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Definition and Types of Particulate Matter by Shawn Nelezen, Avogardo. Hot Topic Hour October 13, 2011.

Shawn discussed the definition and types of particulate matter, recent changes in particulate matter test methodology, the implications of test method on results including interferences, and detection limits relative to the proposed MACT limits. The new Method 202 results in considerably less condensable particulate.

Revision Date:  10/13/2011

Tags:  221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, Avogadro Environmental Corp., Continuous Emissions Monitor, Stack Testing, Air Quality, Particulates, Monitoring, Monitoring

BetaGuard PM - Ability to Measure PM Mass Concentration Continuously by Craig Clapsaddle, Mechanical Systems, Inc. /MSI - Hot Topic Hour October 13, 2011.

Craig A. Clapsaddle, BetaGuard PM Sales Manager at Mechanical Systems, Inc/MSI, explained the advantages of the Beta Guard approach to mass monitoring. He concluded that BetaGuard is reliable and accurate. BetaGuard is installed on many stacks with a long history of successful operation. BetaGuard has wide operational flexibility allowing for site specific optimization. BetaGuard actively maintains isokinetic sampling. BetaGuard is simple to operate and easy to maintain. BetaGuard is a direct measure of PM concentration.

Revision Date:  10/13/2011

Tags:  221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, Mechanical Systems, Inc., Continuous Emissions Monitor, Air Quality, Particulates, Monitoring, Monitoring

Ability to Measure Ammonia, Acid Gases and PM by Mark Pastore and John Jeffery, EES - Hot Topic Hour October 13, 2011.

Mark Pastore, Director Business Development at Environmental Energy Services, Inc., and John Jeffery at Environmental Energy Services, Inc. presented the perspective of a stack testing company on the accuracy of stack testing methods gained over fifteen years of testing experience. They focused on the importance of understanding the test methods being employed and the way the tests are actually run to ensure consistent and accurate data. Their conclusions are: If the methods are done by the book, the results will be consistent and accurate. Base decision making on accurate measurements. Continuous SO3 and NH3 monitors are tools for trending and mapping pollutants in the duct.

Revision Date:  10/13/2011

Tags:  221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, EES, Continuous Emissions Monitor, Air Quality, SO3, Monitoring, Monitoring

The Importance of Measurement & The Best Available Measurement Technology by Greg Coleman, Geosyntec. Hot Topic Hour October 13, 2011.

Discussed many of the monitoring problems. He believes that FTIR in situ, cross duct is the best measurement option for ammonia. Controlled condensation is the best manual method for SO3 measurement. FTIR using Quantum Cascade Laser in situ cross duct technology is the best continuous method for SO3 measurement.

Revision Date:  10/13/2011

Tags:  221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, Geosyntec, Ammonia, Stack Testing, Continuous Emissions Monitor, Air Quality, NOx, SO3, Monitoring, Monitoring