State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications

In response to the urgency of climate change, nations are enforcing stricter regulations on emissions, particularly in the energy sector, intensifying the focus on precise carbon measurement. This review systematically examines carbon emission scenarios by analyzing energy system structures and adva...

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Main Authors: Ning Ding, Yanheng Xi, Wenting Jiang, Hongwei Li, Jun Su, Sixiang Yang, Tek Tjing Lie
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Yanheng Xi
Wenting Jiang
Hongwei Li
Jun Su
Sixiang Yang
Tek Tjing Lie
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Wenting Jiang
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Jun Su
Sixiang Yang
Tek Tjing Lie
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description In response to the urgency of climate change, nations are enforcing stricter regulations on emissions, particularly in the energy sector, intensifying the focus on precise carbon measurement. This review systematically examines carbon emission scenarios by analyzing energy system structures and advancements in monitoring and metering technologies. We introduce the concept of real-time, dynamic carbon metering, which enhances carbon accounting accuracy through context-specific measurements. Emphasizing key technologies for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) in stationary sources, this paper highlights innovations in sensor technology, such as NDIR and nanotechnology-enabled sensors, that improve detection sensitivity and reliability. Key challenges for CEMS implementation are identified, including high costs and regional variations in emission standards. Through a bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace, we reveal emerging trends in integrated gas monitoring, real-time data analytics, and the role of artificial intelligence in refining data interpretation. Our findings underscore the need for policy-related frameworks that incentivize technological innovation, facilitating the development of cost-effective and adaptable monitoring solutions to support accurate, actionable carbon data for effective emissions management and alignment with global environmental goals.
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spelling doaj-art-3246fba0dee8402d965b0a38823b941b2025-02-05T04:32:17ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-02-01113e42308State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applicationsNing Ding0Yanheng Xi1Wenting Jiang2Hongwei Li3Jun Su4Sixiang Yang5Tek Tjing Lie6School of Electrical Engineering and Information, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China; Institute of Photovoltaic, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China; Corresponding author.School of Electrical Engineering and Information, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China; Chengdu SchrÖ Dinger Energy Carbon Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, 610041, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Information, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China; Chengdu SchrÖ Dinger Energy Carbon Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, 610041, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Information, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361012, ChinaChina Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Beijing, 100728, ChinaSchool of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, 1142, New ZealandIn response to the urgency of climate change, nations are enforcing stricter regulations on emissions, particularly in the energy sector, intensifying the focus on precise carbon measurement. This review systematically examines carbon emission scenarios by analyzing energy system structures and advancements in monitoring and metering technologies. We introduce the concept of real-time, dynamic carbon metering, which enhances carbon accounting accuracy through context-specific measurements. Emphasizing key technologies for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) in stationary sources, this paper highlights innovations in sensor technology, such as NDIR and nanotechnology-enabled sensors, that improve detection sensitivity and reliability. Key challenges for CEMS implementation are identified, including high costs and regional variations in emission standards. Through a bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace, we reveal emerging trends in integrated gas monitoring, real-time data analytics, and the role of artificial intelligence in refining data interpretation. Our findings underscore the need for policy-related frameworks that incentivize technological innovation, facilitating the development of cost-effective and adaptable monitoring solutions to support accurate, actionable carbon data for effective emissions management and alignment with global environmental goals.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025006887Industrial carbon emissionsCarbon accountingCarbon emission monitoringCEMSCarbon dioxide concentration detection technology
spellingShingle Ning Ding
Yanheng Xi
Wenting Jiang
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Jun Su
Sixiang Yang
Tek Tjing Lie
State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
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Industrial carbon emissions
Carbon accounting
Carbon emission monitoring
CEMS
Carbon dioxide concentration detection technology
title State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
title_full State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
title_fullStr State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
title_full_unstemmed State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
title_short State-of-the-art carbon metering: Continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
title_sort state of the art carbon metering continuous emission monitoring systems for industrial applications
topic Industrial carbon emissions
Carbon accounting
Carbon emission monitoring
CEMS
Carbon dioxide concentration detection technology
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025006887
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