| Main Title |
Using a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) Continuously Measure Toxic Organic Vapors in a Paint Spray Booth. |
| Author |
Whitfield, J. K. ;
Howe, G. B. ;
Pate, B. A. ;
Wander, J. D. ;
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| CORP Author |
Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC. ;Air Force Civil Engineering Lab., Tyndall AFB, FL.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
1992 |
| Year Published |
1992 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-815169-03; EPA/600/A-92/145; |
| Stock Number |
PB92-198258 |
| Additional Subjects |
Spray painting ;
Toxicity ;
Air Pollution Control ;
Measurement ;
Volatile organic compounds ;
Coatings ;
Response ;
Solvents ;
Calibrating ;
Design ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Hydrocarbons ;
Standards ;
Field tests ;
Monitoring ;
Exposure ;
Personnel ;
Tables(Data) ;
Flame ionization detectors ;
Paint spray booths
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| NTIS |
PB92-198258 |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
12p |
| Abstract |
The paper reports the demonstration of linear and similar responses of a Ratfisch RS-55CA flame ionization detector (FID) to a solvent mixture identical to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the coating and catalyst (NSN 8010-01-336-3036) and to the calibrating gas (propane) used in field calibrations of the FID. Sensitivity and linearity have been shown to extend from 715 to 45 mg/cu m, which brackets the calculated short-term exposure limit (STEL) and lower action thresholds. Monitoring is maintained constantly and, under field conditions, equilibration occurs rapidly (analysis and output transpire in milliseconds). As a trigger for fail-safe conversion from recirculation mode to a straight-through paint spray booth configuration, the FID may confidently be expected to initiate a corrective response before a transient elevation of VOC concentrations overexposes area personnel. |
| Supplementary Notes |
See also AD-A198 092 and AD-A242 508. Prepared in cooperation with Air Force Civil Engineering Lab., Tyndall AFB, FL. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Rept. for Jul 91-Jan 92. |
| Category Codes |
68A; 71E |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
221933674 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
