ASTM_D_6331_-_14.pdf

Designation:D633114Standard Test Method forDetermination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matterfrom Stationary Sources at Low Concentrations(ManualGravimetric Method)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6331;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method2covers a method for the measurementof particulate matter(dust)concentration in emission gases inthe concentrations below 20 mg/m3standard conditions,withspecial emphasis around 5 mg/m3.1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method,theparticulate sample is weighed to a specified level of accuracy.At low dust concentrations,this is achieved by:1.2.1 Exercising extreme care in weighing,1.2.2 Extending the sampling time at conventional samplingrates,or1.2.3 Sampling at higher rates at conventional samplingtimes(high-volume sampling).1.3 This test method differs from Test Method D3685/D3685M by requiring the mass measurement of filter blanks,specifying weighing procedures,and requiring monitoring ofthe flue gas flow variability over the testing period.It requiresthat the particulate matter collected on the sample filter have amass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filterblank.High volume sampling techniques or an extension of thesampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement.1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of auto-mated monitoring systems(AMS).If the emission gas containsunstable,reactive,or semi-volatile substances,the measure-ment will depend on the filtration temperature,and in-stackmethods may be more applicable than out-stack methods forthe calibration of automated monitoring systems.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis ofAtmospheresD2986 Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by theMonodisperse DOP(Dioctyl Phthalate)Smoke Test(Withdrawn 2004)4D3154 Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct(PitotTube Method)D3631 Test Methods for Measuring Surface AtmosphericPressureD3670 Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias ofMethods of Committee D22D3685/D3685M Test Methods for Sampling and Determina-tion of Particulate Matter in Stack GasesD3796 Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot TubesE1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersE2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids2.2 ISO Standards:5ISO 5725 Precision of test methodsDetermination of re-peatability and reproducibility by inter-laboratory testsISO 9096 Stationary source emissionsDetermination ofconcentration and mass flow rate of particulate material ingas-carrying ducts.Manual gravimetric method1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on AirQuality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on AmbientAtmospheres and Source Emissions.Current edition approved June 1,2014.Published July 2014.Originally approvedin 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6331 13.DOI:10.1520/D6331-14.2This test method is based on ISO/CD 12141.3,“Stationary Source EmissionsDetermination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter(Dust)at LowConcentrationsManual Gravimetric Method”,available from International Orga-nization for Standardization,Casa Postale 56,CH-1211,Geneva Switzerland.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.5Available from International Organization for Standardization,Casa Postals 56,CH-1211,Geneva,Switzerland.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 ISO 10780 Stationary source emissionsMeasurement ofvelocity and volume flow rate of gas stream in ducts3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method,refer toTerminology D1356.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 filtration temperaturethe temperature of the sampledgas immediately downstream of the filter.3.2.2 high volume samplingsampling at higher rates thantypical in Test Methods D3685/D3685M by using largerdiameter nozzles and higher flow rates to maintain isokineticsampling conditions.3.2.2.1 D