ABSTRACT

MIQUAA designs, prototypes, and validates in a real industrial plant an integrated solution for the reduction of airborne pollutants, featuring continuous monitoring and intelligent indoor/outdoor control. The project covers site diagnostics, design and construction of AIA/AIA-C systems, prototype testing, full-scale deployment, and an IoT platform for real-time data acquisition and AI/ML analytics (predictive control, anomaly detection), concluding with post-deployment evaluation.

THE CHALLENGE

·       Ensure operational continuity and compliance with AIA/AIA-C requirements while reducing PM, VOCs, NOₓ, and process dust

·       Reliably measure diffuse emissions and indoor/outdoor microclimatic conditions

·       Shift from reactive interventions to preventive and predictive control

THE SOLUTION

An end-to-end system combining:

·       Abatement: Integrated Multi-Scrubber system (integration of Venturi scrubbers, spray scrubbers, and an innovative plate scrubber), sized according to the specific process

·       IoT Monitoring: LPWAN sensor networks (e.g. LoRaWAN / NB-IoT), edge gateways, and real-time dashboards

·       AI/ML: Forecasting, set-point optimization, anomaly detection, and proactive alerts

·       Integration: Interfacing with SCADA / MES / CMMS via OPC-UA, Modbus, and APIs

OBJECTIVES

·       Measurable reduction of pollutant concentrations (PM, VOCs, NOₓ) and dust fallout

·       Regulatory compliance with full audit-ready traceability

·       Improved HSE (health and safety), air quality, and operational comfort

·       Scalable foundation for multi-site deployment and industrialization

SCOPE AND ACTIVITIES (OR1–OR6)

OR1 — Site Analysis & Baseline
Mapping of emission sources and risk areas, measurement campaigns, airflow modeling, and hotspot identification.

OR2 — Design & Construction of AIA/AIA-C Systems
Sizing of the Integrated Multi-Scrubber, layout design, ATEX/CE requirements, and HSE planning.

OR3 — Prototype & Testing
Bench testing and pilot line validation of capture and filtration efficiency, pressure drop (ΔP), airflow rates, and maintainability.

OR4 — Full-Scale Deployment & On-Site Integration
Installation, functional testing, SCADA/MES interfacing, and operator training.

OR5 — “Smart” IoT Platform & Analytics
LPWAN sensors, edge computing, data lake and microservices, web dashboards, AI/ML for predictive control and anomaly detection, and APIs.

OR6 — Post-Deployment Evaluation
Environmental and operational KPIs, continuous verification, set-point optimization, and compliance reporting.

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

·       Abatement Systems: Integrated Multi-Scrubber, variable-flow ventilation

·       Sensor Network: PM, VOC, NOₓ, temperature/relative humidity, differential pressure, airflow; edge gateways; secure backhaul

·       Software & Data: Data ingestion pipelines, time-series storage, rules engine, AI/ML models, role-based dashboards, CSV/PDF exports

·       Security & Compliance: System hardening, encryption, identity management, audit logs; compliance with AIA/AIA-C requirements and ISO/IEC best practice