Appendix 3: Fine Particle Monitoring Methods
As at 1 September 2005.
For an updated list of acceptable methods refer to the Ministry for the Environment website.
A1. Australian standard methods
AS 3580.9.6 High volume sampler
Continuous high volume sampling in accordance with AS 3580.9.6 "Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter PM10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method".
AS 3580.9.8 TEOM
Continuous sampling in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 "Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter PM10 continuous direct mass method using a tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM) analyser"; or
AS 3580.9.9 Low volume sampler
Continuous low volume sampling in accordance with AS 3580.9.9 "Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter PM10 low volume sampler - Gravimetric method".
A2. US methods
[9 September 2005]
NB: No change from update 16 August 2004
These methods for measuring ambient concentrations of specified air pollutants have been designated as "reference methods" or "equivalent methods" in accordance with Title 40, Part 53 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 53). Subject to any limitations (e.g. operating range or temperature range) specified in the applicable designation, each method is acceptable for use in state or local air quality surveillance systems under 40 CFR Part 58 unless the applicable designation is subsequently cancelled.
Prospective users of the methods listed should note (1) that each method must be used in strict accordance with its associated operation or instruction manual and with applicable quality assurance procedures, and (2) that modification of a method by its vendor or user may cause the pertinent designation to be inapplicable to the method as modified. (See Section 2.8 of Appendix C, 40 CFR Part 58 for approval of modifications to any of these methods by users.)
Further information concerning particular designations may be found in the Federal Register notice cited for each method or by writing to the National Exposure Research Laboratory, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-D205-03), US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Technical information concerning the methods should be obtained by contacting the source listed for each method. Source addresses are listed at the end of the listing of methods. New analysers or PM10 samplers sold as reference or equivalent methods must carry a label or sticker identifying them as designated methods. For analysers or PM10 or samplers sold prior to the designation of a method with the same or similar model number, the model number does not necessarily identify an analyser or sampler as a designated method. Consult the manufacturer or seller to determine if a previously sold analyser or sampler can be considered a designated method or if it can be upgraded to designation status.
Analyser users who experience operational or other difficulties with a designated analyser or sampler and are unable to resolve the problem directly with the instrument manufacturer may contact EPA (preferably in writing) at the above address for assistance.
This list will be revised as necessary to reflect any new designations or any cancellation of a designation currently in effect. The most current revision of the list will be available for inspection at EPA's Regional Offices, and copies may be obtained by writing to the National Exposure Research Laboratory at the address specified above or at the following website:
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/criteria.html
Andersen Model RAAS10-100 PM10 Single Channel PM10 Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0699-130
"Andersen Instruments, Incorporated Model RAAS10-100 Single Channel Reference Method PM10 Sampler" with RAAS-10 PM10 inlet or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods at a flow rate of 16.67 litres/minute, and in accordance with the Model RAAS105-100 Operator's Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M. [Federal Register: Vol 64, page 33481, 06/23/99.]
Andersen Model RAAS10-200 PM10 Single Channel PM10 Audit Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0699-131
"Andersen Instruments, Incorporated Model RAAS10-200 Single Channel Reference Method PM10 Audit Sampler" with RAAS-10 PM10 inlet or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods at a flow rate of 16.67 litres/minute, and in accordance with the Model RAAS105-200 Operator's Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M. [Federal Register: Vol 64, page 33481, 06/23/99.]
Andersen Model RAAS10-300 PM10 Multi Channel PM10 Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0699-132
"Andersen Instruments, Incorporated Model RAAS10-300 Multi Channel Sequential Reference Method PM10 Sampler" with RAAS-10 PM10 inlet or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods at a flow rate of 16.67 litres/minute, and in accordance with the Model RAAS105-300 Operator's Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M. [Federal Register: Vol 64, page 33481, 06/23/99.]
BGI Incorporated Model PQ100 Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1298-124
"BGI Incorporated Model PQ100 Air Sampler" with BGI 16.7 Inlet Kit or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, for 24-hour continuous sample periods at a flow rate of 16.7 litres/minute, operated in accordance with the Model PQ100 Instruction Manual and with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M, using either the original or the newer PQ200-type filter cassettes, and with or without the optional Solar Panel Power Supply. [Federal Register: Vol 63, page 69625, 12/17/98.]
BGI Incorporated Model PQ200 Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1298-125
"BGI Incorporated Model PQ200 Air Sampler" with "flat plate" PM10 inlet or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods in accordance with the Model PQ200 Instruction Manual and with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M, and with or without the optional Solar Panel Power Supply. [Federal Register: Vol 63, page 69625, 12/17/98.]
Environnement S.A. Model MP101M PM10 Monitor Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-0404-151
"Environnement S.A. Model MP101M PM10 Beta Gauge Monitor" configured with the louvered PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L or its flat-topped predecessor version and one of the three optional temperature-regulated sampling tubes (RST), and operated with a full scale measurement range of 0-0.500 mg/m3(0-500 :g/m3), with the sample flow rate set to 1.00 m3/h and flow regulation set to yes, the "norms selection" set to m3(actual volume), the "cycle" set to 24 hours, the "period" set to none, and the "counting time" set to 200 seconds. [Federal Register: Vol. 69, page 18569, 4/8/04.]
Graseby Andersen/GMW Model 1200 High-Volume Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1287-063
"Sierra-Andersen or General Metal Works Model 1200 PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler System" consisting of a Sierra-Andersen or General Metal Works Model 1200 PM10 Size-Selective Inlet and any of the high-volume air samplers identified as SAUV-10H, SAUV-11H, GMW-IP-10, GMW-IP-10-70, GMW-IP-10-801, or GMW-IP-10-8000, which include the following components: Anodised aluminium high-volume shelter with either acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic filter holder and motor/blower housing or stainless steel filter holder and phenolic plastic motor/blower housing; 0.6 hp motor/blower; pressure transducer flow recorder; either an electronic mass flow controller or a volumetric flow controller; either a digital timer/programmer, seven-day mechanical timer, six-day timer/programmer, or solid-state timer/programmer; elapsed time indicator; and filter cartridge. [Federal Register: Vol 52, page 45684, 12/01/87 and Vol 53, page 1062, 01/15/88.]
Graseby Andersen/GMW Model 321-B High-Volume Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1287-064
"Sierra-Andersen or General Metal Works Model 321-B PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler System" consisting of a Sierra-Andersen or General Metal Works Model 321-B PM10 Size-Selective Inlet and any of the high-volume air samplers identified as SAUV-10H, SAUV-11H, GMW-IP-10, GMW-IP-10-70, GMW-IP-10-801, or GMW-IP-10-8000, which include the following components: Anodised aluminium high-volume shelter with either acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic filter holder and motor/blower housing or stainless steel filter holder and phenolic plastic motor/blower housing; 0.6 hp motor/blower; pressure transducer flow recorder; either an electronic mass flow controller or a volumetric flow controller; either a digital timer/programmer, seven-day mechanical timer, six-day timer/programmer, or solid-state timer/programmer; elapsed time indicator; and filter cartridge. [Federal Register: Vol 52, page 45684, 12/01/87 and Vol 53, page 1062, 01/15/88.]
Graseby Andersen/GMW Model 321-C High-Volume Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1287-065
"Sierra-Andersen or General Metal Works Model 321-C PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler System" consisting of a Sierra-Andersen General Metal Works Model 321-C PM10 or Size-Selective Inlet and any of the high-volume air samplers identified as SAUV-10H, SAUV-11H, GMW-IP-10, GMW-IP-10-70, GMW-IP-10-801, or GMW-IP-10-8000, which include the following components: Anodised aluminium high-volume shelter with either acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic filter holder and motor/blower housing or stainless steel filter holder and phenolic plastic motor/blower housing; 0.6 hp motor/blower; pressure transducer flow recorder; either an electronic mass flow controller or a volumetric flow controller; either a digital timer/programmer, seven-day mechanical timer, six-day timer/programmer, or solid-state timer/programmer; elapsed time indicator; and filter cartridge. [Federal Register: Vol 52, page 45684, 12/01/87 and Vol 53, page 1062, 01/15/88.]
Graseby Andersen/GMW Models SA241 and SA241M Dichotomous Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0789-073
"Sierra-Andersen Models SA241 and SA241M or General Metal Works Models G241 and G241M PM10 Dichotomous Samplers" consisting of the following components: Sampling Module with SA246b or G246b 10 µm inlet or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, 2.5 µm virtual impactor assembly, 37 mm coarse and fine particulate filter holders, and tripod mount; Control Module with diaphragm vacuum pump, pneumatic constant flow controller, total and coarse flow rotameters and vacuum gauges, pressure switch (optional), 24-hour flow/event recorder, digital timer/programmer or 7-day skip timer, and elapsed time indicator. [Federal Register: Vol 54, page 31247, 07/27/89.]
Graseby Andersen/GMW Model FH621-N Beta Monitor Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-0990-076
"Andersen Instruments Model FH62I-N PM10 Beta Attenuation Monitor" consisting of the following components: FH101 Vacuum Pump Assembly; FH102 Accessory Kit; FH107 Roof Flange Kit; FH125 Zero and Span PM10 Mass Foil Calibration Kit; FH62I Beta Attenuation 19-inch Control Module; SA246b PM10 Inlet (16.7 litre/min) or the louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19; operated for 24-hour average measurements, with an observing time of 60 minutes, the calibration factor set to 2400, a glass fibre filter tape, an automatic filter advance after each 24-hour sample period, and with or without either of the following options: FH0P1 Indoor Cabinet; FH0P2 Outdoor Shelter Assembly. [Federal Register: Vol 55, page 38387, 09/18/90.]
Met One or Sibata Models BAM/GBAM 1020, BAM/GBAM 1020-1 Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-0798-122
"Met One Instruments or Sibata Scientific Technology Models BAM 1020, GBAM 1020, BAM 1020-1, and GBAM 1020-1 PM10 Beta Attenuation Monitor" including the BX-802 sampling inlet, operated for 24-hour average measurements, with a filter change frequency of one hour, with glass fibre filter tape, and with or without any of the following options: BX-823, tube extension; BX-825, heater kit; BX-826, 230 Vac heater kit; BX-828, roof tripod; BX-902, exterior enclosure; BX-903, exterior enclosure with temperature control; BX- 961, mass flow controller; BX-967, internal calibration device. [Federal Register: Vol 63, page 41253,08/03/98.]
Oregon DEQ Medium Volume PM10 Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0389-071
"Oregon DEQ Medium Volume PM10 Sampler." Note: This method is not now commercially available. [Federal Register: Vol 54, page 12273,03/24/89.]
Rupprecht & Patashnick TEOM Series 1400/1400a PM10 Monitors Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-1090-079
"Rupprecht & Patashnick TEOM Series 1400 and Series 1400a PM-10 Monitors" (including serial number prefixes 1400, 140A, 140AA, 140AB, 140AT, and 140UP), consisting of the following components: TEOM Sensor Unit; TEOM Control Unit; Flow Splitter (3 litre/minute sample flow); Teflon-Coated Glass Fibre Filter Cartridges; Rupprecht & Patashnick PM10 Inlet (part number 57-00596), Sierra-Andersen Model 246b PM10 Inlet (16.7 litre/minute) or louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19; operated for 24-hour average measurements, with the total mass averaging time set at 300 seconds, the mass rate/mass concentration averaging time set at 300 seconds, the gate time set at 2 seconds, and with or without any of the following options: Tripod; Outdoor Enclosure; Automatic Cartridge Collection Unit (Series 1400a only); Flow Splitter Adapter (for 1 or 2 litre/minute sample flow). [Federal Register: Vol 55, page 43406, 10/29/90.]
Rupprecht & Patashnick Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0694-098
"Rupprecht & Patashnick Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler" consisting of a Hub Unit and 0, 1, 2, or 3 Satellite Units, with each sampling station used for PM10 measurements equipped with a Rupprecht & Patashnick PM-10 inlet and operated for continuous 24-hour periods using the Basic, Manual, Time, Analogue Input, or Serial Input programming modes, and with or without any of the following options: PM2.5-style filter cassette holder; louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19 in lieu of standard inlet; 57-002320 Stand for Hub or Satellite; 59-002542 Advanced EPROM; 10-001403 Large Pump (1/4 hp); 120 VAC. Hardware for Indoor Installation consists of: 51-002638-xxxx Temperature Sensor (Extended Length); 55-001289 Roof Flange (1 1/4"); 57-000604 Support Tripod for Inlet; 57-002526-0001 Sample Tube Extension (1 m); 57-002526-0002 Sample Tube Extension (2 m). Hardware for Outdoor Installation in Extreme Cold Environments consists of: 10-002645 Insulating Jacket for Hub Unit. [Federal Register: Vol 59, page 35338, 07/11/94.]
Rupprecht and Patashnick Co. Partisol®-FRM Model 2000 PM10 Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1298-126
"Rupprecht and Patashnick Company Partisol®-FRM Model 2000 PM10 Air Sampler" with PM10 inlet or louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods in accordance with the Model 2000 Instruction Manual and with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M. [Federal Register: Vol 63, page 69625, 12/17/98.]
Rupprecht and Patashnick Partisol®-Plus Model 2025 PM10 Sequential Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1298-127
"Rupprecht and Patashnick Company Partisol®-Plus Model 2025 PM10 Sequential Air Sampler" with PM10 inlet or louvered inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19, configured as a PM10 reference method, and operated for 24-hour continuous sample periods in accordance with the Model 2025 Instruction Manual and with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix J or Appendix M. [Federal Register: Vol 63, page 69625, 12/17/98.]
Thermo Andersen Series FH 62 C14 Continuous PM10 Monitor Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-1102-150
"Thermo Andersen Series FH 62 C14 Continuous PM10 Ambient Particulate Monitor" operated for 24-hour average measurements, with the specified 10-micron inlet, inlet connector, sample tube with heater, roof flange kit, mass foil kit, pump kit, sample filter tape; with operational settings of 1000 L/h (16.67 L/min) sample flow rate, daily filter change, auto filter change at volumetric flow < 950 L/h, auto filter change at mass > 1500 micrograms, and factory default calculation mode settings; and with operational calibration and servicing as outlined in the Operator Manual. [Federal Register: Vol 67, page 76174, 12/11/02.]
Tisch Environmental Model TE-6070 PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler or New Star Environmental Model NS-6070 PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-0202-141
"Tisch Environmental Model TE-6070 or New Star Environmental Model NS-6070 PM10 High-Volume Air Sampler" consisting of a TE-6001 PM10 size-selective inlet, 8" x 10" filter holder, aluminium outdoor shelter, mass flow controller or volumetric flow controller with brush or brushless motor, 7-day mechanical off/on-elapsed timer or 11-day digital off/on-elapsed timer, and any of the high volume sampler variants identified as TE-6070-BL or NS-6070-BL, TE-6070D or NS-6070D, TE-6070D-BL or NS-6070-BL, TE-6070V or NS-6070V, TE-6070V-BL or NS-6070V-BL, TE-6070-DV or NS-6070-DV, or TE-6070DV-BL or NS-6070DV-BL, with or without the optional stainless steel filter media holder/filter cartridge or continuous flow/pressure recorder. [Federal Register: Vol 67, page 15566, 04/02/02.]
Wedding & Associates or Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. Model 600 PM10 High-Volume Sampler Manual Reference Method: RFPS-1087-062
"Wedding & Associates or Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. Model 600 PM10 Critical Flow High-Volume Sampler" consisting of the following W&A/TEII components: PM10 Inlet; Critical Flow Device; Anodised Aluminium Shelter; Blower Motor Assembly for 115, 220 or 240 VAC and 50/60 Hz; Mechanical Timer; Elapsed Time Indicator; and Filter Cartridge/Cassette, and with or without the following options: Digital Timer, 6 or 7 Day Timer, and 1 or 7 Day Pressure Recorder. [Federal Register: Vol 52, page 37366, 10/06/87.]
Wedding & Associates or Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. Model 650 PM10 Beta Gauge Automated Equivalent Method: EQPM-0391-081
"Wedding & Associates or Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. Model 650 PM10 Beta Gauge Automated Particle Sampler" consisting of the following W&A/TEII components: Particle Sampling Module, PM10 Inlet (18.9 litre/minute), Inlet Tube and Support Ring, Vacuum Pump (115, 220 or 240 VAC and 50/60 Hz); and operated for 24-hour average measurements with glass fibre filter tape. [Federal Register: Vol 56, page 9216, 03/05/91.]
