Introducing a NOx limit of 190mg/Nm³@15%O₂ to all combustion plant in the 1–50MWth range. Is your business compliant?
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MCPD Compliance Guide — Agriemach
Any engine that uses fuel where the rated thermal input is within the range of 1MWth to 50MWth. Diesel and gas engine generators rated above 400kWe are also included.
A plant may consist of a single generator or a series of generators located at the same site, with the same operator, providing electricity for the same purpose.
December 2018
Controls apply to all new medium combustion plant and generators first put into operation from this date
From 1 January 2024
Existing plants and generators in the ≥5MWth – ≤50MWth range must comply
From 1 January 2029
Existing plants and generators in the ≥1MWth – ≤5MWth range must comply
The MCPD applies to all Medium Combustion Plants with the following exceptions:
Generators located within installations permitted under Chapter II or Chapter III of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
Generators located on nuclear sites where they fulfil a defined emergency or safety function
Emergency backup generators, provided they:
The Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) was transposed into UK law on 30 January 2018 and introduced emissions controls for medium combustion plants and generators between 1 MWth and 50 MWth. In England and Wales, this includes a Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission limit of 190 mg/Nm³ at 15% O₂ for many gas-fired engines and generators, depending on plant type and application.
The Directive is designed to regulate emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and dust released into the atmosphere, helping to reduce pollutants that are harmful to both human health and the environment.
Visit our dedicated NOxMASTER site:
www.noxmaster.co.ukAgriemach have been specialists in the emissions field since 1990. It is important that when new legislation is introduced, operators do not get misled and find themselves falling into a money pit of extras. We offer complete solutions, services and aftersales support — and CPD presentations so you understand and feel comfortable with the product.
Example installations across the UK and Europe
Engineering department at your disposal for the best design for your application
Chemical engineers on hand to recalculate NOx limits with different oxygen references
Site service engineers available to assist with any questions or concerns
A selection of our real-world MCPD compliance installations, from SCR dosing systems and catalysts to complete turnkey solutions.
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