1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a method for the measurement of particulate matter (dust) concentration in emission gases in the concentrations below 20 mg/m standard conditions, with special emphasis around 5 mg/m.

1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method, the particulate sample is weighed to a specified level of accuracy. At low dust concentrations, this is achieved by:

1.2.1 Exercising extreme care in weighing,

1.2.2 Extending the sampling time at conventional sampling rates, or

1.2.3 Sampling at higher rates at conventional sampling times (high-volume sampling).

1.3 This test method differs from Test Method D3685/D3685M by requiring the mass measurement of filter blanks, specifying weighing procedures, and requiring monitoring of the flue gas flow variability over the testing period. It requires that the particulate matter collected on the sample filter have a mass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filter blank. High volume sampling techniques or an extension of the sampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement.

1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of automated monitoring systems (AMS). If the emission gas contains unstable, reactive, or semi-volatile substances, the measurement will depend on the filtration temperature, and in-stack methods may be more applicable than out-stack methods for the calibration of automated monitoring systems.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres

D2986 Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test

D3154 Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot Tube Method)

D3631 Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure

D3670 Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias of Methods of Committee D22

D3685/D3685M Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases

D3796 Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot Tubes

E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

ISO Standards

Keywords

high volume stack sampling; isokinetic sampling; particulate matter; particulate matter sampling; stack sampling;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.99 (Other standards related to air quality)

DOI: 10.1520/D6331-98

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