Glossary
Standards and regulations
BImSchV (13th and 17th)
Also known as 13. BImSchV, 17. BImSchV, Bundes-Immissionsschutzverordnung.
The Bundes-Immissionsschutzverordnungen (BImSchV) are the German federal emissions ordinances implementing the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and national air-quality law. Two are particularly relevant to industrial cleaning:
- 13. BImSchV — Large combustion plants (LCP). Covers coal-fired, oil-fired and gas-fired power plants above 50 MW thermal input. Sets NOx, SOx, particulate and CO limits aligned with EU LCP BREF
- 17. BImSchV — Waste-incineration plants and waste co-incineration. Covers WtE, RDF / SRF / TDF firing, and sewage-sludge incineration. Sets strict limits for particulate, dioxins, heavy metals, NOx and SOx
Why they matter for sonic-horn marketing in Germany
German cement, coal and WtE operators are tightly bound by BImSchV emission limits. Any cleaning solution that helps preserve ESP or baghouse collection efficiency, or that reduces SCR catalyst deactivation, has a direct compliance value. The "BImSchV-konform" framing is a recognised quality signal in DACH industrial procurement.
Related terms
Related terms
- TA Luft 2021The 2021 revision of the German Technische Anleitung zur Reinhaltung der Luft tightened emission limits across industrial plant categories not covered by specific BImSchV ordinances.
- Industrial Emissions DirectiveThe IED (2010/75/EU) is the umbrella EU directive on industrial pollution control. Sets BAT (Best Available Techniques) as the basis for emission limits across major industrial sectors.
- Waste-to-energyWtE plants burn municipal solid waste, RDF, SRF and biomass to generate steam and electricity. Sticky chloride-rich ash defeats conventional cleaning; sonic horns are the dominant fit.