San Diego, Calif., (February 7, 2007) – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that Constellation Energy, the nation's largest wholesale power seller, will install six Thermo Scientific Gamma-Metrics analyzers as part of its effort to comply with the Maryland Healthy Air Act.  The Thermo Scientific Coal Quality Monitor (CQM) and Elemental CrossBelt Analyzers (ECA) will analyze the sulfur content in coal delivered to three power plants to ensure Constellation does not exceed acceptable limits. 

The Maryland Healthy Air Act, which imposes strict limits on sulfur dioxide emissions, sets a new standard for the nation’s environmental regulations.  The Thermo Scientific analyzers will help enable Constellation Energy to conform to these new restrictions and further demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility.  Constellation Energy’s unique compliance plan, built around the Thermo Scientific Gamma-Metrics analyzers, also optimizes short-term economics, fuel utilization and plant availability.

“Faced with one of the strictest environmental regulations in the nation, Constellation Energy is under pressure to implement an innovative solution that will ensure compliance now and in the future,” said Richard Woodward, director of marketing for Thermo Fisher Scientific.  “The Thermo Scientific Gamma-Metrics analyzers, with their unique, customizable blending and tracking software, ensure that our solution will seamlessly evolve with new and changing regulations.  We’re honored to be a part of this project and to work with a company that shares our commitment to making our world healthier, cleaner and safer.” 

“Constellation is committed to meeting our customer’s energy needs while minimizing the impact of our business on the environment,” said Paul Cain, project director for Constellation Energy’s Generation Group. “We’re looking at a lot of different equipment and technologies to help us meet environmental requirements.  The analyzers being installed by Thermo Fisher Scientific are an important tool that is integral to our unique and proactive approach to cost effective emissions reduction in order to meet compliance with the Healthy Air Act.”

The Thermo Scientific Gamma-Metrics analyzers perform minute-by-minute elemental analysis of coal.  In addition to sulfur measurement, the analyzers can determine total ash levels, ash constituent concentrations, moisture and calorific value.  For more information on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s coal analyzer products and software solutions, please visit: www.thermo.com/coal.    

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