ASTM D6060-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Sampling of Process Vents with a Portable Gas Chromatograph
Standard Test Method for Sampling of Process Vents with a Portable Gas Chromatograph
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method has been widely used to obtain mass balance data for process scrubbers, to determine the efficiency of VOC emission control equipment, and to obtain data to support air permit applications.
5.2 This test method will have applications to the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Rule and may have applications to Compliance Assurance Monitoring verification required by the 1990 Clean Air Act Title III Amendments.
5.3 This test method, when used with Test Methods D3464 or D3154 or on-line process flow meter data, can be used to calculate detailed emission rate profiles for VOCs from process vents.
5.4 This test method provides nearly real time results that can detect process changes or upsets that may be missed using conventional sorbent tube or integrated gas sampling bag sampling.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a method for direct sampling and analysis of process vents for volatile organic compound (VOC) vapors and permanent gases using a portable gas chromatograph (GC).
1.2 This test method is applicable to analysis of permanent gases such as oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2), as well as vapors from organic compounds with boiling points up to 125°C.
1.3 The detection limits obtained will depend on the portable gas chromatograph and detector used. Detectors available include but are not limited to thermal conductivity, photoionization, argon ionization, and electron capture. For instruments equipped with thermal conductivity detectors, typical detection limits are one to two parts per million by volume (ppm(v)) with an applicable concentration range to high percent by volume levels. For instruments with photoionization detectors detection limit of one to ten parts per billion by volume (ppb(v)) are obtainable with a concentration range from 1000 to 2000 ppm(v). The argon ionization detector has an achievable detection limit of one (ppb(v)), while the electron capture detector has an achievable detection limit of one part per trillion by volume (ppt(v)) for chlorinated compounds.
1.4 The applicability of this test method should be evaluated for each VOC by determining stability, reproducibility, and linearity.
1.5 The appropriate concentration range must also be determined for each VOC, as the range will depend on the vapor pressure of the particular VOC.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Refer to Section 8 on Hazards for additional safety precautions.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D6060 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Sampling of Process Vents with a Portable Gas
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Chromatograph
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6060; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 Thistestmethoddescribesamethodfordirectsampling
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and analysis of process vents for volatile organic compound
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
(VOC) vapors and permanent gases using a portable gas
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
chromatograph (GC).
RefertoSection8onHazardsforadditionalsafetyprecautions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to analysis of permanent
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
gases such as oxygen (O ), carbon dioxide (CO ) and nitrogen
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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(N ), as well as vapors from organic compounds with boiling
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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points up to 125°C.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.3 The detection limits obtained will depend on the por-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tablegaschromatographanddetectorused.Detectorsavailable
include but are not limited to thermal conductivity,
2. Referenced Documents
photoionization, argon ionization, and electron capture. For
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
instruments equipped with thermal conductivity detectors,
D1356Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
typical detection limits are one to two parts per million by
Atmospheres
volume (ppm(v)) with an applicable concentration range to
D3154Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot
high percent by volume levels. For instruments with photoion-
Tube Method)
ization detectors detection limit of one to ten parts per billion
D3464Test Method forAverage Velocity in a Duct Using a
by volume (ppb(v)) are obtainable with a concentration range
Thermal Anemometer
from 1000 to 2000 ppm(v). The argon ionization detector has
an achievable detection limit of one (ppb(v)), while the E355PracticeforGasChromatographyTermsandRelation-
ships
electron capture detector has an achievable detection limit of
one part per trillion by volume (ppt(v)) for chlorinated com-
2.2 Other Document:
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pounds.
NFPA 70National Electrical Code
NFPA496Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures
1.4 Theapplicabilityofthistestmethodshouldbeevaluated
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for Electrical Equipment
for each VOC by determining stability, reproducibility, and
linearity.
3. Terminology
1.5 The appropriate concentration range must also be deter-
3.1 Definitions—For the definition of terms used in this test
mined for each VOC, as the range will depend on the vapor
method, refer to Terminology D1356 and Practice E355.
pressure of the particular VOC.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2.1 portable,n—referstogaschromatographwithinternal
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
battery,internalsamplepump,andinternal/rechargeablecarrier
standard.
gas supply cylinder.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Atmospheres and Source Emissions. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D6060–96 (2009). Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
DOI: 10.1520/D6060-17. Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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4. Summary of Test Method 5.4 This test method provides nearly real time results that
can detect process changes or upsets that may be missed using
4.1 One end of a sampling line (typically 6 mm ou
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Designation: D6060 − 96 (Reapproved 2009) D6060 − 17
Standard Practice Test Method for
Sampling of Process Vents with a Portable Gas
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Chromatograph
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6060; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice test method describes a method for direct sampling and analysis of process vents for volatile organic
compound (VOC) vapors and permanent gases using a portable gas chromatograph (GC).
1.2 This practice test method is applicable to analysis of permanent gases such as oxygen (O ), carbon dioxide (CO ) and
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nitrogen (N ), as well as vapors from organic compounds with boiling points up to 125°C.
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1.3 The detection limits obtained will depend on the portable gas chromatograph and detector used. Detectors available include
but are not limited to thermal conductivity, photoionization, argon ionization, and electron capture. For instruments equipped with
thermal conductivity detectors, typical detection limits are one to two parts per million by volume (ppm(v)) with an applicable
concentration range to high percent by volume levels. For instruments with photoionization detectors detection limit of one to ten
parts per billion by volume (ppb(v)) are obtainable with a concentration range from 1000 to 2000 ppm(v). The argon ionization
detector has an achievable detection limit of one (ppb(v)), while the electron capture detector has an achievable detection limit of
one part per trillion by volume (ppt(v)) for chlorinated compounds.
1.4 The applicability of this practice test method should be evaluated for each VOC by determining stability, reproducibility,
and linearity.
1.5 The appropriate concentration range must also be determined for each VOC, as the range will depend on the vapor pressure
of the particular VOC.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Refer to Section 8 on Hazards for additional safety precautions.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D3154 Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot Tube Method)
D3464 Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct Using a Thermal Anemometer
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
2.2 Other Document:
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NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
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NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres
and Source Emissions.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2017. Published December 2009October 2017. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20012009
as D6060 – 96 (2001).(2009). DOI: 10.1520/D6060-96R09.10.1520/D6060-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For the definition of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology D1356 and Practice E355.
3.1 Definitions—For the definition of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1356 an
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