ASTM D6331-14
(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 federal or state 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 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.
5.3.1 This test method is useful in such correlation applications when emissions are less than 20 mg/m3.
5.3.2 The correlation test method is most valid when the monitoring instrumentation samples the particulate matter under the same test conditions as 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 Exercising extreme care in weighing,
1.2.2 Extending the sampling time at conventional sampling rates, or
1.2.3 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.
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.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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 − 14
StandardTest 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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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1.1 This test method covers a method for the measurement
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of particulate matter (dust) concentration in emission gases in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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the concentrations below 20 mg/m standard conditions, with
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special emphasis around 5 mg/m .
1.2 To meet the requirements of this test method, the
2. Referenced Documents
particulate sample is weighed to a specified level of accuracy.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
At low dust concentrations, this is achieved by:
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
1.2.1 Exercising extreme care in weighing,
D1356Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
1.2.2 Extendingthesamplingtimeatconventionalsampling
Atmospheres
rates, or
D2986Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the
1.2.3 Sampling at higher rates at conventional sampling
Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test
times (high-volume sampling).
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(Withdrawn 2004)
1.3 This test method differs from Test Method D3685/
D3154Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot
D3685M by requiring the mass measurement of filter blanks, Tube Method)
specifying weighing procedures, and requiring monitoring of
D3631Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric
the flue gas flow variability over the testing period. It requires Pressure
that the particulate matter collected on the sample filter have a
D3670Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias of
mass at least five times a positive mass difference on the filter Methods of Committee D22
blank.Highvolumesamplingtechniquesoranextensionofthe
D3685/D3685MTestMethodsforSamplingandDetermina-
sampling time may be employed to satisfy this requirement. tion of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
D3796Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot Tubes
1.4 This test method may be used for calibration of auto-
E1Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
matedmonitoringsystems(AMS).Iftheemissiongascontains
E2251Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
unstable, reactive, or semi-volatile substances, the measure-
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
ment will depend on the filtration temperature, and in-stack
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methods may be more applicable than out-stack methods for 2.2 ISO Standards:
the calibration of automated monitoring systems. ISO5725Precision of test methods—Determination of re-
peatability and reproducibility by inter-laboratory tests
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
ISO9096Stationary source emissions—Determination of
standard.
concentrationandmassflowrateofparticulatematerialin
gas-carrying ducts. Manual gravimetric 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
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Atmospheres and Source Emissions. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2014.PublishedJuly2014.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6331–13. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D6331-14. the ASTM website.
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ThistestmethodisbasedonISO/CD12141.3,“StationarySourceEmissions— The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter (Dust) at Low www.astm.org.
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Concentrations—Manual Gravimetric Method”, available from International Orga- AvailablefromInternationalOrganizationforStandardization,CasaPostals56,
nization for Standardization, Casa Postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva Switzerland. CH-1211, Geneva, Switzerland.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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ISO10780Stationary source emissions—Measurement of 3.2.12 weighing control procedures—quality control proce-
velocity and volume flow rate of gas stream in ducts duresutilizedfordetecting/correctingapparentmassvariations
due to clima
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Designation: D6331 − 13 D6331 − 14
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,
1.2.2 Extending the sampling time at conventional sampling rates, or
1.2.3 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.
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.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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)
D3631 Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
D3670 Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias of Methods of Committee D22
D3685/D3685M Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
D3796 Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot Tubes
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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 April 1, 2013June 1, 2014. Published April 2013July 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20052013 as
D6331 - 98D6331 – 13.(2005). DOI: 10.1520/D6331-13.10.1520/D6331-14.
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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.
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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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E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 5725 Precision of test methods—Determination of repeatability and reproducibility by inter-laboratory tests
ISO 9096 Stationary source emissions—Determination of concentration and mass flow rate o
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