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450 Source Sampling for Pollutants (1995)

5-day lecture course
4 CEUs

Course Description
This course develops the ability to plan, guide, evaluate, and (after experience on the job) perform source sampling measurements to determine rates of emissions from stationary sources. It clarifies EPA Reference Methods 1 to 4, and Method 5. The course develops knowledge of the equipment employed, understanding of why the prescribed methods are established, and ability to perform the calibrations and calculations which are a part of the reference methods. Instruction relies on laboratory exercises in which students work with stack sampling equipment. Students perform components of the various methods and extract a sample from an actual or simulated stack. They make the necessary calculations to follow a sampling procedure and to report test results. A scientific calculator is necessary for class and homework exercises.

Major topics

• Process tasks and basis for task requirements in EPA Reference Methods
• Source testing procedures for gaseous and particulate pollutants
• Source sampling equipment (function and calibration)
• Basic concepts of gases
• Calculations in source sampling
• Orsat analysis
• Quality assurance and safety in source sampling

Desired Background
Engineering/scientific degree or successful completion of Course RE:100 or six months of equivalent work experience.