AS/NZS 3580.9.16:2016

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Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air, Method 9.16: Determination of suspended particulate matter — PM 10 continuous direct mass method using a tapered element oscillating microbalance monitor incorporating a filter dynamic measurement system (FDMS) unit

Sets out a method for the continuous determination of PM10 particulate matter in ambient air using a tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM) monitor incorporating a filter dynamic measurement system (FDMS) unit.

Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
5.1 Monitor
5.2 Analytical balance
5.3 Sample filter cartridges
5.4 FDMS cooler purge filters
5.5 PM10 size-selective inlet
5.6 Reference flow meter
5.7 Reference thermometer
5.8 Reference barometer
5.9 Reference relative humidity device
6 Sampling
6.1 Location
6.2 Installation
6.3 Sampling environment
7 Procedure
7.1 Instrument calibration
7.1.1 General
7.1.2 Mass transducer calibration constant (K0) verification
7.1.3 Flow checks
7.1.4 Flow controller calibration
7.1.5 Ambient temperature sensor check/calibration
7.1.6 Pressure sensor check/calibration
7.1.7 Relative humidity sensors check/calibration
7.1.8 Noise check
7.1.9 Analog calibration
7.2 Instrument maintenance
7.2.1 General
7.2.2 Filter replacement
7.2.2.1 Sample filter
7.2.2.2 FDMS purge filter
7.2.2.3 In-line filter
7.2.3 Instrument clock check
7.2.4 Leak check
7.2.5 Flow system component cleaning
7.2.5.1 PM10 size-selective inlet
7.2.5.2 FDMS unit switching valve assembly
7.2.5.3 Heated air inlet system
7.2.6 FDMS cooler cleaning
7.2.7 Switching valve maintenance
7.2.8 FDMS dryer replacement
7.2.9 Pump reconditioning
7.3 Instrument operation
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Measurement uncertainty
10 Quality control and assurance
10.1 Instrument and station log
10.2 Data acquisition and transfer
10.3 Data validation
10.3.1 General
10.3.2 Handling negative mass data artefacts
11 Test report

Cited references in this standard
Content history
DR AS/NZS 3580.9.16:2015

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Published

30/09/2016

Pages

23

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AS/NZS 3580.9.16:2016
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