Air Emissions Risk Assessment

Air quality assessments use atmospheric dispersion modelling to evaluate the impact of industrial emissions on local air quality, human health, and sensitive ecosystems. Following UK Environment Agency guidance, including screening and detailed assessments, these studies support environmental permit applications, compliance strategies, emissions reduction plans, and sustainable development.

Service information

Carry out initial screening assessments to estimate environmental risks using simple calculation tools or screening models
Perform detailed dispersion modelling using advanced software (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD) for complex sites or where screening indicates potential exceedance
Assess emissions against environmental benchmarks such as air quality standards, environmental assessment levels (EALs), and environmental quality standards (EQS)
Evaluate short-term (hourly, daily) and long-term (annual) impacts on human receptors, sensitive habitats, and designated conservation sites
Check background pollutant concentrations using Environment Agency datasets or local monitoring data
Account for site-specific parameters including stack height, exit velocity, temperature, terrain, meteorological data, and building effects
Prepare clear, regulator-ready reports summarising inputs, methods, results, uncertainties, and conclusions

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