Monitoring data analysis

Davis, J. F., Bakshi, B., Kosanovich, K. A., and Piovoso, M. I., Process monitoring, data analysis and data interpretation, Proceedings, Intelligent Systems in Process Engineering, AIChE Symposium Series, 92(312), (1996a). 

Jones B, Bachner P. Q-Probe-Bedside glucose monitoring data analysis and critique. Northfield, IL, College of American Pathologists, 1991 5-15,... 

Environmental Protection Agency. (1992). Statistical training course for ground-water monitoring data analysis EPA/530-R-93-003. Washington Office of Solid Waste. 

Because of the large number of samples and repetitive nature of environmental analysis, automation is very important. Autosamplers are used for sample injection with gc and Ic systems, and data analysis is often handled automatically by user-defined macros in the data system. The high demand for the analysis of environmental samples has led to the estabUshment of contract laboratories which are supported purely by profits from the analysis. On-site monitoring of pollutants is also possible using small quadmpole ms systems fitted into mobile laboratories. 

A full PSD review would include a case-by-case determination of the controls required by BACT, an ambient air-impacd analysis to determine whether the source might violate applicable increments or air-quahty standards an assessment of the effecd on visibihty soils, and vegetation submission of monitoring data and full public review. 

Compressor and turbine seetions ean be analyzed effeetively by eombining vibration speetra with ehanges in performanee data. Major problem areas in eaeh of these eomponents ean be identified with proper monitoring and analysis. 

McBean, E.A., and Rovers, E. (1998) Statistical Procedures for Analysis of Environmental Monitoring Data and Risk Assessment, Prentice Hall, New York. 

HAZWOPER applies only where exposure to hazardous substanees or to health and safety hazards resulting from a hazardous waste operation is likely (see Eigure 2-1). This ean be determined by analysis of exposure monitoring data, hazard eharaeterization, hazard analysis, or exposure assessment [1]. Some of the speeifle examples of work aetivi-ties and situations will be eovered later. 

The contractor at Site H had established area and personnel sampling consistent with HAZWOPER requirements. A photo ionization detector (PID) and a real-time aerosol monitor (RAM) were used on a daily basis to screen for potentially hazardous levels of contaminants. On a weekly basis, personal air samples were collected and submitted for laboratory analysis. PPE requirements, however, were often not based on this data because the oversight agency had established inflexible minimum PPE requirements. The audit team found many of the PPE requirements on Site H to be excessive in light of site monitoring data and hazard determinations. 

Provides air quality data analysis, source modeling and assessment, meteorological services, small business tccluiical assistance, a source m magcmcnt system, and quality assurance mid calibration standards for air monitoring... 

The use of vibration analysis is not restricted to predictive maintenance. This technique is useful for diagnostic applications as well. Vibration monitoring and analysis are the primary diagnostic tools for most mechanical systems that are used to manufacture products. When used properly, vibration data provide the means to maintain optimum operating conditions and efficiency of critical plant systems. Vibration analysis can be used to evaluate fluid flow through pipes or vessels, to detect leaks, and to perform a variety of non-destmctive testing functions that improve the reliability and performance of critical plant systems. 

This chapter provides the basic knowledge and skills required to implement a computer-based vibrationmonitoring program. It discusses the following topics (1) typical machine-train monitoring parameters, (2) database development, (3) data-acquisition equipment and methods, and (4) data analysis. 

Valid data are an absolute prerequisite of vibration monitoring and analysis. Without accurate and complete data taken in the appropriate frequency range, it is impossible to interpret the vibration profiles obtained from a machine-train. 

In this chapter, the main aspects of mass spectrometry that are necessary for the application of LC-MS have been described. In particular, the use of selected-ion monitoring (SIM) for the development of sensitive and specific assays, and the use of MS-MS for generating structural information from species generated by soft ionization techniques, have been highlighted. Some important aspects of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis have been described and the power of using mass profiles to enhance selectivity and sensitivity has been demonstrated. 

Within the pharmaceutical industry we have progressed from the point where computers in the laboratory were rarely present or used beyond spreadsheet calculations. Now computers are ubiquitous in pharmaceutical research and development laboratories, and nearly everyone has at least one used in some way to aid in his or her role. It should come as no surprise that the development of hardware and software over the last 30 years has expanded the scope of computer use to virtually all stages of pharmaceutical research and development (data analysis, data capture, monitoring and decision making). Although there are many excellent books published that are focused on in-depth discussions of computer-aided drug design, bioinformatics, or other related individual topics, none has addressed this broader utilization of... 

Griffith LM, Ward RC, McBride GB, Loftis JC. 2001. Data analysis considerations in producing comparable information for water quality management purposes. Available at http //water.usgs.gOv/wicp/acwi/monitoring/pubs/tr/nwqmc0101.pdf... 

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