Sampling and analysis

If formation wafer production is expected, a chemical analysis of the water will also be required. It is good practice to record the details of the methods used for sampling and analysis in each case so that measurement uncertainties can be assessed. 

Csuros, M. Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Technicians, Lewis Boca Raton, 1994. 

Keith, L. H., ed. Compilation ofEPA s Sampling and Analysis Methods, Lewis Boca Raton, 1996. 

Keith, L. H. Environmental Sampling and Analysis—A Practical Guide, Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, EL, 1991. 

J. P. Lodge, ed.. Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis, Lewis PubUshers, Chelsea, Mich., 1989, 763 pp. 

B. W. Loo, J. M. JaMevic, and F. S. Goulding, "Dichotomous Virtual Impactors for Large Scale Monitoring of Airborne Particulate Matter," in B. Y. H. Liu, ed., Eine Particles, Aerosol Generation, Measurement, Sampling and Analysis, Academic Press, Inc., New York, 1976, pp. 311—350. 

B. Y. H. Liu, ed.. Tine Particles—-Aerosol Generation, Measurement, Sampling and Analysis, Academic Press, Inc., New York, 1976. 

Sample Integrity. In order to be able to rely on the results of measurements, it is necessary to be sure that the sample as analy2ed is the same as it was when collected, and that it is properly identified in the field, in the laboratory, and in the report. Transit times and temperatures should be within the limits allowed for the type of sample and analysis. A series of documents which estabhsh a chain of custody should exist so that it is possible to be sure that the right result goes with the right sample. 

Health and Safety. Petroleum and oxygenate formulas are either flammable or combustible. Flammables must be used in facUities that meet requirements for ha2ardous locations. Soak tanks and other equipment used in the removing process must meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for use with flammable Hquids. Adequate ventilation that meets the exposure level for the major ingredient must be attained. The work environment can be monitored by active air sampling and analysis of charcoal tubes. 

Comprehensive accounts of the various gravimetric, polarographic, spectrophotometric, and neutron activation analytical methods have been pubHshed (1,2,5,17,19,65—67). Sampling and analysis of biological materials and organic compounds is treated in References 60 and 68. Many analytical methods depend on the conversion of selenium in the sample to selenous acid, H2Se02, and reduction to elemental selenium when a gravimetric deterrnination is desired. 

For determination of the aerodynamic diameters of particles, the most commonly apphcable methods for particle-size analysis are those based on inertia aerosol centrifuges, cyclones, and inertial impactors (Lundgren et al.. Aerosol Measurement, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1979 and Liu, Fine Paiiicles—Aerosol Generation, Measurement, Sampling, and Analysis, Academic, New York, 1976). Impactors are the most commonly used. Nevertheless, impactor measurements are subject to numerous errors [Rao and Whitby, Am. Ind. Hyg. A.s.soc.]., 38, 174 (1977) Marple and WiUeke, "Inertial Impactors, in Lundgren et al.. Aerosol Measurement and Fuchs, "Aerosol Impactors, in Shaw, Fundamentals of Aerosol Sci-... 

The second section of the spreadsheet contains the overall flows, the calculated component flows, and the material balance closure of each. The weighted nonclosure can be calculated using the random error calculated above, and a constraint test can be done with each component constraint if desired. Whether the measurement test is done or not, the nonclosure of the material balance for each component gives an indication of the validity of the overall flows and the compositions. If particiilar components are found to have significant constraint error, discussions with laboratory personnel about sampling and analysis and with instrument personnel about flow-measurement errors can take place before any extensive computations begin. 

Sample stability becomes increasingly important as the time between sampling and analysis increases. Effects of temperature, trace contaminants, and chemical reactions can cause the collected species to be lost from the collection medium or to undergo a transformation that will prevent its recovery. Nearly 100% recovery is also required because a variable recovery rate will prevent quantification of the analysis. Interference should be minimal and, if present, well understood. 

Source Pagnotto, L. D., and Keenan, R. G., "Sampling and Analysis of Gases and Vapoi - . f The Industrial En iniiimL-iit—ll Control." United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. United States Government Printing Office, Washington. 167-179. 

The methods that have been discussed require specially designed instruments. Laboratories without such instruments can measure these gases using general-purpose chemical analytical equipment. A compendium of methods for these laboratories is the "Manual on Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis"published by the American Public Health Association. (10). 

Analytical methods available to labbratories with only general-purpose analytical equipment may be found in the "Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis" cited at the end of the previous section. 

Winegar, E. D., and Keith, L.H., "Sampling and Analysis of Airborne Pollutants." Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, FL, 1993. 

Beer, R., "Remote Sensing by Fourier Transform Spectroscopy." Wiley, New York, 1992. Cracknell, A. P., "Introduction to Remote Sensing." Taylor Francis, New York, 1991. Keith, L. H., "Environmental Sampling and Analysis." Lewis Publishers, Chelsea, MI, 1991. 

Have laboratory or sampling techniques been changed or have there been any changes in operators or technicians It may be bad samples or laboratory problems. Additional sampling and analysis should be begun to confirm the problem. 

Table 10.30 Methods for sampling and analysis of a range of air pollutants...

Names and training records of staff involved in sampling and analysis, or details of contract analysts and any quality standards/accreditation schemes with which they comply. 

EEC Directive concerning the sampling and analysis of drinking water... 

Measurement of specific chemical or biological contaminants can be very expensive. Before expending time and money to obtain measurements of indoor air pollutants, you must decide how the results will be used (e.g., comparison to standards or guidelines, comparison to levels in complaint-free areas) what substances(s) should be measured where to take, samples when to take samples what sampling and analysis method to use so that the results provide useful information. 

Delineation/Verification of Gross Contamination Sampling and Analysis Interceptor Trench/Sump/Subsurface Drain Pump and Treat In-situ Treatment Temporary Cap/Cover... 

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