Abstract
Methane emissions from industrial and natural sources pose significant environmental challenges due to their high global warming potential. Effective monitoring is essential for timely leak detection and mitigation, yet monitoring programs vary widely in their technical approaches and economic implications. This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economic model that systematically compares continuous and intermittent methane monitoring strategies. The model integrates key technical parameters, such as detection sensitivity, monitoring frequency, and response time, with economic factors including capital expenditures, operational costs, and potential savings from emission reductions. Results highlight critical trade-offs between upfront investments and detection effectiveness, demonstrating that continuous monitoring provides superior leak detection and environmental benefits but at higher costs, whereas intermittent monitoring offers lower initial expenses with potential delays in leak identification. The model's flexibility allows adaptation across diverse operational contexts, supporting tailored decision-making for methane mitigation investments. By bridging technical and economic considerations, this framework informs both industry stakeholders and policymakers on optimizing methane monitoring programs to balance environmental goals with financial feasibility. Future research directions include incorporating dynamic emission profiles and emerging technologies to enhance model precision and applicability.
Keywords
Methane monitoring, Techno-economic model, Continuous monitoring, Intermittent monitoring, Emission detection, Cost-effectiveness
Citations
IRE Journals:
Semiu Temidayo Fasasi , Oluwapelumi Joseph Adebowale , Abdulmaliq Abdulsalam , Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu
"A Techno-Economic Model of Continuous Versus Intermittent Methane Monitoring Programs" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 2 Issue 7 2019 Page 164-173
IEEE:
Semiu Temidayo Fasasi , Oluwapelumi Joseph Adebowale , Abdulmaliq Abdulsalam , Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu
"A Techno-Economic Model of Continuous Versus Intermittent Methane Monitoring Programs" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 2(7)
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