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VALIDATION OF A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING POLLUTION EMISSION RATES FROM AREA SOURCES USING OPEN-PATH FTIR SEPCTROSCOPY AND DISPERSION MODELING TECHNIQUES
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Piccot, S. D., S. S. Masemore, E. S. Ringler, S. Srinivasan, D A. Kirchgessner*, AND W. F. Herget. VALIDATION OF A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING POLLUTION EMISSION RATES FROM AREA SOURCES USING OPEN-PATH FTIR SEPCTROSCOPY AND DISPERSION MODELING TECHNIQUES. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 44:271-279, (1994).
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Journal Article
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The paper describes a methodology developed to estimate emissions factors for a variety of different area sources in a rapid, accurate, and cost effective manner. he methodology involves using an open-path Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer to measure concentrations of hydrocarbon and other compounds in plumes emanating from area sources. eteorological measurements are also collected and used in conjunction with an appropriate plume dispersion model to relate measured plume and background concentrations to an emission rate for the source. his study was conducted to validate the performance of the measurements methodology, and to support the development of information needed to conduct more effective and accurate measurements. his study shows that the methodology can estimate emissions from an area source with an accuracy of at least +/- 25-30%. NTIS version available at NTIS as PB94112984.
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