Main Title |
Evaluation of the Behavior of Flame Ionization Detection Total Hydrocarbon Continuous Emission Monitors at Low Concentrations. |
Author |
Ryan, J. V. ;
Lemieux, P. M. ;
Groff, P. W. ;
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CORP Author |
Acurex Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
Publisher |
1998 |
Year Published |
1998 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-D4-0005; EPA/600/A-98/002; |
Stock Number |
PB98-137508 |
Additional Subjects |
Hydrocarbons ;
Air pollution monitors ;
Combustion products ;
Flame ionization ;
Air pollution detection ;
Air pollution sampling ;
Incineration ;
Continuous spectra ;
Quantitative chemical analysis ;
Emissions ;
Mass balance ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Analytical methods ;
Products of incomplete combustion
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PB98-137508 |
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07/26/2022 |
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20p |
Abstract |
Total hydrocarbon (THC) continuous emission monitors (CEMs), using flame ionization detectors (FIDs), are used to estimate total organic products of incomplete combustion (PICs) from combustion and incineration processes. A study has been conducted by the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division of EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory to characterize, in greater detail, the FID response to a variety of representative combustion process emission products, including PICs. The objective of the study was to assess the accuracy and representativeness of THC FID measurements at low concentrations (< 10 ppm) by parametrically evaluating the FID response to various compounds under varied conditions. The FID responses of two different THC analyzers have been examined in detail with respect to calibration criteria and approach, the measurement of various hydrocarbon mixes, and the measurement of individual and combined combustion process emission components. The results presented indicate that a large number of variables contribute to the uncertainty of combustion THC measurements, particularly at low concentration levels. |
Supplementary Notes |
Presented at the '97 International Conference on Incineration and Thermal Treatment Technologies, Oakland, CA., May 12-16, 1997. See also PB89-230668 and PB91-213561. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
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NTIS Title Notes |
Rept. for Oct 96-Mar 97. |
Category Codes |
68A; 81A; 99F |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/13 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
821200410 |
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NTIS |
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CAT |