Sampling Methods; Particulate Sampling; Quality Assurance; Vi.a. Instrument Calibration - Drolet DB03105 Installation And Operation Manual

Report prepared for: Guillaume Thibodeau-Fortin (Stove Builder International Inc.) on 12/1/2017 8:00:00 AM
Test report #103124842MTL-001 (13 of 15)
Stove Builder International Inc.
Project No. G103124842
V.•SAMPLING•METHODS•
V.A.••PARTICULATE•SAMPLING•
Particulates were sampled in strict accordance with ASTM E2515-2011. This method
uses two identical sampling systems with Pall TX-40 binder free, 47-mm diameter
filters. The dryers used in the sample systems are filled with "Drierite" before each
test run. In order to measure first-hour emissions rates, a third sample systems with
filter is used at the first hour into the test run. The two filter sets used for this train are
analyzed individually to determine the first hour emissions rate.
VI.•QUALITY•ASSURANCE•
VI.A.•INSTRUMENT•CALIBRATION•
VI.A.•(1).•
At the conclusion of each test program the dry gas meters are checked against our
standard dry gas meter. Three runs are made on each dry gas meter used during the
test program. The average calibration factors obtained are then compared with the
six-month calibration factor and, if within 5%, the six-month factor is used to calculate
standard volumes. Results of this calibration are contained in Appendix D.
An integral part of the post test calibration procedure is a leak check of the pressure
side by plugging the system exhaust and pressurizing the system to 10" W.C. The
system is judged to be leak free if it retains the pressure for at least 10 minutes.
The standard dry gas meter is calibrated every 6 months using a Reference Dry Gas
Meter. The process involves sampling the train operation for 5 cubic foot of volume.
With readings made to .001 ft
the ±2% required by the standard.
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DRY•GAS•METERS•
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, the resolution is .1%, giving an accuracy higher than
Date: 21 July 2017
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