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Enfinium Kelvin, located near West Bromwich in the Black Country, UK, is utilizing ultrasonic leak detection sensors, initially developed for the International Space Station, to reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency. Operated by enfinium, this energy-from-waste facility has implemented this technology across its five UK plants.

The handheld Ultra Pro Max sensors, created by Swiss firm Distran, detect gas leaks in real time by analyzing ultrasound data. This technology can identify leaks of steam, carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen, crucial for emissions control during waste processing. Enfinium processes approximately 2.7 million tonnes of unrecyclable waste annually, generating power for about 600,000 homes and significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions.