M/513 - gaseous hydrogen chloride
Automatic determination by measurement of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air
Mandate M/513 concerns the development of standards for the automatic determination of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air. The European Commission requests the European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) to establish harmonised methods for measuring HCl concentrations to ensure reliable and consistent monitoring of industrial emissions, supporting environmental protection and regulatory compliance. This mandate aims to facilitate the standardisation of measurement techniques for waste gas analysis related to atmospheric pollution by HCl.
Purpose
The mandate M/513 concerns the automatic determination of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) concentrations in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air. Its aim is to establish standardized methods for measuring HCl levels to support environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the development of European standards for the automatic measurement of gaseous hydrogen chloride concentrations in industrial waste gases. This involves defining measurement techniques and procedures that ensure reliable and accurate monitoring of HCl emissions.
Expected deliverables
While specific deliverables are not detailed in the mandate metadata, it is expected that the outcome will include one or more harmonized standards detailing:
- Procedures for automatic determination of gaseous HCl concentration in industrial waste gases.
- Technical specifications for measurement equipment and practices.
- Guidelines ensuring consistency and comparability of measurement data across member states.
Context
Hydrogen chloride is a significant pollutant generated by various industrial processes. Monitoring its concentration in emissions is vital for environmental protection and public health. This mandate reflects the European Union’s commitment to establishing standardized measurement methods to facilitate enforcement of emission limits and support environmental legislation. The resolution reference CEN/BT C154/2012 indicates that the decision relates to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and its standardisation activities.
This mandate covers the automatic measurement and determination of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air. It pertains to standardisation work related to monitoring and controlling air pollution from industrial sources.
General Information
This document specifies the standard reference method (SRM) based on an automatic method for determination of the mass concentration of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in ducts and stacks emitting to the atmosphere. It describes the sampling and gas conditioning system.
This document specifies the characteristics to be determined and the performance criteria to be fulfilled by portable automated measuring systems (P-AMS) using the infrared measurement method. It applies for periodic monitoring and for the calibration or control of automated measuring systems (AMS) permanently installed on a stack, for regulatory or other purposes.
The infrared measurement method described in this document can be used as a SRM, provided the expanded uncertainty of the method is less than 20 % relative at the daily Emission Limit Value (ELV), or 1 mg/m3 for ELV below 5 mg/m3, and the criteria associated to performance characteristics described in EN 15267-4 for portable automated measuring systems (P-AMS), are fulfilled.
This document specifies criteria for demonstration of equivalence of an alternative method (AM) to the SRM by application of EN 14793.
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This document specifies the standard reference method (SRM) based on an automatic method for determination of the mass concentration of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in ducts and stacks emitting to the atmosphere. It describes the sampling and gas conditioning system.
This document specifies the characteristics to be determined and the performance criteria to be fulfilled by portable automated measuring systems (P-AMS) using the infrared measurement method. It applies for periodic monitoring and for the calibration or control of automated measuring systems (AMS) permanently installed on a stack, for regulatory or other purposes.
The infrared measurement method described in this document can be used as a SRM, provided the expanded uncertainty of the method is less than 20 % relative at the daily Emission Limit Value (ELV), or 1 mg/m3 for ELV below 5 mg/m3, and the criteria associated to performance characteristics described in EN 15267-4 for portable automated measuring systems (P-AMS), are fulfilled.
This document specifies criteria for demonstration of equivalence of an alternative method (AM) to the SRM by application of EN 14793.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/513 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Automatic determination by measurement of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air". Automatic determination by measurement of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases emitted by industrial installations into the air There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.