Emission Compliance — Meeting TA Luft, TIER, and Environmental Exhaust Standards
Environmental regulations for exhaust emissions are tightening across Europe. Whether it is TA Luft for stationary engines, EU Stage V for mobile machinery, or local port regulations — compliant exhaust filtration is no longer optional.
Recognise the Symptoms
- Visible exhaust emissions from engine crankcase vents or vacuum pump outlets
- Non-compliance with TA Luft emission limits during facility audits
- Regulatory pressure to install closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) systems
- Port or terminal restrictions on vessels with open crankcase ventilation
- Planning permission conditions requiring emission control measures
Root Causes
Open crankcase ventilation (OCV)
engines venting blow-by gas directly to atmosphere release oil mist and soot that may exceed emission limits
No exhaust gas treatment on vacuum pumps
indoor or outdoor installations may require oil mist removal to meet local emission or air quality regulations
CCV system installed but filter performance degraded
a closed crankcase ventilation system is only compliant when the filter element is in serviceable condition
New or tightened regulation
facilities that were previously compliant may no longer meet updated emission standards (e.g., revised TA Luft 2021)
Diagnostic Checklist
- 1Which specific regulation applies? (TA Luft, EU Stage V, IMO TIER III, local ordinance)
- 2What are the emission limit values for oil mist / total particulate?
- 3Is a CCV system installed? If so, when was the filter element last serviced?
- 4Are all vacuum pump exhausts filtered or piped appropriately?
- 5Has an emission measurement been performed to verify compliance?
- 6Are there upcoming regulatory changes that will affect your installation?
Describe Your Situation — We Will Find the Right Solution
Every filtration problem has specific root causes that require specific solutions. Send us your operating conditions and we will provide a tailored recommendation.