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PA Emission Measurement English PDF
PA Emission Measurement English PDF
from SICK
The goal of reducing air pollution to the lowest technically feasible level is
primarily achieved with state of the art waste gas purification processes.
Emissions must be determined both in terms of quantity and quality as well
as minimized in a targeted manner, as far as possible. This can be realized
with proactive planning of industrial plants as well as the continuous monitor-
ing of emissions.
Innovation for the leading edge A corporate culture for sustainable excellence
SICK sensor systems simplify and optimize processes and allow SICK is backed by a holistic, homogeneous corporate culture.
for sustainable production. SICK operates thirteen research We are an independent company. And our sensor technology is
and development centers all over the world. Co-designed with open to all system environments. The power of innovation has
customers and universities, our innovative sensor products and made SICK one of the technology and market leader – sensor
solutions are made to give a decisive edge. With an impressive technology that is successful in the long term.
track record of innovation, we take the key parameters of mod-
ern production to new levels: reliable process control, safety of
people and environmental protection.
Power plants
Various requirements apply to power plants, - CO, NOx and SO2 as well as O2 /H2O
depending on the fuels used, for example, • In-situ:
coal, oil or gas. The following pollutants GM32, GM35, ZIRKOR302
must be continuously measured, depending • Cold extractive:
on applicable local environmental regula- GMS800, SIDOR
tions: CO, NOx SO2 and dust as well as • Alternative as complete solution:
reference parameters such as temperature, MKAS/MAC800
O2 (and H2O, where applicable). • Dust measurement: DUSTHUNTER
• Volume flow measurement: FLOWSIC100
• Data acquisition system: MEAC2000
Waste incineration
Various requirements apply depending on - HCl, HF, SO2, CO, NOx and O2 /H2O
the type of incineration plant, for example, • In-situ:
household waste, industrial waste or hazard- GM700
ous waste. Pollutants such as HCl, HF, NOx, • Hot extractive:
SO2, VOC and dust load as well as O2 and/ MCS100E, MCS100FT (FTIR)
or H2O must be continuously measured in • Hg measurement: MERCEM300Z
accordance with local environmental stipula- • Dust measurement: DUSTHUNTER
tions. • Volume flow measurement: FLOWSIC100
Increasingly, the additional parameter of • Data acquisition system: MEAC2000
total mercury Hg must also be detected.
Cement production
Plants for producing cement, as well as - HCl, HF, SO2, CO, NOx, VOC and O2 /H2O
firing and crushing lime. Flue gas pollutants • Hot extractive:
must be continuously measured depending MCS100E, MCS100FT (FTIR)
on local environmental regulations, prefer- • Hg measurement: MERCEM300Z
ably NOx SO2 and dust as well as reference • VOC: GMS810-FIDOR
parameters such as O2 and/or H2O • Dust measurement: DUSTHUNTER
When burring alternative fuels it is also nec- • Volume flow measurement: FLOWSIC100
essary to measure additional components • Data acquisition system: MEAC2000
such as HCl, HF, Hg and VOC.
Maritime
On-board systems on cargo and passenger - NOx, SO2, CO2, O2
ships for monitoring smoke gas and monitoring •H
ot extractive:
of exhaust gas purification systems. Typi- MCS100E (optional with sample point
cally these systems are subject to increased switching)
vibration. Especially the components NOx, SO2,
CO2, O2 are measured and the denitrification
plants monitored. Special approvals such as
Germanischer Lloyd type approval and effective
sample point switching are essential require-
ments.
Greenhouse gases
The greenhouse gas CO2 is responsible for 75% - CO2, N2O and CH4
of global climate change. However, CO2, CH4 and • In-situ:
N2O present varying degrees of hazard potential. GM35 in combination with
Likewise, legislators worldwide are forcing FLOWSIC100
operators to declare greenhouse gas cargo. For
• Cold extractive: GMS800
example, in the USA and Canada this is imple-
mented in the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting • Data acquisition system: MEAC2000
Program. In the EU it is covered by the Emissions
Trading Directive. A precise measurement of the
volumetric flow is necessary in order to provide
greater accuracy than the bulk cargo calculation.
Triple reflector
Detectors
Filter unit
UV lamp Measuring
Sender/receiver unit cell Cell
Measuring volumes
Beam splitter
Hg-lamp
Detector
GMS820
pressure-resistant
encapsulated
housing
GMS815
wall-mounted housing MAC800
MAC800 PowerCEMS
plug-and-play analyzer system modular complete system
Skills
• All required technologies from a single source • Application-oriented complete systems
• Comprehensive product spectrum for all requirements • Ready-to-use analysis containers, tailor-made to meet
• Solutions for all measurement tasks and statutory your customer specifications
requirements
• Cost-optimized standard solutions
Operation
The operation of analyzers and systems is undertaken:
• directly from the analyzer's operating unit
• via a controller, enabling visualization and configuration
for numerous analyzers
• remotely via Ethernet or a mobile network
• with SOPAS ET, SICK's own visualization and configura-
tion application
Remote diagnostics
Remote access to devices and systems can be realized
online via:
• SICK's own remote diagnostics unit RDU via an ana- TCP/IP
log telephone, cellular network or Ethernet network Internet
connection
• The FastViewer Desktop Sharing System with conve-
nient remote access for remote diagnostics, remote
maintenance and online support on the customer's PC.
Also through firewalls for effective help thanks to rapid
viewing of the content of your screen.
System
Measuring device network
Operational
Measuring systems management level
Operational monitoring
Ethernet
Dust
OPC server
Flow
ERP-system,
Controller plant management system
Temperature, pressure
Ethernet
Reference parameters
Gas components
In-situ gas analysis
Analyzer systems
Ethernet
Remote diagnostics,
remote maintenance Remote diagnostics
Optional
From the outset and over many years, SICK LifeTime Services offer suitable ser-
vices for all aspects of your measurement systems and plants: from planning and
conception, commissioning and operation through to conversions and upgrades.
Over 60 years of experience in the field and industrial expertise makes us a compe-
tent partner for the specific requirements of our customers.
The selection of a continuous emission measurement system Production industries such as the power-supply industry or
(CEMS) is not a simple process. General inquiries for the low- the cement industry are generally subject to defined regula-
est initial investment can work out to be the most expensive tions and laws governing the reduction of emissions. They
solution when viewed over the entire operational lifetime. are able to select from a broad range of continuous emission
Unfortunately there is no generally-applicable rule that can measurement systems. The operational lifetime of a CEMS is
be applied, as individual requirements relating to the respec- typically more than 10 years. The operating costs can amount
tive industrial plant can have a major impact on the suit- to up to three times the cost of the initial investment, depend-
ability and all important costs of the CEMS technology under ing on the selected measurement technology (in-situ, cold or
consideration. hot extractive) and the mix of measurement principles used.
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What process parameters and gas compo- Have the operating conditions on-site been
nents are to be monitored in the system clarified?
and what measuring ranges are required? Aggressive gas components can influence the opera-
The number and type of components to be monitored and tion and reliability of CEMS systems when using alternative fuels.
recorded in accordance with the requirements of environmen- •• What fuel is currently used or is to be deployed in the near
tal authorities determines the selection of a suitable CEMS future?
system. •• When using alternative fuels, does the system meet the strin-
•• Is a complete list of measuring components and param- gent thermal requirements for monitoring waste treatment
eters as well as the required measuring ranges and toler- processes?
ances available?
•• Must reference parameters such as temperature, pres-
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sure, moisture or O2 content be measured?
What sources exist that can lead to the
•• Determination of particle concentrations, opacity or mass
production of critical gas components?
flow required? If critical gas components are produced, such as or-
ganic compounds, NH3, chlorine or sulfur, the CEMS system must
be able to reliably measure these components, even in higher
2
What conformities and regulations apply to concentrations.
emissions monitoring?
Generally, the respective reporting system is de-
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rived from national regulations or international specifications Are the operating conditions to remain
such as those from the EU or EPA in the US. constant for the entire operational lifetime of
•• What national regulations and standards apply?
the CEMS system?
•• Is it necessary to take international standards such as EU Gas cleaning plants such as DeNOx or wet scrubbers significantly
directives or US EPA standards into consideration? reduce the amount of pollutants. However, higher NH3 concentra-
•• Do additional specifications apply to certain measuring tions due to the addition of ammonia or carbamide as well as
technology due to specific plant requirements? deviations in temperature and moisture can significantly reduce
the availability and operational lifetime of the measuring system.
3
Are new regulations expected, which could
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influence emissions trading or reporting? What is the total cost of operation, not merely
Environmental legislation is forcing the trend to- the cost of acquisition?
wards a sustainable and environmentally aware economy. For The operational lifetime of a CEMS is typically more
this reason, it should be possible to adapt or retrofit the CEMS than 10 years. The actual operating costs can amount to more
system for possible future requirements. than triple the cost of acquisition, depending on the selected mea-
•• For example, additional monitoring of HCI and mercury in suring technology. The following is to be taken into consideration:
the cement production industry. •• Composition of the CEMS, incl. gas sampling and conditioning
•• Consumables / additives and spare parts
•• Maintenance and service intervals
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What are the requirements for operation
and maintenance of the CEMS system? component principle value Hot Cold
Dust Scattered Particle m m
In accordance with European quality standards,
light concentra-
the CEMS must exhibit verifiable availability in the field of tion
Transmis- m
higher than 95%, including all maintenance and testing cycles. sion
Critical points include: Opacity Transmis- Opacity m
•• Gas conditioning in the event of condensate or acid forming sion
components? Volume Ultra sound Volume m
flow flow
•• Downtime caused by filter exchange or gas extraction?
Gases ZrO2-sensor O2 m m
Paramag- m
netic
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What conditions are given at the operating
Electro- m
site? chemical
The availability of consumables / spare parts and NDIR CO, CO2 m
additives is extremely important for industrial plants which NO (NOx) m
are difficult to access (oil platforms, gas compressor stations, SO2 m
plants in climatically extreme areas). NDUV NO, NO2 m
•• It remote diagnostics and remote maintenance via GPRS SO2, NH31) m
or Internet possible for achieving targeted deployment of Filter H2O m m
specialist personnel? correlation CO, CO2 m m
•• What environmental conditions, for example, temperature NO, NO2 m
deviations, etc. are applicable? HCl, NH3 m
UV DOAS NO, NO2 m
SO2 (NH3) m
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What performance is your CEMS system
TDLS O2 m m
supplier able to deliver in relation to require-
HCl, H2O m m
ments?
NH3, H2O m m
A supplier of CEMS systems should be able to provide effective
HF, H2O m m
decision-making support in finding a suitable solution. The re-
FTIR H2O m
alization of individual measurement tasks in combination with
CO, CO2 m
competent service should be the decisive factor, not the possi-
bly limited range of technical options provided by a specific sup- NO, NO2 m
GM32 GM35
Direct measurement of aggressive gases Efficient control of combustion processes and
dehydration plants
Technical data
Measuring principle UV spectroscopy Gas filter correlation, interference filter correlation
Measuring components NH3, NO, NO2, SO2 CO, CO2, H2O
TUV-approved measured
NO, SO2 CO, CO2, H2O
values
max. number of measured
4 3
values
Process temperature 0 °C to +550 °C 0 °C to +430 °C
higher temperatures available on request higher temperatures available on request
Diode laser spectroscopy (TDLS) Gas filter correlation zirconium dioxide sensor
HCl, HF, NH3, O2 CO O2
HF – O2
1 1 1
Measuring probe version, cross-duct version Cross-duct-version, measuring probe version Ejector type, pump type
The scope of delivery depends on application The scope of delivery depends on application The scope of delivery depends on application
and customer specifications. and customer specifications. and customer specifications.
•• High selectivity due to high spectral •• Representative measurement across •• All parts in contact with gas are
resolution the duct heated
•• Short response times •• Operation via evaluation unit •• Automatic testing and adjustment
•• No calibration required •• Short response times with ambient air
•• No moving parts: minimal wear and •• Verifiable with gas-filled cell; •• Fixed physical zero point
tear gas testable probe with test gas •• Short response time
•• No gas sampling and conditioning •• Operation of up to 3 sensors via one
required evaluation unit
GMS800 SIDOR
Tailor-made gas analysis for process and emission Sets standards for extractive photometers
monitoring
Technical data
Measuring principle NDUV-spectroscopy, NDIR-spectroscopy, interference NDIR-spectroscopy, paramagnetic dumbbell principle,
filter correlation, paramagnetic dumbbell principle, electromagnetic cell
electromagnetic cell, thermal conductivity measure-
ment, flame ionization detection
Measuring components Ar, SO2, CHClF2, CHCl2F, CH2Cl2, CH4, CH3OH, CO, CH4, CO, CO2, NO, N2O, O2, SO2
COCl2, CO2, CS2, CO+CO2, C2H2, C2H2F4, C2H4, C2H6,
SF6, C3H6, (CH3)2CO, C3H8, C4H10, C4H6, C6H4Cl2, C5H12,
O2, C6H14, C7H16, COS, He, H2, H2O, H2S, NH3, NO, NO2,
N2O, Cl2, Cges, additional components available on
request
TUV-approved measured
CO, CO2, CH4, NO, NO2, O2, SO2 CO, NO, SO2, O2
values
max. number of measured
8 3
values
Process temperature Input analyzer: 0 °C to +45 °C Input analyzer: 0 °C to +45 °C
Process pressure Hosed gas lines: 200 hPa to 300 hPa 200 hPa to 300 hPa
Piped gas lines: 200 hPa to 1,000 hPa relative
Ambient temperature +5 °C to +45 °C +5 °C to +45 °C
Conformities 2000/76/EC (17. BImSchV.), 2001/80/EG (13. BIm- 2001/80/EC (13. BImSchV.), 27. BImSchV., TA Luft,
SchV.), 27. BImSchV., EN 15267-3, EN 14181, GOST, MCERTS, ATEX, EN 14181
TA Luft, ATEX, GOST, MCERTS
Enclosure rating GMS810: IP 40 IP 20
GMS815: IP 65 / NEMA 4x
GMS820P: IP 65
GMS830, GMS831: IP 30
Device versions 19" rack, wall mounting housing, pressure resistant 19" rack
encapsulated housing, system integration module
Note The scope of delivery depends on application and The scope of delivery depends on application and
customer specifications. customer specifications.
At a Glance
FTIR-spectroscopy, zirconium dioxide sensor, Zeeman atom absorption spectroscopy Flame ionization detection
flame ionization detection
CH4, CO, CO2, HCl, HF, H2O, NH3, NO, NO2, Hg, Hg compounds, Hg total Corg
N2O, O2, SO2, Corg
13 1 1
The scope of delivery depends on application The scope of delivery depends on application The scope of delivery depends on application
and customer specifications. and customer specifications. and customer specifications.
•• Lowest approved HF measuring •• Lowest measuring range of 10 µg •• Automatic fuel-gas and pump switch-
range of 0 to 3 mg/m³ •• Accurate measurement of “total mer- off in case of flame failure
•• Automatic spectrum adjustment via cury” directly in a thermal converter •• Only 15 minutes warm-up time until
AutoVAL for reliable measured values (patented) operational readiness
•• Operation via touchscreen •• Measuring operation without using •• Integrated temperature controller for
•• Sample gas transport by an ejector consumables heated sample gas line
without moving parts •• Very low maintenance gas sampling •• Connections with quick connectors
•• Approved according to EN15267-3 using an ejector pump – no moving or bayonet latches
•• Remote control and diagnosis via parts •• Supporting frame with required
software SOPAS ET •• Integrated adjustment cell for auto- gases in small cylinders
•• Automatic adjustment, backflushing matic drift correction •• Approved for continuous emission
and filter cleaning •• Automatic adjustment of the entire monitoring
measuring system with a built-in test
gas generator (option)
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Analyzer Systems
MCS100E MAC800
Emission and raw gas monitoring Modular, complete system for extractive gas analysis
with hot measuring technology
Technical data
Measuring principle Gas filter correlation, interference filter correlation, In accordance with the integrated GMS800 analyzer
zirconium dioxide sensor modules
Measuring components CH4, CO, CO2, HCl, H2O, NH3, NO, NO2, N2O, O2, SO2 Ar, SO2, CHClF2, CHCl2F, CH2Cl2, CH4, CH3OH, CO,
COCl2, CO2, CS2, CO+CO2, C2H2, C2H2F4, C2H4, C2H6,
SF6, C3H6, (CH3)2CO, C3H8, C4H10, C4H6, C6H4Cl2, C5H12,
O2, C6H14, C7H16, COS, He, H2, H2O, H2S, NH3, NO, NO2,
N2O, Cl2, additional components available on request
TUV-approved measured
CO, CO2, HCl, NO, NH3, SO2, O2, H2O CO, NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, CO2, O2, N2O, CH4
values
max. number of measured
8 8
values
Process temperature Input analyzer system: 0 °C to +220 °C Process: ≤ +1000 °C
Process: 0 °C to +1300 °C Input analyzer system: ≤ +200 °C
Conformities 2001/80/EC (13. BImSchV.), 2000/76/EG (17. BIm- EN 15267-3, EN 14181, 2001/80/EC (13. BIm-
SchV.), GOST, MCERTS, U.S. EPA conform SchV.), 2000/76/EC (17. BImSchV.)
Enclosure rating IP 43 IP 54
other enclosure ratings available on request
Device versions Steel sheet cabinet Steel sheet cabinet, glass-fiber reinforced plastic
cabinet
Note The scope of delivery depends on application and The scope of delivery depends on application and
customer specifications. customer specifications.
At a Glance
In accordance with the integrated S700 analyzer modules In accordance with the integrated GMS830 analyzer modules
CH4, CO, CO2, NO, NO2, N2O, O2, SO2 NO, NO2, CO, CO2, SO2, O2
In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules
In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules
Input analyzer system: 0 °C to +200 °C Input analyzer system: 0 °C to +200 °C
Process: 0 °C to +900 °C Process: 0 °C to +900 °C
depending on sampling probe depending on sampling probe
– –
Standard: +5 °C to +35 °C Standard: +5 °C to +35 °C
without being subjected to direct sunlight without being subjected to direct sunlight
with cooling device: +5 °C to +50 °C
In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules In accordance with the integrated analyzer modules
Standard: IP 54 Standard: IP 54
With cooling device: IP 34 for outer cooling circuit
for outer cooling circuit
Steel sheet cabinet, glass-fiber reinforced plastic cabinet Steel sheet cabinet
The scope of delivery depends on application and customer The scope of delivery depends on application and customer
specifications. specifications.
•• Up to 3 analyzers S710 or SIDOR or NOx converter •• Certified system according to current EU regulations in
•• Includes all important system components a single compact analyzer cabinet
•• Test gas infeed via the gas sampling probe •• Cost-effective solution for simultaneous NO/NO2 measure-
•• High-performance measuring gas cooler ment due to embedded DEFOR analyzer module
•• Measuring gas bypass (no NOx converter)
•• Wired and tested ready for operation •• Trouble-free installation and fast commissioning of
the automatic measuring system (AMS)
•• Extremely low maintenance requirements due to clear
separation of electrical and analyzer modules
•• Remote access via Ethernet or Modbus connection
DUSTHUNTER T DUSTHUNTER SB
The type approved transmissiometer The type approved dust measuring device
with self-alignment function with reverse scattered light measurement
Technical data
DUSTHUNTER T DUSTHUNTER SB
Measuring principle Transmittance measurement Scattered light backward
Conformities 2001/80/EG (13. BImSchV.), 2000/76/EG (17. BIm- 2001/80/EG (13. BImSchV.), 2000/76/EG (17. BIm-
SchV.), 27. BImSchV., TA Luft, EN 14181, SchV.), 27. BImSchV., TA Luft, EN 14181,
EN 15267-3, MCERTS EN 15267-3, MCERTS
Enclosure rating IP 66 IP 66
•• Integrated soiling control for sender-receiver •• For very low to medium dust concentrations
and reflector unit •• One-sided installation
•• Automatic self-alignment of the optical •• Contamination check
modules •• Automatic check of zero and reference point
•• Automatic check of zero and reference point •• Automatic compensation of background
•• For medium to high dust concentrations radiation, therefore no light absorber
•• For small to large measuring distances required
•• For medium to large duct diameters
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•• Combination of transmission and •• For very low to medium dust •• No dust loss due to patented
scattered light measurement concentrations sampling system
•• For very low to high dust •• Gas sampling and return combined •• Automatic data recording and system
concentrations in one probe control
•• Automatic check of zero and •• Contamination check •• Isokinetic control in real time
reference point •• Automatic check of zero and refer- •• Automatic storage and evaluation
•• Double-sided contamination check ence point of the measuring values
and correction •• Automatic measurement of the flow
•• Automatic self-alignment angle and detection of swirl effects
•• For medium to large duct diameters
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FLOWSIC100
Volume flow measuring devices for continuous emission monitoring
Technical data
Measuring principle Ultrasonic propagation time delay measurement
Measuring components Gas velocity, gas temperature, volume flow a.c., volume flow s.c., sound velocity
max. number of measured
1
values
Process temperature FLOWSIC100 M/H/PR: –40 °C to +260 °C
higher temperatures available on request
Process pressure -100 hPa to 100 hPa
Ambient temperature Sender-receiver unit FLSE100, controller MCU: –40 °C to +60 °C
Conformities EN 14181, TA Luft, 27. BImSchV., 2001/80/EC (13. BImSchV.), 2000/76/EG (17. BImSchV.), EN 15267-3
Enclosure rating IP 65
Device versions Cross-duct-version, measuring probe version
Note The scope of delivery depends on application and customer specifications.
At a Glance
MEAC2000
Acquisition, evaluation, visualization and transmission of emission data
Technical data
Ambient temperature Data acquisition unit: 0 °C to +50 °C
Conformities 2001/80/EC (13. BImSchV.), 2000/76/EG (17. BImSchV.), 27. BImSchV., 30. BImSchV., 1999/13/EC
(31. BImSchV.)
Enclosure rating Data acquisition unit: IP 20
Note The scope of delivery depends on application and customer specifications.
At a Glance
A D
Accuracy Drift
Qualitative term for the extent of approximation of detected Monotone change of the calibration function in a specified
results to the reference value, whereby depending on de- maintenance interval, leading to a change in the measured
termination or agreement, this may relate to the true value, value.
approximate value or an empirical value.
E
AMS
Automatic Measuring System (AMS) for monitoring of emis-
Emissions
sions from stationary sources, which are installed on the
plant. In the case of extractive AMS, further equipment is Emissions in terms of the environment refer to the discharge,
included in addition to the actual measuring device (analyzer) transmission or disposal of disrupting factors into the
for purposes of sampling (e.g. probes, probe gas lines, flow environment.
measurement, discharge pumps) and sample conditioning
(e.g. dust filter, cooler, converters). EN 14181/EN 15267
The standard EN 14181 specifies quality assurance levels
Area of certification (QAL) for the suitability of automatic measuring systems
The area in which the automatic measuring system (AMS) is (AMS) for corresponding measuring tasks (QAL1), the regular
tested and certified in relation to maintenance of the relevant calibration and validation of the AMS (QAL2), the continued
minimum requirements. monitoring of the AMS during operation of the plant (QAL3)
as well as an annual functional test (AST).
Measurement inaccuracy S
A parameter, associated with the result of a measurement,
that characterizes the dispersion of the values that could be Sensitivity
reasonable be attributed to the measured value.
Describes a change of value in the output variable of a
measuring device referred to the change of value of the input
Measuring principles and measured values variable which causes it.
The measuring principle makes it possible to measure
another value instead of the measured value, in order to un- Standard deviation
ambiguously derive the measured value from it. It is based on Positive square root from the mean square deviation of the
a repeatable physical occurrence (phenomenon, effect) with a arithmetical average divided by the number of degrees of
known physical relationship between the measured value and freedom.
the other variable.
Suitability testing
P Describes the suitability of automatic measuring systems for
monitoring emissions from stationary sources in accordance
Precision with the standards EN 14181 and EN 15267-3, which deal
Describes the maximum deviation between independently with suitability testing and corresponding minimum require-
detected results, obtained by the tester repeatedly carrying ments and test procedures.
out a specified detection process under prescribed condi-
tions. DIN specifies explicitly that the detection process is
T
considered more accurate if it exhibits fewer "random result
deviations".
Test gas
A test gas is a gas or mixture of gases which is suitable for
R purposes of calibration due to its known composition. It can
also be used for validation or verification.
Reference material
Substance or mixture of substances with known concentra-
tions in specified limits or a device with known properties. Z
Zero gas
Reference method
Gas or gas mixture of known quality (for example a compli-
A measuring method used on agreement for reference pur-
mentary gas or calibration gas) which is not contained in the
poses, which delivers the recognized reference value of the
measured component(s) and serves to calibrate the zero
measured value. See also standard reference methods.
value of a measuring device.
Repeatability
Degree of compliance between the measured results for the
same measured value under unchanged measuring condi-
tions. See also reproducibility.
Reproducibility
Degree of compliance between the measured results for the
same measured value under identical measuring conditions.
See also reproducibility.