Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS) | Xenon Engineering

Australian Design, Manufacture & Integration

Overview

Xenon Engineering is a leading Australian provider of Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS) for combustion-based and thermal processing plants. With over 20 years of specialist experience, we design, manufacture, integrate, and upgrade emission control systems that enable industrial facilities to meet stringent environmental regulations across Australia, Europe, and other international jurisdictions.

Our APCS solutions combine practical engineering, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance, allowing plants to operate reliably while significantly reducing environmental impact.


Compliance Upgrades & System Diagnostics

Environmental emission limits continue to tighten. Xenon Engineering specialises in identifying inefficiencies in existing APCS installations and delivering cost-effective retrofit and upgrade solutions.

Our diagnostic-led approach ensures your plant can meet reduced emission limits without compromising throughput, reliability, or operability.

Services include:

  • Full APCS system audits and emissions diagnostics
  • Combustion, thermal, and chemical process optimisation
  • Retrofit and upgrade of legacy APCS equipment
  • Integration with PLC and SCADA systems for monitoring and control

Emissions Instrumentation

Pollutants We Control

Our APCS solutions are designed to manage a wide spectrum of regulated pollutants, including:

Particulates & Dust

  • TSP, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀
  • Fly ash,
  • Soot
  • Dust

Chemical Compounds

  • NOₓ – Oxides of Nitrogen
  • NH3 – Ammonia
  • SO₂ – Sulphur Dioxide
  • CO – Carbon Monoxide
  • CO₂ – Carbon Dioxide
  • HCl – Hydrogen Chloride / Hydrochloric Acid
  • HF – Hydrogen Fluoride / Hydrofluoric Acid

Groups / Categories of Compounds

  • THC – Total hydrocarbon
  • TVOC – Total Volatilised Organic Carbon

Heavy Metals / Elements

  • Hg – Mercury
  • Cd – Cadmium
  • TL – Thallium
  • Pb – Lead
  • As – Arsenic
  • Sb – Antimony
  • Se – Selenium
  • Cr – Chromium
  • Ni – Nickel
  • Mn – Manganese
  • Cu – Copper
  • Zn – Zinc
  • Sn – Tin

Flow Measurement

  • Ultrasonic flow meters
  • Differential pressure flow systems

POPs – Persistent Organic Pollants

  • PAHs – Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • PCBs – Polychlorinated biphenyls
  • HCB – Hexachlorobenzene
  • PFAS – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • Dioxins
  • Furans

Typical APCS Equipment

Xenon Engineering designs and integrates a wide range of proven APCS technologies, including:

  • Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR)
    NOₓ reduction using ammonia or urea injection
  • Baghouses & Dust Collectors
    Fabric filtration systems for dust and particulate control
  • Dry Scrubbers
    Acid gas neutralisation and particulate capture
  • Sorbent & Reagent Injection
    Powdered Activated carbon injection and pneumatic conveyance
    Hydrated Lime Powder injection and pneumatic conveyance
  • Flue Gas Cooling & Conditioning Systems
  • CEMS – Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
  • Process Instrumentation
    Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Oxygen concentration etc
  • Third and Forth order Control Systems

Emission Directives, Standards and Environmental Regulations we design to

Xenon Engineering designs air pollution control systems to comply with leading international and Australian environmental regulations, emission standards and best practice guidelines.

European Union

  • Industrial Emissions Directive – Integrated pollution prevention and control framework for industrial facilities
  • Best Available Techniques Reference Documents – Technical reference documents defining pollution control technologies and performance benchmarks
  • BAT-AEL – Emission limits associated with Best Available Techniques
  • Waste Incineration BREF – BAT conclusions and emission limits for waste-to-energy and hazardous waste incineration plants

United States

  • Clean Air Act – Federal legislation governing air emissions from stationary and mobile sources
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency standards including:
    • NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)
    • NSPS (New Source Performance Standards)
    • MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)

Australia – National

  • National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (NEPM)
  • National Environment Protection Council guidelines for air quality management

Australia – Victoria

  • VIC Environment Protection Act 2017
  • VIC General Environmental Duty (GED)
  • VIC Environment Protection Regulations 2021
  • VIC Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management)

Australia – New South Wales

  • NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
  • NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2021
  • NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022

Australia – Queensland

  • QLD Environmental Protection Act 1994
  • QLD Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2019

Australia – South Australia

  • SA Environment Protection Act 1993
  • SA Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016
  • SA Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016

Australia – Northern Territory

  • NT Environment Protection Act 2019
  • NT Waste Management and Pollution Control Act

Australia – Western Australia

  • WA Environmental Protection Act 1986
  • Environmental Protection Regulations 1987

Australia – Australian Capital Territory

  • ACT Environment Protection Act 1997

Additional International Guidance

  • EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
  • EU BAT / BREF Documents
  • US EPA Clean Air Act
  • World Health Organization air quality guidelines

National Service & Support

Headquartered in Australia, Xenon Engineering provides APCS services nationwide, including:

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Hobart
  • Darwin
  • Canberra

APCS Services Include:

  • System design, installation, and commissioning
  • Preventive maintenance and service contracts
  • Performance upgrades and retrofits
  • Operator training and operational support

Fixed Pricing & Expert Advice

We understand environmental compliance is a critical operational cost. Xenon Engineering offers competitive, fixed-price APCS solutions to provide clarity, certainty, and confidence from project inception.

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Xenon Engineering – National provider of industrial engineering solutions across Australia.
Head Office: Melbourne | Contact: sales@xenonengineering.com.au
Servicing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin.

Core Services: Industrial Autoclaves, Waste-to-Energy and Thermal Treatment Systems, Pilot Plants, Steam Boiler and Thermal Oil Systems, Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), advanced manufacturing and waste processing solutions.

Industries Served: Waste Processing & Resource Recovery, Hazardous, Medical, Clinical & Quarantine Waste, Manufacturing & Production Lines, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Mining & Minerals Processing, Energy & Combustion Plants, Chemical & Process Industries, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical.