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(Main)Stationary source emissions - Determination of the mass concentration of formaldehyde - Manual method
Stationary source emissions - Determination of the mass concentration of formaldehyde - Manual method
This Technical Specification specifies a manual method for the determination of the concentration of formaldehyde in emissions from stationary sources. Waste gas samples are taken by absorption in water and subsequently analysed by spectrophotometry or HPLC. The method applies to waste gases in which the formaldehyde concentration is 2 mg⋅m–3 to 60 mg⋅m–3, on dry basis, at the reference conditions of 273 K and 101,3 kPa.
Emissionen aus stationären Quellen - Manuelles Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Massenkonzentration von Formaldehyd - Referenzverfahren
Dieses Dokument legt das Referenzverfahren für die Bestimmung der Formaldehydkonzentration in Emissionen aus stationären Quellen fest. Abgasproben werden durch Absorption in Wasser genommen und anschließend mit Spektralphotometrie oder HPLC analysiert. Das Verfahren ist anwendbar für Abgase, bei denen die Formaldehydkonzentration, bezogen auf trockenes Abgas und bei den Referenzbedingungen 273 K und 101,3 kPa, zwischen 2 mg/m3 und 60 mg/m3 liegt.
Die einzelnen Komponenten und die Anforderungen an die Messeinrichtung werden beschrieben. Für die Messeinrichtung werden Leistungskenngrößen und zugehörige Mindestleistungskriterien angegeben.
Emissions de sources fixes - Détermination de la concentration massique en formaldéhyde - Methode manuelle
Emisije nepremičnih virov - Določevanje masne koncentracije formaldehida - Ročna metoda
General Information
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17638:2021
01-september-2021
Emisije nepremičnih virov - Določevanje masne koncentracije formaldehida -
Ročna metoda
Stationary source emissions - Determination of the mass concentration of formaldehyde
- Manual method
Emissionen aus stationären Quellen - Manuelles Verfahren zur Bestimmung der
Massenkonzentration von Formaldehyd - Referenzverfahren
Emissions de sources fixes - Détermination de la concentration massique en
formaldéhyde - Methode manuelle
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 17638:2021
ICS:
13.040.40 Emisije nepremičnih virov Stationary source emissions
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17638:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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CEN/TS 17638
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
June 2021
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 13.040.40
English Version
Stationary source emissions - Manual method for the
determination of the mass concentration of formaldehyde
- Reference method
Emissions de sources fixes - Méthode manuelle pour la Emissionen aus stationären Quellen - Manuelles
détermination de la concentration massique en Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Massenkonzentration
formaldéhyde - Méthode de référence von Formaldehyd - Referenzverfahren
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 16 May 2021 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 11
5 Principle . 11
6 Sampling strategy. 11
6.1 General . 11
6.2 Non-isokinetic sampling . 12
6.3 Isokinetic sampling with a side stream . 12
7 Sampling equipment . 13
7.1 Sampling probe . 13
7.1.1 Non-isokinetic sampling . 13
7.1.2 Isokinetic sampling . 13
7.1.3 Particle filter . 13
7.2 Absorbers . 14
7.3 Sampling pump . 16
7.4 Gas volume meter . 16
7.5 Filter housing . 17
7.6 Temperature controller . 17
7.7 Suction and volume flow meter . 17
7.8 Additional apparatus . 18
7.9 Additional apparatus for isokinetic sampling: Connection to the main line . 18
7.10 Materials . 18
7.11 Absorption solution. 18
8 Performance characteristics of the method . 18
8.1 General . 18
8.2 Performance characteristics and performance criteria of the sampling system . 19
8.3 Performance characteristics of the analysis . 20
8.3.1 Sources of uncertainty . 20
8.3.2 Performance criterion of analysis . 20
8.4 Establishment of the uncertainty budget . 21
9 Sampling procedure . 21
9.1 Preparation and installation of equipment . 21
9.1.1 Sampling location . 21
9.1.2 Measurement point(s) . 21
9.1.3 Preparation . 21
9.1.4 Checks . 22
9.1.5 Sampling . 22
9.1.6 Transport and storage of samples . 23
9.1.7 Other parameters to be recorded . 23
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9.2 Validation of results . 23
9.2.1 Parameters depending on the stationary source . 23
9.2.2 Leak tests . 24
9.2.3 Field blank . 24
9.2.4 Other elements . 24
10 Analysis . 24
11 Calibration . 25
11.1 General . 25
11.2 Formaldehyde standard solution . 25
11.3 Formaldehyde calibration solution . 26
11.4 Determination of the calibration curve . 26
12 Expression of results . 27
13 Measurement report . 27
Annex A (normative) Analytical methods . 29
Annex B (informative) Measurement uncertainty . 37
Annex C (informative) Validation tests . 45
Bibliography . 46
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European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 17638:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 264 “Air
quality”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
Formaldehyde is a carcinogenic pollutant that is generated in different industrial sectors, like energy
industries (combustion plants (e.g. for wood and gas), combustion engines (gas engines and turbines)),
chemical industry (e.g. formaldehyde production), food industry (e.g. smoking plants), wood industry
(e.g. production of wood-based panels or wood pellets) and thus contained in emissions of these
processes.
Currently, no European (EN) or International (ISO) Standard exists for the continuous or periodic
measurement of formaldehyde emissions, which are being addressed, e.g. by the European Commission
in its implementing decision 2015/2119 [1] establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions,
under Directive 2010/75/EU [2], for the production of wood-based panels.
Instead, different national methods for formaldehyde measurements are currently applied, e.g. US
EPA M316 [3], VDI 3862 Part 4 [4], VDI 3862 Part 6 [5], and FD X43-319 [6], all of them based on sampling
in aqueous absorption solutions. Several comparison studies have shown that the equivalence of these
methods is not ensured.
This measurement method is specified as a Technical Specification because currently no sufficient
validation data are available. A comprehensive validation programme has been developed and will be
carried out as soon as the funding is ensured (see Annex C).
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1 Scope
This document specifies the reference method for the determination of the concentration of
formaldehyde in emissions from stationary sources. Waste gas samples are taken by absorption in water
and subsequently analysed by spectrophotometry or HPLC. The method applies to waste gases in which
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the formaldehyde concentration is 2 mg/m to 60 mg/m , on dry basis, at the reference conditions of
273 K and 101,3 kPa.
The specific components and the requirements for the measuring system are described. A number of
performance characteristics with associated minimum performance criteria are specified for the
measuring system.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13284-1:2017, Stationary source emissions - Determination of low range mass concentration of dust -
Part 1: Manual gravimetric method
EN 15259:2007, Air quality - Measurement of stationary source emissions - Requirements for measurement
sections and sites and for the measurement objective, plan and report
EN ISO 14956, Air quality – Evaluation of the suitability of a measurement procedure by comparison with a
required measurement uncertainty (ISO 14956)
ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, Uncertainty of measurement - Part 3: Guide to the expression of uncertainty in
measurement (GUM:1995)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
absorber
device in which formaldehyde is absorbed into an absorption solution
Note 1 to entry: For formaldehyde absorption wash bottles are used as absorbers.
3.2
limit of quantification
lowest amount of an analyte that is quantifiable with a given confidence level
Note 1 to entry: For a manual method the limit of quantification is usually calculated as ten times the standard
deviation of blank measurements provided that the blank value is negligible. This corresponds to a confidence level
of 95 %.
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3.3
analytical repeatability
closeness of the agreement between the results of successive measurements of the same measure and
carried out under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: Analytical repeatability conditions include:
— the same measurement procedure;
— the same laboratory;
— the same sampling equipment, used under the same conditions and at the same location;
— repetition over a short period of time.
Note 2 to entry: Analytical repeatability may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion
characteristics of the results.
Note 3 to entry: In this document the analytical repeatability is expressed as a value with a level of confidence
of 95 %.
3.4
calibration
set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values of quantities
indicated by a measuring method or measuring system, and the corresponding values given by the
applicable reference
3.5
certified reference material
CRM
reference material, accompanied by documentation issued by an authoritative body and providing one
or more specified property values with associated uncertainties and traceabilities, using valid procedures
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 [7]]
3.6
chemical blank
content of an unexposed sample of the absorption solution, plus reagents that are added to the solution
before analysis if necessary
3.7
combined uncertainty
standard uncertainty attached to the measurement result calculated by combination of several standard
uncertainties
Note 1 to entry: According to the principles laid down in ISO/IEC Guide 98-3.
3.8
emission limit value
ELV
limit value given in regulations such as EU Directives, ordinances, administrative regulations, permits,
licences, authorisations or consents
Note 1 to entry: ELV can be stated as concentration limits expressed as half-hourly, hourly and daily averaged
values, or mass flow limits expressed as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or annually aggregated values.
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3.9
expanded uncertainty
quantity defining a level of confidence about the result of a measurement that may be expected to
encompass a specific fraction of the distribution of values that could reasonably be attributed to a
measurand
U = k × uc
Note 1 to entry: In this document, the expanded uncertainty is calculated with a coverage factor of k = 2, and with
a level of confidence of 95 %.
Note 2 to entry: The expression overall uncertainty is sometimes used to express the expanded uncertainty.
3.10
field blank
value determined by a specific procedure used to ensure that no significant contamination has occurred
during all steps of the measurement and to check that the operator can achieve a quantification level
adapted to the task
3.11
isokinetic sampling
sampling at a rate such that the velocity and direction of the gas entering the sampling nozzle are the
same as the velocity and direction of the gas in the duct at the measurement point
[SOURCE: EN 13284-1:2017]
3.12
measurand
particular quantity subject to measurement
Note 1 to entry: The measurand is a quantifiable property of the stack gas under test, for example mass
concentration of a measured component, temperature, velocity, mass flow, oxygen content and water vapour
content.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.13
measurement method
method described in a written procedure containing all the means and procedures required to sample
and analyse, namely field of application, principle and/or reactions, definitions, equipment, procedures,
presentation of results, other requirements and measurement report
[SOURCE: EN 14793:2017 [8]]
3.14
measurement plane
plane normal to the centreline of the duct at the sampling position
Note 1 to entry: Measurement plane is also known as sampling plane.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
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3.15
measurement point
position in the measurement plane at which the sample stream is extracted or the measurement data are
obtained directly
Note 1 to entry: Measurement point is also known as sampling point.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.16
measurement port
opening in the waste gas duct along the measurement line, through which access to the waste gas is
gained
Note 1 to entry: Measurement port is also known as sampling port or access port.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.17
measurement series
successive measurements carried out at the same measurement plane and at the same operating
conditions of the industrial process
[SOURCE: EN 13284-1:2017]
3.18
performance characteristic
one of the quantities (described by values, tolerances, range, etc.) assigned to equipment in order to
define its performance
3.19
reference method
RM
measurement method taken as a reference by convention, which gives the accepted reference value of
the measurand
Note 1 to entry: A reference method is fully described.
Note 2 to entry: A reference method can be a manual or an automated method.
Note 3 to entry: Alternative methods can be used if equivalence to the reference method has been demonstrated.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
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3.20
repeatability in the field
closeness of the agreement between the results of simultaneous measurements of the same measurand
carried out with two sets of equipment under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: These conditions include:
— the same measurement procedure;
— two sets of equipment, the performances of which are fulfilling the requirements of the reference method, used
under the same conditions;
— the same location;
— implemented by the same laboratory;
— typically calculated over short periods of time in order to avoid the effect of changes of influence parameters
(e.g. 30 min).
Note 2 to entry: Repeatability may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion characteristics of the
results.
Note 3 to entry: In this document the repeatability under field conditions is expressed as a value with a level of
confidence of 95 %.
3.21
reproducibility in the field
closeness of the agreement between the results of simultaneous measurements of the same measurand
carried out with several sets of equipment under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: These conditions include:
— the same measurement procedure;
— several sets of equipment, the performance of which fulfils the requirements of the reference method, used
under the same conditions;
— the same location;
— implemented by several laboratories.
Note 2 to entry: Reproducibility may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion characteristics of the
results.
Note 3 to entry: In this document the reproducibility under field conditions is expressed as a value with a level of
confidence of 95 %.
3.22
standard uncertainty
uncertainty of the result of a measurement expressed as a standard deviation
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 [9]]
3.23
uncertainty
parameter, associated with the result of a measurement, that characterizes the dispersion of the values
that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 [9]]
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3.24
uncertainty budget
statement of a measurement uncertainty, of the components of that measurement uncertainty, and of
their calculation and combination
Note 1 to entry: An uncertainty budget should include the measurement model, estimates, and measurement
uncertainties associated with the quantities in the measurement model, covariances, type of applied probability
density functions, degrees of freedom, type of evaluation of measurement uncertainty, and any coverage factor.
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 [7]]
3.25
waste gas
any gas leaving a process which is not a product (includes exhaust gas, off-gas and flue-gas)
4 Symbols and abbreviations
AHMT 4-Amino-3-hydrazino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole
CRM Certified Reference Material
DNPH 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine
HPLC High Performance Liquid Chromatography
PFA Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
5 Principle
A known volume of waste gas is extracted representatively from a duct or a stack during a certain period
of time at a controlled flow rate with a heated sampling probe. A heated filter removes the particulate
matter in the sampled volume, thereafter the gas stream is passed through a series of wash bottles
containing water as absorption solution. The samples are analysed using one of the four analysis methods
specified in Annex A.
6 Sampling strategy
6.1 General
The sampling programme shall be established following the advice and requirements of EN 15259. The
following points shall be considered when preparing the sampling programme:
— the nature of the plant process, e.g. steady-state or discontinuous;
— the homogeneity of the gas effluents at the sampling sections can be performed either by using an
, CO ). When droplets are present, it is not necessary to
automatic analyser or a surrogate gas (e.g. O2 2
perform a homogeneity test because a grid measurement is performed;
— the expected concentration to be measured and any required averaging period, both of which can
influence the measuring and sampling time. Sampling time shall be in accordance with EN 15259
requirements related to the representativeness of the sample;
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— in some cases where waste gases are treated by a wet scrubber, they may be vapour saturated, thus
containing droplets that may have a high formaldehyde content. For example, this may occur when
sampling gases downstream a humid scrubber without subsequent reheating. Therefore, when
according to the boundary conditions (humidity, pressure, temperature) the occurrence of droplets
is suspected or known in the gas to be analysed, isokinetic sampling and grid measurement is
required according EN 15259;
— if no droplets are present, non-isokinetic sampling (see 6.2) may be used;
— isokinetic sampling (see 6.3) of formaldehyde shall only be carried out in a side stream.
NOTE Sampling in the main stream can lead to losses of formaldehyde due to the high flow rate.
6.2 Non-isokinetic sampling
Non-isokinetic sampling shall be carried out at one or several points in the sampling section, in
accordance with the result of the homogeneity test carried out according to EN 15259.
Sampling may be carried out using a straight heated probe, without nozzle. Particulate matter is removed
by a heated particle filter, and then formaldehyde is collected in wash bottles. An example of the sampling
system is shown in Figure 1.
Key
1 heated sampling probe
2 particle filter, in-stack or heated out-stack filter (alternatives)
3 wash bottle
4 guard bottle (optional)
5 cartridge with desiccant (optional)
6 pump
7 flow meter
8 gas meter
9 cooling system (e.g. water/ice bath)
Figure 1 — Example of a non-isokinetic sampling system
6.3 Isokinetic sampling with a side stream
Grid measurements according to EN 15259 shall be carried out when isokinetic sampling is required.
Because the probe nozzle diameter shall comply with EN 13284-1, isokinetic sampling often requires a
volume flow rate much higher than that, which can be admitted by the wash bottles used. Therefore,
downstream of the filter, only a part of the gases is drawn through the wash bottles through a side stream
line, the main line and the side stream line having their own gas metering systems and suction devices.
The flow in the main line can be measured by any appropriate device, placed before the volume meter
(see Figure 2).
If droplets are present the filter shall be positioned out-stack, in a heated filter housing.
If no droplets are present the filter may be positioned in-stack.
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Key
1 heated sampling probe
2 particle filter, in-stack or heated out-stack filter (alternatives)
3 wash bottle
4 guard bottle (optional)
5 cartridge with desiccant (optional)
6 pump
7 flow meter
8 gas meter
9 cooling system (e.g. water/ice b
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 17638:2021
01-marec-2021
Emisije nepremičnih virov - Določevanje masne koncentracije formaldehida -
Ročna metoda
Stationary source emissions - Determination of the mass concentration of formaldehyde
- Manual method
Emissionen aus stationären Quellen - Manuelles Verfahren zur Bestimmung der
Massenkonzentration von Formaldehyd - Referenzverfahren
Emissions de sources fixes - Détermination de la concentration massique en
formaldéhyde - Methode manuelle
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TS 17638
ICS:
13.040.40 Emisije nepremičnih virov Stationary source emissions
kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 17638:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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FINAL DRAFT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FprCEN/TS 17638
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2021
ICS 13.040.40
English Version
Stationary source emissions - Determination of the mass
concentration of formaldehyde - Manual method
Emissions de sources fixes - Détermination de la Emissionen aus stationären Quellen - Manuelles
concentration massique en formaldéhyde - Methode Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Massenkonzentration
manuelle von Formaldehyd - Referenzverfahren
This draft Technical Specification is submitted to CEN members for Vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 264.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a Technical Specification. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change
without notice and shall not be referred to as a Technical Specification.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 12
5 Principle . 12
6 Sampling strategy. 12
6.1 General . 12
6.2 Non-isokinetic sampling . 13
6.3 Isokinetic sampling with a side stream . 13
7 Sampling equipment . 14
7.1 Sampling probe . 14
7.1.1 Non-isokinetic sampling . 14
7.1.2 Isokinetic sampling . 14
7.1.3 Particle filter . 14
7.2 Absorbers . 15
7.3 Sampling pump . 17
7.4 Gas volume meter . 17
7.5 Filter housing . 18
7.6 Temperature controller . 18
7.7 Suction and volume flow meter . 18
7.8 Additional apparatus . 18
7.9 Additional apparatus for isokinetic sampling: Connection to the main line . 18
7.10 Materials . 18
7.11 Absorption solution. 18
8 Performance characteristics of the method . 19
8.1 General . 19
8.2 Performance characteristics and performance criteria of the sampling system . 19
8.3 Performance characteristics of the analysis . 20
8.3.1 Sources of uncertainty . 20
8.3.2 Performance criterion of analysis . 20
8.4 Establishment of the uncertainty budget . 21
9 Sampling procedure . 22
9.1 Preparation and installation of equipment . 22
9.1.1 Sampling location . 22
9.1.2 Measurement point(s) . 22
9.1.3 Preparation . 22
9.1.4 Checks . 22
9.1.5 Sampling . 22
9.1.6 Transport and storage of samples . 23
9.1.7 Other parameters to be recorded . 23
9.2 Validation of results . 24
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9.2.1 Parameters depending on the stationary source . 24
9.2.2 Leak tests . 24
9.2.3 Field blank . 24
9.2.4 Other elements . 25
10 Analysis . 25
11 Calibration . 25
11.1 General . 25
11.2 Formaldehyde standard solution . 25
11.3 Formaldehyde calibration solution . 26
11.4 Determination of the calibration curve . 26
12 Expression of results . 27
13 Measurement report . 27
Annex A (normative) Analytical methods . 29
A.1 Method A (AHMT method) . 29
A.1.1 Principle . 29
A.1.2 Apparatus, reagents and solutions . 29
A.1.2.1 Apparatus . 29
A.1.2.2 Reagents and solutions . 29
A.1.3 Procedure . 29
A.1.4 Calculation of the mass of absorbed formaldehyde in the wash bottle . 30
A.2 Method B (Pararosaniline method) . 30
A.2.1 Principle . 30
A.2.2 Apparatus, reagents and solutions . 30
A.2.2.1 Apparatus . 30
A.2.2.2 Reagents . 31
A.2.3 Procedure . 31
A.2.4 Calculation of the mass of absorbed formaldehyde in the wash bottle . 31
A.3 Method C (acetylacetone method) . 31
A.3.1 Principle . 31
A.3.2 Apparatus, reagents and solutions . 32
A.3.2.1 Apparatus . 32
A.3.2.2 Reagents and solutions . 32
A.3.3 Procedure . 32
A.3.4 Calculation of the mass of formaldehyde absorbed in the wash bottles . 32
A.4 Method D (DNPH method) . 33
A.4.1 Principle . 33
A.4.2 Apparatus, reagents and solutions . 33
A.4.2.1 Apparatus . 33
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A.4.2.2 Reagents and solutions . 33
A.4.3 Procedure. 33
Annex B (informative) Measurement uncertainty . 37
B.1 General . 37
B.2 Elements required for the uncertainty determinations . 37
B.3 Example of an uncertainty calculation . 37
B.3.1 Specific conditions in the field. 37
B.3.2 Performance characteristics of the method . 38
B.3.3 Model equation and application of rule of uncertainty propagation . 40
B.3.3.1 Concentration of formaldehyde . 40
B.3.3.2 Calculation of the combined uncertainty of C and V . 40
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B.3.3.3 Calculation of sensitivity coefficients . 41
B.3.3.4 Results of the standard uncertainties calculations. 41
B.3.4 Estimation of the combined uncertainty . 42
B.3.5 Calculation of the expanded uncertainty . 42
B.3.6 Uncertainty associated to the mass concentration of formaldehyde at O reference
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Annex C (informative) Validation tests . 45
Bibliography . 46
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European foreword
This document (FprCEN/TS 17638:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 264 “Air
quality”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Vote on TS.
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Introduction
Formaldehyde is a carcinogenic pollutant that is generated in different industrial sectors, like energy
industries (combustion plants (e.g. for wood and gas), combustion engines (gas engines and turbines),
chemical industry (e.g. formaldehyde production), food industry (e.g. smoking plants), wood industry
(e.g. production of wood-based panels or wood pellets) and thus contained in emissions of these
processes.
Currently, no European (EN) or International (ISO) Standard exists for the continuous or periodic
measurement of formaldehyde emissions, which are being addressed, e.g. by the European Commission
in its implementing decision 2015/2119 [1] establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions,
under Directive 2010/75/EU [2], for the production of wood-based panels.
Instead, different national methods for formaldehyde measurements are currently applied, e.g. US
EPA M316 [3], VDI 3862 Part 4 [4], VDI 3862 Part 6 [5], and FD X43-319 [6], all of them based on sampling
in aqueous absorption solutions. Several comparison studies have shown that the equivalence of these
methods is not ensured.
This measurement method is specified as a Technical Specification because currently no sufficient
validation data are available. A comprehensive validation programme has been developed and will be
carried out as soon as the funding is ensured.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the reference method for the determination of the concentration of
formaldehyde in emissions from stationary sources. Waste gas samples are taken by absorption in water
and subsequently analysed by spectrophotometry or HPLC. The method applies to waste gases in which
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the formaldehyde concentration is 2 mg/m to 60 mg/m , on dry basis, at the reference conditions of
273 K and 101,3 kPa.
The specific components and the requirements for the measuring system are described. A number of
performance characteristics with associated minimum performance criteria are specified for the
measuring system.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13284-1:2017, Stationary source emissions - Determination of low range mass concentration of dust -
Part 1: Manual gravimetric method
EN 15259:2007, Air quality - Measurement of stationary source emissions - Requirements for measurement
sections and sites and for the measurement objective, plan and report
EN ISO 14956, Air quality – Evaluation of the suitability of a measurement procedure by comparison with a
required measurement uncertainty (ISO 14956)
ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, Uncertainty of measurement — Part 3: Guide to the expression of uncertainty in
measurement (GUM:1995)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
absorber
device in which formaldehyde is absorbed into an absorption solution
Note 1 to entry: For formaldehyde absorption wash bottles are used as absorbers.
3.2
limit of quantification
lowest amount of an analyte that is quantifiable with a given confidence level
Note 1 to entry: For a manual method the limit of quantification is usually calculated as ten times the standard
deviation of blank measurements provided that the blank value is negligible. This corresponds to a confidence level
of 95 %.
3.3
analytical repeatability
closeness of the agreement between the results of successive measurements of the same measurand
carried out under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: Analytical repeatability conditions include:
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— the same measurement procedure;
— the same laboratory;
— the same sampling equipment, used under the same conditions and at the same location;
— repetition over a short period of time.
Note 2 to entry: Analytical repeatability may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion
characteristics of the results.
Note 3 to entry: In this document the analytical repeatability is expressed as a value with a level of confidence
of 95 %.
3.4
calibration
set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values of quantities
indicated by a measuring method or measuring system, and the corresponding values given by the
applicable reference
3.5
certified reference material
CRM
reference material, accompanied by documentation issued by an authoritative body and providing one
or more specified property values with associated uncertainties and traceabilities, using valid procedures
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 [7]]
3.6
chemical blank
content of an unexposed sample of the absorption solution, plus reagents that are added to the solution
before analysis if necessary
3.7
combined uncertainty
standard uncertainty attached to the measurement result calculated by combination of several standard
uncertainties
Note 1 to entry: According to the principles laid down in ISO/IEC Guide 98-3
3.8
emission limit value
ELV
limit value given in regulations such as EU Directives, ordinances, administrative regulations, permits,
licences, authorisations or consents
Note 1 to entry: ELV can be stated as concentration limits expressed as half-hourly, hourly and daily averaged
values, or mass flow limits expressed as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or annually aggregated values.
3.9
expanded uncertainty
quantity defining a level of confidence about the result of a measurement that may be expected to
encompass a specific fraction of the distribution of values that could reasonably be attributed to a
measurand
U = k × uc
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Note 1 to entry: In this Technical Specification, the expanded uncertainty is calculated with a coverage factor of
k = 2, and with a level of confidence of 95 %.
Note 2 to entry: The expression overall uncertainty is sometimes used to express the expanded uncertainty.
3.10
field blank
value determined by a specific procedure used to ensure that no significant contamination has occurred
during all steps of the measurement and to check that the operator can achieve a quantification level
adapted to the task
3.11
isokinetic sampling
sampling at a rate such that the velocity and direction of the gas entering the sampling nozzle are the
same as the velocity and direction of the gas in the duct at the measurement point
[SOURCE: EN 13284-1:2017]
3.12
measurand
particular quantity subject to measurement
Note 1 to entry: The measurand is a quantifiable property of the stack gas under test, for example mass
concentration of a measured component, temperature, velocity, mass flow, oxygen content and water vapour
content.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.13
measurement method
method described in a written procedure containing all the means and procedures required to sample
and analyse, namely field of application, principle and/or reactions, definitions, equipment, procedures,
presentation of results, other requirements and measurement report
[SOURCE: EN 14793:2017 [8]]
3.14
measurement plane
plane normal to the centreline of the duct at the sampling position
Note 1 to entry: Measurement plane is also known as sampling plane.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.15
measurement point
position in the measurement plane at which the sample stream is extracted or the measurement data are
obtained directly
Note 1 to entry: Measurement point is also known as sampling point.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
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3.16
measurement port
opening in the waste gas duct along the measurement line, through which access to the waste gas is
gained
Note 1 to entry: Measurement port is also known as sampling port or access port.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.17
measurement series
successive measurements carried out at the same measurement plane and at the same operating
conditions of the industrial process
[SOURCE: EN 13284-1:2017]
3.18
performance characteristic
one of the quantities (described by values, tolerances, range, etc.) assigned to equipment in order to
define its performance
3.19
reference method
RM
measurement method taken as a reference by convention, which gives the accepted reference value of
the measurand
Note 1 to entry: A reference method is fully described.
Note 2 to entry: A reference method can be a manual or an automated method.
Note 3 to entry: Alternative methods can be used if equivalence to the reference method has been demonstrated.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007]
3.20
repeatability in the field
closeness of the agreement between the results of simultaneous measurements of the same measurand
carried out with two sets of equipment under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: These conditions include:
— the same measurement procedure;
— two sets of equipment, the performances of which are fulfilling the requirements of the reference method, used
under the same conditions;
— the same location;
— implemented by the same laboratory;
— typically calculated over short periods of time in order to avoid the effect of changes of influence parameters
(e.g. 30 min).
Note 2 to entry: Repeatability may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion characteristics of the
results.
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Note 3 to entry: In this European Standard the repeatability under field conditions is expressed as a value with a
level of confidence of 95 %.
3.21
reproducibility in the field
closeness of the agreement between the results of simultaneous measurements of the same measurand
carried out with several sets of equipment under the same conditions of measurement
Note 1 to entry: These conditions include:
— the same measurement procedure;
— several sets of equipment, the performance of which fulfils the requirements of the reference method, used
under the same conditions;
— the same location;
— implemented by several laboratories.
Note 2 to entry: Reproducibility may be expressed quantitatively in terms of the dispersion characteristics of the
results.
Note 3 to entry: In this European Standard the reproducibility under f
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