SIST EN 13528-1:2003

Ambient air quality - Diffusive samplers for the determination of concentrations of gases and vapours - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: General requirements

This part of the European Standard specifies general performance requirements for diffusive samplers used for the determination of the concentration of gases and vapours in ambient air. Such requirements apply to all diffusive samplers, irrespective of the physical nature of the rate controlling process and irrespective of the nature of the sorption process and the analytical determination. This standard applies to all stages of the measuring procedure, including deployment, transportation and storage of the sample where appropriate.

Außenluftqualität - Passivsammler zur Bestimmung der Konzentrationen von Gasen und Dämpfen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine Leistungsanforderungen für Passivsammler, die zur Bestimmung der Konzentration von Gasen und Dämpfen in Außenluft eingesetzt werden, fest.
Solche Anforderungen gelten für alle Passivsammler, unabhängig von der physikalischen Natur des die Sammelrate bestimmenden Vorgangs und unabhängig von der Art des Sorptionsvorgangs und der analytischen Bestimmung.
Diese Norm gilt für alle Schritte des Messverfahrens, einschließlich Aufstellung, Transport und Lagerung der Probe, soweit zutreffend.
Diese Norm gilt sowohl für Messverfahren mit getrennten Probenahme- und Analyseschritten als auch für direktanzeigende Vorrichtungen.

Qualité de l'air ambiaent - Echantillonneurs par diffusion pour la détermination des concentrations des gaz et des vapeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Exigences générales

La présente partie de l'EN 13528 spécifie les exigences générales de performance relatives aux échantillonneurs par diffusion utilisés pour déterminer la concentration des gaz et des vapeurs dans l'air ambiant.
Ces exigences s'appliquent à tous les échantillonneurs par diffusion, quelles que soient la nature physique du processus de contrôle du débit et la nature du procédé d'adsorption et de la détermination analytique.
La présente norme s'applique à toutes les étapes de la procédure de mesurage, y compris le déploiement, le transport et le stockage de l'échantillon, le cas échéant.
Elle s'applique aux procédures de mesurage qui comportent des phases distinctes d'échantillonnage et d'analyse, ainsi qu'aux instruments à lecture directe.

Kakovost zunanjega zraka - Difuzijski vzorčevalniki za določevanje koncentracije plinov in par - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 1. del: Splošne zahteve

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2003
• ICS: 13.040.20 - Ambient atmospheres
• Technical Committee: KAZ - Air quality
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Due Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Directive: 2017-01-3098 - Pravilnik o obratovalnem monitoringu stanja tal
• Ref Project: EN 13528-1:2002 - Ambient air quality - Diffusive samplers for the determination of concentrations of gases and vapours - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: General requirements

Overview

SIST EN 13528-1:2003 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the general requirements and test methods for diffusive samplers used to determine concentrations of gases and vapours in ambient air. This part of the standard applies universally to all diffusive samplers regardless of their diffusion or sorption processes and covers every phase of sampling - including deployment, transportation, storage, and analysis.

This standard is essential for ensuring accurate, reliable, and reproducible ambient air quality measurements, supporting the effective monitoring and control of air pollutants in outdoor environments.

Key Topics

• General Performance Requirements
  EN 13528-1 sets out clear guidelines to guarantee the precision, reliability, and quality of measurements obtained from diffusive samplers. These include:

  • Unambiguity: Measurement results must correspond uniquely to a concentration value to avoid ambiguity in interpretation.
  • Selectivity: The sampler must be selective enough to distinguish the target gases or vapours from potential interferences present in ambient air.
  • Data Quality Objectives: Defines the acceptable uncertainty levels, targeting a 95% confidence interval to assure data integrity.
  • Composite Procedures: Requirements are applicable to every step, including sampling, transport, and storage of samples, to maintain physical and chemical integrity.
  • Environmental Conditions: Performance must be validated under varying meteorological conditions typical of sampler use.

• Terms and Definitions
  The standard provides key definitions such as ambient air, diffusion sampler, uncertainty, bias, selectivity, and reproducibility to ensure a common understanding in measurement methodology.

• Assessment Regimes
  Offers guidance on air quality assessment based on European Union directives addressing the harmonization of measurement practices and quality assurance to support environmental policy compliance.

• Measurement Procedure Description
  Requires detailed documentation for each measuring procedure including procedural steps, uncertainties involved, and conditions affecting sampler performance.

• Quality Systems
  All tests and evaluations must conform to the EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard, ensuring laboratory competence and consistent measurement quality.

• Test Methods
  While EN 13528-1 defines the general requirements, detailed test methods for unambiguity, selectivity, and uncertainty are specified in the companion Part 2 (EN 13528-2).

Applications

• Ambient Air Monitoring
  This standard is fundamental for agencies and laboratories conducting outdoor air quality measurements to assess pollutant levels of gases and vapours without the need for active air pumping.

• Environmental Compliance
  Supports compliance with EU directives on ambient air quality, facilitating uniform monitoring strategies across member states to effectively manage pollution risks.

• Research and Development
  Assists manufacturers and researchers in designing, testing, and validating diffusive samplers to meet rigorous performance criteria, ensuring market readiness.

• Quality Assurance Programs
  Facilitates the establishment of robust quality systems and measurement uncertainty assessments within environmental testing laboratories.

• Indoor Air Quality Assessments
  Although focused on ambient air, principles of this standard can align with indoor air monitoring practices where diffusive samplers are applicable.

Related Standards

• EN 13528-2:2002 - Specifies specific requirements and test methods for diffusive samplers complementary to the general requirements in Part 1.
• EN 13528-3:2002 - Provides a guide to selection, use, and maintenance of diffusive samplers for consistent operational performance.
• EN ISO/IEC 17025 - Defines criteria for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, referenced for quality assurance.
• ISO 5725:1994 - Covers concepts related to accuracy (trueness and precision) in measurement methods.
• ENV 13005 - Guides the expression of uncertainty in measurement, a fundamental aspect of data quality objectives within this standard.
• prEN 14412 - An indoor air quality sampling standard complementing the EN 13528 series by guiding diffusive sampler use indoors.

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By adhering to SIST EN 13528-1:2003, organizations can ensure diffusive samplers deliver reliable and compliant measurements of ambient air pollutants, supporting better environmental protection and public health outcomes.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WHYHAußenluftqualität - Passivsammler zur Bestimmung der Konzentrationen von Gasen und Dämpfen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Allgemeine AnforderungenQualité de l'air ambiaent - Echantillonneurs par diffusion pour la détermination des concentrations des gaz et des vapeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Exigences généralesAmbient air quality - Diffusive samplers for the determination of concentrations of gases and vapours - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: General requirements13.040.20Kakovost okoljskega zrakaAmbient atmospheresICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13528-1:2002SIST EN 13528-1:2003en01-marec-2003SIST EN 13528-1:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13528-1September 2002ICS 13.040.20English versionAmbient air quality - Diffusive samplers for the determination ofconcentrations of gases and vapours - Requirements and testmethods - Part 1: General requirementsQualité de l'air - Echantillonneurs par diffusion pour ladétermination des concentrations des gaz et des vapeurs -Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: PrescriptionsgénéralesAußenluftqualität - Passivsammler zur Bestimmung derKonzentrationen von Gasen und Dämpfen - Anforderungenund Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Allgemeine AnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 July 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13528-1:2002 ESIST EN 13528-1:2003

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