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Reference Method for Source Testing: Measurement of Releases of Selected Semi-volatile Organic Compounds from Stationary Sources

Section 1: Applicability

This Environment Canada Reference Method (RM) is applicable to the determination of emissions of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) from stationary sources. Semi-volatile organics are defined as compounds with boiling points greater than 100°C. The testing procedures in Method A, B, C, D and F, contained in Environment Canada Report EPS 1-AP-74-1, "Reference Methods for Source Testing: Measurement of Emissions of Particulates from Stationary Sources" (as amended), are to be used in conjunction with the SVOC method:

  • Method A - Determination of Sampling Site and Traverse Points

  • Method B - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rates

  • Method C - Determination of Molecular Weight by Gas Analysis

  • Method D - Determination of Moisture Content

  • Method F - Calibration Procedure for S-Type Pitot Tube, Dry Gas Meter and Orifice Meter.
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