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Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) - Case Study
WRPS manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in US. Their focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks near the center of the 586-square-mile Hanford ...
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System Description for Monitoring Volatile Hydrocarbons
To help build a comprehensive Industrial Hygiene program, Buck Scientific introduces the IH910 vapor monitoring system utilizing our model 910 gas chromatograph and IH300 air sampling train. Designed to analyze hydrocarbons in air, such as degreasing solvents and paint vapors emitted during plant operations, the IH910 penetrates the 1mg/m3 detection barrier erected by other field portable ...
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What is the Photometric Procedure for Ozone Transfer Standards
Ozone (O3) is a slightly blue or colorless gas made of three atoms and is found predominantly in the Earth’s atmosphere. At ground level, high ozone concentrations can be harmful to living organisms and the environment, and therefore, significant importance is placed on monitoring ozone levels. Ozone transfer standards are used in vital processes and equipment that analyze air quality, ...
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Use of drone to measure odor gases in a refinery plant - Case Study
The objective of this study was to identify and quantify odor sources throughout the production process of an oil refinery located in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The oil refinery process 32,000 m³ of crude oil per day to supply the regional market. The main produced products are diesel fuel, gasoline, gas, fuel oils, aviation fuel, solvents, asphalt, coke, sulfur and propene. ...
By ENVEA
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Urban Heat Island and Air Pollution—An Emerging Role for Hospital Respiratory Admissions in an Urban Area
The aim of the study discussed here was to determine the associations among the urban heat island (UHI), air quality, and hospital respiratory admissions in the warm center of an urban area. The authors collected and analyzed the data regarding air quality parameters, meteorological parameters, and the daily hospital respiratory admissions in the Taichung metropolis in the autumns of 2003 and ...
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Did you know: Cylinder free?
Unique automatic gas chromatograph (auto-GC) cylinder-free The use of carrier gas, from cylinder, is restrictive. Indeed, users may be concerned with the on-site use of hydrogen (H2) and the complexity of cylinder management. Moreover, the analysis can be interrupted if cylinders are not changed in time. To solve these problems, Chromatotec manufactures three gas generators to be connected to ...
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IRON – Horizon 2020 EU-project - Case Study
The aim of the project is to develop and commercialise the IRON high performance handheld device for gas measurements. Achieving laboratory grade performance for sub-parts per billion (ppb) gas detection is possible through the use of proprietary mid-infrared laser spectroscopy combined with novel patented photoacoustic technology. The transitioning of its technology from fixed mount analysers to ...
By Gasera Ltd
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Application of dispersion models for evaluating the influence of urban air pollution on human health
The main objective of this study is to analyse quantitatively the influence of urban air pollution on the health of children, by (i) analysing the concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere, (ii) analysing the indoor air concentrations, and (iii) conducting epidemiological surveys. The area considered is Espoo, the neighbouring city of Helsinki. We focus in particular on the influence of ...
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Study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in atmospheric particulate matter of an urban area with iron and steel mills
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed from ambient air particulate matter <10 µm (PM10) and the total suspended particulate (TSP) phase continuously for a period of six months (May–October 2010) at five sampling sites located in the urban area of Divinópolis (Minas Gerais), southeastern Brazil, near iron and steel mills. The carcinogenic potency of priority PAHs relative to ...
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Indoor air quality in industrial environments
Indoor air quality in industrial environments has often been neglected in the light of production imperatives. However, the impact of this pollution is now demonstrated on the well-being productivity of employees. These pollutants become, in addition, harmful in the long run. Indoor air pollution is often much more important than outdoor air. Faced with this, new technical solutions exist to ...
By ETHERA
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Dutch Tomato and Vegetable Packaging Company - Case Study
A Dutch tomato and vegetable packaging company used VPVision with an integrated industrial VPRouter to analyze and enhance their compressed air usage. Together with 6 pieces of VPFlowScope M flow meters, and 3 items of 3 Phase Power Meter, the company gains a clear view from the supply to the demand ...
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Hydrogen Chloride Analyzer: Your Solution for Precise HCL Measurement!
Are you ready for a deep dive into Hydrogen Chloride Analyzers? These devices measure Hydrogen Chloride in the air. You’ll learn all about them here! With this knowledge, you can keep your workplace safe and sound. Let’s jump ...
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Ozone Transfer Standards
Calibrating ambient air monitors is vital for getting pollution monitoring right. Ambient air monitors can provide critical data about the health of our immediate atmosphere and what needs to change to improve air quality. Ozone transfer standards are a vital part of that process, ensuring air quality analyzers are calibrated and working effectively. To understand more about them, this post will ...
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Understanding the Different Types of Gas Detectors
Gas detectors are essential devices that are used to detect the presence of harmful gases in the environment. They are commonly found in industrial settings, commercial buildings, and even in our homes. However, there are various types of gas detectors available, each designed for specific applications and environments. In this article, we will explore the different types of gas detectors, their ...
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Instrument air case study
Application Moisture is measured in instrument air to ensure that the air is properly dried. Problem Instrument air is used through-out a facility to protect delicate electronics, instruments, and to operate key process actuators. Many instruments also use instrument air to operate various pneumatic operators they might possess. Too frequently, there is excessive moisture present in the ...
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Vertical and Diurnal characterization of volatile organic compounds in ambient air in Urban areas
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and their populations are rapidly increasing. Information on vertical and diurnal characterizations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in urban areas with heavy ambient air pollution can help further understand the impact of ambient VOCs on the local urban environment. This study characterized vertical and diurnal variations in ...
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Applicability Assessment of Coherent Doppler Wind LiDAR for Monitoring during Dusty Weather at the Northern Edge of the Tibetan Plateau
Abstract: Wind profile light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is an important tool for observing features within the atmospheric boundary layer. Observations of the wind field and boundary layer height from coherent Doppler wind LiDARs (CDWLs) under sandy and dusty weather conditions were evaluated using observations from two CDWLs and one GTS radio sounding located at the northern edge of the ...
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The importance of avoiding cross-contamination. Reasons to use a microbial air sampler in your workspace
Nowadays, companies are more and more concerned about the air quality in indoor spaces. Pharmaceutical and Personal care industries are not the only ones affected, it’s also an important issue for food & beverage, hospital, and environmental application. That is why it gets so important to use a microbial air sampler in any workspace. If the air quality is not adequate, it can impact ...
By IUL S.A.
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EPA Compliant Due to Sufficient Solvent Recovery - Case Study
"The Syncore® is a work horse for concentrating our samples." Customer name Tod Kopyscinski Company / Institution Con-Test® Analytical Laboratories, USA Product lines Parallel Evaporation Industries Environmental Customer: Con-Test Analytical Laboratories, USA Con-Test Analytical Laboratory provides environmental and hygiene analytical services with the capability of analyzing ...
By BUCHI
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Checklist for Boiler Maintenance
Boilers play a crucial role at industrial facilities and it is imperative that they be safely and properly maintained. Routine boiler maintenance can help prevent unplanned shutdowns and outages, increase the efficiency of the boiler and cut operating costs, and ensure that the facility is in full compliance with all laws and regulations governing boiler safety. What follows is a boiler ...
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