Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, retrofitting, and compliance for flue gas treatment systems (FGT)
Studybel works with industrial operators to diagnose, repair, and optimize their air pollution control (APC) systems. We work on electrostatic precipitators (ESP), bag filters, scrubbers, and DeNOx systems (SCR/SNCR), including facilities for which no manufacturer support is available—particularly equipment based on Hamon Environmental and Hamon Research-Cottrell technologies.
Does your system exhibit these symptoms?
- Dust emissions exceeding the regulatory limit
- Non-compliance with NOx, SOx, HCl, or dioxin limits
- Unstable, stalling, or ineffective electrostatic precipitator (ESP)
- Clogged or prematurely damaged bag filters
- Scrubber malfunction (pH, efficiency, corrosion, or scaling)
- Underperforming SCR or SNCR system, excessive ammonia slip
- Abnormally high reagent consumption
- Decrease in performance after changing fuel or load
- No manufacturer support (OEM cannot be identified)
→ Studybel steps in to identify the root cause and develop a corrective solution.
Troubleshooting — On-site Industrial Diagnostics
Studybel conducts diagnostic assessments to identify the root causes of malfunctions and restore the performance of APC systems.
- On-site technical audit
- Analysis of operating data and measured emissions
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Identification of mechanical, process, or control failures
- Prioritized corrective recommendations
- Optimization of settings and operating parameters
- Reduction in unplanned downtime
Retrofit and Modernization of APC Systems
Studybel designs and implements retrofit solutions to improve the performance and compliance of existing facilities without necessarily replacing the entire system.
- Upgrades to electrostatic precipitators (ESP): shaking systems, control systems, electrodes
- Conversion to baghouse filtration or transition to hybrid technology
- Modernization of scrubbers (internal components, nozzles, control systems)
- SCR/SNCR Integration into an Existing System
- DeNOx and DeSOx Optimization
- Increase in processing capacity
- Reduction in reagent consumption
Environmental Compliance
Studybel assists manufacturers in bringing their facilities into compliance with regulatory requirements (IED, BAT, prefectural decrees, environmental permits).
- NOx Reduction Through SCR/SNCR Optimization
- Reduction of SOx, HCl, and HF through reagent injection
- Treatment of dioxins and heavy metals
- Analysis of Regulatory Gaps and Action Plan
- Gradual performance upgrade
Performance optimization and reduction of operating expenses
Beyond regulatory compliance, Studybel improves overall facility performance and reduces long-term operating costs.
- Reduced costs for reagents (ammonia, bicarbonate, activated carbon)
- Improving plant availability
- Reduction in unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Optimization of waste streams
From audit to full-scale project
Studybel is involved throughout the entire value chain, from the initial assessment to full implementation:
- Technical Audit and Assessment
- Troubleshooting and Quick Fixes
- Defining and Costing a Retrofit or Modernization
- Supply of replacement parts
- Detailed engineering and construction
- Rebuild or complete replacement if necessary (EPC via Boccard / LLT)
Need a diagnosis or treatment?
Contact Studybel for a quick assessment of your system.