ASTM D3685/D3685M-13
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases

Standard No.

ASTM D3685/D3685M-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3685/D3685M-13(2021)

Latest

ASTM D3685/D3685M-13(2021)

Scope

5.1 The measurement of particulate matter and collected residue emission rates is an important test widely used in the practice of air pollution control. Particulate matter measurements after control devices are necessary to determine total emission rates to the atmosphere.

5.1.1 These measurements, when approved by federal and state agencies, are often required for the purpose of determining compliance with regulations and statutes.

5.1.2 The measurements made before and after control devices are often necessary as a means of demonstrating conformance with contractual performance specifications.

5.2 The collected residue obtained with these test methods is also important in characterizing stack emissions. However, the utility of these data is limited unless a chemical analysis of the collected residue is performed.

1.1 These test methods describe procedures to determine the mass emission rates of particulate matter and collected residue in gaseous streams by in-stack test methods (Test Method A) or out-of-stack test methods (Test Method B).

1.2 These test methods are suitable for measuring particulate matter and collected residue concentrations.

1.3 These test methods include a description of equipment and procedures to be used for obtaining samples from effluent ducts and stacks, a description of equipment and procedures for laboratory analysis, and a description of procedures for calculating results.

1.4 These test methods are applicable for sampling particulate matter and collected residue in wet (Test Method A or B) or dry (Test Method A) streams before and after particulate matter control equipment, and for determination of control device particulate matter collection efficiency.

1.5 These test methods are also applicable for determining compliance with regulations and statutes limiting particulate matter existing in stack gases when approved by federal or state agencies.

1.6 The particulate matter and collected residue samples collected by these test methods may be used for subsequent size and chemical analysis.

1.7 These test methods describe the instrumentation, equipment, and operational procedures, including site selection, necessary for sampling and determination of particulate mass emissions. These test methods also include procedures for collection and gravimetric determination of residues collected in an impinger-condenser train. The sampling and analysis of particulate matter may be performed independently or simultaneously with the determination of collected residue.

1.8 These test methods provide for the use of optional filter designs and filter material as necessary to accommodate the wide range of particulate matter loadings to which the test methods are applicable.

1.9 Stack temperatures limitation for Test Method A is approximately 400°C (752°F) and for Test Method B is 815°C (1500°F).

1.10 A known limitation of these test methods concerns the use of collected residue data. Since some collected residues can be formed in the sample train by chemical reaction in addition to condensation, these data should not be used without prior charac......

ASTM D3685/D3685M-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1071 Standard Test Methods for Volumetric Measurement of Gaseous Fuel Samples
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D2986 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test (Withdrawn 2004)
• ASTM D3154 Standard Test Method for Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot Tube Method)
• ASTM D3631 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
• ASTM D3796 Standard Practice for Calibration of Type S Pitot Tubes
• ASTM D4536 Standard Test Method for High-Volume Sampling for Solid Particulate Matter and Determination of Particulate Emissions
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids

ASTM D3685/D3685M-13 history

• 2021 ASTM D3685/D3685M-13(2021) Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
• 2013 ASTM D3685/D3685M-13 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
• 1998 ASTM D3685/D3685M-98(2005) Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases
• 1998 ASTM D3685/D3685M-98 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases