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AS/NZS 3580.9.6:2015
[Current]Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air, Method 9.6: Determination of suspended particulate matter — PM10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet — Gravimetric method
Specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of suspended particulate matter in ambient air. The method provides a measure of mean concentration of PM10 over the sampling period employed. A procedure for assessing the performance of PM10 samplers, so that they comply with the sampling requirements of this method, is also described.
Published: 28/09/2015
Pages: 20
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
5.1 PM10 sampler
5.2 Flow rate calibration unit
5.3 Filters
5.4 Light-table
5.5 Analytical balance
5.6 Relative humidity and temperature measuring devices
5.7 Reference barometer
5.8 Reference thermometer
6 Calibration
6.1 General
6.2 Flow calibration
6.3 Pressure transducer checks and calibration
6.4 Temperature sensor check and calibration
7 Procedure
7.1 Filter preparation
7.2 Instrument siting
7.3 Setting the flow rate
7.4 Mass flow sensor
7.5 Volumetric flow sensor
7.6 Sonic choking flow control—Non-adjustable flow rate
7.7 Sampling
7.8 Final weighing
8 Maintenance
9 Calculations
9.1 Volume of air sampled
9.2 PM10 concentration
10 Measurement uncertainty
11 Quality assurance
11.1 General
11.2 Sampler and station log
11.3 Filters
12 Report
Appendix A
A1 Scope
A2 Siting of samplers
A2.1 General
A2.2 Reference sample
A2.3 Test sites
A2.4 Site characteristic
A2.5 Operational procedures
Appendix B
B1 Scope
B2 Apparatus
B3 Procedure
B3.1 Calculation procedure
B3.2 Experimental procedure
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