Evaluation of Selected Gaseous Halocarbons for Use in source Test Performance Audits |
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| Authors: | G. B. Howe R. K. M. Jayanty A. V. Rao W. F. Gutknecht C. E. Decker D. J. von Lehmden |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Research Triangle Institute Research Triangle Park , North Carolina , USA;2. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park , North Carolina , USA |
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| Abstract: | A repository of 38 gaseous organic compounds in compressed gas cylinders has been established by EPA. This repository was established to provide standards for source test performance audits, that is, quantitative quality assurance tests. Among these compounds are ten halogenated organic species, which are the focus of this paper. Stability studies of all ten compounds have been performed to determine the feasibility of using them as performance audit standards. Results indicate that all of the halocarbons tested are adequately stable to be used as reliable audit standards. Subsequent to completion of stability studies, four of the ten halocarbons were used in source test performance audits. Results are available at this time for two of the four compounds; the results show agreement within 10% of the concentrations previously established by Research Triangle Institute. |
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