ASTM D6331-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter from Stationary Sources at Low Concentrations (Manual Gravimetric Method)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter from Stationary Sources at Low Concentrations (Manual Gravimetric Method)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The measurement of particulate matter and collected residue emission rates is an important test method widely used in the practice of air pollution control. Particulate matter measurements after control devices are necessary to determine total emission rates into the atmosphere.
5.1.1 These measurements, when approved by national, state, provincial, or other regional agencies, are often required for the purpose of determining compliance with regulations and statutes.
5.1.2 The measurements made before and after control devices are often necessary to demonstrate conformance with regulatory or contractual performance specifications.
5.2 The collected residue obtained with this test method is also important in characterizing stack emissions. However, the utility of these data is limited unless a chemical analysis of the collected residue is performed.
5.3 These measurements also can be used to calibrate continuous particulate emission monitoring systems by correlating the output of the monitoring instruments with the data obtained by using this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method2 covers a method for the measurement of particulate matter (dust) concentration in emission gases in the concentrations below 20 mg/m3 standard conditions, with special emphasis around 5 mg/m3.
1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method, the particulate sample is weighed to a specified level of accuracy. At low dust concentrations, this is achieved by:
1.2.1 Precise and repeatable weighing procedures,
1.2.2 Using low tare weight weighing dishes,
1.2.3 Extending the sampling time at conventional sampling rates, or
1.2.4 Sampling at higher rates at conventional sampling times (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 of the flue gas flow variability over the testing period. It requires that the particulate matter collected on the sample filter have a mass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filter blank. High volume sampling techniques or an extension of the sampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement. This test method has tightened requirements on sampling temperature fluctuations and isokinetic sampling deviation. This test method has eliminated the in-stack filtration technique.
1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of automated monitoring systems (AMS). If the emission gas contains unstable, reactive, or semi-volatile substances, the measurement will depend on the filtration temperature.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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.
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Designation: D6331 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter
from Stationary Sources at Low Concentrations (Manual
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Gravimetric Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6331; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2 standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1.1 This test method covers a method for the measurement
standard.
of particulate matter (dust) concentration in emission gases in
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1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the concentrations below 20 mg/m standard conditions, with
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
special emphasis around 5 mg/m .
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method, the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
particulate sample is weighed to a specified level of accuracy.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
At low dust concentrations, this is achieved by:
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.2.1 Precise and repeatable weighing procedures,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2.2 Using low tare weight weighing dishes,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2.3 Extendingthesamplingtimeatconventionalsampling
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
rates, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2.4 Sampling at higher rates at conventional sampling
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
times (high-volume sampling).
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This test method differs from Test Method D3685/
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D3685M by requiring the mass measurement of filter blanks,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
specifying weighing procedures, and requiring monitoring of
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
the flue gas flow variability over the testing period. It requires
D1356Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
that the particulate matter collected on the sample filter have a
Atmospheres
mass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filter
D2986Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the
blank.Highvolumesamplingtechniquesoranextensionofthe
Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test
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sampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement.
(Withdrawn 2004)
This test method has tightened requirements on sampling
D3154Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot
temperature fluctuations and isokinetic sampling deviation.
Tube Method)
This test method has eliminated the in-stack filtration tech-
D3631Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric
nique.
Pressure
D3670Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias of
1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of auto-
Methods of Committee D22
matedmonitoringsystems(AMS).Iftheemissiongascontains
D3685/D3685MTestMethodsforSamplingandDetermina-
unstable, reactive, or semi-volatile substances, the measure-
tion of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
ment will depend on the filtration temperature.
D3796Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot Tubes
E1Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
1 E2251Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air
Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
Atmospheres and Source Emissions.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D6331–14. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/D6331-16. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This test method was originally based on ISO/CD 12141.3, “Stationary Source Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Emissions—Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter (Dust) at the ASTM website.
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Low Concentrations—Manual Gravimetric Method”, available from International The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Organization for Standardization, Casa Postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva Switzerland. www.astm.org.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: D6331 − 14 D6331 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter
from Stationary Sources at Low Concentrations (Manual
1
Gravimetric Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6331; 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
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1.1 This test method covers a method for the measurement of particulate matter (dust) concentration in emission gases in the
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concentrations below 20 mg/m standard conditions, with special emphasis around 5 mg/m .
1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method, the particulate 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,Precise and repeatable weighing procedures,
1.2.2 Using low tare weight weighing dishes,
1.2.3 Extending the sampling time at conventional sampling rates, or
1.2.4 Sampling at higher rates at conventional sampling times (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 of the flue gas flow variability over the testing period. It requires that the particulate
matter collected on the sample filter have a mass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filter blank. High volume
sampling techniques or an extension of the sampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement. This test method has
tightened requirements on sampling temperature fluctuations and isokinetic sampling deviation. This test method has eliminated
the in-stack filtration technique.
1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of automated monitoring systems (AMS). If the emission gas contains unstable,
reactive, or semi-volatile substances, the measurement will depend on the filtration temperature, and in-stack methods may be more
applicable than out-stack methods for the calibration of automated monitoring systems.temperature.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D2986 Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test (Withdrawn
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2004)
D3154 Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot Tube Method)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres
and Source Emissions.
Current edition approved June 1, 2014Oct. 1, 2016. Published July 2014October 2016. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20132014 as
D6331 – 13.D6331 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/D6331-14.10.1520/D6331-16.
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This test method is based on ISO/CD 12141.3, “Stationary Source Emissions—Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter (Dust) at Low
Concentrations—Manual Gravimetric Method”, available from International Organization for Standardization, Casa Postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva Switzerland.This test
method was originally based on ISO/CD 12141.3, “Stationary Source Emissions—Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter (Dust) at Low
Concentrations—Manual Gravimetric Method”, available from International Organization for Standardization, Casa Postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva Switzerland.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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