Development and Evaluation of a Mass Spectrometer-Based Continuous Emission Monitor for Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Combustion Devices
Wada, ET; Sterling, AM
| HERO ID | 1058718 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2001 |
| Title | Development and Evaluation of a Mass Spectrometer-Based Continuous Emission Monitor for Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Combustion Devices |
| Authors | Wada, ET; Sterling, AM |
| Journal | Waste Management |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 477-477 |
| Abstract | The development of a mass spectrometer-based continuous emission monitor (MS-CEM) for organic emissions from combustion devices is described, and results are presented from evaluations of the device at Louisiana State University. Besides the mass spectrometer, the monitor consisted of a heat-traced line, vacuum pump, particulate filters, and a Nafion dryer to remove water from the sample gas. The MS-CEM was tested by step injection of a mixture of organic compounds into the baghouse inlet of a pilot-scale rotary kiln incinerator, and the stack-gas effluent was monitored. In addition, the mixture of organic compounds was pulse injected into a second sampling line to simulate transient emissions of products of incomplete combustion during operational upsets. Results show that the response time for each organic components was less than 2 min. The accuracy of the monitoring device was affected by the flow rate, the organic mixture preparation measurement, and the evaporation of each component between the time of mixing of the VOCs and the time of injection into the sampling line. |
| Doi | 10.1016/s0956-053x(00)00132-x |
| Pmid | 11280990 |
| Url | http://search.proquest.com/docview/14570219?accountid=102841 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Environment Abstracts; COMBUSTION; AIR POLLUTION INSTRUMENTS; SPECTROMETRY; VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; MONITORING, AIR; STACK EMISSIONS; ENA 07:General |
| Is Qa | No |