible to the data generator through the internet in order for the industry to take corrective action, if necessary, in the event that incorrect data was submitted. 
  • The program must include a framework for data validation with clearly defined stakeholder roles, including: Data Generator; SPCBs/PCCs; and CPCB. Auto report and auto mail generation etc.
  • Data transfer through Leased Line (1Mbps) and Broadband, with two medias supported that can be used interchangeably for data submission. 
  • To avoid power failure of Automated Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems , connect the system to a backup power source with sufficient capacity.
Specific Parameter for industries need to install CEMS
S.NoCategoryEmission Parameters
1AluminumPM, Fluoride
2CementPM,NOx,SO2
3DistilleryPM
4Chlor AlkaliCl2, HCl
5FertilizersPM, HF, Ammonia
6Iron & steelPM,SO2, NOx
7Oil refineryPM,CO,NOx,SO2
8Petro chemicalPM,CO,NOx,SO2
9Power PlantsPM, NOx, SO2
10Thermal Power PlantsPM, NOx, SO2, Total Mercury(Gaseous)
11ZincPM, SO2
12CopperPM, SO2
13BoilerSO2, NOx, PM

Please check your CTO to check the more details regarding the parameters details.

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems combine regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, risk mitigation, and environmental responsibility to provide a comprehensive approach to emissions management. CPCB and SPCB guidelines provide each and every details regarding the compliance requirements.

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