Technical Instructions
Mayaben Aakash Mokaria, A00209768
ENG 1002
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Instructor: Emily Andersen
November 18th, 2019
Introduction:
In this modern world, the level of air pollution is increased dramatically. Air monitoring & quality assurance section established a lead monitoring program to decrease the level of air pollution. There are so many contaminants such as TSP, PM10, PM2.5, NO3, SO2, and NOx (ECA, 2002). In this report, I would like to describe Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) and its instrument set up instructions.
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) which is found in ambient air and has a mean aerodynamic diameter of up to 25 to 50 micrometers (TSP, 2019). The aim of this operation is that an electrical blower motor draws ambient air into the air sampler where Total Suspended Particulate matter is collected onto a glass-fiber filter. The air flow through the filter is maintained at a constant volumetric flow rate over a 24-hours (Operations manual, 2008). The flow data and elapsed time are calculated for each sample to determine the concentration of TSP in the ambient air.
Tools, Equipment, and Material: In order to successfully install TSP sampler system for air quality monitoring, you will require the following items (Nevada Bureau of Air Quality Planning hand-out, n.d.):
TSP high vol. Sampler System
Glass fiber filter
Filter cassette
Spare blower motor
Wire nuts, motor housing
Hand tools: Hammer, Screwdrivers, Nut drivers, Hex key wrenches, Wire strippers
Voltmeter, Extension cord
Personal protective equipment and clothing/footwear for work in winter time.
Instructions:
Select a suitable monitoring sites to meet the goals of a specific monitoring project (Air Quality manual, 2008).
Placed sampler vertically above the ground level (2to15 meters)
Before setting up the sample, clean and dry the working surface on any dust or other contaminants
Obtain high vol. filter and record the pre-weight
Once all connections are completed, turn the blower motor via a switch for 5-minutes to check is completed.
5080070485Caution: Running the sampler for too long (1 2 minutes) with the air flow blocked can increase the chance that the blower motor will overheat due to the lack of cooling air. Overheating can shorten the lifetime of the blower motor and can also result with damage to the motors electrical insulation, which could cause a fire or electric shock to the user.
0Caution: Running the sampler for too long (1 2 minutes) with the air flow blocked can increase the chance that the blower motor will overheat due to the lack of cooling air. Overheating can shorten the lifetime of the blower motor and can also result with damage to the motors electrical insulation, which could cause a fire or electric shock to the user.
After the leak check is done, record the original time value
Place the filter paper in the air sampler following the indicated set up in the manual
Record the reading from flow controller meter
Set up air sampler to run for 24 hours
After 24 hours, obtain filter paper
Re-weight the filter paper and record the new weight
Calculate the concentration of TSP in µg/m3
Once the install sampler, the site security is to be maintained with a locked fence.
63500418465Only properly trained person should perform the TSP Hi vol. filter changes, installation, testing, operation, maintenance or calibration. As with all monitoring equipment, precautions should be taken when working around electricity, power tools and elevated platforms. Repair should be done by properly trained service person. Proper protective clothing is also essential when working in winter (Alaska monitoring program manual, 2010).
0Only properly trained person should perform the TSP Hi vol. filter changes, installation, testing, operation, maintenance or calibration. As with all monitoring equipment, precautions should be taken when working around electricity, power tools and elevated platforms. Repair should be done by properly trained service person. Proper protective clothing is also essential when working in winter (Alaska monitoring program manual, 2010).
Safety Precautions:
Figure 1 & 2. TSP high vol. Sampler System:
TSP High Vol. Sampler [Online Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from
TSP High Vol. Sampler [Online Image]. (2018). Retrieved from www.evltesting.com/stroages/instrument/882555110745.jpgUnfamiliar Terms:
Flow controller: The float controller consists of a meter display which suggests airflow and a screw modify air float through varying the voltage to the blower-motor.
Elapse time: The elapsed time is the indicating tool that appropriately records the time period that electrical power is supplied to the sampler components.
Blower motor: blower-motor a mixture of an electric motor connected to a circular impeller that draws air go with the flow into the sampler inlet, accumulating any suspended particulate be counted onto the glass-fibre clear out inside the filter cassette (TSP air quality manual, n.d.).
Conclusion:
If you follow these steps, you will definitely calculate concentration of Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) with flow rate 40cfm. Also, one can determine the identity of the particulate. If you have any questions or problems, please visit and read the air quality operational manual for more information.
References
Lead Monitoring TSP-Pb Hi-Vol SOP 6-8-11 Ver1 0. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Nevada Bureau of Air Quality Planning Ambient Air Quality … (n.d.). Retrieved from
Tisch Environmental, Inc. OPERATIONS MANUAL. (2008). Retrieved from High Vol. Sampler [Online Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from Suspended Particles (TSP). (2019). Retrieved from