The Need for Accredited Air Emissions Testing Bodies
Effective January 2012, all source testing at sources regulated under 40CFR Part 75 must be...
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) technology is a powerful, versatile tool for air emissions testing, but involves a number of potential pitfalls. Obtaining high-quality, legally defensible data requires significant expertise and careful attention to a well-vetted quality management system.
Golden Specialty, at the request of the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality, has evaluated several FTIR-based emissions tests, and found a number of serious technical deficiencies and departures from the EPA Reference Method (Method 320). Common shortcomings that may compromise the validity of your source test include:
Golden Specialty has multiple FTIR systems available for deployment and qualified staff, experienced with numerous source types. We are one of only a few organizations that currently hold a national interim accreditation following ASTM 7036 in stack testing. Leading the way in quality, Golden was the first company to obtain this credential.
To arrange a consultation with one of our expert spectroscopists or to discuss your source testing needs, please call Ron McCulloch at +1 919 400 7956 (rmcculloch@goldenspecialty.com) or Scott Swiggard at +1 281 476 9898 (sswiggard@goldenspecialty.com).
Effective January 2012, all source testing at sources regulated under 40CFR Part 75 must be...