Test
Method Development and Oversight
Testing
Services – NEW TEOM
for on-site PM analysis, FTIR & GCMS
• Emission Monitoring Inc. conducts source-specific evaluations and environmental audits of new monitor installations or existing hardware and systems to develop recommendations that avoid or resolve problems cost effectively. This may also result in development of bid specifications, purchase contracts, and performance guarantees. Source- and monitor-specific quality assurance plans for operating monitoring equipment in accordance with applicable data quality objectives or regulatory requirements can be developed or existing QA plans can be reviewed. Reviews include formulation of detailed step-by-step procedures and associated record keeping and reporting systems requirements.
Test
Method Development and Oversight
• Current regulatory efforts to develop standards for hazardous air pollutants require the use of new emissions measurement methods in testing programs conducted by agency representatives, affected facilities, and trade organizations. Emission Monitoring Inc. provides expert services in the development of test protocols, negotiation of requirements with control agency personnel, test bid specification and bid evaluation, on-site observation, and report review. Oversight and coordination of test programs is crucial in developing legally defensible results where critical measurement issues are encountered in the application of new methods.
• Emission Monitoring Inc. has developed new test methods for equipment manufacturers, trade organizations, and specific companies. Four ASTM Task Groups that have developed new standards for extractive FTIR measurements (ASTM D6348), direct interface GCMS methods (D6420), HCl by improved M26 (D6735), certification of continuous opacity monitors (D6216), and portable electrochemical cells, are chaired by Dr. Laura Kinner and Jim Peeler.
TEOM TESTING AND DIAGNOSTIC
SERVICES - NEWS FLASH !!!
EMI has acquired a TEOM (Tapered Element
Oscillating Microbalance) Source Particulate Monitor for the conduct of in-situ
particulate matter testing. This unique
device has been approved by the US EPA as an alternate to Methods 17 and 5. The principal of operation allows direct mass
measurements to be made on a real time basis thus allowing facilities to tune
their particulate matter control devices.
Additional uses for the instrumentation are; compliance applications for
Methods 5 and 17, calibration of PM CEMS, real time process characterization of
PM in short and long term modes, intermittent monitoring of source PM for long
term calibration of PM CEMS, and real time measurements from low-concentration
PM sources.
We expect this device will have a wide range of
appeal especially for
Emission Monitoring Incorporated offers on-site gas chromatography-mass spectroscopic (GCMS) analysis for volatile organic compounds using the HAPSITE portable GCMS (Inficon). Testing of stack gas, ambient air or other industrial emission points can be conducted with the results available within minutes of sampling. Using this methodology, numerous industrial sources have realized great cost savings through reduced permit fees. The direct interface GCMS test method (CTM-028) (GCMS Method) has been approved by the EPA for in field testing applications and is currently available on the EPA TTN. This method has also been approved by the EPA as an alternate (ALT-017) to Method 18 for numerous Part 60, 61 and 63 sources.
For more about GCMS testing follow this link GCMS INFO.
EMI
also offers FTIR testing for compliance with
NESHAP rules. We have conducted over 50
tests in the Portland cement and gas compression industry on turbines and
reciprocating engines.
• Specialized workshops Seminar topics on
source testing, continuous emission monitoring, and current regulations are
conducted by Emission Monitoring Inc. to meet the specific needs of industrial
organizations, and regulatory agencies. In some cases, these workshops include
hands-on equipment operation or field exercises in conducting audits or
performance tests. Emission Monitoring also offers site specific training that
can be customized to your company's specific needs; from specific monitoring
and regulatory requirements to periodic testing.
• Computer-based training products are
available from Emission Monitoring Inc. to provide self-instructional training
in the performance of instrumental test methods or the application of specific
monitoring or equipment. These include several interactive tutorial
presentations and RM Simulator Training Software for EPA Methods 3A, 6C, and
7E, (© Copyright 1996 Emission Monitoring Inc., All Rights Reserved). This
software package instructs source testers and observers by allowing them to
conduct test runs with simulated analyzers and sampling equipment. Users
experience the look and feel of the test equipment and are free to make
mistakes in a learning environment. On-line help and a multimedia tutorial
present instructional material in an easily accessible manner. The software
runs under MS Windows Version 3.1 or MS Windows 95.