SIST EN 15267-4:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15267-4:2017
Kakovost zraka - Ocenjevanje opreme za monitoring kakovosti zraka - 4. del:
Merila za delovanje in postopki preskušanja prenosnih avtomatskih merilnih
sistemov (P-AMS) za periodične meritve emisij iz nepremičnih virov
Air quality - Assessment of air quality monitoring equipment - Part 4: Performance
criteria and test procedures for portable automated measuring systems for periodic
measurements of emissions from stationary sources
Luftbeschaffenheit - Beurteilung von Einrichtungen zur Überwachung der
Luftbeschaffenheit - Teil 4: Mindestanforderungen und Prüfprozeduren für portable
automatische Messeinrichtungen für wiederkehrende Messungen von Emissionen aus
stationären Quellen
Qualité de l'air - Évaluation des équipements de surveillance de la qualité de l'air - Partie
4 : Spécifications de performance et modes opératoires d'essai des systèmes de
mesurage automatisés portables pour le mesurage périodique des émissions de source
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15267-4:2023
ICS:
13.040.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi s Other standards related to air
kakovostjo zraka quality
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 15267-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.040.99 Supersedes EN 15267-4:2017
English Version
Air quality - Assessment of air quality monitoring
equipment - Part 4: Performance criteria and test
procedures for portable automated measuring systems for
periodic measurements of emissions from stationary
sources
Qualité de l'air - Évaluation des équipements de Luftbeschaffenheit - Beurteilung von Einrichtungen zur
surveillance de la qualité de l'air - Partie 4 : Critères de Überwachung der Luftbeschaffenheit - Teil 4:
performance et modes opératoires d'essai des Mindestanforderungen und Prüfprozeduren für
systèmes de mesurage automatisés portables pour le portable automatische Messeinrichtungen für
mesurage périodique des émissions de sources fixes wiederkehrende Messungen von Emissionen aus
stationären Quellen
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 18
5 General requirements . 20
5.1 Application of performance criteria . 20
5.2 Ranges to be tested . 21
5.2.1 Certification range . 21
5.2.2 Supplementary ranges . 21
5.2.3 Lower limit of ranges . 22
5.2.4 Expression of performance criteria with respect to ranges . 22
5.2.5 Ranges of optical in situ P-AMS with variable optical length . 22
5.3 Performance testing of P-AMS based on certified AMS previously tested according to
EN 15267-3 . 22
5.4 Equivalence with the SRM . 22
5.5 Manufacturing consistency and changes to P-AMS design . 22
5.6 Qualifications of testing laboratories . 22
6 Common performance criteria for the laboratory test . 23
6.1 P-AMS for testing . 23
6.2 Evidence of compliance of legal requirements. 23
6.3 Output ranges and zero-point . 23
6.4 Operational status signals. 23
6.5 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures . 23
6.6 Response time . 23
6.7 Repeatability standard deviation at zero point . 23
6.8 Repeatability standard deviation at span point . 24
6.9 Lack of fit . 24
6.10 Short-term drift at zero point and at span point . 24
6.11 Set-up time after transport and influence of ambient temperature . 24
6.12 Influence of supply voltage variations . 24
6.13 Influence of vibration . 24
6.14 Influence of sample gas pressure for in situ P-AMS . 24
6.15 Influence of sample gas flow for extractive P-AMS . 25
6.16 Cross-sensitivity . 25
6.17 Converter efficiency for P-AMS measuring NO . 25
x
6.18 Converter efficiency for P-AMS measuring Hg . 25
6.19 Response factors for P-AMS measuring TOC . 25
6.20 Influences on P-AMS with in-stack sampling chamber . 25
6.21 Influences related to storage and transportation . 26
7 Common performance criteria for the field test . 26
7.1 Response time . 26
7.2 Short-term drift at zero point and at span point . 26
7.3 Reproducibility . 26
8 Specific performance criteria for measured components . 26
8.1 General . 26
8.2 P-AMS measuring gaseous measured components . 26
8.2.1 Performance criteria . 26
8.2.2 P-AMS measuring TOC. 28
8.2.3 P-AMS measuring Hg . 29
8.3 P-AMS measuring particulate matter . 29
9 General test requirements . 30
10 Test procedures for the laboratory test . 32
10.1 P-AMS for testing . 32
10.2 Evidence of compliance of legal requirements . 32
10.3 Output ranges and zero point . 32
10.4 Operational status signals . 32
10.5 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures . 32
10.6 Response time . 33
10.7 Repeatability standard deviation at zero point . 34
10.8 Repeatability standard deviation at span point . 35
10.9 Lack of fit . 35
10.10 Short-term drift at zero point and at span point . 37
10.11 Set-up time after transportation and influence of ambient temperature . 37
10.12 Influence of supply voltage variations . 38
10.13 Influence of vibration . 39
10.14 Influence of sample gas pressure for in situ P-AMS . 39
10.15 Influence of sample gas flow for extractive P-AMS . 40
10.16 Cross-sensitivity . 41
10.17 Converter efficiency for P-AMS measuring NO . 42
X
10.18 Converter efficiency for P-AMS measuring Hg . 43
10.19 Response factors for P-AMS measuring TOC . 43
10.20 Influences on P-AMS with in-stack sampling chamber . 44
10.21 Influences related to storage and transportation . 44
11 Requirements for the field test . 44
12 Common test procedures for the field test . 45
12.1 Response time . 45
12.2 Short-term drift at zero point and at span point . 45
12.3 Reproducibility . 46
13 Equivalence with the SRM . 46
14 Measurement uncertainty . 47
15 Test report . 47
Annex A (informative) European standard reference methods (SRM) and reference
methods (RM). 49
Annex B (normative) Minimum requirements for a test bench . 50
Annex C (normative) Interferents . 51
Annex D (informative) Example for the determination of the expanded uncertainty . 52
D.1 Determination of uncertainty contributions . 52
D.2 Elements required for the uncertainty determinations . 52
D.3 Example of an uncertainty calculation for a P-AMS measuring CO . 54
D.4 Determination of uncertainty contributions by use of sensitivity coefficients . 57
Annex E (normative) Test of linearity . 58
E.1 Description of the test procedure . 58
E.2 Establishment of the regression line . 58
E.3 Calculation of the residuals of the average concentrations . 59
Annex F (informative) Elements of a performance test report . 60
Bibliography . 63

European foreword
This document (EN 15267-4:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 264 “Air quality”,
the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15267-4:2017.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are listed below:
a) The title of the revised EN 15267 series has been clarified to avoid the impression that all parts deal
with the certification of automated measuring systems. The title has been generalized so that
specifically Part 1 and Part 2 are also applicable to other air quality monitoring equipment.
b) The title of revised EN 15267-4 has been clarified to make it clear that Part 4 deals with portable
automated measuring systems for periodic measurements of emissions from stationary sources.
c) The performance criteria and test procedures were adapted to the state of the art in measurement
technology.
d) Requirements for portable automated measuring systems measuring mercury have been added.
e) References have been updated.
This document is Part 4 of a series of European Standards:
— EN 15267-1, Air quality — Assessment of air quality monitoring equipment — Part 1: General
principles of certification
— EN 15267-2, Air quality — Assessment of air quality monitoring equipment — Part 2: Initial assessment
of the manufacturer’s quality management system and post certification surveillance for the
manufacturing process
— EN 15267-3, Air quality — Assessment of air quality monitoring equipment — Part 3: Performance
criteria and test procedures for stationary automated measuring systems for continuous monitoring of
emissions from stationary sources
— EN 15267-4, Air quality — Assessment of air quality monitoring equipment — Part 4: Performance
criteria and test procedures for portable automated measuring systems for periodic measurements of
emissions from stationary sources
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
0.1 General
The assessment of air quality monitoring equipment (AQME) supports the requirements of certain
Directives of the European Union (EU), which require, either directly or indirectly, that this equipment
complies with performance criteria, maximum permissible measurement uncertainties and test
requirements. These Directives include the Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (IED),
Directive (EU) 2015/2193 on medium combustion plants and the Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air
quality and cleaner air for Europe.
The assessment of AQME consists of the following sequential stages:
a) performance testing;
b) initial assessment of the manufacturer’s quality management system (QMS);
c) certification;
d) surveillance for the manufacturing process.
This document specifies the performance criteria and test procedures for performance testing of portable
automated measuring systems (P-AMS) used for periodic measurements of stationary source emissions.
Testing applies to complete measuring systems.
NOTE 1 Portable electrical apparatus designed to measure combustion flue gas parameters of heating appliances
are specified in EN 50379-1 to EN 50379-3.
The application of P-AMS for periodic measurements of stationary source emissions is based on:
— specification of the standard reference method (SRM) and validation of the SRM;
— specification of the alternative method (AM) if the P-AMS is based on an AM;
— certification of the P-AMS in accordance with EN 15267-1, EN 15267-2 and EN 15267-4 including
demonstration of equivalence with the SRM in the field if the P-AMS is based on an AM;
— on-going quality management by the user of the P-AMS in line with EN ISO/IEC 17025.
NOTE 2 Examples for SRM and RM for different measured components are listed in Annex A.
The overall assessment for the purposes of certification is conformity testing, while the evaluation of
performance against specified performance criteria is performance testing.
0.2 Legal drivers
This document supports at least the requirements of the following EU Directives:
— Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions;
— Directive (EU) 2015/2193 on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from
medium combustion plants;
— Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading.
However, this document can also be applied to the monitoring requirements specified in other
EU Directives.
0.3 Periodic measurements
Certified P-AMS can be used as SRM or AM for periodic measurements of stationary source emissions.
0.4 Relationship to EN 14181
Certified P-AMS can be used as SRM or AM for the calibration and validation of stationary AMS for QAL2
and AST purposes.
0.5 Processes
Field testing of P-AMS is ordinarily carried out on industrial processes representative of the range of
application of the SRM or AM. The premise is that if the P-AMS performs acceptably on these processes,
then experience has shown that the P-AMS generally performs well on the majority of other processes.
However, there are always exceptions and it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the P-AMS
performs adequately on a specific process.
The necessary field test of P-AMS is specified in this document.
0.6 Performance characteristics
A combination of laboratory test and field test is detailed within this document. The laboratory test is
designed to assess whether P-AMS can meet, under controlled conditions, the relevant performance
criteria. The field test is designed to assess whether P-AMS can continue to work and meet the relevant
performance criteria in real applications including transportation to the measurement site, set-up of the
P-AMS and measurement.
The main P-AMS performance characteristics are:
— response time;
— repeatability standard deviation;
— lack of fit (linearity);
— short-term drift;
— influence of ambient temperature;
— influence of supply voltage variations;
— influence of vibration;
— influence of sample gas pressure;
— influence of sample gas flow for extractive P-AMS;
— cross-sensitivity to likely interferents contained in the waste gas other than the measured
component;
— converter efficiency for P-AMS measuring NO ;
x
— converter efficiency of P-AMS measuring Hg;
— response factors for P-AMS measuring TOC;
— reproducibility;
— trueness and precision of the P-AMS against the SRM under field conditions if the P-AMS is based on
an AM.
Additional performance characteristics specific to the SRM or AM are included in the performance test.
The quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to be applied by the user of the P-AMS are
also assessed in the performance test.
This document is an application and elaboration of EN ISO 9169 with additional and alternative
provisions for the performance test of P-AMS. Where this document appears to differ from EN ISO 9169,
it either elaborates upon the requirements of EN ISO 9169 or differs in minor ways owing to the necessity
to conduct the performance test of P-AMS.
0.7 Relationship to EN 15267-3
This document is based on EN 15267-3, which specifies the performance test of stationary AMS for the
continuous monitoring of emissions from stationary sources. Many requirements of this document are
identical to those of EN 15267-3. This document deviates from EN 15267-3 only where the portable use
and the use as SRM or AM require different or additional requirements. Therefore, this document allows
a combined testing according to EN 15267-3 and EN 15267-4 where an AMS is designed for stationary
and portable use. It also allows a reduced performance test of P-AMS, which have been already certified
according to EN 15267-3 for stationary use.
1 Scope
This document specifies the general performance criteria and test procedures for the performance test
of portable automated measuring systems (P-AMS) used for periodic measurements of stationary source
emissions. It applies to the performance test of P-AMS based on measurement techniques specified by
the standard reference method (SRM) or an alternative method (AM).
The performance test is based on the general performance criteria and test procedures specified in this
document and on the specific requirements specified for the SRM or AM. This includes testing of the
applicability and correct implementation of the QA/QC procedures specified for the SRM or AM.
This document supports the requirements of particular EU Directives.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 14793, Stationary source emissions - Demonstration of equivalence of an alternative method with a
reference method
EN 15259, Air quality - Measurement of stationary source emissions - Requirements for measurement
sections and sites and for the measurement objective, plan and report
EN 50160, Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public electricity networks
EN 60068-2-6, Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN ISO 14956:2002, Air quality - Evaluation of the suitability of a measurement procedure by comparison
with a required measurement uncertainty (ISO 14956:2002)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
air quality monitoring equipment
AQME
automated measuring system or data acquisition and handling system
[SOURCE: EN 15267-1:2023, 3.1]
3.2
automated measuring system
AMS
entirety of all measuring instruments and additional devices for obtaining a result of measurement
Note 1 to entry: The term “automated measuring system” applies to stationary and portable AMS.
Note 2 to entry: Apart from the actual measuring device (the analyser), a stationary AMS includes facilities for
taking samples (e.g. probe, sample gas lines, flow meters and regulator, delivery pump) and for sample conditioning
(e.g. dust filter, pre-separator for interferents, cooler, converter). This definition also includes testing and adjusting
devices that are required for functional checks and QAL3 procedures and, if applicable, for commissioning.
Note 3 to entry: The term “automated measuring system” (AMS) is typically used in Europe. The terms
“continuous emission monitoring system” (CEM) and “continuous ambient-air-quality monitoring system” (CAM)
are also typically used in the UK and USA.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-1:2023, 3.2]
3.3
portable automated measuring system
P-AMS
automated measuring system which is in a condition or application to be moved from one to another
measurement site to obtain measurement results for a short measurement period
Note 1 to entry: The measurement period is typically 8 h for a day.
Note 2 to entry: The P-AMS can be configured at the measurement site for the special application but can be also
set-up in a van or mobile container. The probe and the sample gas lines are installed often just before the
measurement task is started.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-1:2023, 3.3]
3.4
reference method
RM
measurement method taken as a reference by convention, which gives, the accepted reference value of
the measurand
Note 1 to entry: A reference method is fully described.
Note 2 to entry: A reference method can be a manual or an automated method.
Note 3 to entry: Alternative methods can be used if equivalence to the reference method has been demonstrated.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007, 3.8]
3.5
standard reference method
SRM
reference method prescribed by European or national legislation
Note 1 to entry: Standard reference methods are used e.g. to calibrate and validate AMS and for periodic
measurements to check compliance with limit values.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007, 3.9]
3.6
alternative method
AM
measurement method which complies with the criteria given by EN 14793 with respect to the reference
method
Note 1 to entry: An alternative method can consist of a simplification of the reference method.
Note 2 to entry: Alternative methods can be used if equivalence to the reference method has been demonstrated.
[SOURCE: EN 14793:2017, 3.3, modified – “this European Standard” has been replaced by “EN 14793”
and note 2 has been added]
3.7
measurement method
method described in a written procedure containing all the means and procedures required to sample
and analyse, namely: field of application, principle and/or reactions, definitions, equipment, procedures,
presentation of results, other requirements and measurement report
[SOURCE: EN 14793:2017, 3.4]
3.8
measurement
set of operations having the object of determining a value of a quantity
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.8]
3.9
paired measurement
simultaneous recording of results of measurement at the same measurement point using two P-AMS of
identical design
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.9]
3.10
measurand
particular quantity subject to measurement
Note 1 to entry: The measurand is a quantifiable property of the waste gas under test, for example mass
concentration of a measured component, temperature, velocity, mass flow, oxygen content and water vapour
content.
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007, 3.5]
3.11
measured component
constituent of the waste gas for which a defined measurand is to be determined by measurement
[SOURCE: EN 15259:2007, 3.6]
Note 1 to entry: Measured component is also called determinand.
3.12
interferent
substance present in the waste gas under investigation, other than the measured component, that affects
the output
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.12]
3.13
reference material
substance or mixture of substances, with a known concentration within specified limits, or a device of
known characteristics
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.15]
3.14
zero gas
gas mixture used to establish the zero point of a calibration curve when used with a given analytical
procedure within a given calibration range
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.16]
3.15
zero point
specified value of the output of the P-AMS which, in the absence of the measured component, represents
the zero crossing of the P-AMS characteristic
Note 1 to entry: In case of oxygen and some flow monitoring AMS, the zero point is interpreted as the lowest
measurable value.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.17, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.16
span point
value of the output of the P-AMS for the purpose of calibrating, adjusting, etc. that represents a correct
measured value generated by reference material between 70 % and 90 % of the range tested
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.18, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.17
measured signal
output of the P-AMS in analogue or digital form which is converted into the measured value with the aid
of the analysis function of the analyser
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.19, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS” and “calibration
function” by “analysis function of the analyser”]
3.18
output
reading, or digital or analogue electrical signal, generated by the P-AMS in response to a measured object
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.20, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.19
independent reading
reading that is not influenced by a previous individual reading by separating two individual readings by
at least four response times
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.21]
3.20
individual reading
reading averaged over a time period equal to at least the response time of the P-AMS
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.22, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.21
averaging time
time period over which an arithmetic or time-weighted average of concentrations is calculated
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.23]
3.22
short-term average
STA
average related to the shortest time period used for reporting
Note 1 to entry: Short-term averages are based on the shortest time period of averages the plant must report to
the authorities for each measured component. According to variations in different EU Directives the shortest time
period can be 10 min, 30 min or 1 h, depending on the type and application of the plant.
[SOURCE: EN 17255-1:2019, 3.25]
3.23
performance characteristic
quantity assigned to the P-AMS in order to define its performance
Note 1 to entry: The values of relevant performance characteristics are determined in the performance test and
compared to the applicable performance criteria.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.25, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.24
response time
t
duration between the instant when an input quantity value of a measuring instrument or measuring
system is subjected to an abrupt change between two specified constant quantity values and the instant
when a corresponding indication settles within specified limits around its final steady value
Note 1 to entry: The response time is also referred to as the 90 % time.
Note 2 to entry: The response time is by convention the time taken for the output signal to pass from 0 % to 90 %
of the final variation of indication.
Note 3 to entry: Beside the different wording, this definition does not technically deviate from the definition of
response time in EN 15267-3.
3.25
lack of fit
systematic deviation, within the measurement range, between the accepted value of a reference material
applied to the measuring system and the corresponding result of measurement produced by the
calibrated measuring system
Note 1 to entry: In common language lack of fit is often called “linearity” or “deviation from linearity”. Lack of fit
test is often called “linearity test”.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.27]
3.26
NO converter efficiency
x
efficiency with which the converter unit of a NO analyser reduces NO to NO
x 2
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.28]
3.27
Hg converter efficiency
2+ 0
efficiency with which the converter unit of a mercury analyser reduces Hg to Hg
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.29]
3.28
interference
negative or positive effect that a substance has upon the output of the P-AMS, when that substance is not
the measured component
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.30, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.29
cross-sensitivity
response of the P-AMS to interfering components
Note 1 to entry: See interference.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.31, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.30
short-term drift at zero point
difference between the P-AMS reading at zero point at the beginning of the measurement period and the
P-AMS reading at zero point at the end of the measurement period
3.31
short-term drift at span point
difference between the P-AMS reading at span point at the beginning of the measurement period and the
P-AMS reading at span point at the end of the measurement period
Note 1 to entry: The measurement period is typically 8 h for a day. Measurement periods of several days need a
drift control on each day.
3.32
repeatability
ability of the P-AMS to provide closely similar indications for repeated applications of the same
measurand under the same conditions of measurement
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.38, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.33
reproducibility
measure of the agreement between two identical P-AMS applied in parallel in field tests at a level of
confidence of 95 % using the standard deviation of the difference of the paired measurements
Note 1 to entry: Reproducibility is determined by means of two identical P-AMS operated side by side. It is a P-
AMS performance characteristic for describing the production tolerance specific to that P-AMS. The reproducibility
is calculated from the short-term averages of the output signals (raw values as analogue or digital outputs) obtained
during the field test.
Note 2 to entry: The term “field repeatability” is sometimes used instead of reproducibility.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.39, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.34
uncertainty
parameter associated with the result of a measurement, that characterises the dispersion of the values
that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, B.2.18]
3.35
standard uncertainty
uncertainty of the result of measurement expressed as a standard deviation
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, 2.3.1]
3.36
expanded uncertainty
quantity defining an interval about the result of a measurement that may be expected to encompass a
large fraction of the distribution of values that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, 2.3.5]
Note 1 to entry: The interval about the result of measurement is established for a level of confidence of typically
95 %.
3.37
maximum permissible expanded uncertainty
criterion specified for the measurement method to assess the expanded uncertainty associated to a result
of measurement
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.43]
3.38
testing laboratory
laboratory carrying out the performance test
[SOURCE: EN 15267-1:2023, 3.6]
3.39
manufacturer
organisation, situated at a stated location or locations, that carries out or controls such stages in the
manufacture, assessment, handling and storage of a product that enables it to accept responsibility for
continued compliance of the product and its certification, and undertakes all obligations in that
connection
Note 1 to entry: The term “manufacturer” is used instead of “organisation” as used in EN ISO 9001. For the
purpose of this document they are interchangeable.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-1:2023, 3.7]
3.40
certification body
third-party conformity assessment body operating certification schemes
[SOURCE: EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012, 3.12]
3.41
field test
test at different industrial processes representative of the intended application of the P-AMS, where one
can be a suitable test bench which covers all relevant influences present in the field, including the
transportation from one site to another, setting-up the P-AMS at the measurement site and checking the
function and drift
3.42
certification range
range over which the P-AMS is tested and certified for compliance with the relevant performance criteria
Note 1 to entry: Certification range is always related to the ELV for the daily average.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.48, modified – “AMS” has been replaced by “P-AMS”]
3.43
emission limit value
ELV
limit value given in regulations such as EU Directives, ordinances, administrative regulations, permits,
licences, authorisations or consents
Note 1 to entry: ELV can be stated as concentration limits expressed as e.g. half-hourly, hourly and daily averaged
values, or mass flow limits expressed as e.g. hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or annually averaged values.
[SOURCE: EN 15267-3:2023, 3.49]
4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply.
4.1 Symbols
a average value of the P-AMS readings in the linearity test
A intercept of the regression function in the linearity test
b sensitivity coefficient of sample gas flow
f
b sensitivity coefficient of sample gas pressure
p
b sensitivity coefficient of ambient temperature
t
b sensitivity coefficient of supply voltage
v
B slope of the regression function in the linearity test
c concentration; value of the reference material
c carbon mass concentration of substance i at 273 K and 1 013 hPa; individual reference material
i
value
c carbon mass concentration of propane at 273 K and 1 013 hPa
ref
c concentration of NO with ozone generator switched-off
NO,
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