AS/NZS 3580.16:2014
Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Part 16: Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Provides the method for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) utilizing a modified high volume sampler and quartz filter, together with a sorbent bed containing polyurethane foam (PUF), styrene/divinylbenzene polymer resin (XAD-2) or a combination thereof.
AS/NZS 3580.16:2014 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS...
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Equivalent aerodynamic diameter (EAD)
3.2 Dynamic retention efficiency
3.3 Measurement uncertainty
3.4 Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)
3.5 U95
4 PRINCIPLE
5 APPARATUS
5.1 High volume sampler
5.2 Flow rate calibration unit
5.3 Filters
5.4 Polyurethane foam
5.5 XAD-2 resin
5.6 Sample cartridge and stainless steel screen
5.7 Sample containers
5.8 Light-table
5.9 Reference barometer
5.10 Reference thermometer
6 REAGENTS
6.1 General
6.2 Acetone
6.3 Compressed gases
6.4 Cyclohexane
6.5 Dichloromethane
6.6 Diethyl ether
6.7 Extraction efficiency standards
6.8 n-Hexane
6.9 Internal standards
6.10 Pentane
6.11 Silica gel
6.12 Sodium sulfate
6.13 Toluene
7 CALIBRATION
7.1 General
7.2 Flow calibration
7.3 Pressure transducer checks and calibration
7.4 Temperature sensor check and calibration
8 PROCEDURE
8.1 Filter and sampling cartridge preparation
8.2 Instrument siting
8.3 Setting the flow rate
8.4 Mass flow sensor
8.5 Volumetric flow sensor
8.6 Sonic choking flow control-Non-adjustable flow rate
8.7 Determination of dynamic retention efficiency
8.8 Sampling
8.9 Sample preparation
8.10 Sample clean-up
8.10.1 Column preparation
8.10.2 Column chromatography
8.11 Internal reference standard addition
8.12 Sample analysis
8.12.1 Instrumentation
8.12.2 Instrument calibration
8.12.3 Analysis
9 MAINTENANCE
10 CALCULATIONS
10.1 Volume of air sampled
10.2 PAH mass
10.3 PAH concentration
11 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
12 QUALITY ASSURANCE
12.1 General
12.2 Sampler and station log
12.3 Filters and cartridges
12.4 Sample analysis
13 REPORT
APPENDIX A - PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATING THE ORIFICE FLOW RATE CALIBRATION UNIT
A1 SCOPE
A2 APPARATUS
A3 PROCEDURE
A3.1 Calculation procedure
A3.2 Experimental procedures
AS/NZS 3580.16:2014 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS...
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AS/NZS 3580.16:2014 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS...
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Equivalent aerodynamic diameter (EAD)
3.2 Dynamic retention efficiency
3.3 Measurement uncertainty
3.4 Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)
3.5 U95
4 PRINCIPLE
5 APPARATUS
5.1 High volume sampler
5.2 Flow rate calibration unit
5.3 Filters
5.4 Polyurethane foam
5.5 XAD-2 resin
5.6 Sample cartridge and stainless steel screen
5.7 Sample containers
5.8 Light-table
5.9 Reference barometer
5.10 Reference thermometer
6 REAGENTS
6.1 General
6.2 Acetone
6.3 Compressed gases
6.4 Cyclohexane
6.5 Dichloromethane
6.6 Diethyl ether
6.7 Extraction efficiency standards
6.8 n-Hexane
6.9 Internal standards
6.10 Pentane
6.11 Silica gel
6.12 Sodium sulfate
6.13 Toluene
7 CALIBRATION
7.1 General
7.2 Flow calibration
7.3 Pressure transducer checks and calibration
7.4 Temperature sensor check and calibration
8 PROCEDURE
8.1 Filter and sampling cartridge preparation
8.2 Instrument siting
8.3 Setting the flow rate
8.4 Mass flow sensor
8.5 Volumetric flow sensor
8.6 Sonic choking flow control-Non-adjustable flow rate
8.7 Determination of dynamic retention efficiency
8.8 Sampling
8.9 Sample preparation
8.10 Sample clean-up
8.10.1 Column preparation
8.10.2 Column chromatography
8.11 Internal reference standard addition
8.12 Sample analysis
8.12.1 Instrumentation
8.12.2 Instrument calibration
8.12.3 Analysis
9 MAINTENANCE
10 CALCULATIONS
10.1 Volume of air sampled
10.2 PAH mass
10.3 PAH concentration
11 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
12 QUALITY ASSURANCE
12.1 General
12.2 Sampler and station log
12.3 Filters and cartridges
12.4 Sample analysis
13 REPORT
APPENDIX A - PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATING THE ORIFICE FLOW RATE CALIBRATION UNIT
A1 SCOPE
A2 APPARATUS
A3 PROCEDURE
A3.1 Calculation procedure
A3.2 Experimental procedures
AS/NZS 3580.16:2014 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS...