Reference Method for Source Testing: Measurement of Releases of Fine Particulate Matter from Stationary Sources

Stationary Sources
Emissions Research & Measurement Section
Science & Technology Branch
Environment Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H3

Reference Method EPS 1/RM/55
December 2013

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• List of Figures
• Method G: Determination of Filterable PM_2.5 and Filterable Particulate Matter
• Method H: Determination of Condensable Particulate Matter (CPM)
• Method I: Options
• References

List of Figures

• Figure G-1 Cyclone Interior Dimensions
• Figure G-2 Nozzle Design for PM_2.5 Cyclone (High Stack Gas Velocity)
• Figure G-3 Nozzle Design for PM_2.5 Cyclone (Low Stack Gas Velocity)
• Figure G-4 Assembled PM_2.5 Cyclone
• Figure G-5 Method G Schematic
• Figure G-6 Moisture Analysis Data Sheet
• Figure G-7 Particulate Analytical Data Sheet
• Figure G-8 Blockage Correction Factor (C_BF)
• Figure G-9 Decision Chart for Setting Sampling Rate for D₅₀
• Figure G-10 Particulate Sampling Data Sheet
• Figure G-11 Blockage Correction Factor (C_BF, Imperial)
• Figure H-1 Method H Impinger Train Schematic
• Figure H-2 Moisture Analysis Data Sheet
• Figure H-3 Description of Received Samples
• Figure H-4 CPM Sample Processing
• Figure H-5 CPM Sample Processing Flow Diagram
• Figure H-6 Particulate Analytical Data Sheet
• Figure I-1 Method I Schematic: Combined Methods G and H
• Figure I-2 Description of Received Samples
• Figure I-3 Particulate Analytical Data Sheet

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