Air Emissions in the Chemical Industry

How do you translate complex European emission standards into effective processes? In this masterclass, Tauw, DESOTEC and Endress+Hauser combine their expertise to provide you with a comprehensive answer. From regulations and permit requirements under BREF WGC to the use of mobile activated carbon filters as a purification solution and accurate emissions measurement, you will leave the day with practical guidance for your own processes. The masterclass is particularly suitable for environmental and process managers in the chemical industry.

09:45 - 10:15 - Registration and welcome

10:15 - 11:00 - Daniel Pereira - Endress+Hauser
The Power of Measurement: From Emissions to Process Monitoring

11:00 - 11:15 - Break

11:15 - 12:00 - Pepijn Libbrecht - DESOTEC
Treating emissions with mobile activated carbon filters
What are mobile activated carbon filters, how does activated carbon work and which substances can be treated? An overview of different alternative technologies and the positioning of mobile activated carbon filters. How can this technology be used to comply with strict emission limits? Several case studies from the chemical industry.

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch break

13:00 - 13:45 - Marjan Lissens - Tauw
Implementation of BREF WGC in Walloon practice
The deadline for implementing BREF WGC is 12 December 2026 at the latest. Introduction to BREF WGC legislation: scope of application, including sectors and volumes, a general overview of channelled emission limits and the practical consequences compared with other BREFs. How is implementation taking place in Flanders, with the transposition of the BAT conclusions into the sectoral conditions of Chapter 3.19 of VLAREM III and the possible introduction of specific environmental conditions in the environmental permit?

13:45 - 14:15 - Networking and closing

TAUW is a European consultancy and engineering firm with almost 100 years of experience. We focus on environmental consultancy and making sustainability a reality. With more than 1,400 dedicated colleagues across six European countries, we work together on meaningful projects that make sustainability tangible and achievable for current and future generations. In doing so, we combine strong expertise with valuable partnerships.

Tauw
+32 16 35 28 10
info@tauw.be

Endress+Hauser is a leading global provider of products, solutions and services for process measurement and automation, for both industrial and laboratory applications. We offer comprehensive solutions for flow, level, pressure, analysis, temperature, recording and digital communication across a wide range of industries. Our support helps optimise processes in terms of economic efficiency, safety and environmental protection.

Endress+Hauser
+32 (0)2 248 06 00
info.be@endress.com