Table 1.
Area air sampling collection and analysis methods
| Compound | Sampling media | Flow rate (L/min) A | Analytical method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldehydes | Supelco LpDNPH S-10 cartridge | 0.7–0.96 | ASTM D5197 |
| Fibers | Zefon 25mm cassette 0.8μm MCE | 1.5–13.5 B | NIOSH 7400 |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | Soda lime tube | 0.15–0.53 | NIOSH 6017 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | Charcoal tube | 0.2 | NIOSH 6013M |
| Mercury | Anasorb C300 tube | 0.16–0.25 | NIOSH 6009 |
| Metals | Zefon 37mm 0.8μm MCE | 1.5–3.3 | NIOSH 7300M |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | Charcoal tube | 0.25–0.60 | EPA TO-17; ASTM 6196 |
| Particulate | DustTrak DRX – 1 sample/sec (PM1, PM2.5, Respirable, PM10, Total) | ||
| Asphyxiant gases | MultiRAE Lite – 1 sample/sec (HCN, H2S, Carbon Monoxide (CO)) | ||
A
Flow rates were increased for sampling during the shorter Hot Scene A measurement
B
Flow rates for fiber sampling were reduced after initial samples were overloaded with soot in an attempt to collect viable measurements.