2020-10-19

Dedication and Analysis – How a Suspected Error Makes a Great Improvement

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What makes OPSIS “OPSIS”? Well, it’s the people behind the name. This video blog is a part of a series of personal stories showing who the people working here are, and thereby also what OPSIS is.

This time, Ulf Gustavsson tells us how he with dedication and brains turned a doubting customer into a pleased customer, and at the same time improved the air quality.

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2023-03-13

Good Averages, on Average?

We all know how to calculate the average of a set of values: add the individual values and then divide by the number of them. Right? Yes, almost always right, but if you work with air quality and specifically meteorological data, you must sometimes think a little further.

2023-03-07

Regulating Mercury Emissions

Have you heard of new and strict regulations on mercury emissions within the European Union? If you are responsible for the operations at a waste incineration facility, you probably have. But what’s the issue with mercury, and what do the EU regulations say?

2023-03-03

Pollutants in Emissions to Air – What’s in the Smoke?

Back in the nineteenth century or so, industries pouring out smoke through the stacks were considered signs of progress and prosperity. However, that changed when the effects of the emissions became apparent, including smog, acid rain, and respiratory diseases. Nowadays, the smoke is usually much cleaner thanks to more efficient production processes and flue gas treatment, but there’s still smoke. What’s in it?

2023-02-13

Gas Concentration Monitoring in the Industry

What industrial needs are there for gas concentration monitoring? Well, it depends on the type of industry, on the rules and regulations governing the industry, and on the production processes in use. Let’s take a closer look!

2022-09-16

Keep an Eye on Ozone

Stratospheric ozone is a blessing. It prevents most of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation from reaching the surface of the earth, and thereby protects surface-dwelling life from damaging UV rays. At the same time, ground-level ozone is a major air pollutant. Let’s take a closer look at the latter phenomenon.