ASTM D5337-11

Standard Practice for Flow Rate for Calibration of Personal Sampling Pumps

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Most occupational exposure assessment methods require the use of personal sampling pumps to collect air samples at typical workplace sampling rates, with sampling volumes specified by (a) particular procedure(s). The precision and bias of these methods are directly affected by the precision and bias of the pumps used to measure the air volume(s) sampled.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes the calibration of sampling pumps commonly used for monitoring personal airborne exposures in the work-place.
1.2 This practice includes procedures for describing primary and secondary calibration techniques.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2011
• ICS: 23.080 - Pumps
• Technical Committee: D22 - Air Quality
• Drafting Committee: D22.04 - Workplace Air Quality

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5337-04 - Standard Practice for Flow Rate for Calibration of Personal Sampling Pumps
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D4532-22 - Standard Test Method for Respirable Dust in Workplace Atmospheres Using Cyclone Samplers
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5932-20 - Standard Test Method for Determination of 2,4-Toluene Di<emph type="bdit">iso</emph >cyanate (2,4-TDI) and 2,6-Toluene Di<emph type="bdit">iso</emph>cyanate (2,6-TDI) in Air (with 9-(N-Methylaminomethyl) Anthracene Method) (MAMA) in the Workplace
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7948-20 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Respirable Crystalline Silica in Workplace Air by Infrared Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D6785-20 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Workplace Air Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7143-17 - Standard Practice for Emission Cells for the Determination of Volatile Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D4490-23 - Standard Practice for the Use of Detector Tubes in the Measurement of Toxic Gases and Vapors
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7706-17 - Standard Practice for Rapid Screening of VOC Emissions from Products Using Micro-Scale Chambers
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2144-21 - Standard Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7201-06(2020) - Standard Practice for Sampling and Counting Airborne Fibers, Including Asbestos Fibers, in the Workplace, by Phase Contrast Microscopy (with an Option of Transmission Electron Microscopy)
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D8208-19 - Standard Practice for Collection of Non-Fibrous Nanoparticles Using a Nanoparticle Respiratory Deposition (NRD) Sampler
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7035-21 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Metals and Metalloids in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D3686-20 - Standard Practice for Sampling Atmospheres to Collect Organic Compound Vapors (Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method)
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D7339-18 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted from Carpet using a Specific Sorbent Tube and Thermal Desorption / Gas Chromatography
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D8142-17e1 - Standard Test Method for Determining Chemical Emissions from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation using Micro-Scale Environmental Test Chambers
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5337 − 11
StandardPractice for
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Flow Rate Adjustment of Personal Sampling Pumps
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5337; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope primary standard, unless the apparatus used in the calibration
(burets, stop-watches, etc.) has been demonstrated to be
1.1 This practice describes the calibration of sampling
traceable to national or international standards, and that this
pumps commonly used for monitoring personal airborne ex-
traceability is established on a routine (generally annual) basis.
posures in the work-place.
Traceability of calibration is strongly recommended.
1.2 Thispracticeincludesproceduresfordescribingprimary
and secondary calibration techniques.
4. Summary of Practice
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Abubbletubemeterorelectronicnear-frictionlesspump
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
is used for primary calibration of personal sampling pumps.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
The practice is applicable to systems using air sampling
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
devices. Provisions are made for both manual and automated
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
bubble meters.
4.2 Secondary calibration procedures for field applications
2. Referenced Documents
2 are also included in the practice (see 7.3).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
5. Significance and Use
Atmospheres
5.1 Most occupational exposure assessment methods re-
2.2 NIOSH and OSHA Documents:
quiretheuseofpersonalsamplingpumpstocollectairsamples
HSM-99-71-31 Personal Sampling Pump for Charcoal
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at typical workplace sampling rates, with sampling volumes
Tubes; Final Report
th 4
specified by (a) particular procedure(s). The precision and bias
NIOSH— Manual of Analytical Methods, 4 ed.
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of these methods are directly affected by the precision and bias
OSHA— Analytical Methods Manual
of the pumps used to measure the air volume(s) sampled.
3. Terminology
6. Apparatus
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to
Terminology D1356.
6.1 Burets, 1-L (for high flow) and 100-mL or 10 mL (for
low flow).
3.2 The term primary flow-rate calibration, as used in this
practice, does not imply the calibration is traceable to a
6.2 Manometer.
6.3 Rotameter.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
6.4 Stop Watch.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on WorkplaceAir Quality.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
6.5 Electronic Bubble Meter or Near-frictionless Piston
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5337 – 04. DOI:
Flowmeter (alternates), should have traceable calibration (see
10.1520/D5337-11.
3.2).
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
7. Procedure
the ASTM website.
3
7.1 Calibrate the personal sampling pumps before and
Available from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Infor-
mation Service, Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
measure after each day’s sampling.
4
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for
7.2 Primary Flow-rate Calibration Device(s), (as noted in
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio (1994);Available from
NIOSH Publications, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226;
3.2, these are not primary standards unless the apparatus used
www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam.
in the calibration has been demonstrated to be traceable to
5
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Salt Lake Technical Center,
national and international standards):
Salt Lake City, Utah (1985); Available from OSHAAnalytical Laboratory, 8660 S.
Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070; www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods. 7.2.1 Bubble Meter Method:
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7.2.1.1 Allow the pump to run five minutes prior to calibra-
tion to stabilize pump.
7.2.1.2 Connect pump to an appropriate sampling train.
Sampling trains identical to that used in sampling for sorbent
tubes, filter cassettes, and cyclones are shown in Figs. 1-3.
7.2.1.3 Check all connections to insure their integrity.
7.2.1.4 Wet th
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Designation:D5337–04 Designation:D5337–11
Standard Practice for
Flow Rate CalibrationAdjustment of Personal Sampling
1
Pumps
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5337; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes the calibration of sampling pumps commonly used for monitoring personal airborne exposures in
the work-place.
1.2 This practice includes procedures for describing primary and secondary calibration techniques.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
2.2 NIOSH and OSHA Documents:
3
HSM-99-71-31 Personal Sampling Pump for Charcoal Tubes; Final Report
th
4
NIOSH— Manual of Analytical Methods, 4 ed.
5
OSHA— Analytical Methods Manual
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology D1356.
3.2 The term primary flow-rate calibration, as used in this practice, does not imply the calibration is traceable to a primary
standard, unless the apparatus used in the calibration (burets, stop-watches, etc.) has been demonstrated to be traceable to national
or international standards, and that this traceability is established on a routine (generally annual) basis. Traceability of calibration
is strongly recommended.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 A bubble tube meter or electronic near-frictionless pump is used for primary calibration of personal sampling pumps. The
practice is applicable to systems using air sampling devices. Provisions are made for both manual and automated bubble meters.
4.2 Secondary calibration procedures for field applications are also included in the practice (see 7.3).
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Mostoccupationalexposureassessmentmethodsrequiretheuseofpersonalsamplingpumpstocollectairsamplesattypical
workplace sampling rates, with sampling volumes specified by (a) particular procedure(s).The precision and bias of these methods
are directly affected by the precision and bias of the pumps used to measure the air volume(s) sampled.
1
ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD22onSamplingandAnalysisofAtmospheresandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeonAirQuality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on Analysis of Workplace Atmospheres.
Current edition approved December 1, 2004. Published December 2004. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D5337-97. DOI:
10.1520/D5337-04.on Workplace Air Quality.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5337 - 04. DOI:
10.1520/D5337-11.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
4
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio (1994); Available from NIOSH
Publications, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226; www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam
5
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Salt Lake Technical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (1985); Available from OSHAAnalytical Laboratory, 8660 S. Sandy
Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070; www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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6. Apparatus
6.1 Burets, 1-L (for high flow) and 100-mL or 10 mL (for low flow).
6.2 Manometer.
6.3 Rotameter.
6.4 Stop Watch.
6.5 Electronic Bubble Meter or Near-frictionless Piston Flowmeter (alternates), should have traceable calibration (see 3.2).
7. Procedure
7.1 Calibrate the personal sampling pumps before and measure after each day’s sampling.
7.2 Pr
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