Understanding CDM Methodologies - SuSanA

Ex post: The main parameters that need to be recorded throughout the
project cycle are:
• The quantity of methane captured by the project activity;
Methane Quantity
Measurement
Equipment
to measure
Methane Fraction,
Temperature and
Pressure
• The quantity of methane flared by the project activity;
• The quantity of methane used to generate energy;
• The total quantity of methane generated by the project activity;
• The energy generated by the project (electric or thermal);
• The energy consumed by the project activity coming from fossil fuel
sources.
Additionally, ACM0001 gives the following monitoring guidelines:
• The fraction of methane in the landfill should be measured with a
continuously analyzer if possible, or with periodical measurements at a
95% confident level;
• Temperature and pressure of the landfill gas must be recorded in order to
assess methane density;
• In cases where the project baseline requires the partial capture of landfill
gas for safety or odour concerns, the fossil fuel used in the baseline
scenario should be accounted for.
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