Source Testing

ORTECH has more than 50 years of practical experience in the characterization and assessment of air emissions for industrial stacks and all other types of point sources.

A comprehensive and up-to-date range of test equipment is used to carry out programs based on Environment Canada, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ontario

Ministry of the Environment, and California Air Resources Board test protocols. ORTECH has the largest inventory of emission test equipment and the most emission test expertise available anywhere in Canada.

Services

Emission characterization programs are designed to:

determine regulatory compliance status
verify performance of air pollution control equipment
assist in process optimization
certify continuous emission monitor results
respond to episodic events about odour, visible plumes and other emissions

Typical major compounds tested include:

particulate matter; total, PM2.5 and PM10
dioxins and furans
combustion gases
volatile organics
PCBs, PAHs and other semi-volatile organics
odour
sulphur compounds, metals and inorganics
visible emissions (opacity)

For more information, contact:
Steve Thorndyke, P.Eng.
Principal, Emissions and Odour Assessment
1-877-774-6560 ext. 345.

Jim Craigmile
Manager, Emissions Assessment
1-877-774-6560 ext. 277.