Plume-RT

Plume-RT is the only air quality management solution that uses:
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on-site meteorology;
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air quality data;
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site-specific weather forecasts; and,
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interfaces with advanced dispersion models;
to generate realistic plume path predictions in real-time.

Plume-RT helps decision-makers, field operators, and regulators manage and mitigate risks associated with planned and accidental release events.
Contact us for a no-obligation assessment on how we can help.

Sour Gas Flaring
Plume-RT has been successfully used for flaring applications in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada to:
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manage sour gas flaring activities in flat and complex terrain;
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provide more favourable flaring windows by reducing shut-in periods;
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reduce fuel gas usage;
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select representative locations for permanent and mobile SO2 monitor placement;
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manage odour complaints;
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evaluate cumulative effects from multiple SO2 sources;
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predict ground-level SO2 concentrations from pipeline blowdowns;
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model additional scenarios (i.e., release rates and H2S concentrations); and,
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show the transient nature of SO2 dispersion (varied locations, not persistent).
Facility Emissions
Plume-RT is the top choice for facility operators who want to understand their facilities' impacts on air quality. By offering a diverse suite of air quality tools, Plume-RT is the top choice among emissions management and optimization solutions that model and monitor air quality data in real-time.
It interfaces with advanced dispersion modelling techniques, emission scenarios, historical meteorological data sets, weather forecasts, and up-to-date air quality data. Whether it's modelling emissions for facility optimization or green house gas reduction programs, providing air quality predictions, or even monitoring local air quality, Plume-RT provides all the necessary tools in one easy-to-use interface.
Benefits for a facility include:
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assistance with emissions/production optimization programs;
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odour tracking and management;
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improved incident planning and exercises;
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improved regulatory reporting;
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evaluation of cumulative effects from multiple sources;
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evaluation of plant upsets and emergencies;
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air quality predictions during facility startup; and,
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easy to generate air quality graphs.

Emergency Response
Any release of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) into the atmosphere is an emergency. Operators who take advantage of Plume-RT are able to utilize emergency resources efficiently and ensure safety of employees, emergency responders and the surrounding community with high levels of confidence.
Plume-RT advantages include
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providing automatic plume predictions (H2S, SO2) for multiple release rates, weather conditions and ignition times;
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displaying plume predictions overlaid on ERCB Directive 71 Planning Zones;
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modelling results that are available every 15 minutes and can forecast up to 48-hours in advance;
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support for on-demand, customizable scenario modelling;
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interfaces with regulatory-approved CALMET/CALPUFF and SLAB dispersion models;
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providing modelling results quickly and remotely to assist emergency responders;
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providing site-specific weather forecasts;
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integrating communications with numerous air quality monitoring companies;
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the ability to direct mobile air quality monitoring equipment; and,
- the ability to simulate and test Emergency Response Plans (i.e. table top exercises).
Visibility From Fires
Plume-RT's advanced suite of air quality modelling and monitoring tools are well suited to predicting smoke and visibility impacts from large, controlled burns. Whether the emissions are from a controlled forest fire or a crop burn, Plume-RT can provide smoke and visibility forecasts to aid the decision-making process prior to the start of a burn.
Benefits for controlled burns include:
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smoke/visibility prediction and tracking;
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easy to generate air quality graphs; and,
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facilitates go/no-go decisions.