Primarily water vapour is released from the stack. KEY FACT
After rubbish is incinerated to generate energy, the flue gas flows into the Reactor. Activated carbon captures heavy metals, dioxins, and furans; hydrated lime absorbs acidic gases.
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The Baghouse Filter works like a vacuum cleaner to capture particulates.
Selective Catalytic Reduction reduces emissions of NOx to a level up to 60% lower than the minimum standards.
Emissions are dispersed at height which means that for the large majority of the year, the facility’s contribution to pollutant concentrations at ground level will be effectively zero.
5 The Wet/Dry Scrubber gives the gas a final clean.
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KEY FACT
Inside the stack, a system continually monitors emissions to ensure compliance with the Environment Agency permit.