| Main Title |
Validation of a method for estimating pollution emission rates using open-path FTIR spectroscopy and modeling techniques / |
| Author |
Piccot, Stephen D. ;
Piccot, S. D. ;
Kirchgessner, D. A. ;
Masemore, S. S. ;
Herget, W. F. ;
Ringler, E.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Southern Research Inst., Durham, NC. Environmental Studies Div. ;Nicolet Instrument Corp., Madison, WI.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1993 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/A-93/236; EPA-68-D2-0062 |
| Stock Number |
PB94-112984 |
| OCLC Number |
727370645 |
| Subjects |
Air--Pollution--Measurement ;
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
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| Additional Subjects |
Emission factors ;
Air pollution sampling ;
Mathematical models ;
Study estimates ;
Fourier transformation spectrometers ;
Infrared spectroscopy ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Stationary sources ;
Plumes ;
Performance evaluation ;
Comparison ;
Field tests ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ESAD |
EPA 600-A-93-236 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
06/01/2011 |
| NTIS |
PB94-112984 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
[i],18 p. : ill., charts ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
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. The 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. Meteorological 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. This 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. This study shows that the methodology can estimate emissions from an area source with an accuracy of at least + or - 25-30%. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 18). "EPA/600/A-93/236"--p.1. "PB94-112984." Caption title. "AERL project officer is David A. Kirchgessner"--p. [i]. |
| Contents Notes |
The paper describes a methodology developed to estimate emissions factors fro a variety of different area sources in a rapid, accurate, and cost effective manner. The 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. Meteorological 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. This 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. This study shows that the methodology can estimate emissions from an area source with an accuracy of at least +/- 25-30%. |
| Place Published |
Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Supplementary Notes |
Presented at the Air and Waste Management Association Symposium, Atlanta, GA., October 11-14, 1993. Prepared in cooperation with Nicolet Instrument Corp., Madison, WI. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development. Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory (Research Triangle Park, NC).; Southern Research Institute. Environmental Studies Division.; Nicolet Instrument Corporation. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Rept. for Apr-Sep 93. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1993 |
| Category Codes |
68A |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| Control Number |
335129391 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20110527151830 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
02437nam 2200373Ka 45020 |
