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STACK SAMPLING FOR ORGANIC EMISSIONS
Citation:
Johnson, L. AND R. Merrill. STACK SAMPLING FOR ORGANIC EMISSIONS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-83/084 (NTIS PB84116532).
Description:
The paper reviews some of the more important principles involved in stack sampling for organics, briefly describes and discusses recently developed equipment, and points out a few of the more serious pitfalls. Extensive references are provided, many of which are often overlooked by newcomers to the field. The conclusion is reached that it is possible to consistently obtain high-quality samples of organic materials from stationary source stacks, even though knowledge and caution are necessary. Along with increased activity in source sampling for organics, there have been many improvements in the methods of acquiring samples. Much has been learned about how best to proceed, and a number of potentially serious pitfalls have been discovered, characterized, and circumvented. Unfortunately, communication of all of this new technology has not always been effective.