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ASME P T C * Y O 91 H 0759670 0543033 5 4 4 H
FOREWORD
(This Foreword is not part of ASME PTC 40-1991.)
When the twin issues of environmental protection and the need to assure a reliable
supply of energy became important public concerns in the 1970s, the Board on Perform-
ance Test Codes beganto explore the possibility of addressing these concerns within the
test code framework. As a result of these discussions, the PTC 40 Committee on Flue
Gas Desulfurization units was organized in 1978; it held its first meeting in April 1979.
The Committee faced considerableinitial obstacles: there were no ASME PTC documents
in this area, the technology was in the early stages of rapid development, andthe boundary
of the FGD equipment is to some extent amatter of definition. Nevertheless, in the next
several years the PTC 40 Committee gradually evolved a systematic testing procedure for
FGD units. The PTC 40 code draft was approved by the Board on Performance Test Codes
on May 11, 1990. The Code was adopted by the American National Standards Institute
asan American National Standard on March 19, 1991.
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ASME P T C * 4 0 91 W 0759670 0543014 Y80
PERSONNEL OF PERFORMANCE TEST CODE COMMITTEE NO. 40

FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION UNITS
(The following is the rosterof the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
R. W. Henry, Chairman
G. W. Tracy, Vice-chairman
G. Osolsobe, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
W. DePriest, Sargent and Lundy Engineers, Inc. (Babcock and Wilcox)
E. R. Dille, Sargent and Lundy Engineers, Inc. (Burns and McDonnell, Inc.) (Past Chairman)
R. W. Henry, Salt River Project
M. G. Klett. GilbertfCommonwealth. Inc.
J. N. Lacey, Utah Power and Light, Inc.
K. W. Malki, CE Combustion Engineering, Inc.
M. L. Meadows, Black and Veatch
J. N. Seibel, Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co.
G. W. Tracy, Joy Technologies, Inc.
P. R. Westlin, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
B. A. Wrobel, Northern Indiana Public Service Co.
The PTC 40 Committee wishes to acknowledge the contributions

of the following past members:
Lee J. Coe
Stephen R. Meyer
David R. Rabb

PERSONNEL OF BOARD OF PERFORMANCE TEST CODES
OFFICERS
J. S. Davis, Vice-president
N. R. Deming, Vice-chairman
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
A. F. Armor
R. L. Bannister
R. J. Biese
J. A. Booth
B. Bornstein
H. G. Crim, Jr.
J. S. Davis, Jr.
N. R. Deming
G. J. Gerber
P. M. Gerhart
R. Jorgensen
D. R. Keyser
W. G. McLean
G. H. Mittendorf, Jr.
R. E. Sommerlad
J. W. Murdock
S. P. Nuspl
R. P. Perkins
R. W. Perry
A. L. Plumley
C. B. Scharp
J. W. Siegmund
J. C. Westcott
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CONTENTS
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Foreword................................................................................ III
Standards Committee Roster .......................................................... V
O Introduction .................................................................... 1
1 Object and
Scope .............................................................. 3
2 Definitions and Descriptions of Terms ........................................ 5
3 Guiding Principles .............................................................. 11
4 Instruments and Methods of Measurement ................................... 15
5 Computation of Results ........................................................ 21
6 Report
Results
of ............................................................... 29
7 References ...................................................................... 31
Figures
1.1 FGDS Inputs and Outputs ..................................................... 3
5.1 Typical FGDS ................................................................... 27
Tables
2.1 ConstantSymbolsandTerms .................................................. 7
2.2 Variable Terms ................................................................. 8
5.1 Test Measurement Uncertainties and Effects .................................. 27
Appendices
A Types of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FCD) ..................................... 33
B PTC 40 Test Method ........................................................... 35
C FGD Data Determination Forms ............................................... 55
D Quantity Measurement of SolidWaste ........................................ 63
E Example Application ........................................................... 67
Figures
B.l Particulateand SO. Emissions SamplingTrain ................................ 36
B.2 Type S Pitot Tube Manometer Assembly ...................................... 38
B.3 Configurations of a Properly Constructed Type S Pitot Tube ................. 39
B.4 Types of Face-Opening Misalignment ......................................... 40
8.5 Minimum Number of Traverse Points for
Particulate Traverses ......................................................... 43
B.6 Example Showing Circular Stack Cross Section Divided Into
12 EqualAreas. With Location of TraversePoints Indicated ............... 44
B.7 Example Showing Rectangular Stack Cross Section Divided
Into 12 Equal Areas. With a Traverse Point at Centroid of
Each
Area .................................................................... 45
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D.1 MassBalance Around the FCDS ............................................... 63
D.2 The Weigh Scale Method ...................................................... 65
E.l TypicalLime/Limestone System ................................................ 68
E.2
Example
Test Boundary ........................................................ 69
Tables
B.l Cross-SectionLayout for RectangularStacks .................................. 45
6.2 Location of Traverse Points in Circular Stacks ................................ 46
B.3 Particulate
Field Data .......................................................... 49
C.l Field Moisture Determination Data Form ..................................... 57
C.2 Field Molecular Weight Determination Data Form ........................... 58
C.3 Field Cas Velocity Determination DataForm ................................. 59
C.4 Field SO, Determination DataForm .......................................... 60
C.5 Field Analysis for SO, Determination Data Form ............................. 61
C.6
Reagent Characterization ...................................................... 62
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ASME PTC 40-1991
ASME PERFORMANCE TEST CODES

Code on
FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION UNITS
SECTION O - INTRODUCTION
0.1 PURPOSE sions of the Supplements on Instruments and Appa-

The purpose of this Code is to establish standard ratus (PTC 19 Series).
procedures for the conduct and reporting of perform-
ance tests of flue gas desulfurization systems.
This Code does not attempt to address desulfuri- 0.3 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER ASME CODES
zation processes occurring in conjunction with the Should the specific directions given in this Code
combustion process (eg, reagent addition into a fur- for any particular measurement differ from those
nace or steam generator). Desulfurization systems given in other ASME Performance Test Codesfor sim-
treating post-combustion furnace gases or other SO,- ilar measurements, the instructions of this Code shall
laden gas streams may utilize this Code. prevail, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in-
volved in the test.
0.2 STANDARDREFERENCES 0.4 UNITS

ThisCode complies with the provisions of the All numerical values will be given simultaneously
ASME Code on General Instructions (PTC I ) , and the by a primary system of units and, parenthetically, by
ASME Code on Definitions and Values(PTC 2). In a secondary system of units. US customary units will
addition, unless otherwise specified in this Code, all be the primary system. The SI units will be the sec-
instrumentation shall comply with applicable provi- ondary system.

FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION UNITS ASME PTC 40-1991
SECTION 1 OBJECT AND SCOPE
1.1 OBJECT Energy/

Power
The object is to establish standard procedures for
Water Reagent
the conduct and reporting of performance tests of
flue gas desulfurization systems.
1.2 SCOPE
The performance of a flue gas desulfurization sys-
tem (FGDS) is defined to be the characterization of
inputs and outputs (see Fig. 1.1). This may include,
but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
Flue gas 1 FGDS I . Flue gas
(a) percent SO, removal (%R)

(6) ReagentRatio (RRI or RRR)
(c) energy/power consumption
(dl water consumption and characterization
(e) reagent consumption and characterization
(0 waste/by-product production and characteriza-
tion WastelBy-product
(@ Availability and Reliability. Availability and reli-
ability of the FCDS are not within the scope of this
Code. FIG. 1.1 FGDS INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
1.3 TESTRESULTSUNCERTAINTY
(7) electrical: ? 1%
The physical configuration and the FGDprocess (2) thermal: -t 1%
have a large influence on the uncertainty of the test (3) mechanical: +.6%
results and are difficult to quantify. Under favorable (d) water consumption: +2%
conditions and with properly chosen instruments,un- (e) reagent consumption: +8%
certainties can be as low as the following: (0 waste/by-product consumptlon: 2 2 %
(a) percent SO, removal: t 6% In para. 5.6 the Code provides an example of the
(6) reagent ratio: 2 7% calculation of test uncertainty which the user should
(c) energy/power consumption consult prior to running the test.

SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS
2.1 DEFINITIONS grit - impurities in as-received calcined lime which

may include some uncalcined carbonate, hard
additive - substance addedto a liquid or gas stream burned lime, insoluble silicates, aluminates, sulfates
to cause a chemical or physical reaction to enhance and ferrites,all of whichwere in the limestone before
the SO, sorption process. Other substancesxan be it was calcined. Grit may also include some external
added, but for the purposes of this Code, only those impurities such as refractory brick pieces and tramp
mentioned above will be considered. iron,
alkalinity - capacity of an alkaline material to neu- liquor - solution of liquid and dissolved solids
tralize SO, L/G ratio - liquid-to-gas ratio
alkalinity, reactive - determined by acid titration and
expressed as moles of alkali per pound of material or Recirculated absorbent slurry or
L liquor flow rate (gal/minj
as moles of alkali per mole of SO, (absorbed or inlet). -
G
Ratio =
Absorber
outlet gas flow
alkalinity, total (to be distinguished from reactive al-
kalinity) - theoretical expression determined from a
chemical analysis of the material reagent - any chemical compound, usually an alkali,
by-product - material generated in removing SO, used in the FGDS to either remove SO, by chemical
from the FGDS, which has commercial value reaction or to regenerateanother chemical com-
consumption, energylpower - compilation of all en- pound
ergy/power inputs to the FGDS reagent liquor/slurry - medium by which one or
consumption, water - water added to the FGDS more reagents are added to an FGD process
efficiency%R) - ratio of removed SO, to input SO, ReagentRatio, /;let Basis (RRI) - normally used in
effluent - stream exiting the FGDS, whether solid, wet scrubbing processes
liquid, or gas
Molesof Reactive Alkali Added
entrainment - suspension of liquid droplets in the RRI =
Moles of SO, In
flue gas stream
Reagent Ratio, Removal Basis (RRR) - normally used
flue gas - gaseous products of combustion in spray drying processes
FlueGas Desulfurization System (FGDS) - the pro-
cess and equipment employed to remove sulfur ox- Moles of Reactive Alkali Added
ides from flue gas or other sulfur oxide-laden gas RRR =
Moles of SO, Removed
stream. This may include any process or equipment
required for the conversion of the sulfur oxides to an reheat (stack gas) - heat addition process by which
essentially non-volatile sulfur species for disposal or the outlet flue gas temperature of the absorber is in-
other use. This gas stream is typically generated by creased
the combustion of fossil fuels, but may include other run - throughout this Code, the word "run" is ap-
gas streams (e.& from smelting processes). FGDS is plied only to a subdivision of the test. A run consists
not defined to include the removal of sulfur oxides of a complete set of observations and recorded data
from gases during the combustion process. For fur- taken.at regular intervals, made for a period of time
ther discussion, see Appendix A. with the, independent variables maintained constant

ASME PTC 40-1991 FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION UNITS
within the variations permitted by the parties to the 2.2 DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS
test
slurry - mixture of liquid and suspended solids 2.2.1 Constant Terms. The terms shown in Table 2.1
standard conditions - defined as 68°F (20°C) for are defined in three different sets of units. The Inter-
temperature and 29.92 in. Hg (760 mm Hg) for at- national Metric System (SI) units are provided where
mospheric pressure applicable; and two systems commonly used by in-
steady state - condition of the system when tran- dustry and testing personnel are also used: metric
sients (e.g.,pressure, temperature,concentration, customary units (MC) and industry customary units
flowrate, etc.) in the system have dampenedout and (IC). These terms are usedin para. 6.1 and elsewhere
the system is in chemical and thermodynamic equi- in this Code. Note that SI units are not provided for
librium some terms where such units are impractical or in-
temperature, adiabatic saturation - for a given mix- appropriate.
ture of gas and vapor, temperature below which no Some of the IC units are seemingly unusual com-
more vaporcanbeadded at specified conditions binations of other sets of units (e.g.,water vaporcon-
(partial pressure of vapor is equal to vapor pressure densation constant K, = 4.707 x IOp2 ft3/ml). These
of the liquid at the gas-vapor mixture temperature) units arise from their use in analytical measurement
temperature, approach to adiabatic saturation - dif- devices and arethe standard units used in the indus-
ference between the actual temperature of a given try.
gas-vapor mixture and the adiabatic saturation tem-
perature of that gas-vapor mixture
test - throughout this Code the word "test" is ap-
plied only to the entire performance evaluation 2.2.2 Variable Terms
waste - material generated in removing SO, from The terms below are defined in three different sets
the FGDS, which has no commercial value,and of units, as described above. The M C or IC units are
which requires disposal most commonly used in testing.

TABLE 2.1
CONSTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS
Value and Units
Symbol Description SI MC IC
Water
vapor
condensa- 1.33 x lo3m%n’ 1.333 x m’/ml 4.707x ft3/ml
tion constant
Silica water
gelvapor 1335 m’/kg 1.335 x IO-’ mJ/g 4.715 X l o - * ft’/g
constant
Ratio of standardtem- 5.139 x IO’ WN/m2 3.858 x 10” K/mmHg 1.764 x 10’Win.Hg
perature to standard
pressure
Sulfate-to-SO,
conver- ... 3.203 x 10’mglmeq 7.061 X Ibm/meq
sion
lsokinetic
equation
con- ... 0.003454
(mmHg) (m’)
stant ml-K
conversion
Volume
fac- ... 1 X ml/mJ 7.48gal/ft3
tor
Mass-time correction mg-min 1.667 X IO-, min/hr

factor g-hr
Pitot tube calculation ... 1 (mmHg) lb (in.Hg)

constant m g-mole ft Ibm-mole
34.97- [ 1 8.549 X 10’- -[
sec K (mmH,O) sec K(in. H,O) 1
MsOZ Molecular weight

of 6.4X 10’kgkgmole 6.4 x 10’p/g-mole 6.4 X 10’IbmAb-mole
so2
M, Molecular weight of 1.8 X 10’kg/kg-mole 1.8 X 10’dg-mole 1.8 x 10’Ibm/lb-mole
water
P,,, Standardabsolutepres- 1 .O13 X IO5 N/m2 7.60 X IO2 mmHg 2.992 X 10’in.Hg
sure
R Ideal gas constant 8.313 X

6.236 x
(mmHg)m3
2.185 X 10’
(in. Hg) ft’
J
~
(lb-mole)R
10-J -
(kg-mo1e)K
(g-mole)K
T,(<, Standard
absolute
tem- 2.932 x 102 K 2.932 x IO2 K 5.277 x lo2 R
perature
P, Densityofwater at stan- 9.982 x lo2kg/m’ 9.982x 10” g/ml 2.201 X 10” Ibm/ml
dard temperature

TABLE 2.2
VARIABLE TERMS
Value and Units
area
A Cross-sectional of mz mz ftz
stack or duct
A,, Cross-sectional
area of m2 m2 fi"
nozzle
B, Watervapor in the gas percent (volume) percent (volume) percent (volume)
stream
c, Average specific heat of
gas or
liquid at con-
-J
kg-K
-
Btu
Ibm-F
stant pressure
C, Pitot tube coefficient (dimensionless) (dimensionless) (dimensionless)
CSOZ SO, (including SO,) kg/m3 mg/dsm3 Ibddscf
concentration, dry basis
at standard conditions
Gso, Massemission rate of kg/s g/min Ibdmin
SO,
AH Average
pressure drop N/mZ mm H,O in. H,O
across orifice meter
I Percent isokinetic sam- percent percent percent
pling
kWh Total kilowatt hours W* kWhr kWhr
used during sample
time
L, Final level of the mre- m fi
agent tank at the end of
the FGD run
L, Initial level of the m
re- m ft
agent tank at the start
of the FGD run
M. Molecular weight of kg 1 Ibm
gas, wet basis kg-mole g-mole lb-mole
M,, Molecular weight of kg L Ibm
gas, dry basis kg-mole
v
g-mole lb-mole
M, Molecular weight of re- kg L Ibm
r agent kg-mole g-mole lb-mole
M,, Average total molecular kg L Ibm
weight of the reagent kgmole g-mole lb-mole
mixture
m Total average flow rate kg/s kor Ibhr
for the sample time
N Normality of barium . .. meq/ml meq/ml
perchlorate titrant
AP Velocity head of N/m2
gas mm H,O in. Hg
Ph, Barometric pressure (at N/mz mm Hg in. Hg
time of test)
P, Absolute flue gas pres- N/m2 mm Hg in. Hg
sure at sample point
P, Absolute pressure at N/m2 mm Hg in. Hg
meter
P, Absolute gas pressure N/mZ mm Hg in. Hg

TABLE 2.2 VARIABLE TERMS (CONT'D.)

Value and Units
Density of the reagent kg/m3 dm3 Ibm/gal
liquor/slurry as ana-
lyzed
Average weight per- percent percent percent
centage of reagent r in
the reagent IiquorYslurry
analyses for any partic-
ular FCDS run
Percent CO by volume, percent percent percent
dry basis
Percent CÓ, by vol- percent percent percent
ume, dry basis
Percent N, by volume, percent percent percent
dry basis
Percent O, by volume,' percent percent percent
dry basis
Percent SO, removal percent percent percent
Dry volumetric stack m3/s dsmYhr dsdhr
gas flow rate corrected
to standard conditions
Average reagent flow kg-mole g-mole lb-mole
rate during any particu- S min min
lar FGDS run for re-
agent r
Average total flow rate kg-mole g-mole lb-mole
of all reagents into the S min min
FGDS during any par-
ticular FCDS run
Average mass flow rate kg/s g/rnin Ibm/min
of reagent corrected for
purity
Average volumetric m% m3/min gal/min
flow rate of reagent liq-
uor/slurry discharged
into the FGDS during
any particular FGDS
run
Duration of any partic- S min min
ular FGDS run
Absolute average flue K K R
gas temperature at
sample point
Inlet stream absolute K K R
temperature
Absolute temperature at K K R
meter
Outlet stream absolute K K R
temperature
Absolute gas tempera- K K R
ture
Volume of sample ali- m3 ml ml
quot titrated
Final volume of con- m3 ml ml
denser water

TABLE 2.2 VARIABLE TERMS (CONT’D.)

Value and Units
Initial volume of con- m’ ml ml
denser water
Volume of liquid col- m’ ml ml
lected in impingers and
silica gel
Dry gas volume mea- m3 m3 ft’
sured by meter
Dry gas volume at stan- m3 dsm’ dsd
dard conditions
Incremental gas volume m3 m3 ft’
at each traverse point
Total volume of solu- ... ml ml
tion in whichSO, sam-
ple is contained
Volume of the reagent m3/m m’lm gal1f-t
tank per foot of tank
height
Volume of barium ... ml ml
perchlorate titrant used
for the sample
Volume of barium e . . ml ml
perchlorate titrant used
for the blank
Volume of water vapor m3 sm3 scf
condensed corrected to
standard conditions
Volume of water vapor m3 sm3 sd
collected in silica gel at
standard conditions
Average gas velocity mls mls WS
Initial silica gel plus irn- kg g g
pinger weight
Final silica gel plus im- kg g g
pinger weight
Dry gas calibration fac- ... (dimensionless) *..
tor
Total sampling time S min min
Heat input Jls calls Btu/hr
Enthalpy of heating Jk Callg Btullbm
fluid at inlet to heat ex-
changer
Enthalpy of heating J4 al/g Btdlbm
fluid at outlet of heat
exchanger
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SECTION 3 - GUIDING PRINCIPLES
3.1 General 3.5 Items of Agreement

Adherence to this Code is recommended to insure The following is a list of items upon which agree-
the likelihood of credible results. However, site-spe- ment shall be reached by the parties prior to the test.
cific considerations may makerigorous application of They are listed here for check purposes only.
this Code unrealistic or impractical. Compromises to (a) Object of the test, including establishment of
this Code should be made only after careful consid- the FGDS boundary (see Appendix E)
eration of the impact on data validity and of the re- (b) Procedures for interpretation of test results
quirements of the parties to the test. All parties shall (c) Date and time of making the test
agree in writing to anysuchchanges. All reported (d) Responsibilities of test personnel
results shall clearly state all variations from the rec- (e) Calibration requirements for all test equipment
ommendations and requirements of this Code. (including accuracy and precision)
(0 Number,type,and location of sample or test
points for each item to be sampled or tested
(g, Instrumentation and method (test procedure)
3.2 Representatives to the Test for acquiring samples
All parties to the test should authorize knowledge- (b) Selection of laboratory, laboratory procedures,
able representatives to be present to verify that the laboratory instrumentation, and/or methods (primary
test is conducted in accordance with this Code and and secondary) of samples which may include:
its associated written agreements. The parties to the (7) reagent liquor/slurry
test may mutually designate aparty to direct the test (2) recirculation liquor/slurry
and/or serve as arbitrator in the event of a dispute. (3) waste/by-product
(4) water
(5) reagent
(6) fuel
3.3 TestPlan (i) Selection of sampling procedure,preparation,
An overall test plan, including detailed test proce- shipment, and storage.
dures shall be written and approved by all parties to 0) Method and criteria for determining steady-
the test. It is important that all parties to the test state operating conditions prior to and during testing
investigate the field conditions thoroughly before (including identification of critical operating param-
making arrangements for conducting the test. eters and allowable variations in each; see para. 3.6)
(k) Number and duration of runs
(I) Period of time between runs
(m) Period of time in which all runs will be com-
3.4 Preliminary Runs pleted
One or more preliminary runs may be conducted (n) Method for determining FGDS loading (e.g.,
for the purpose of: flue gas flow)
(a) checking instruments; (o) FCDS loading (e.g., system capacity) at which
(b) training personnel; and test runs are to be made
(c) making adjustments, the need of which was not $J) Process instrumentation to be used (including
evident during preparation for the test. secondary methods of measurement for verification
Any preliminary run, when completed, may be de- of primary instrumentation)
clared by written mutual agreement to be an official (c$ Method of recording data
run. (r) Variables requiring continuous monitoring
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(S) Identification of all reagent streams to be mea- however, nine or more runs should be performed.
sured shall be identified More than nine runs may be performed and then, at
(t) Frequency of data acquisition (for variables us- the discretion of the parties to the test, up to three
ing intermittent monitoring) runs may be rejected so long as the total number of
(u) Correction curves for deviation of process pa- runs used to determine performance is at least nine.
rameters from design. The following are examples of The length of the flow measurement and compo-
correction curves which may be necessary: sition sampling runs should be a minimum of eight
( I ) alkalinity vs SO, removal efficiency; hours. The duration of energy/power input runs may
(2) flue gas pressure drops vs flue gas flow rate. be longer to permit time averaging.
The duration of the electrical power runs should
be 24 hours, but never lessthan 12 hours, to account
3.6 SteadyState for those deviceswhich are in intermittent use. Ther-
mal and pressure runs may be considerably shorter
Testing under this Code is to be performed under as large swingsin these measurementsrarely happen.
steady state conditions and determination of these The minimum duration for either a pressure or ther-
conditions is critical to the success of the tests. Pa- mal measurementshallbe two hours. The recom-
rameters that are important in establishing steady mended duration is 24 hours.
state conditions, andthe means by which the parties
will establish whether steadystate conditions have
been achieved, shall bemutually agreed upon in writ-
3.9 Frequency of Readings
ing by the parties to the test, along with minimum
time periods necessary to establishsteady state. Continous monitoring and recording shall be pro-
These parameters include, but are not limited to, gas vided as mutually agreed upon. Intermittent data ac-
flow, inlet SO, concentration, pH, percent solids, quisition will require a minimum ofthree readingsfor
solid and liquid composition, etc. The allowable var- each data point for each run. These readings shallbe
iations in each of these parameters shall also be in- taken in a mutually agreed period of time.
cluded in this agreement. Any test run in which the Flow measurements and composition samples
data falls outside these allowable variations will be should be taken concurrently for the duration of the
declared invalid and will be repeated. A minimum of run. Energy/power inputs may be time-averaged over
three data points within the allowable variation es- longer periods to account for those devices which
tablished for each agreed-upon parameter is neces- have intermittent duty cycles.
sary to establish steady state.
3.10 Analyzing the Results

3.7 Condition of Equipment
Wheneverpossible,analysis of the samples and
Satisfactory working order of all equipment (both measured data should be completed the same day,
test equipment and equipment being tested) shall be so as to alert all parties to errors or irregularities in
verified before and after the run(s). Equipment which the testing. Due consideration should be givento the
is not operating properly shall be identified and the effect of time on all samples (e.g., liquid-chemistry
possible effects of any such defects shall be consid- changes with time and temperature following sam-
ered. The parties shall agree in writing to either sus- pling). Detailed concernsand restrictions are dis-
pend the testing until corrective measures have been cussed in Section 4.
completed, or continue the test and state in the test
report the effect of the malfunctioning equipment on
the test. 3.1 1 Chemical Analysis
Depending on the FCDS, the reagent to be ana-
lyzed will vary. Standard analyticalmethods of chem-
3.8 Number and Duration of Runs
ical analysis will be employed
. . to determine the active
The number and duration of runs should be deter- reagent concentration in each sample.All other active
mined by the operating considerations and the re- SO, removal agents present shall also be analyzed
quirements of the parties. As a minimum, three runs and quantitatively reported, as described in Section
shall be made.To obtain statistically credibie data, 4.
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FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATIONUNITS ASME PTC 40-1991
3.12 Uncertainties
This Code does not include consideration of the
uses of uncertainties. These are commercial consid-
erations outside the scope of this Code. The test re-
sultsshallbe reported as computed from the test
observations, only calibrations having been applied.
Some measurements may be subject to appreciable
error. The expected limits are stated, where possible,
in Section 4. These and other allowances for errors
of measurement are permissible, provided they are
clearly statedin the test report. Their combined plus-
or-minus value,¡.e., the uncertainty, shall be taken
as the square root of the sum of the squares of the
percentage effects of the various limits of error on
the results of the test. Whenever allowancesfor pos-
sible errors of measurement are taken into consid-
eration, the reported test results shall bequalified by
the statement that the results may be regarded as
correct within a givenplus-or-minus percentage, this
value having beendetermined in accordance with the
foregoing method for computing uncertainties (see
PTC 19.1 Measurement Uncertainty).
3.13 References
Unless otherwise specified, all references to other
codes refer to ASME Performance Test Codes.
3.14 Special Data

The determination of specialdata outside the
scope of this Code shall be made only with the writ-
ten agreement of both parties to the test regarding
methods of 'measurement and computation, all of
which shall be completely described in the test re-
port.
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SECTION 4 - INSTRUMENTSANDMETHODS OF
MEASUREMENT
4.1 Results To Be Determined bination of modified EPA Methods 6 and 8 for SO,
removaland Methods 1 through 5 for removal of
The following results are to be determined as a part
particulates. The principle of this method is the si-
of the performance test code:
multaneous collection of particulate matter and the
(a) percent SO, removal (%R)
SO, gaseous sample by extraction of a known quan-
(b) Reagent Ratio (RRI or RRR)
tity of emission gas from the stack or duct gas stream.
The method describes sampling equipment, includ-
Moles of Reagent
RRI = ReagentRatio In = ing an out-of-stack heated filter followed by an im-
Moles of SO, In
pinger SO, and SO, (reported as SO,) collection
system. The method also requires a multipoint tra-
verse of the stack or duct during sampling in order
Moles of Reagent
RRR = Reagent Ratio Removed = to account for particulate matter and SO, stratifica-
Moles of SO, Removed
tion that can occur in FGDS inlet and outlet sampling
locations.
(c) energy/power consumption
(d) water consumption and characterization This Code doesnot include a discussionof the role
of SO, in FGDS testing. Thiscompound does not play
(e) reagent consumption and characterization
(0 waste/by-product production and characteriza- a major distinct role because of its reactivity in the
tion presence of waterand the relatively much greater
abundance of SO, under normal testing conditions.
For further discussion, see PTC 19.1O on Flue and
4.2 Methods of Measurement Exhaust Gas Analysis.
(2) AlternateMethods - SO, concentrations
This Subsection is in separate divisions, each ad- may also be determined by EPA Methods 6, 6A, 6B,
dressing the measurement of aspecificprocess or 8.
stream to determine the required component.
(3) Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
(a) flue gas stream (see para. 4.2.1)
(GEMS) - The continuous emission monitoring sys-
(b) reagent (see para. 4.2.2)
tem for measuring SO, O, and CO, may be used to
(c) energy/power (see para. 4.2.3)
determine SO, concentration or emissionrate in
(d) water (see para. 4.2.4)
pounds of SO, per million Btu. TheCEMS shall be
(el waste/by-product (see para. 4.2.5)
subjected to rigorous quality assurance and quality
4.2.1 Flue Cas. It is possible that FGDS performance control measures, including certification as per EPA
tests may be combined with regulatory compliance Performance Specifications 2 and 3 of 40 CFR Part
tests. In this case, the parties to the test should con- 60, within 90 days prior to the start of the test. Daily,
tact the regulatory agency and determine what test or more frequent instrument drift determinations,
modifications, if any, may be required. and a repeat of the relative accuracy tests following
(a) SO, Removal.Percent SO, removal is defined the evaluation of the FGDS data collection shall be
by Eq. (5.12). done. It is recommended that the averaging time per
(b) SO, Concentration run be not less than 24 hours, and that at least 22 of
(1) Recommended Method - The recom- the 24 hourly averages be available for each run
mended method for determining SO, concentrations based on a minimum of four measurementvalues per
and mass flowrates is Method PTC 40 as described hour.
in Appendix B of this Code. Method PTC 40 is acom- (c) SO, Mass Flowrate. Mass flowrate (Ibm/hr) of
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SO, at the inlet to, and outlet from, the FGDS may either a reagenttank level drop or direct flow record-
be determined by application of EPA Methods 1 and ing.
2. Other methods maybe used and maybe beneficial (7) Level Drop. Where the FCDS contains a tank
under certain circumstances. Agreementby parties to for storage or dilution of reagent or reagent liquor/
the test is necessary. slurry, prior to system introduction, this tank should
Mass flowrate (Ibm/hr) of SO, at the inlet and at be isolated during the run and the tank levelrecorded
the outlet may be determined by combining the data at the start and the conclusion of the run. Non-isol-
from paras. 4.2.1 (b), (d), and (e) (see para. 5.1). able seal water dilution is permitted if theliquor/
(d) O, and CO, Measurements. EPA Method 3 or slurry sample is taken before dilution occurs.
ASME M C 19.10 may be used for determination of Level measurement can be done by calibrated in-
O, and CO, where a CEMS is not available. strumentation or by manual techniquesdepending on
(e) Moisture Measurements. EPA Method 4 may be tank configuration and slurry type. Reagent con-
used to determine the moisture content of the flue sumption measurement for FGDS can be accurately
gas at the FGDS inlet and outlet. measured by change in level if and only if the process
(f) Test Timing and Duration. Test measurements at is at steady state. Measurement of change in level
the FGDS inlet and outlet for each run shall be coin- should be a direct physical measurement. The limi-
cident, of equal time duration, and subject to agree- tations of the measurement device(s)should be well-
ment by parties to the test. known before using this method. It is expected that
@ Fuel Analyses. Fuelanalysisdatamay not be the measurement uncertainty will be within 1% for
used as the sole determinant of FGDS inlet SO, con- this method. Mutual agreement by all parties must
centration. Sulfur content analysisand appropriate be secured for the method employed.
combustion calculations can provide valuable back- It is assumed that the tank used for such flow mea-
ground informationfor interpretation of other re- surementcontainsreagent liquor/slurry in its final
quired measurement data, but such results aloneare form. All dilutions should be conducted before the
not adequate for FGDS evaluations as described in tank is isolated for the test run. Where sufficient re-
this Code. agent storage is not available to allow the tank to
(h) Uncertainties. The uncertainties of the recom- operate during the entire run without additional re-
mended PTC 40 Method are as follows (seeRefer- agentmakeup to the tank, quantity measurement
ences, reference 7): shall be by volumetric flow. If isolation of the tank
(7) velocity: 25% cannot be obtained during systemoperation, then
(2) volumetric flowrate: t 5.6% quantity measurement shall be by volumetric flow,
(3) particulate matter: k 12.1% as described in para. 4.2.2 (c)(3), Volumetric Flow.
(4) SO,: +5.8% (2) Dry Mass and Volumetric Flow. Solid reagent
flow measurement mayuse dry mass flow measuring
4.2.2 Reagent(s)
devices, or may be by volumetric flow. It is expected
(a) Items To Be Included as Reagent($ that the measurement uncertainty for dry mass flow
(7) Any alkali or reagent addition introduced measuring deviceswill be within 2%.
separately into the system. Such alkali addition shall The accuracy of dry volumetric flow measurement
be that which is separate from the flue gas stream. will depend on specific conditions such as reagent
(2) Any SO, removalsecondary chemical flow type and degree of aeration. A detailed discussion of
necessary to regenerate the primary reagent($. the difficulties with this method is presented in Ap-
(3) Any SO, removal performance improving pendix D of this Code.
additives. (3) Volumetric flow. Existing flow meters in the
(b) Items Not Included as a Reagent Flow FGDS to monitor flow rates of reagents into the FGDS
(7) Chemicals added to aid in the FGD process may be used if agreed to by all parties involved in
but which do not result in increased SO, removal the test or if the level drop method is impractical.
(such as flocculant as used in a thickener). Differential pressure meters shall be constructed in
(2) Chemicals added to improve process water conformance with PTC19.5 and “Fluid Meters,”
quality but which do not increase SO, removal. SixthEdition. Meters not covered in these docu-
(3) Fly ash alkalinity may be of interest in some ments, and agreed for use by the parties to the test,
processes and may warrant quantification. shall be installed and calibrated in accordance with
(c) Flow Measurement.The quantity of reagent manufacturer’s recommendations.
used during the performance test shall be based on It is expected that the uncertainty for volumetric
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flow measurement will be within 2%. 4.2.3 Energy/Power Consumption

Volumetric flow measurements shall be recorded (a) Introduction
at intervals of not longer than five minutes, shall be (7) lnputs To Be Included. The energy/power in-
totalized,
and
(wherepossible) continuously re- puts to the FCDS that will be tested will be electrical,
corded. thermal, and mechanical energies.
(d) Chemical Analysis. Principal constituents to be (2) .Inputs Not To Be Included. All non-process
determined in the reagent liquor/slurry may include, energy/powerloads should be excluded from this
but are not limited to, the following: test.Examples of non-processloadsmay include
lighting, heating,ventilating, air conditioning, cranes,
0 Ca0 Mg0 elevators (if applicable), etc.
0 Ca (OH), 0 Ca CO, (3) Optional Inputs. Potential andkinetic energy/
0 M g (OH), 0 Mg CO, power effects of both gas and liquid streams may be
0CO,
Na, Na H CO,
neglected if agreed to by the parties to the test.
Na OH Chemical heats of reaction may also be treated sim-
ilarly.
The reagent or reagent liquor/slurry shall be ana- (4) MeasurementDuration. All measurements
lyzed to determine the weight percent of the sample should be made over a period of 24 hours, and then
represented by each constituent reagent compound. time averaged to account for those devices which
Also included in suchanalysismay be specificre- have intermittent duty cycles.
agents particular to a system, including performance (b) PrincipalElectrical EnergylPowerDevices. De-
additives. Density of any reagent should also be devices for whichenergy/power consumption should be
termined. measuredmayinclude, but are not limited to, the
Where applicable, the primary analytical methods following:
for these constituents will be as described in EPRl
material-handling systems
Publication CS-361 2 (latestamended version and
0 pumps
supplements) “FGD Chemistry and Analytical Meth-
0 blowers
ods, Volume I and II.” Analytical methods not de-
0 feed preparation systems
scribed by the above shallfollow “Standard Methods
e wasteby-product systems
for the Examination of Water and Waste Water“ (lat-
0 fans (dedicated to FGD)
est edition), published by theAmerican PublicHealth
0 agitators
Association, as well as the Standard Methods pub-
(7) Measurement Methods
lished by the American Society for Testing and Ma-
(a) During performance testing, shut off all
terials.
loadsdeemed to be non-process and attach cali-
Measurement uncertainty for the chemical anal-
brated watt-hour meters or recording watt meters on
yses are included as part of the referenced analytical
the FGDS energy/powersupply. For non-process
methods.
loads which cannot be shut off during testing, con-
Methods of analysis and calculation for constitu-
nect calibrated watt-hour meters or recording watt
ent-compound reporting not described in the above
meters to equipment power supply (see para. 4.2.3
documents are subject to agreement by parties to the
(a)(2), lnputs Not To Be Included.
test.
(e) Parameters Oflnterest. Other parameterswhich (b) Connect calibrated watt-hour meters or
may be of interest in the FGDS process, may include recording watt meters to non-process loads and the
but are not limited to, the following: FGDS electrical supply. After the run, deduct the en-
ergy values indicated by the non-process watt-hour
PH 0 reagent grindability meters or recording watt meters from the values ob-
0 reagent liquor/ 0 catalyst tained from the FGDS electrical supply for the same
slurry temperature period of time. However, in order to achieve this
0 organic acids 0 reactivity practically, it may be necessary to separate the elec-
0 alkalinity 0 weight percent of trical feed to process and non-process equipment.
solids It is expected that the measurement uncertainty for
Methods of determination for the above parameters the calibrated meters will be within 1%.
shall be by methods referenced in para. 4.2.2 (d), (2) Conformance With Other Codes. The electri-
Chemical Analysis. cal test shallbe in accordance with applicable ASME
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or IEEE codes.(See IEEE Standard 120 on Electrical based. Therefore, flowrate-versus-pressure-drop cor-
Measurements). rection curves which are agreeable to all parties to
(c) Principal Thermal EnergylPower Consideration/ the test may be established to permit determination
Devices of compliance at other-than-design flowrates.
( I ) Thermal Energy/Power,also frequently re- (I) Measurement Methods. Cas and liquid flows
ferred to as heatenergy in the context of FGD, is are measuredin accordance with paras. 4.2.1 (b), SO,
defined as the heat added to the FCDS to sustain a Concentration and 4.2.2 (c), Flow Measurement, re-
condition which is required by the process design. spectively.
(2) Typically, thermal energy/power require- All pressuremeasurementsaremade in accord-
ments include, but are not limited to, flue gas reheat ance with ASMEPTC 19.2. Because of flow separa-
and seal or purge air heat. tion and large scale turbulent gas flow conditions in
(3) Sources of thermal energy/powerinclude, large gas ducts, the total pressure should be mea-
but are not limited to, hot air, hot water, steam, hot suredatseveral locations in ducts. These points
fluids, and fuels. should be selectedin accordance with para. 8.4.1 (b),
(d) Measurement Methods Preliminary Determinations of this Code.
(7) If thermal heating is accomplished by direct
4.2.4 Water. Flow measurement and analysis of
fuel firing, thermal energy/power is obtained by mea-
water inputs to the FCDS may be required depending
suring the quantity and heat content of the fuel.
on the boundaries chosen. Effluent from the FCDS
(2) If heating is accomplished by a medium will be considered in para. 4.2.5, WastelBy-product.
other than fuel, thermal energy/power will be deter- Listed below are constituents andcharacteristics
mined by measuring the difference between the heat which may be of interest.
inputs and outputs of the heating media.Theheat
inputs and outputs are based on the measured flow, 0 Calcium 0 Magnesium
temperature,andpressure of the heating media. o Sodium o Potassium
Flows are measured in accordance with para. 4.2.2 O Chloride 0 Sulfate
(c), Flow Measurement. Temperatures and pressures O "P" Alkalinity 0 "M" Alkalinity
are measured in accordance with PTC 19.3 on Tem- 0 Sulfites 0 Thiosulfates
perature Measurementand PTC 19.2 on Pressure Total phosphate e Ortho phosphate
Measurement, respectively. PH 0 Carbonates
The thermal properties of the heating media should O Total
suspended 0 Total dissolved
be evaluated in accordance with solids

the latest edition of solids
the ASME SteamTables if steam or hot water are (a) Measurement Methods. Flow measurement
used. If a heating medium other than steam or hot shall be determined as indicated in para. 4.2.2 (c)(3),
water is used, the reference for the medium's thermal Volumetric Flow.
properties shall be agreed to by the parties to the The analytical methods shallbe as described in
test. para. 4.2.2 (d), Chemical Analysis.
(e) PrincipalMechanical EnergylPowerConsidera-
tionslDevices. Mechanical energylpower consump- 4.2.5 Waste/By-product.Flowmeasurement and
tion is usually manifested by pressure drop resulting analysis of waste/by-product may be required de-
from gas and liquid flow through the FGDS. The gas pending on the boundaries chosenfor the FCDS. Re-
and liquid flowrates, and hence the pressure drops, sults can provide information on the evaluation of
are governed by the steam generator load and the FCDS operation and on the evaluation of disposal
FGDS design considerations. The principal pressure requirements.Listed below are constituents and
drop value of interest is typically that of the flue gas. other parameters which may be of interest.
However, in someinstances the pressure drop in 0 Iron 0 Fluoride
water and slurry lines will also be of interest. 0 Copper o Sulfite
Mechanical energy/power consumption is directly 0 Zinc 0 Sulfur
related to the product ofthe fluid (gas or liquid) flow- O Nickel O Chloride
rate, and the total pressure (static + velocity head) O Aluminum O Silica
drop across the device.However, equipment per- 0 Lead O Arsenic
formance guarantees are usually expressed as pres- 0 Chromium Mercury
sure drop at a specific flowrate. Measured flowrates 0 Calcium e Silver
are seldom exactly those at which the guarantees are 0 Magnesium O Sodium
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ASME PTC*lrO 91 m 0 7 5 9 b 7 0 0543033 332 m
o Nitrate 0 Nitrite compacting in storage (see AppendixD of thisCode).

0 Phosphate 0 Carbonate (b) Physical Characteristics. The physical character-
0 Sulfate istics of waste or by-product may include,but are not
limited to, flowrate, solids content, and density.Mea-
(a) Measurement Methods surement procedures that require definition include
(7) Liquid flow measurementshall be deter- sampling and analysis for particulate and dissolved
mined as indicated in para. 4.2.2 (c), Flow Measure- matter.Measurement procedures as referenced
ment. The analytical methods shall be as described above shall be used.
in para, 4.2.2 (d), Chemical Analysis. Additional characteristics which may be of interest
(2) Solid flow measurement may be by any of include, but may not be limited to, the following:
the following methods or by combining any of the (I) permeability
following methods. (2) particle size
(a) Direct measurement (e.g., weigh belts, (3) unconfined compressive
weigh hoppers, load cells or storage tanks, or beam strength
gages which measure strain as a function of stress or (4) specificsurface(Blaine)
load applied). (5) leachability
It is expected that the measurement uncertainty for (6) chemicà1oxygendemand
this method will be within 2%. Testing for these characteristics is outside of the
(b) Bulk density in silos, bins, or similar stor- scope of this Code.However, suitable methods
age facilities. This method is only an approximation. which address these characteristics arepublished by
Care should be exercised in keeping the solids from ASTM.
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SECTION 5' - COMPUTATION OF RESULTS2
5.1 Calculation of Percent SO, Removal (%R)
5.1.1 Calculation of Flue Gas Flowrate (QSd)

(a) Water-vapor concentration is determined using Method PTC 40.Examples of forms for data collections are
shown in Appendix C.
(7) Volume of water vapor condensed
(2) Volume of water vapor collected in silica gel
(3) Samplegas volume
(4) Water vapor concentration
(b) Flue Gas Molecular Weight. Flue gas molecular weight is determined using Method PTC 40.
(7) Dry flue gas molecular weight
'See Sectlon 2 for definitions and descriptions of terms.

21f para 4.2.1 (c), SO, Mass Flowrate is used instead of Method PTC 40, suitable adjustments to the calculations will be required and are
to be agreed to by the parties to the test.
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ASME P T C * 4 0 91 m 0759b70 0543035 L05
ASME PTC 40-1991 FLUE GAS

UNITS
DESULFURIZATION
(2) Actual or wet flue gas molecular weight
M, = M, (1 - ),B + 18.0, B, (5.6)
(c) Flue Gas Volumetric Flowrate. Flue gas volumetric flowrate is determined using Method PTC 40. The data
as recorded on Fig. C.3 are used in the following equations:
(7) Average flue gas velocity
If the equation for absolute gas pressure is

P, = P, = Pbar + Static13.6
Pressure
(5.7)
(this equation is valid for both metric and industry customary units), then
(2) Average,dry, flue gas, volumetric flowrate
5.1.2 Calculation of SO, Concentration. SO, concentration is determined using Method PTC 40 or CEMS.
For determination of SO, concentration using Method PTC 40, the data as recorded on Figs. C.4 and C.5 are
used in the following equations:
(a) Samplegas volume - SameasEq. (5.3)
(b) SO, concentration
(5.1O)
5.1.3 Calculation of SO, Mass Flowrate. SO, mass flowrate is determined using results of paras. 5.1.1 and 5.1.2
and the following equation:
(5.11)
5.1.4 Calculation of SO, Removal. Percent SO, removal is determined using results for inlet and outlet SO,
mass flowrates as calculated in para. 5.1.3 and the following equation:
G,,, (entering) - Gsoz(exiting)

%R = 100 (5.12)
G,,, (entering)
5.2 Calculation of ReagentFlowrate

5.2.1 Units. Results are to be expressed inlb-moles (gram-moles) of reagent required per minute (G,) to
maintain the measured SO, removed as determined during the FGDS performance test.
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ASNE P T C * 4 0 91 m 0759670 0543036 041 m
5.2.2 Reagent Liquor/SlurryFlowrate. The first step in determining the individual reagent flow rate is to
calculate the reagent liquorlslurry flowrate Q,. For the level drop method, the Q, is calculated as follows:
(5.13)
For mass or volumetric flow measurements, the recorded flowrates should be averaged for the duration of the
run.
5.2.3 Calculation of Individual Reagent Flowrate. Individual reagent flowrate is computed from the average
reagent analysis taken during each run for the individual reagent (r), expressed as a weight percentage by the
following relationship:
(5.14)
For devices which measure mass directly, the average reagent flow is expressed as
(5.15)
5.2.4 Calculation of Total Reagent Flowrate. Total reagent flowrate is the sum of the individual reagent
flowrates. For example, reagent flowrates for reagents rl, r2, and r, can be added together as follows:
Grt = Gr, + Gr2 + Gr3 (5.16)
The total reagent flowrate G,, represents the total alkali content available to FGDS for chemical reaction.
5.3 CALCULATION OF ENERGY/POWERCONSUMPTION
5.3.1 Calculation of Thermal Energy/Power

(a) Heating Media Other Than Fuel. If a heating medium other than fuel is used, the calculation of thermal
energy/power is of the following form:
4 = m(h, - h,) (5.1 7)
The inlet and outlet enthalpies of the heating fluid are calculated from reference properties (e.g., ASME Steam
Tables) based on the measured temperature and pressure of the fluid.
(b) Fuel. If a fuel is used to accomplish heating, the calculation used shall be in accordance with PTC 3.1 on
Diesel and Burner Fuels, 3.2 on Solid Fuels, and 3.3 on Gaseous Fuels, as applicable.
5.3.2 Calculation of Mechanical Energy/Power. Mechanical energy/power may be expressed as either pressure
drop at a measured flowrate or in horsepower (HP).
(a)Gas Phase. When dealing with gas flow, mechanical energy/power is calculated in one of the following
manners. In both cases, when multiple total pressure values are measured across the cross section of large
ducts, the total pressure used in the calculation should be the average of the measured values. See PTC 21 on
Particulate Matter Collection Equipment for detailed analysis of gas phase pressure drop measurement.
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ASHE P T C * 4 0 91 0759670 0543037 T B B m
(I) Pressure Drop at a Measured Gas Flowrate.

Total Pressure Drop (in.H,O.l =
[Total Pressure (in.H20)lin- (5.18)
[Total Pressure (in.H20)lout
The gas flowrate used as reference for this pressure drop should be the inlet gas flow.
(2) Horsepower
I
HP,, = (1/6356) [Gas Flow (acfm) X Total Pressure (in water)]¡, -
1
[Gas Flow (acfm) x Total Pressure (in water)LUt (5.19)
(b) Liquid Phase. When dealing with liquidflow, mechanical energy/poweris calculated in one of the following
ways:
(1) Pressure Drop at a Measured liquid Flowrate
Total Pressure Drop = [Total Pressure ( f t l-&O)li,- (5.20)

[Total Pressure (ftH,O)lou,
(2) Horsepower
SC,(Ibm/gal)
[Liquid Flow (gpm) x Total Pressure (ft water)Ji, -
HP, =
3960
[Liquid Flow (gpm) x Total Pressure (ft water)L,,
I (5.21)
where SC, = Specific gravity of liquid
5.3.3 Calculation of Electrical Energy/Power. The total FGD electrical energy consumption shall be measured
by recording the input energy to the FGDS. Energy data (three-phase amps, phase volts, power factor, and
h), to be recorded by a watt-hour meter or a recording watt meter and averaged, should be over 24 hours
but never less than 12 hours.
Power = Three (Phase volts) (Phase curent) (Power factor)

or
Power = (Phase volts) (Three phase current) (Power factor)

Finally,
Energy = (Power) (Elapsed time)
For further discussion, see IEEE Standard 120.
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5.4 CALCULATION OF REAGENTRATIOS

Reagent Ratios shall be calculated as follows.
o RRI (5.22)
0 RRR (5.23)
GJMS,)
RRR =
G,, -
(entering) ,G
, (exiting)
5.5 CALCULATION OF WATER CONSUMPTION AND WASTE BY-PRODUCT PRODUCTION

These calculations are dependent on the measurement method chosen in Section 4, and the calculation
required should be considered in the selection of such methods.
5.6 CALCULATION OF MEASUREMENTUNCERTAINTY

5.6.1 Approach. The uncertainty of a final result depends on the individual measuring instruments chosen and
how their corresponding individual uncertainties influence the overall calculation.
When choosing the type of instrument needed for a measurement, the accuracy required should be viewed
in terms of sensitivity or how it effects the overall uncertainty. Each instrument should be examined carefully
and the actual uncertainty determined. Theeffect of each individual uncertainty will be determined by calculating
the effect caused in the overall calculation.
The overall uncertainty of a final result can be found by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of
these individual effects (see PTC 19.1).
(5.24)
(2) Using Eq. (5.14) to define G,, and Eq. (5.11) to define CSO2,
the following equation results.
(5.25)
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(3) Using the tank drop method specified in para. 4.2.2 (c)(7), Level Drop for reagent flow measurement.
(5.1 3)
(4) Using Method PTC 40 to determine the SO, concentration, and flue gas volumetric flowrate.
(b) Example Test Results. Using Fig. 5.1 , the following "sample" test results are given:
tT = Time elapsed = 2 hours
Li= Initial tank level = 20 ft.
L, = Final tank level = 12 ft.
V . = Volume per tank level = 3383.9 gal/ft
ps = Density of reagent = 9.0 Ibm/gal
%r = Concentration of reagent flow = 12.0%
M, = Molecular weight of reagent = 56.0 Ibm/lb-mole
C,, = Inlet concentration of SO2 = 511 mg/l
Qsd = Dry standard volumetric flow rate = 500,000 ft3/min
(7) Table 5.1 illustrates the individual uncertainties of each test measurement, and their effect on the
overall uncertainty of the RRI calculation.
The overall combined uncertainty in the calculation of the Reagent Ratio:
= +m 7.389% =
(2) The above example is for illustration purposes only. Instrument selection, calibration, sample location,
and/or sampling frequency in an actual test may result in different individual uncertainty contributions to the
overall uncertainty. These contributions should be determined prior to testing so changes can be made to
minimize the overall uncertainty to within acceptable values.
5.6.3 Review of Results. The test measurements that effect the overall uncertainty significantly should be
reviewed to insure that minimum uncertainty will be achieved. Instrument selection, calibration, sample loca-
tion, and sampling frequency should be determined during test preparation, keeping the effect on the overall
uncertainty (sensitivity) in mind.
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WastdBy-product
FIG. 5.1 TYPICAL FGDS
TABLE 5.1
TEST MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES AND EFFECTS
~~~ ~
Test Measurement Uncertainty in U, Effect on

[Note (1)1 Measurement RRI Uncertainty U=
L, +0.33 ft +- 2.75% 7.56
L, 20.33 ft 2 1.65% 2.72
P, Ibm/gal +-0.10 1.232 *1.11%
%r ?0.2% k 1.66% 2.756
C
S,
, 2 2 0 mg/l 23.91% 15.31 9
9x1 +25,000 ft3/min t 5.00% 25.000
NOTE:
(1) See Table 2.2 for measurement description.
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SECTION 6 - REPORT OF RESULTS
The report of the results can bepresented in the 6.4 TESTMETHODSAND PROCEDURES
following suggested format. The nature of the infor-
mation gathered should be complete and thorough (a) Detailed object(s) of test
in the judgment of the parties. The information (b) Test procedure
should include all raw data, all calculations, the final (c) Complete detailed description of test (indicat-
tabulated reduced data, and as much general infor- ing test methods and variationsused, and criteria for
mation concerning the facility as is deemed relevant conducting the test)
(7) Unit loads
to the test.
(2) Time durations
(3) Determination of steady-state conditions
(d) Any deviations from Code procedure and other
6.1 INTRODUCTION (one pagel significant agreements by parties to the test shall be
included
(a) Owner (e) Ancillary equipment (monitoring digital sys-
(b) Designation of unit tems etc.)
(c) Name and location of plant
(d) Brief description of the FGDS
(e) Brief history of unit operation since initial start- 6.5 PRESENTATION (including all runs),
UP DISCUSSIONANDINTERPRETATION OF RE-
(f) Object of test S ULTS
(g, Date(s) of test
(h) Test personnel
(a) Percent SO, removal (%R)
(b) Reagent ratio (RRI or RRR)
(c) Energy/Power consumption
6.2 BRIEF SUMMARYOFRESULTS (7) Electrical
(2) Thermal
The summary of results should be a brief report of (3) Mechanical
test results and conclusions (one or two pages). A (d) Water consumption and characterization
tabular or graphical presentation may be usedto give (e) Reagent consumption and characterization
a quick picture of the essential findings (f) Waste/By-product production and characteri-
zation
(@ Comparison of measured performance vsde-
6.3 FCDS
PROCESS
DESCRIPTION signed performance
(a) Manufacturer
(b) Date of first commercial operation
(c) Equipment description (including design rat- 6.6 APPENDICES
ings) (a) Fielddata
(d) Process description (b) Analyticaldata
(e) Process flow diagram (c) Detailed calculations
(f) Performance requirements (d) Other pertinent information
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SECTION 7 REFERENCES
[I J Electric Power Research Institute Publication, Flue Gas Desulfurization Chemistry and Analytical Metbods
Handbook, Volumes I and II, CS-3612, (Latest amended revision and supplements).
[2] American Public Health Association, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,(Latest
edition), Washington, D.C.
-
O ASTM DI 888 Standard Test Methods for Particulate and Dissolved Matter, Solids, or Residue in Water.
O ASTM D2458 - Standard Method for Flow Measurement of Water by the Venturi Meter Tube.
-
0 ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water.
O ASTM D3856 - Standard Guide for Evaluating Laboratories Engaged in Sampling and Analysisof Water and
Waste Water.
[3] United States Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A (Methods 1-8) and Appendix
B (Performance Specification 2).
[4] ASME PTC Flow Measurement
o PTC 19.5 on Application, Part II of Fluid Meters: Interim Supplement on Instruments and Apparatus
o ”Fluid Meters, Their Theory and Application,” Sixth Edition, 1971
[5] ASME Performance Test Codes

o PTC 1 on General Instructions
o PTC 2 on Definitions and Values
o PTC 3.1 on Diesel and Burner Fuels
0 PTC3.2 on Solid Fuels
0 PTC 3.3 on Gaseous Fuels
[ 6 ]ASMEPTC Supplements on Instruments and Apparatus

o PTC 19.2 on Pressure Measurement
o PTC 19.3 on Temperature Measurement
0 PTC 19.6 on Electrical Measurements (IEEE Standard 120)
o PTC 19.10 on Flue and Exhaust Gas Analyses
[7] EPA Publications on Emissions Test Procedures

0 EPA 650/4-74-021
Collaborative Study of Method For The Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions From StationarySources
(Fossil Fuel Fired Steam Generators)
EPA 650/4-74-022
(Municipal Incinerators)
EPA 650/4-74-024
Collaborative Study of Method For the Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions From Stationary Sources
(Fossil Fuel Fired Steam Generators)
EPA 65014-74-029
(Portland Cement Plant)
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APPENDIX A
TYPES OFFLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION (FGD)
A.l DRYFGD
FGD process comprised of contacting a flue gas
containing sulfur oxide with an alkalinematerial,
without saturating the flue gas leaving the reactor
with moisture, and thus producing a dry waste prod-
uct or dry by-product.
A.2 WETFGD
FCD process comprised of contacting a flue gas
containing sulfur oxide with an SO, sorbent, saturat-
ing the flue gas with moisture and producing a wet
waste product or wet by-product.
A.3 REGENERABLEFGD
Process that regenerates and recyclesthe sorption
medium.
A.4NONREGENERABLEOR THROWAWAY FGD

Process that consumes the sorption medium.
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APPENDIX B
PTC 40 TEST METHOD
DETERMINATION OF PARTICULATEAND
SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROMFLUE GAS
DESULFURIZATION SYSTEMS (FGDS)
B.lPRINCIPLE AND APPLICABILITY increments of 0.16 cm (1/16 in.). Each nozzle shall
B.l.l Principle. Particulate matter (PM) and SO, are be calibrated according to the procedures outlined in
withdrawn isokinetically from the source. PM is col- para. B.5.
lected on a glass fiber filter maintained at a temper- (b) Probe Liner. Borosilicate or quartz glass tubing
ature in the range of 120" & 14°C (248" 3~25°F)or with a heating system capable of maintaining a gas
such other temperature as agreed by parties to the temperature at the exit end during sampling of 120"
test, SO, is measured by the Barium-Thorin titration k 14°C (248" t 25"F), or such other temperature as
method. specified by agreement by the partiesto the test. (The
parties to the test may choose to operate the equip-
B.1.2 Applicability. The method is applicable for the ment at a temperature lower than that specified.)
determination of PM and SO, emissions from inlet Since the actual temperature at the outletof the
and outlet sampling locations of the FGDS. probe is not usually monitored during sampling,
probes constructed according to EPA Document
APTD-0581 and the calibration curves of APTD-0576
B.2 EQUIPMENT (or calibrated according to the procedure outlined in
B.2.1 Sampling Train. A schematic of the sampling APTD-0576) will be considered acceptable.
train used in this method is shown in Fig. B.1. Com- Either borosilicate or quartz glass probe liner may
mercial models of this train are available. Since cor- be used for stack temperatures up to about 480°C
rect usage of the train is important in obtaining valid (900°F). Quartz liners shall be used for temperatures
results, all test personnel should be trained and be between 480" and 900°C (900" and 1,650"F). Both
familiar with the operation andmaintenance prac- types of liners may be used at higher temperatures
ticesassociated with the method. Such training is than specified for short periods of time. The softening
commercially available. The sampling train consists temperature for borosilicate is 820°C (1,508"F), and
of the following components. for quartz it is 1,500"C (2,732"F).
(a) Probe Nozzle. Stainlesssteel (316) or glass with Whenever practical, every effort should be made
sharp, tapered leading edge. The angle of taper shall to use borosilicate or quartz glass probe liners. Al-
be 30" and the taper shall be on the outside to pre- ternatively, metal liners (e.g., stainless steel (3161,
serve a constant internal diameter, The probe nozzle lncoloy 825, or other corrosion-resistant metals)
shall be of the button-hook or elbow design. If made made of seamless tubing may be used.
of stainless steel, the nozzle shallbe constructed (c)Type S Pitot Tube. The Type S pitot tube (Fig.
from seamless tubing. B.2) shall be made of metal tubing (e.g., stainless
A range of nozzle sizes suitable for isokinetic sam- steel). It is recommended that the external tubing di-
pling should be available, eg., 0.32 to 1.27 cm (1/8 ameter (dimension D, of Fig. B.3b) be between 0.48
to 1/2 in.) - or larger if higher volume sampling and 0.95 cm (3/16 and3/8 in.). Thereshallbean
trains areused - inside diameter (ID) nozzles in equal distance from the base of each leg of the pitot
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ASME P T C * 4 0 91 D 0 7 5 9 b 7 0 0543045 054 D
""""
Thermometers
D W gas meter
r
J
\
~~
L Air-tight
pump
By-pass valve
FIG. B.l PARTICULATE AND SO, EMISSIONSSAMPLINGTRAIN
36

tube to its face-opening plane (dimensionsPA and P, ature to within 3°C (5.4"F), dry gas meter capable of
of Fig. B.3b); it is recommended that this distance be measuring volume to within 2%, and related equip-
between 1.O5 and 1.50 times the external tubing di- ment, as shown in Fig. B.1, Other metering systems
ameter.Thefaceopenings of the pitot tube shall, capable of maintaining sampling rates within 10% of
preferably, be aligned as shown in Fig. B.3; however, isokinetic and of determining samplevolumes to
slight misalignments of the openings are permissible within 2% may be used. When the metering system
(see Fig. B.4). is used in conjunction with a pitot tube, the system
The Type S pitot tube shall have a known coeffi- shall enable checks of isokinetic rates.
cient. (i) Barometer. Mercury aneroid, or other barom-
Abaseline coefficient value of 0.84maybeas- eter capable of measuring atmospheric pressure to
signed to the pitot tube, if the face opening alignment within 2.5 mm Hg (0.1 in. Hg). In many cases the
characteristics shown in Fig. B.4 and the pitot con- barometric reading may be obtained from a nearby
struction dimensions described in this paragraph are national weather service station, in which case the
measured and verified to be within specifications. station value (which is the absolute barometric pres-
Alternatively, the pitot may becalibrated using pro- sure) shall be requested, and an adjustment for ele-
cedures describedin EPA Method 2 (40 CFR Part 60, vation differences between the weather station and
Appendix A). sampling point shall be applied at a rate of minus 2.5
(d) Differential PressureGauge.An inclined ma- mm Hg (0.1 in. Hg) per 30 m (100 f t ) elevation in-
nometer or equivalent device is used. Most sampling crease or vice versa for elevation decrease.
trains are equipped with a 10 in. (water column) in- Q Gas Density Determination Equipment. Temper-
clined-vertical manometer, having 0.01 in. H,O di- ature sensor and pressure gauge and gas analyzer, if
visions on the O to 1 in. inclined scale, and 0.1 in. necessary for determination of major gaseous con-
H,O divisions on the 1 to 10 in. vertical scale. This stituent concentrations. The temperature sensor
type of manometer (or other gage of equivalent sen- shall, preferably, bepermanently attached to the pitot
sitivity) is satisfactory for the measurement of Ap val- tube or sampling probe in a fixed configuration, such
uesas low as1.3 mm (0.05 in.) H,O. that the tip of the sensor extends beyond the leading
(e) Filter Holder. Borosilicate glass, with a glass frit edge of the probe sheathanddoes not touch any
filter support and a silicone rubber gasket. Other ma- metal. Alternatively, the sensor may be attachedjust
terials of construction (e.g.,stainlesssteel,Teflon, prior to use in the field. Note, however, that if the
Viton) may be used. The holder design shall provide temperature sensor is attached in the field, the sensor
a positive seal againstleakage from the outside or must be placed in an interference-free arrangement
around the filter. The holder shallbeattached im- with respect to the Type S pitot tube openings.
mediately at the outlet of the probe (or cyclone, if
used). 8.2.2 Sample Recovery. The following items are
(0 Filter Heating System.Any heating systemca- needed for sample recovery.
pable of maintaining a temperature around the filter (a) Probe-Liner and Probe-Nozzle Brushes. Nylon
holder during sampling of 120' -C 14°C (248' +25OF), bristle brushes with stainless steel wire handles. The
or such other temperature as specified by agreement probe brush shall have extensions (at least as long as
of parties to the test. A temperature gauge capable the probe) of stainless steel, Nylon, Teflon, or simi-
of measuring temperature to within 3" C (5.4OF) shall larly inert material. Thebrushesshall be properly
be installed so that the temperature around the filter sized and shaped to brush out the probe liner and
holder can be regulated and monitored during sam- nozzle.
pling. (b) Wash Bottles. Two. Glass wash bottles are rec-
(g, Impingers. Four, as shown in Fig. B.1. The first ommended; polyethylene wash bottles may be used
and third shall be of the Greenburg-Smith designwith at the option of the tester. It is recommended that
standard tips. The second and fourth shall be of the acetone not be stored in polyethylene bottles for
Greenburg-Smith design, modified by replacing the longer than a month.
insert with an approximately 1 3 mm (0.5 in.) ID glass (c) Glass Sample Storage Containers.Chemically re-
tube, having an unconstricted tip located 13 mm (0.5 sistant borosilicate glass bottles for acetone washes,
in.) from the bottom of the flask. Similar collection 500 ml or 1000 ml. Screw cap liners shall either be
systems may be used. rubberbacked Teflon or shall be constructed so as to
(h) Metering System. Vacuum gauge, leakfree be leak free and resistant to chemical attack by ace-
pump, thermometers capable of measuring temper- tone. (Narrow mouth glass bottles have been found
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-
1.W 2.54 cm'
10.75-1.0 in.) I
*Suggested (interference free)

Pitot tube-thermocouple spacing
FIG. B.2TYPE S PITOT TUBE MANOMETER ASSEMBLY
38

! TV Pe I
Transverse I i
I
,opening-Face
planes
I
Aside plane
D,
Longitudinal
tube axis 4
A
B
"-
-{:.tikt-PA PB P < 1.500,
B-side plane
""""- A or B
Properly constructed Type S pitot, shown in: (a) end view: face opening planes perpendicular
t o transverse axis; (b) top view; face opening planes parallel t o longitudinal axis; (c) side view, both legs of
equal length and canterlines coincident, when viewed from both sides. Baseline coefficient values of 0.84
may be assigned to pitottubes constructed this way.
FIG. B.3 CONFIGURATIONS OF A PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TYPE S PITOT TUBE

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Transverse
”
tube axis
i
Q zJ”-
p !
& 9+ 0
I I I
Longitudinal
tube axis
c
””
”-
A
- x B
z
””
c”
A-
Types of face-opening misalignment that can result from field use or improper
construction of Type S pitot tubes. These will not affect the baseline valueOf CP (S)
solongascY1and%< 10deg.,(31andP2< 5deg.,z<0.32cm(118in.).and
W 0.08 cm (1/32 in.).
FIG. B.4 TYPES OF FACE-OPENINGMISALIGNMENT
40

to be less prone to leakage.) Alternatively, polyeth- SO, or SO, the filter material must be of a type that
ylene bottles may be used. is unreactive to SO, or SO,.
(d) Petri Dishes. For filter samples,glass or poly- (b) Silica Gel. Indicating type, 6 to 16 mesh. If pre-
ethylene, unless otherwise specified by the parties to viously used, dry at 175°C (350°F) for 2 hours. New
the test. silica gel may be used as received. Alternatively,other
(e) Graduated Cylinderandlor Balance. To measure types of desicants (equivalent or better) may be used.
condensed water to within 1 ml or 1 g. Graduated (c) Water. Deionized, distilled to conform to ASTM
cylinders shall have subdivisions no greater than 2 specification D I 193-77, Type 3. At the option of the
ml. Most laboratory balances are capableof weighing analyst, the KMnO, test for oxidizable organic matter
to the nearest 0.5 g or less. Any of these balances is may be omitted when high concentrations of organic
suitable for use here and in para. B.2.3.(d). matter are not expected to be present.
(19 Plastic Storage Containers.Air tight containers to (d) Hydrogen Peroxide. 3 percent. Dilute 1O 0 ml of
store silica gel. 30% hydrogen peroxideto 1 liter with deionized, dis-
@ funnel andRubber Policeman.To aid in transfer tilled water. Prepare fresh daily.
of silica gel to container; not necessary if silica gel is (e) Crushed Ice
weighed in the field. (0 Stopcock Grease. Acetone-insoluble, heat-stable
(h) funnel. Glass or polyethylene, to aid in sample silicone grease. This is not necessary if screw-on con-
recovery. nectors with Teflon sleeves, or similar, are used. Al-
ternatively, other types of stopcock greasemay be
B.2.3 Analysis.Foranalysis, the following equip-
used.
ment is needed.
(@ Glass Wool. Borosilicate or quartz.
(a) Class Weighing Dishes
(b) Desiccator 8.3.2 Sample Recovery
(c) Analytical Balance.Tomeasure to within 0.1 (a) Water.Sameaspara.B.3.l(c),Water.
mg* (b) Acetone. Reagent grade, < 0.001 % residue, in
(d) Balance. To measure to within 0.5 g. glass bottles is required.Acetone from metal con-
(e)Beakers. 250 ml. tainers generallyhas a high residue blank and should
(f) Hygrometer. To measure the relative humidity not be used. Sometimes, suppliers transfer acetone
of the laboratory environment. to glass bottles from metal containers; thus, acetone
(@ Temperature Gage. To measure the temperature blanks shall berun prior to field use andonly acetone
of the laboratory environment. with low blank values (<0.001%) shall be used. In
(h) Pipettes. Volumetric 25 ml, 100 ml. no case shall a blank valueof greater than 0.001% of
(i)Burette. 50 ml. the weight of acetone used be subtracted from sam-
Q Erlenmeyer flask. 250 ml (one for each sample ple weight.
blank and standard).
(k) Graduated Cylinder. 1O0 ml. B.3.3 Analysis
(I)TripBalance. 500 g capacity, to measure to (a) Water. Same as para. B.3.1 (c).
k 0 . 5 g. (b) Isopropanol. 100%.
(m) Dropping Bottle. To add indicator solution, (c) Thorinlndicator. 1-(o-arsonophenylazo)2-naph-
125 ml size. toi-3, 6-disulfonic acid, disodium salt, or equivalent.
Dissolve0.20 g in 100 ml of deionized, distilled
water.
8.3 Reagents Cd) Barium Perchlorate (0.01O0 Normal). Dissolve
B.3.1 Sampling. The following reagentsareused in 1.95g of barium perchlorate trihydrate [Ba(CIO,),
sampling. 3H,Ol in 200 ml deionized, distilled water, and dilute
(a) filters. Glass fiber filters, without organic to 1 liter with isopropanol; 1.22 g of barium chloride
binder, exhibiting atleast99.95 percent efficiency dihydrate [Ba(CIO,), 3H,Ol may be used insteadof
(<0.05 percent penetration) on 0.3 micron dioctyl the barium perchlorate. Standardizewith sulfuric acid
phthalate smoke particles. The filter efficiency test as in para.8.5.8.This solution must be protected
shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM stan- against evaporation at all times.
dard method D2986-71 (Reapproved 1978). Test (e) Sulfuric Acid Standard (0.01O 0 N). Purchase or
data from the manufacturer's quality control program standardize to k0.0002 N against 0.0100 N NaOH
are sufficient for this purpose. In sources containing that has previously been standardized againstprimary
41

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standard potassium acid phthalate. 2 LW

D, = -
(fi Acetone. Same as para. B.3.2.(b) (1 + W)
(g, Desiccant. Anhydrous calcium sulfate, indicat-
ing type. Alternatively, other types of desiccants may
be used. where
L = length
B.4 PROCEDURE W = width
B.4.1 Sampling. The complexity of this method is (2) Determining the Number of Traverse Points.
such that, in order to obtain reliable results, testers When the eight- and two-diameter criterion can be
should be trained and experienced with the test pro- met, the minimum number of traverse points shall
cedures. be: (1) twelve, for circular or rectangular stacks with
(a) Pretest Preparation.All the components shall be diameters (or equivalent diameters) greaterthan 0.61
maintained and calibrated according to the procedure meter (24 in.); (2) eight, for circular stacks with di-
specified herein. ametersbetween 0.30 and 0.61 meter (12-24 in.);
Weigh several 200 to 300 g portions of silica gel (3) nine, for rectangular stacks with equivalent di-
in airtight containers to the nearest 0.5 g. Record the ameters between 0.30 and 0.61 meter (12-24 in.).
total weight of the silica gel plus container, on each When the eight- and two-diameter criterion cannot
container, As an alternative, the silica gel need not be met, the minimum number of traverse points is
be preweighed, but may be weighed directly in the determined from Fig. 8.5. Before referring to Fig. 8.5,
impinger or sampling holder just priorto train assem- however, determine the distances from the chosen
bly. measurement site to the nearest upstreamand down-
Check filters visually against light for irregularities stream disturbances, and divide each distance by the
and flaws or pinhole leaks. Label filters of the proper stack diameter or equivalent diameter, to determine
diameter on the back side near the edge using num- the distance in terms of the number of duct diame-
bering machine ink. As an alternative, label the ship- ters.
ping containers (glass or plastic petri dishes)and Then, determine from Fig. B.5 the minimum num-
keep the filters in these containers atall times except ber of traverse points that corresponds: (1) to the
during sampling and weighing. number of duct diameters upstream; and (2) to the
Desiccate the filters at 20" k5.6" C (68" +IO" F) number of diameters downstream. Select the higher
and ambient pressure for at least24 hours and weigh of the two minimum number of traverse points, or a
at intervals of at least 6 hours to a constant weight, greater value, so that for circular stacks the number
¡.e., 0.5 mg change from previous weighing; record is a multiple of 4, and for rectangular stacks, the num-
results to the nearest 0.1 mg. During each weighing, ber is one of those shown in Table B.l
the filter must not be exposed either to the laboratory (3) Circular Stacks. Locate the traverse points on
atmosphere for a period greater than 2 minutes or a two perpendicular diameters according to Table B.2
relative humidity above 50%. Alternatively, the filters and the example shown in Fig. B.6. Any equation that
may be oven dried at 105°C (220°F) for 2 to 3 hours, gives the same values as those in Table B.2 may be
desiccated for 2 hours, and weighed. used in lieu of Table B.2.
(b) Preliminary Determinations For particulate traverses, oneof the diameters must
(7) Selection of Measurement Site. Sampling or be in a plane containing the greatest expected con-
velocity measurement is performed at a site located centration variation, e.g., after bends, one diameter
at least eight stack or duct diameters downstream, shall be in the plane of the bend. This requirement
and two diameters upstream from any flow disturb- becomes less critical as the distance from the dis-
ance such as a bend, expansion, or contraction in the turbance increases; therefore, other diameter loca-
stack, or from a visible flame. If necessary, an alter- tions may be used, subject to agreement by parties
native location may be selected, at a position at least to the test.
two stack or duct diameters downstream and a half When any of the traverse points as located in this
diameter upstream from any flow disturbance. For a paragraph, 8.4.1, fall within 2.5 cm (I .O0 in.) of the
rectangular cross section, an equivalent diameter D, stack walls, relocate them away from the stack walls
shall be calculated from the following equation, to to: (1) a distance of 2.5 cm (1.00 in.); or (2) a dis-
determine the upstream and downstream distances: tance equal to the nozzle's inside diameter, which-
42

Duct Diameters Upstream From Flow Disturbance '(Distance A )
0.5 1.o 1.5 2.0 2.5

50 I 1 I I I I I
Disturbance
'Higher number is for
v)
40 -
8 rectangular
ducts
stacks
or
Measurement
c
.- site
O
30t
n
B
k
O
LC 24 or 25 Disturbance
20 -
16 Stack
diameter > 0.61 m (24
I 12
10 - *From point of any type of disturbance

(bend, expansion, contraction, etc.) I a or g+
Stack diameter = 0.30to 0.61 m (12 - 24 il

O I I I I I I
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duct Diameters Downstream From Flow Disturbance '(Distance B)
FIG. 8.5 MINIMUM NUMBER OF TRAVERSE POINTS

FOR PARTICULATE TRAVERSES
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Traverse Distance
point % of diameter
1 4.4
2 14.7
3 29.5
4 70.5
5 85.3
6 95.6
FIG. B.6 EXAMPLE SHOWINGCIRCULAR STACK CROSSSECTIONDIVIDED

INTO 12 EQUAL AREAS, WITH LOCATION OF TRAVERSE POINTS INDICATED
44

ever is larger. These relocatedtraverse points (on
each end of a diameter) shall be the "adjusted" trav-
erse points.
Whenever two successive traverse points are com-
bined to form a single adjusted traverse point, treat
the adjusted point as two separatetraversepoints,
both in the sampling (or velocity measurement) pro-
cedure, and in recording the data.
(4) Rectangular Stacks. Determine the number of
traverse points as explained in para. 8.4.1 (b)(2),De-
termining the Number of TraversePoints, of this
method. From Table B.1, determine the grid config-
uration. Divide the stack cross-section into as many
equal rectangular elemental areasas traverse points, I
l
l
I I
I l
and then locate a traverse point at the centroid of
each equal area according to the example in Fig. B.7. FIG. B.7 EXAMPLE SHOWING RECTANGULAR
If the parties to the test desire to use more than STACK CROSS SECTION DIVIDED INTO 12 EQUAL
the minimum number of traverse points, expand the AREAS, WITH A TRAVERSE POINT AT CENTROID
"minimum number of traverse points" matrix (see OF EACHAREA
Table B.l) by adding the extra traverse points along
one or the other or both legs of the matrix; the final
matrix need not be balanced. For example, if a 4 x 3 cyclonic flow at the sampling location must be de-
"minimum number of points" matrix were expanded termined. The following techniques are acceptable
to 36 points, the final matrix could be 9 x 4 or 12 x for this determination.
3, and would not necessarily have to be 6 x 6. After Level and zero the manometer. Connect a Type S
constructing the final matrix, divide the stack cross- pitot tube to the manometer. Positionthe Type S pitot
section into as manyequalrectangular,elemental tube at each traverse point, in succession, so that the
areasas traverse points, and locate a traverse point planes of the face openingsof the pitot tubeare per-
at the centroid of each equal area. pendicular to the stack cross-sectional plane; when
the Type S pitot tube is in this position, it is at "O"
TABLE B.l reference."
CROSS-SECTIONLAYOUT Note the differential pressure (Ap) reading at each
FOR RECTANGULAR STACKS traverse point. Ifa null (zero) pitot reading is obtained
at O" reference at a given traversepoint, an acceptable
Number of Traverse
Points Matrix
layout flow condition exists atthat point. If the pitot reading
is not zero at O" reference, rotate the pitot tube (up
9 3 x 3
12 4 x 3
to +go" yaw angle), until a null reading is obtained.
16 4 x 4 Carefully determine and record the value of the ro-
20 5 x 4 tation angle a to the nearest degree. After the null
25 5 x 5 technique hasbeen applied at each traverse point,
30 6 x 5 calculate the average of the absolute valuesof CY; as-
36 6 x 6
42 7 x 6 sign a values of O" to those points for which no ro-
49 7 x 7 tation was required, and include these in the overall
average. If the average value of CY is greater than 1O",
the overall flow condition in the stack is unacceptable
(5) Verificationof Absence of Cyclonic Flow. In and alternative methodology must beused to per-
most stationary sources, the direction of stackgas form accurate sample andvelocity traverses.
flow is essentially parallel to the stack walls. How- (6) Determination of SamplingConditions. For
ever, cyclonic flow may exist (1); after such devices the purposes of maintaining isokinetic sampling
as cyclones and inertial demisters following venturi rates, the following determinations arenecessary.
scrubbers, or (2); in stacks having tangential inlets or These determinations may be conducted using ap-
other duct configurations which tend to induce swirl- proximation procedures or estimations based on re-
ing; in these instances, the presence or absence of sults of previous testing. Procedures as described in
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TABLE B.2
LOCATION OF TRAVERSE POINTS IN CIRCULAR STACKS
(Percent of stack diameter from inside wall to traverse point)
1 ......
2 ......
T
Traverse point L.
number on a
diameter .
3 ......
.
..
2
.
".
4
.
6
.
14.6 6.7 4.4 3.2 2.6
8
. .
roft
2.1
85.4 25.0 14.6 10.5 8.2 6.7 5.7
..... 75.0 29.6 19.4 14.6 11.8 9.9
10
1.8
12
oints nad meter
.
14 16
1.6
4.9
8.5
m1.4
4.4
7.5
1.3
3.9
1.1
3.2
5.5
1.1
3.5
6.0 6.7
4 ...... ..... 93.3 70.4 32.3 22.6 17.7 14.6 12.5 10.9 8.7 7. 9
9.7
5 ...... ..... ..... 85.4 67.7 34.2 25.0 20.1 16.9 14.6 10.5 11.6 12.9
6 ...... ..... ..... 95.6 80.6 65.8 35.6 26.9 22.0 14.6 13.2 16.5 18.8
7 ...... ..... ..... ..... 89.5 77.4 64.4 36.6 28.3 16.1 18.0 20.4 23.6
8 ...... ..... ..... ..... 96.8 85.4 75.0 63.4 37.5 29.6 19.4 21.8 25.0
9 ...... , .... ..... ..... ..... 91.8 82.3 73.1 62.5 38.2 23.0 26.2 30.6
10...... ..... ..... ..... ..... 97.4 88.2 79.9 71.7 61.8 27.2
38.8 31.5
1 1 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 93.3 85.4 78.0 70.4 32.3 39.3 61.2
12 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 97.9 90.1 83.1 39.8 60.7 69.4 76.4
13 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 94.3 87.5 75.0 81.2 60.2 68.5
14 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 98.2 91.5 85.4 67.7 73.8 79.6
15 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 95.1 83.5 89.1 72.8 78.2
16 ...... , .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . . . . . 98.4 77.0 82.0 87.1 92.5
17...... ...... ..... . ..... ..... ..... ..... 95.6 85.4 80.6 90.3
18 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... 88.4 83.9 93.3 98.6
19 ...... ..... . ...... ..... ..... ..... . . . . . .... .... ..... 91.3 86.896.1
20 ...... , .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 89.5 94.0 98.7
21 ...... ...... ..... ..... .....
( ..... ..... ..... ..... ........... 96.5 92.1
22 . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . . . . . ........... 94.5 98.9
23 ...... . . . . . ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .................. 96.8
24 ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . . . . . ..................98.9
I . --
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this method are also appropriate for these determi- vent the sample gas stream from circumventing the
nations. Determine the stack gas pressure, tempera- filter. Check the filter fortears after assemblyis com-
ture,andrange of velocity heads. Determine the pleted.
average moisture content and dry gas molecular When glass liners are used, install the selected noz-
weight. zle using a Viton A O-ring when stack temperatures
This method is also appropriate for thesedeter- are less than 260°C (5OO0F), and a ceramic or Nextel
minations. Determine the stackgaspressure, tem- gasket when temperatures are higher. Other con-
perature, and range of velocity heads. Determine the necting systems using either 316 stainless steel or
average moisture content and dry gas molecular Teflon ferrules may be used. When metal liners are
weight. used, install the nozzle as above or by a leak-free
Select a nozzle size based on the range of the ve- direct mechanical connection. Mark the probe with
locity heads, such that it is not necessary to change heat resistant tape or by some other method to de-
the nozzle size in order to maintain isokinetic samp- note the proper distance into the stack or duct for
ling rates. During the run, do not change the nozzle each sampling point.
size. Ensure that the proper differential pressure gage Set up the train as in Fig. B.l, using (if necessary)
is chosen for the rangeof velocity heads encoun- a verylight coat of silicone grease on all ground glass
tered. joints, greasing only the outer portion to avoid pos-
Select a suitableprobe liner and probe length such sibility of contamination by the silicone grease.
that all traverse points canbesampled.Forlarge Place crushed ice around the impingers.
stacks, consider sampling from opposite sides of the (dl leak Check Procedures
stack to reduce the length of probes. (7) PretestLeakCheck. A pretest leak check is
Select a total sampling time greater than or equal recommended, but not required. If the tester opts to
to the minimum total sampling time as agreed by conduct the pretest leak check, the following proce-
parties to the test, such that (1) the sampling time dure shall be used.
per point is not less than 2 minutes and (2) the sam- After the sampling train has been assembled,,turn
ple volume taken (corrected to standard conditions) on and set the filter and probe heating systems at the
will exceed the required minimum total gas sample desired operating temperatures. Allow time for the
volume. The latter is based on an approximate aver- temperatures to stabilize. If a Viton A O-ring orother
age sampling rate. leak free connection is used in assembling the probe
It i s recommended that the number of minutes nozzle to the probe liner, leak check the train at the
sampledateach point bean integer or an integer sampling site by plugging the nozzle and pulling a
plus one-half minute, in order to avoid timekeeping 380 mm Hg (15 in. Hg) vacuum.
errors. The sampling time at each point shall be the NOTE: A lower vacuum may be used provided that it is not ex-
same. ceeded during the test.
(c) Preparation of Collection Train. During prepa-
ration and assembly of the sampling train, keep all If a ceramic or Nextel gasket is used, do not con-
openings where contamination can occur covered nect the probe to the train during the leak check.
until just prior toassembly or until sampling is about Instead, leak checkthe train by first plugging the inlet
to begin. to the filter holder (cyclone, if applicable) and pulling
a 380 mm Hg (15 in. Hg) vacuum (see Note imme-
Place 100 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide in both the
diately above). Then connect the probe to the train
first andsecondimpingers; retain a portion of the
and leak check at about 25 mm Hg (1 in. Hg) vac-
hydrogen peroxide for use as a blank solution. Place
uum; alternatively, the probe may be leak checked
about 200 g of silica gel in the fourth impinger.
with the rest of the sampling train, in one step,at
NOTE: If moisture content is to be determined by impinger anal- 380 mm Hg ( I 5 in. Hg) vacuum. Leakage rates in
ysis, weigh each of the first three impingers (plus absorbing so- excess of 4% of the average sampling rate or 0.00057
lution) to the nearest 0.5 g and record these weights. The weight
of the silica gel (or silica gel plus container) must also be deter- rrr3/min (0.02 cfm), whichever is less, are unaccept-
mined to the nearest 0.5 g and recorded. able.
Start the pump with the bypass valve fully open
Using atweezer or cleandisposablesurgical and with the coarse-adjust valve completely closed.
gloves, place a labeled(identified) and weighed filter Partiallyopen the coarse-adjustvalveand slowly
in the filter holder. Be sure that the filter is properly close the bypassvalve until the desired vacuum is
centered andthe gasket properly placed so as to pre- reached. Do not reverse direction to bypassvalve;
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this will cause water to back up into thefilter holder. such other temperature specified by the parties to the
If the desired vacuum is exceeded, either leak check test.
at the higher vacuum or end the leak check as de- For each run, record the data required on a data
scribed below and start over. sheet such as the one shown in Table B.3. Be sure to
When the leak check is completed, first slowly re- record the initial dry gas meter reading.
move the plugfrom the inlet to the probe, filter Record the dry gas meter readings atthe beginning
holder, or cyclone (if applicable) and immediately andend of each sampling time increment, when
turn off the vacuum pump. This prevents the liquid changes in flowrates are made, before and aftereach
in the impingers from being forced backward into the leak check, and when sampling is halted. Take other
filter holder and silica gel from being entrained back- readings required by Table B.3 at least once at each
ward into the third impinger. sample paint during each time increment, and addi-
(2) LeakChecks During Sample Run. If, during tional readings when significant changes (20% vari-
the sampling run, a component (e+, filter assembly ation in velocity head readings) necessitateadditional
or impinger) change becomes necessary, a leak check adjustments in flowrate. Level and zero the manom-
shall be conducted immediately before the change is eter. Because the manometer level and zero may drift
made. The leak check shall bedone according to the due to vibrations and temperature changes, make per-
procedure outlined in para. 8.4.1 .(d)(7), Pretest Leak iodic checks during the traverse.
Chart, except that it shall be done at a vacuum equal Clean the porthole priorto the test run to minimize
to or greater than the maximum value recorded up the chance of sampling deposited material. To begin
to that point in the test. sampling, remove the nozzle cap, verify that the filter
If the leakage rate is found to be no greater than and probe heating systemsare up to temperature,
0.00057 m3/min (0.02 cfm) or4% of the average sam- and that the pitot tube and probe are properly posi-
pling rate (whichever is less), the results are accept- tioned. Position the nozzle at the first traverse point
able, and no correction will need to be applied to the with the tip pointing directly into the gas stream.
total volume of dry gas metered; if, however, ahigher Immediately start the pump and adjust the flow to
leakage rate is obtained, the test shall either record isokinetic conditions. Nomographs are
available
the leakage rate and plan to correct the sample vol- which aid in the rapid adjustment of the isokinetic
ume as shown in para. B.6.3, or shall void the sam- sampling rate without excessive computations. These
pling run. nomographs are designed for use when the Type S
Immediately after component changes, leak checks pitot tube coefficient is 0.85 k0.02, and the stack
are optional; if such leak checks are done, the pro- gas equivalent density (dry molecular weight) is equal
cedure outlined in para. B.6.4 Meter Volume Correc- to 29 2 4 . If C, and Mdare outside the above stated
tion, shall be used. ranges, do not use the nomographs unless appropri-
(3) Post-test LeakCheck. A leak check is man- ate steps are takento compensate for the deviations.
datory at the conclusion of each sampling run. The When the stack is under significant negative pres-
leak check shallbe done in accordance with the pro- sure (height of impinger stem), take careto close the
cedures outlined in para. B.4.l(d)(7), PretestLeak coarse-adjustvalve before inserting the probe into
Check, except that it shall be conducted at a vacuum the stack to prevent water from backing into the filter
equal to or greater than the maximum value reached holder. If necessary, the pump may beturned on with
during the sampling run. the coarse-adjust valve closed.
If the leakage rate is found to be no greater than When the probe is in position, block off theopen-
0.00057 m3/min (0.02 cfm) or 4% of the average sam- ings around the probe and porthole to prevent un-
pling rate, whichever is less, the results are accept- representative dilution of the gas stream.
able and no correction need be applied to the total Traverse the stackcross-section, as required by
volume of dry gas metered. If, however, ahigher leak- para. B.4.1(6)(3), Circular Stacks, being careful not to
age rate is obtained, the test personnel shall either bump the probe nozzle into the stack walls when
record the leakage rate and correct the sample vol- sampling near the walls or when removing or insert-
ume as shown in para. B.6.4, or shall void the sam- ing the probe through the portholes; this minimizes
pling run. the chance of extracting deposited material.
(e) Particulate Train Operation. During the sam- During the test run, make periodic adjustments to
pling run, maintain an isokinetic sampling rate keep the temperature around the filter holder at the
(within 10% of true isokinetic) anda temperature proper level; add more ice and, if necessary, salt to
around the filter of 120" 514°C (248" &25"F), or maintain a temperature of less than 20" C (68" F) at
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TABLE B.3
PARTICULATE FIELD DATA
Plant. ......................................
Location ....................................
Operator. ...................................
Date... ....................................
1 Ambient temperature. ........................
Barometric pressure ..........................
Assumed moisture, %.........................
Probe length, m (ft.) ..........................
Run No..................................... Nozzle identification No. ......................
Sample box No.. ............................ Average calibrated nozzle diameter, cm (in.). .....
Meter box No.. .............................. Probe heater setting ..........................
Meter AH@. ................................ Leak rate, m'/min, (cfm). ......................
C factor .................................... Probe liner material ..........................
Pitot tube coefficient, C p . . .................... Static pressure, mm Hg (in. Hg) ................
Filter No. ...................................
SCHEMATIC OF STACK
CROSS SECTION
Vacuum Stack Velocity Pressure differ- Gas Filter

Ternpera-
:emperam head ential across or¡. sample holder ture of
number ture fice meter volume :empera- gas leav-
ture
ing con-
Gas sample temperature at denser or
last irn-
Outlet Inlet pinger
mm Hg (T.) "C
(e). min. (in. Hg) ("F) m3 (W) "C (OF) "C ("F) "C ("F) O C (OF)
1
I
Average
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the condenser/silicagel outlet. Also, periodically move the umbilical cord from the last impinger and
check the level and zero of the manometer. cap the impinger. If a flexible line is used between
If the pressure drop across the filter becomes too the first impinger or condenser and the filter holder,
high, thereby making isokinetic sampling difficult to disconnect the line at the filter holder and let any
maintain, the filter may be replacedin the midstof a condensed water or liquid drain into the impingers.
sample run. It i s recommended that another com- After wiping off the silicone grease, cap off the filter
plete filter assembly be used rather than attempting holder outlet and impinger inlet. Either ground glass
to change the filter itself. Before anew filter assembly stoppers, plastic caps, or serum caps may be used to
is installed, conduct aleak check (see para. 8.4.1(d(2), close these openings.
Leak ChecksDuringSample Run). The total particulate Transfer the probe and filter-impinger assembly to
weight shall include the summation of all filter as- the cleanup area. This area should be clean and pro-
sembly catches. tected from the wind so that the chances of contam-
A single train shall be used for the entire sample inating or losing the sample will be minimized.
run, except in cases where simultaneous sampling is Save a portion of the acetone used for cleanup as
required in two or more separate ducts or at two or a blank. Take 200 ml of this acetone directly from
more different locations within the same duct or, the wash bottle being used and place it in a glass
where equipment failure necessitatesachange of sample container labeled “acetone blank.”
trains. Inspect the train prior to and during disassembly
Note that when two or more trains are used, sep- and note any abnormal conditions. Treat the samples
arate analyses of the front halfand (if applicable) im- as follows.
pinger catches from each train shall be performed, (a) Container No. 7. Carefully remove the filter
unless identical nozzle sizes were used on all trains, from the filter holder and placeit in its identified petri
in which case the front half catches from the individ- dish container. Use a pair of tweezers and/or clean
ual trains maybe combined (asmay the impinger disposable surgical glovesto handle the filter. If it is
catches) and one analysisof front half catch and one necessary to fold the filter, do so such that the par-
analysis of impinger catch may be performed. ticulate cake is inside the fold. Carefully transfer to
At the end of the sample run, turn off the coarse- the petri dish any particulate matter and/or filter fi-
adjust valve, remove the probe and nozzle from the bers which adhere to the filter holder gasket, by using
stack, turn off the pump, record the final dry gas a dry nylon bristle brush and/or a sharp-edged blade.
meter reading, andconduct a post-test leak check, as Seal the container.
outlined in para. B.4.1 (d)(3), Post-test Leak Check. (b) Container No. 2. Taking care to see that dust
(0 Calculation of Percent lsokinetic. Calculate per- on the outside of the probe or other exterior surfaces
cent isokinetic (see para. B.6) to determine whether does not get into the sample, quantitatively recover
the run was valid or another testrun should be made. particulate matter or any condensate from the probe
nozzle, probe fitting, probe liner, andfront half of the
B.4.2 SampleRecovery.Propercleanup procedure filter holder by washing thesecomponents with ace-
begins as soon as the probe is removed from the tone and placing the wash in a glass container. Per-
stack at the end of the sampling period. Allow the form the acetone rinses in the following manner.
probe to cool. Carefully remove the probe nozzle and clean the
When the probe can be safely handled, wipe off inside surface by rinsing with acetone from a wash
all external particulate matter near the tip of the bottle and brushing with a nylon bristle brush. Brush
probe nozzle, and place a cap over it to prevent losing until the acetone rinse shows no visible particles,
or gaining particulate matter. Do not cap off the after which make a final rinse of the inside surface
probe tip tightly while the sampling train is cooling with acetone.
down as this will create a vacuumin the filter holder, Brush andrinse the inside parts of the compression
thus drawing water from the impingers into the filter fitting with acetone in a similar way until no visible
holder. particles remain.
Before moving the sample train to the cleanup site, Rinse the probe liner with acetone by tilting and
remove the probe from the sample train, wipe off the rotating the probe while squirting acetone into its
silicone grease, and cap the open outlet ofthe probe. upper end so that all inside surfaces will be wetted
Be careful not to lose any condensate that might be with acetone. Let the acetone drain from the lower
present. Wipe off the silicone grease from the filter end into the sample container.A funnel (glass or poly-
inlet where the probe was fastened and cap it. Re- ethylene) may be used to aid in transferring liquid
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washes to the container. Follow the acetonerinse (a) Container No. 7. Leave the contents in the ship-
with a probe brush. Hold the probe in an inclined ping container or transfer the filter and anyloose par-
position, squirt acetone into the upper end as the ticulate from the sample container to a tared glass
probe brush is being pushed with a twisting action weighing dish. Desiccatefor 24 hours in a desiccator
through the probe; hold a sample container under- containing anhydrous calcium sulfate.Weigh to a
neath the lower end of the probe, and catch any ace- constant weight and report the results to the nearest
tone and particulate matter which is brushed from 0.1 mg.For purposes of this para.,8.4.3, the term
the probe. Run the brush through the probe three “constant weight” means a difference of no more
times or more until no visible particulate matter is than 0.5 mg or 1% of total weight less tare weight,
carried out withthe acetone or until none remainsin whichever is greater, between two consecutive
the probe liner on visual inspection. With stainless weighings, with no less than 6 hours of desiccation
steel or other metal probes, run the brush through in time between weighings.
the above prescribed manner at least six times, since Alternatively, the samplemay be oven dried at
metal probes have small crevices in which particulate 105°C (220°F) for 2 to 3 hours, cooled in the desic-
matter can be entrapped. Rinse the brush with ace- cator, and weighed to a constant weight. The parties
tone, and quantitatively collect these washingsin the to the test may also opt to oven dry the sample at
sample container. After the brushing,makea final 105°C (220°F) for 2 to 3 hours, weigh the sample,
acetone rinse of the probe as described above. and use this weight as a final weight.
It is recommended that two people be used to (b) Container No. 2. Note the level of liquid inthe
clean the probe to minimize sample losses. Between container and confirm on the analysis sheet whether
sampling runs,keepbrushescleanand protected or not leakage occurred during transport. If a notice-
from contaminations. able amount of leakage has occurred, either void the
After ensuring that all joints have beenwiped clean sample or (use methods to) correct the final results.
of silicone grease, clean the inside of the front half Measure the liquid in this container either volu-
of the filter holder by rubbing the surfaces with a
metrically to 5 1 ml or gravimetrically to k0.5 g.
nylon bristle brush and rinsing with acetone.Rinse
Transfer the contents to a tared 250 ml beaker and
each surfacethree times or more if needed to remove
evaporate to drynessat ambient temperature and
visible particulate. Make a final rinse of the brush and
pressure. Desiccatefor 24 hours and weighto a con-
filter holder.
stant weight. Report the results to the nearest 0.1 mg.
After all acetone washings and particulate matter
have been collected in the sample container, tighten (c) Container No. 3. Note the level of liquid in the
the lid on the sample container so that acetone will container and confirm on the analysis sheet whether
not leak out when it is shipped to the laboratory. or not leakage occurred during transport. If a notice-
Mark the height of thefluid level to determine able amount of leakage occurred, either void the
whether or not leakage occured during transport. La- sample or use methods to correct the final results.
bel the container to clearly identify its contents. Thoroughly mix the solution in the container hold-
(c) Container No. 3 . If a moisture content analysis ing the contents of the first and second impingers.
is to be done, weigh the first three impingers plus Pipette a 10 ml aliquot of sample into a 250 ml Er-
contents to the nearest 0.5 g and record this weight. lenmeyer flask.
Also, weigh the spent silica gel (or silica gel plus Add 40 ml of isopropanol, 2 to 4 drops of thorin
impinger) to the nearest 0.5 g. indicator, and titrate to a pink endpoint using 0.01 O0
Transfer the solutions from the first and second N barium perchlorate. Repeat the titration with a sec-
impingers to a 1000 ml graduated cylinder. Rinse all ond aliquot of sample and average the titration val-
connecting glassware (including back half of filter ues. Replicate titrations must agree within 1% or 0.2
holder and third impinger) between the filter and sil- ml, whichever is greater.
ica gel impinger with deionized, distilled water, and
(d) Blanks
add this rinse water to the cylinder. Dilute to a vol-
(1) “Acetone Blank’’ Container.Measure ace-
ume of 1000 mlwith deionized, distilled water.
tone in this container either volumetrically or gravi-
Transfer the solution to a storage container.Mark the
metrically. Transfer the acetone to a tared 250 ml
level of liquid on the container. Seal and identify the
beaker and evaporate to dryness at ambient temper-
sample container.
ature and pressure. Desiccate for 24 hours and weigh
B.4.3 Analysis. Handle eachsample container in to a constant weight. Report the results to the nearest
the following manner. 0.1 mg.
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(2) SO, Blanks. Prepare SO, blanks by pipetting factor. If the calibration has changed by more than
a ?O m l aliquot of the hydrogen peroxide blank so- 5%, recalibrate the meter over the full range of flow
lution into a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask. Add 40 ml of rates.
isopropanol. Analyze as in para. 8.4.3 (c), Container
No. 3. Note: If the dry gas meter coefficient values obtained before and
after a test series differ by more than 5%, the test series shall either
be voided, or calculations for test series shall be performed using
whichever meter coefficient value (¡.e., before or after) gives the
lower value of total sample volume.
B.5 Calibration. Maintain a laboratory log of all cali-
brations. B.5.5 Temperature Gages. Dial thermometers,
such as are usedfor the dry gas meter and condenser
B.5.1 Probe Nozzle. Probenozzlesshallbe cali-
outlet,shall be calibrated againstmercury-in-glass
brated before their initial use in the field. Using a
thermometers.
micrometer, measure the inside diameter of the noz-
zle to the nearest 0.025 mm (0.001 in.). Make three 8.5.6 leak Check of Metering System. Shown in
separatemeasurements using different diameters Fig. B.1. That portion of the sampling train from the
each time, and obtain the average of the measure- pump to the orifice meter should be leak checked
ments. The difference between the high and low prior to initial use and after each shipment. Leakage
numbers shall not exceed 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). When after the pump will result in less volume being re-
nozzlesbecomenicked, dented, or corroded, they corded than is actually sampled. The following pro-
shall bereshaped, sharpened, and recalibrated before cedure is suggested:Close the main valve onthe
use. Each nozzle shall be permanently and uniquely meter box. Insert a one hole rubber stopper with rub-
identified. ber tubing attached into the orifice exhaust pipe. Dis-
connect and vent the low side of the orifice
B.5.2 Pitot Tube. TheType S pitot tube assembly
manometer. Close off the low side orifice tap. Pres-
need not be calibrated if constructed as described in
surize the system to a 13 to 18 cm (5 to 7 in.) water
para. B.2(c) of this method.
column by blowing into the rubber tubing. Pinch off
B.5.3 Metering System. Before its initial use in the the tubing and observe the manometer for one min-
field, the metering system shall be calibrated at five ute. A loss of pressure on the manometer indicates a
different flow rates (e.g.,0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 leak in the meter box; leaks, if present, must be cor-
scfm) against a wet test meter. Instead of physically rected.
adjusting the dry gas meter dial readings to corre-
B.5.7 Barometer. Calibrate againsta mercury ba-
spond to the wet test meter readings, calibration fac-
rometer.
tors may be used to mathematically correct the gas
meter dial readings to the proper values. Before cal- B.5.8 Barium Perchlorate Solution. Standardize the
ibrating the metering system, it is suggested that a barium perchlorate solution against 25 ml of standard
leak check be conducted. For metering systems hav- sulfuric acid to which 100 ml of 100 percent isopro-
ing diaphragm pumps, the normal leakcheck pro- panol has been added. Run duplicate analyses. Cal-
cedure will not detect leakages within the pump. For culate the normality using the average of a pair of
these cases, the following leak check procedure is duplicate analyses where the titrations agree within
suggested: Make a 10 minute calibration run at 1 percent or 0.2 ml which ever is larger.
0.0057 m3/min (0.02cfm); at the end of the run, take
the difference of the measured wet test meter and
dry gas meter volumes; divide the difference by 10
to get the leak rate. The leak rate should not exceed B.6CALCULATIONS
0.00057 m3/min (0.02 dm).
Carry out calculations, retaining at least one extra
After each field use, the calibration of the metering decimal figure beyond that of the acquired data.
system shall be checked by performing three calibra- Round off figures after the final calculation. Other
tion runsata single, intermediate orifice setting forms of the equations may be used as long as they
(based on the previous field test), with the vacuum give equivalent results.
set at the maximum value reached during the test See Section 2of this Code for definitions of terms.
series. To adjust the vacuum, insert a valve between
the wet test meter and the inlet of the metering sys- B.6.1 lsokinetic Variations.(Acceptable isokinetic
tem. Calculate the average value of the calibration rate is achieved if 90% C I < 110%).
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(a) Case 1. No component changes made during
sampling run. In this case, replace V , in Eq. (5.3)with
the expression
where K5 is the isokinetic equation constant.

where
I, = leakage rate observed during the post-test

leak check, m3/min (cfm)
la = leakage rate limit, 0.00057 m3/min (0.002
for customary metric units cfm) or 4 percent of average sampling rate,
whichever is larger
(b) Case II. One or more component changes made
during the sampling run. In this case, replace V, in
Eq. (4.3) with the expression
for customary industry units
8.6.2 SO, Concentration. (Seepara. 5.1 of this
Code)
B.6.3 Particulate Concentration.
where
m"
c, =-
V,(*,) li = individual leakage rate observed during the
¡th component change (i = 1, 2, . . .,n), m3/
where min (dm)
ti = sampling time interval between start of sam-
C, = Particulate concentration (mg/m3) pling runand first component change or time
m, = Sum of particulate matter collected on filter interval between two component changes,
and acetone washes, less blanks (mg) min
8.6.4 Meter Volume Correction. Equation 5.3 of
tp = sampling time interval from final (nth) com-
ponent change andend of sampling run, min
this Code may be used as written unless the leakage
rateobserved during any of the mandatory leak
checks (¡.e. the post-test leak check or leak checks
conducted prior to component changes)exceeds
0.00057 m3/min (0.02 cfm) or 4 percent of the av-
erage sampling rate, whichever is less. If the accept-
able leak rate limit is exceeded, equation 5.3 must
be modified as follows:
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APPENDIX C
FCD DATA DETERMINATION FORMS
55

TABLE C.l
FIELD MOISTURE DETERMINATION DATA FORM
lmpinger Silica Gel

Volume Weight
Plant. .........................
Location .......................
Operator ...................... Initial
Date ..........................
Run No ........................
Ambient Temperature ...........
Barometric Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Probe Length rn(ft.). . . . . . . . . . ... . L J
SCHEMATIC OF STACK CROSS SECTION
Traverse Point
Number I Sampling
Time
(e), min.
Stack Tem-
perature
"C ("F)
Pressure
Differential
Across
Meter
Reading
Gas Sample
AVm
m' (ft')
'emperaturt
of Gas
Leaving
Orifice Meter Volume Condenser
(AH), m' ( f i 3 ) Gas Sample Temperature or
mm(in.) H,O Last Im-
Outlet Inlet pinger
OC(OF)
roTAL I
{VERAGE
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TABLE- C.2 l
FIELDMOLECULARWEIGHTDETERMINATIONDATAFORM
PLANT .................................................................... COMMENTS:

DAT E .....................................................................
SAMPLINGTIME (24 hr CLOCK) ..............................................
SAMPLINGLOCATION ......................................................
SAMPLE TYPE (BAG, INTEGRATED, CONTINUOUS) ..............................
ANALYTICALMETHOD ......................................................
AMBIENTTEMPERATURE ....................................................
OPERATOR ................................................................
T
h
Molecular Weight
3 Stack Gas
Average
Actual Actual Actual Net (Dry Basis)
Net Reading Net Volume Multiplier M,,, Ib/lb-mole
'%DO
O,(Net is actual
O, reading minus
actual CO, read-
ing)
CO (Net is actual
CO reading mi-
nus actual O,
reading)
N, (Net is 100
minus actual
CO reading)
Total
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TABLE C.3
FIELD GAS VELOCITY DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Plant. ...............................................................................
Date .................................... RunNo.....................................
Stack Diameter or Dimensions, m (in.) ...................................................
Barometric Pressure, mm Hg (in. Hg) ....................................................
Cross Sectional Area, mz(ftz)............................................................
Operators ............................................................................
Pitot Tube I.D. No.. ...................................................................
Avg. Coefficient, C, = .................................................................
Last Date
Calibrated.. ................................................................. SCHEMATIC OF STACK
CROSS SECTION
Average
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TABLE C.4
FIELD SO, DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Plant.. ................................. Probelength ............................ Sheet ............... of ................

Location.. .............................. Probe liner material ...................... ..............
Nozzle identification number
Operator ............................... Probeheater setting. ..................... Nozzle diameter.. .......................
Date.. ................................. Ambient temperature., ................... Final leak rate.. .........................
Run number ............................ Barometricpressure ...................... Vacuum during leakcheck ................
Samplebox number.. .................... Assumed moisture.. ...................... Remarks: ...............................
Meter box number.. ..................... Static pressure.. .........................
Meter AH@ ............................ C factor ............. ...........
c
Meter calibration Y.. ..................... Reference Ap ........
Pitot tube C,. ........................... Maximum AH... . . . . . ....
Pressure
differen- Temperature
tial of gas leav-
Stack Velocity across
tempera- head
Sampling (AP.), meter, sample last im-
Traverse time (B), Clock mm H,O mm H,O volume, Inlet,
point number1 min
I
time 24 (in. H,O) (in. H,O) m3 (P) "C ("F) "C ("F)
I
+
I I I I I
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TABLE C.5
FIELD ANALYSIS FOR SO, DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Plant Date
Sample
l.-ml Ba(CIO,),
Volume and normality of 2. -ml Ba(CIO,), N =
barium perchlorate Blank -mlBa(CIO,),
Sulfur Dioxide Analysis
Run 1 Run 2
,V
,, - Total volume of solution in which the sulfur
dioxide sample is contained, ml
V, - Volume of sample aliquot, ml
V, - Volume of barium perchlorate 1s t titration
titrant used for sample, ml 2nd titration
Average
V, [Note (I)] - Volume of barium perchlorate 1s t titration I I

titrant used for blank, ml 2nd titration
Average
1st titration
= 0.99 to 1.O1 or Ilst titration - 2nd titration] 6 0.2 ml
2nd titration
Signature of analyst
Signature of reviewer or supervisor
NOTE:
1. Volume of blank and sample titrated should be the same; otherwise a volume correction must be made.
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TABLE C.6
REAGENT CHARACTERIZATION
Run
Date
Plant
Flowrate MeasurementMethod
Reagent Holding Tank Volume per Foot of Tank Height (V,)
Flow Measurement
Tank Time
t= L,=
ured Avg. = - z=-

Avg.Level Drop Flow = I
-
(L. LJV
=t
Q
f-4
Sample Analysis
Bottle Tag
% Solids
Sp. Gravity 1
=-
P.
Q,(%~)P,
Reagent
Wt percent G, = -
(% r) M, M, K,
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APPENDIX D
QUANTITY MEASUREMENT OF SOLID WASTE
D.l PRINCIPLESANDAPPLICABILITY
For the purpose of this Code, solids are assumed
to be measured as weight per unit time. While spe-
cifically addressing the quantity of waste product
generated, this Appendix can be usedto measure the
quantity of any powder generated in an FGDS.
Commercial methods for measuring quantities of
dry, free-flowing powders involve the use of weigh
belts, weigh hoppers, and load cells on storage tanks
or beam gages which measure strain as a function of
stress or load applied. Most FGDS which use dry
m
iw
powders as reagent have some method of metering FIG. D.l MASSBALANCEAROUNDTHEFGDS
dry products which use one or more of the devices
listed above.
Measuring waste products is a monumental task.
Not only do they include reacted material from the (SOJ, = Percent concentration of SO, out
FGDS but fly ash, bottom ash, stabilizers, or hard- m, = Mass of waste generated per unit time
enersmayalso be present.There is always more
waste to dispose of than of the reactant which was Other more complex systems, which have partic-
used to eliminate the SO, produced in the process. ulate-laden gas streams and/or variable removal rate
In addition, the product may contain waters of hy- devices, complicate the aboveanalysis making it
dration and absorbed or adsorbed moisture. more difficult to accurately calculate the flow of
waste. Most systems to whichthis Code is applicable
unfortunately fall into the second category. For these
D.2 MASS BALANCE METHOD systems, a direct method measuring the quantity of
waste product is needed.
For simple once-through FGD systems- if enough
is known about the compositions of the inlet gas
stream,reagentstream, andexhaust gas stream -
D.3BULKDENSITYMETHODS
the quantity of waste generated canbe approximated
by a mass balance around the system as demon- An approximation of the weight of waste products
strated in Fig. D.l where based upon apparent bulk density of the solids can
be made using an alternate method. In this method,
the amount of waste product generated can be de-
termined by measuring the amount of time it takes
to filla truck or other larger container of known vol-
where ume. Samples of the material are takento determine
bulk density in accordance with ASME PTC 28. The
m, = Mass of reagent per unit time amount of waste per unit timecan be determined by
m. = Mass of flue gas in per unit time multiplying the volume by the apparent bulk density
(SO*); = Percent concentration of SO, in and dividing by the time it takes to fill the container.
m, = Mass of flue gas out per unit time

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In this case tainer of waste product. A schematic of this is shown

in Fig. D.2. In this case, thequantity produced is
(Volume) (pl measured directly by measuring the material from a
m, =
t closed storage container as it was filled.
where
m, = Mass of waste generated D.5 OTHERFACTORS
Volume = Volume of container intowhichthe If the waste product is not adry, free-flowing pow-
waste is placed der, quantitative measurement of the amount gen-
t = Time needed to fill the container erated can proceed above, as but qualitative
p = Bulk density of waste material determination of the amount of moisturein the prod-
This method is only arough approximation, but in uct must be made. See paras. 4.2.2(d), ChernicalAna/-
the absence of a weigh scale it can give acceptable ysis and 4.2.2(e),Parameters of lnterest for details.
results if the quantities are sufficiently large.Care Propersamplingtechniquesand analytical tech-
should beexercised in keeping the samples from niques must be used to prevent sample bias. These
compacting in storage for bulkdensity determination. items should be agreed upon prior to thestart of any
test.
In planning strategy to determine the quantities of
dry waste product, existing process instrumentation
D.4 WEIGH SCALE METHOD
should be used whenever possible.
Thebest method for determining waste product Weigh scales and belts, weigh hoppers, and similar
quantities requires the use of available weigh scale devices should be calibrated at the manufacturer’s
or other device capable of weighing a closed con- recommended intervals.
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ri-: Storage
Waste
Weigh belt
Wf - Wt
(Wf - Wt/
m, =
t
where
r = time tofill storage tank from level L, to Li

wf = finaltruckweight
wt = trucktareweight
m, = mass of waste product per unit time
FIG. D.2 THE WEIGH SCALE METHOD
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APPENDIX E
EXAMPLE APPLICATION
In applying this Code to a real system, the drawing the ductwork. Makeup water should be measured at
of the system boundary around the components is a the boundary where possible. Electrical energy can
critical first step. In Fig. E.l is a processschematic be measured for individual components, such as the
for a typical lime/limestone wet scrubbing system. A ID fan, or for the system as a whole depending on
boundary has been drawn around the system in Fig. the requirements of the test.
E.2 and the inputs and outputs labeled. The identification of the boundary line should be
In setting the boundaries, consideration must be formalized in a test plan as developed by the parties
given to measurement provisions and the physical to the test. Such a plan should outline the reasons
characteristics of the system. For instance, when the for choosing the proposed boundary and the inter-
reagent flow must be determined and if the level drop face measuring methods.
method of flow determination is to be used, the In a closed loop system, it is generally more eco-
boundary will be at the reagent tank. If flow meters nomical to calculate reagent ratio based on a waste
are employed, then the boundary will be at the flow composition ratherthan by measuring all the inlet
meters.Thesame holds true for the exit gas mea- streams, compositions, etc. This may reduce cumu-
surements. lative errors. For this purpose, closed loop is defined
In most cases, measurement provisions are in- as when the only water leaving the FGDS is through
cluded in the stack but measurements could occur in the flue gas and the wasteby-product.
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ASME PTCx40 7 % H O757670 0543074 955 H
Flue gas
4
"
Make-up water
-
D Reheater
L
Stack
Flue gas
Y hnAA
AAA
AAAA r
ID fan
Annn Process
water 11
% Spray hold
tank
Reagent
Sil0 I Water
Waste
FIGURE E.l
TYPICAL LIME/LIMESTONE SYSTEM
68

Flue gas
Thermal energy A
"
Electrical
energy f"1 Make-up water
"-&""".-
I I -1
"
I
Reheater I
I lI Stack
I
I
I
I
Reagent
I
tower I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
p
"""
""-
-+""
"""-"J +J I
Electrical
energy
c
Waste
FIGURE E.2
EXAMPLETEST BOUNDARY
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COMPLETE LISTING OF ASME PERFORMANCE TEST CODES
PTC 1 - General Instructions ...., . ........................,,.....,..............1991

PTC 2 - Definitions and Values .................I980
. ...... ........,............. ...
(RI985)
PTC 3.1 ..................1958
- Diesel and Burner Fuels , ..........., ...... ...........
(R1 985)
PTC 3.2 - Solid Fuels ......... ...... ....,......................... ..,...........I954
,, ,
(RI 984)
PTC 3.3 - Gaseous Fuels . ......... ., ... ....................................... ..I969
, ,
(R1985)
PTC 4.1 - Steam-Generating Units (With 1968 and
1969 Addenda) .,......., ,................ ...,................,......I964
(R1991)
Diagram for Testing of a Steam Generator,
Fig. 1 (Pad of 100)
Heat Balance of a Steam Generator,
Fig. 2 (Pad of 100)
PTC 4.la - ASME Test Form for Abbreviated Efficiency Test -
... .
Summary Sheet (Padof 100) .. . ........ .... .... ...........I964
.. ....
PTC 4.1b - ASME Test for Abbreviated Efficiency Test -
.
Calculation Sheet (Pad of 100) .......... . ..... ...... ..............I964
.
PTC 4.2 ....
- Coal Pulverizers , . .... .... .. ................... . .............I969
...... .
(R1 991)
PTC 4.3 - Air Heaters ....................... ...,. .........................,.. ...
, .I968
(R1 991)
PTC 4.4 - Gas Turbine Heat Recovery Steam Generators ........................1981
(RI987)
PTC 5 - Reciprocating Steam Engines ........................,.................1949
PTC 6 - Steam Turbines .........., , . , ...... ., .............................,.....I976
(R1991)
PTC 6A - Appendix A to Test Code for Steam Turbines
. ....................,, ..,1982
(With 1958 Addenda) .............,...., ,
PTC 6 - Guidance for Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
Report in Performance Tests of Steam Turbines .................,...,,.....I985
(RI 991)
PTC 6s - Procedures for Routine Performance Tests
Report of Steam Turbines . ..............,............. ......................I988
PTC 6.1 - Interim Test Code for an Alternative Procedure
. ..
for Testing Steam Turbines ...... .... ....... .. ....................I984
PTC 6 on Steam Turbines- Interpretations 1977-1 983
PTC 7 - Reciprocating Steam-DrivenDisplacement Pumps , ..................,1949
(R1969)
PTC 7.1 - Displacement Pumps . ............. . . . ...........,......................I962
(R1969)
PTC 8.2 - Centrifugal Pumps ......................................................I990

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PTC 9 .Displacement Compressors. Vacuum Pumps and

Blowers (With 1972 Errata) ......................................... 1970
(R1985)
PTC 10 .Compressors and Exhausters .......................................... 1965
(RI 986)
PTC 11 .Fans ..................................................................... 1984
(R1990)
PTC 12.1 - Closed Feedwater Heaters ............................................. 1978
(R1 987)
PTC 12.2 - Steam-Condensing Apparatus .......................................... 1983
PTC 12.3 - Deaerators .............................................................. 1977
(RI 990)
PTC 14 - Evaporating Apparatus ................................................. 1970
(R1991 )
PTC 16 - Cas Producers and Continuous Cas Generators ...................... 1958
(R1 991)
PTC 17 - Reciprocating Internal-Combustion Engines ........................... 1973
(R1991)
PTC 18 - Hydraulic Prime Movers ............................................... 1949
PTC 18.1 - Pumping Mode of Pumpflurbines ..................................... 1978
(RI 984)
PTC 19.1 - Measurement Uncertainty ............................................. 1985
PTC 19.2 - Pressure Measurement ................................................. 1987
PTC 19.3 - Temperature Measurement ............................................ 1974
(R1986)
PTC 19.5 - Application,
Part II of Fluid Meters: Interim Supplement
on Instruments and Apparatus ...................................... 1972
PTC 19.5.1 - Weighing Scales ........................................................ 1964
PTC 19.6 - Electrical Measurements in Power Circuits ............................ 1955
PTC 19.7 - Measurement of Shaft Power .......................................... 1980
PTC 19 8 - Measurement of Indicated Horsepower ............................... 1970
(R1985)
PTC 19.1O - Flue and Exhaust Gas Analyses ........................................ 1981
PTC 19.1 1 - Water and Steam in the Power Cycle (Purity and Quality,
Lead Detection and Measurement) ................................. 1970
PTC 19.12 - Measurement of Time .................................................. 1958
PTC 19.1 3 - Measurement of Rotary Speed ......................................... 1961
PTC 19.1 4 - Linear Measurements .................................................. 1958
PTC 19.1 6 - Density Determinations of Solids and Liquids ........................ 1965
PTC 19.1 7 - Determination of the Viscosity of Liquids ............................. 1965
PTC 19.22 - Digital Systems Techniques ............................................ 1986
PTC 19.23 - Guidance Manual for Model Testing .................................. 1980
(RI 985)
PTC 20.1 - Speed and Load Governing Systems for Steam
Turbine-Generator Units ............................................. 1977
(RI 988)
PTC 20.2 - Overspeed Trip Systems for Steam Turbine-Generator
Units ................................................................. 1965
(R1 986)
PTC 20.3 - Pressure Control Systems Used on Steam
Turbine-Generator Units ............................................. 1970
(R1 979)

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PTC 21 - Particulate Matter Collection Equipment .

.... ........................ .I991
PTC 22 . .
- Cas Turbine Power Plants .....,.,... .................. ,..............1985
PTC 23 . ..
- Atmospheric Water Cooling Equipment ....................... ,... .I986
PTC 23.1 - Spray Cooling Systems .. . ..............................................I983
PTC 24 . . . ..
- Ejectors . , ,..........., ., ..................,,.. ,............. . .. ....I976
(R1 982)
PTC 25.3 . . .
- Safety and Relief Valves ........... ................... ,... ..........,1988
PTC 26 - Speed-Governing Systems for Internal Combustion
Engine-Generator Units ,...... .....,,.......................,........I962
PTC 28 - Determining the Properties of Fine Particulate Matter ..,........... .1965 .
(R1985)
PTC 29 - Speed Governing Systems for Hydraulic
Turbine-Generator Units .. ,., ., ......, , . . .... ... . .............1965
(RI985)
PTC 30 - Air Cooled Heat Exchangers ....,....,.................................I991
PTC 31 - Ion Exchange Equipment ..............,...............,................I973
(R1 991)
PTC 32.1
PTC 32.2 - Methods of Measuring the Performance of Nuclear

Reactor Fuel in Light Water Reactors ...............................I979
(R1986)
PTC 33 - Large Incinerators .... , .., ..............................,. .............,1978
(R1 991)
PTC 33a - Appendix to PTC 33-1978 - ASME Form for
Abbreviated Incinerator Efficiency Test
... ... .... ............................I980
(Form PTC 33a-1980) . , .. .....
(RI 987)
PTC 36 - Measurement of Industrial Sound .....................................1985
PTC 38 - Determining the Concentration of Particulate
Matter in a Gas Stream .... ...... , . ....,....,....... . ................1980
(RI985)
PTC 39.1
PTC 40 - Flue Gas Desulfurization Units .......................... .. ............1991

PTC 42 - Wind Turbines .. ......................... ......................... ......1988
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PERSONNEL OF PERFORMANCE TEST CODE COMMITTEE NO. 40

The PTC 40 Committee wishes to acknowledge the contributions

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ASME PERFORMANCE TEST CODES

0.1 PURPOSE sions of the Supplements on Instruments and Appa-

0.2 STANDARDREFERENCES 0.4 UNITS

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SECTION 1 OBJECT AND SCOPE

1.1 OBJECT Energy/

(a) percent SO, removal (%R)

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2.1 DEFINITIONS grit - impurities in as-received calcined lime which

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Mass-time correction mg-min 1.667 X IO-, min/hr

Pitot tube calculation ... 1 (mmHg) lb (in.Hg)

MsOZ Molecular weight

R Ideal gas constant 8.313 X

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TABLE 2.2 VARIABLE TERMS (CONT'D.)

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TABLE 2.2 VARIABLE TERMS (CONT’D.)

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SECTION 3 - GUIDING PRINCIPLES

3.1 General 3.5 Items of Agreement

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3.10 Analyzing the Results

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3.14 Special Data

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flow measurement will be within 2%. 4.2.3 Energy/Power Consumption

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be evaluated in accordance with solids

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FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION UNITS ASME PTC 40-1991

o Nitrate 0 Nitrite compacting in storage (see AppendixD of thisCode).

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SECTION 5' - COMPUTATION OF RESULTS2

5.1 Calculation of Percent SO, Removal (%R)

5.1.1 Calculation of Flue Gas Flowrate (QSd)

(2) Volume of water vapor collected in silica gel