AS/NZS 3580.9.3:2015
Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Part 9.3: Determination of suspended particulate matter - Total suspended particulate matter (TSP) - High volume sampler gravimetric method
Provides regulatory and testing bodies with a standard method for the determination of TSP in ambient air. This Standard updates the method in line with currently available technology.
AS/NZS 3580.9.3:2015 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF SUSPENDED PARTICULATE MATTER-...
PREFACE
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)
3.2 Equivalent aerodynamic diameter (EAD)
3.3 Measurement uncertainty
3.4 U95
4 PRINCIPLE
5 APPARATUS
5.1 High volume sampler
5.2 Flow rate calibration unit
5.3 Filters
5.4 Light-table
5.5 Analytical balance
5.6 Relative humidity and temperature measuring devices
5.7 Reference barometer
5.8 Reference thermometer
6 CALIBRATION
6.1 Calibration frequencies
6.2 Flow calibration
6.3 Pressure transducer checks and calibration
6.4 Temperature sensor check and calibration
7 PROCEDURE
7.1 Filter preparation
7.2 Instrument siting
7.3 Setting the flow rate
7.4 Mass flow sensor
7.5 Volumetric flow sensor
7.6 Sonic choking flow control-Non-adjustable flow rate
7.7 Sampling
7.8 Final weighing
8 MAINTENANCE
9 CALCULATIONS
9.1 Volume of air sampled
9.2 TSP concentration
10 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
11 QUALITY ASSURANCE
11.1 General
11.2 Sampler and station log
11.3 Filters
12 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 procedure
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AS/NZS 3580.9.3:2015 METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR - DETERMINATION OF SUSPENDED PARTICULATE MATTER-...
PREFACE
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)
3.2 Equivalent aerodynamic diameter (EAD)
3.3 Measurement uncertainty
3.4 U95
4 PRINCIPLE
5 APPARATUS
5.1 High volume sampler
5.2 Flow rate calibration unit
5.3 Filters
5.4 Light-table
5.5 Analytical balance
5.6 Relative humidity and temperature measuring devices
5.7 Reference barometer
5.8 Reference thermometer
6 CALIBRATION
6.1 Calibration frequencies
6.2 Flow calibration
6.3 Pressure transducer checks and calibration
6.4 Temperature sensor check and calibration
7 PROCEDURE
7.1 Filter preparation
7.2 Instrument siting
7.3 Setting the flow rate
7.4 Mass flow sensor
7.5 Volumetric flow sensor
7.6 Sonic choking flow control-Non-adjustable flow rate
7.7 Sampling
7.8 Final weighing
8 MAINTENANCE
9 CALCULATIONS
9.1 Volume of air sampled
9.2 TSP concentration
10 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
11 QUALITY ASSURANCE
11.1 General
11.2 Sampler and station log
11.3 Filters
12 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 procedure