Exhaust gas emission measurements

Supporting engine makers and ship owners, DNV Envilab provides state-of-the-art exhaust gas emission measurements directly on site, whenever and wherever needed.

Reflecting the ongoing global efforts towards a cleaner environment, emission regulations for marine engines have become increasingly strict in recent years, and are set to become even stricter in the near future.

NOx emission limits according to IMO Marpol Annex VI regulation 13

With more than 20 years of experience in exhaust gas emission measurement DNV Envilab provides state-of-the-art measurement equipment as well as comprehensive knowledge on exhaust gas emissions – ISO 17025 accredited. So you can rest assured knowing that you have reliable measurement results from an expert team which is accepted by the authorities.

With DNV, you do not need to invest in your own analyzer equipment or fit it up by consulting experts – we take care of everything for you. Because our equipment is mobile, we can take measurements directly on board the vessel as well as at the manufacturer’s premises. This ensures added convenience and support when and where you need it.

Our exhaust gas emission measurements cover:

Test-bed and on-board measurements according to the IMO MARPOL NOx Technical Code 2008, ISO 8178 - Emission measurements on combustion engines, RVIR Guideline 16
Gaseous components, incl. NOx, CO, CO₂, O2 , HCs, CH₄ and SOx
Pollutant particle emissions such as particulate matter (PM), opacity or smoke number (FSN)
Other components on request

The exhaust gas measurement service from DNV is your ticket to showing regulation compliance:

Laboratory follows ISO 17025 accredited processes for testing laboratories
Worldwide availability, with minimum disruption to your work processes, thanks to the use of mobile equipment
Measurements comply with the latest regulations to ensure acceptance by all authorities
Expert guidance throughout the process
Cost and time savings through the use of state-of-the-art equipment