Method Implementation Document (MID 1)

BS EN 13284-1:2002
Stationary source emissions Determination of low range mass
concentration of dust Part 1: Manual gravimetric method

Environment Agency
April 2003

Foreword
The Environment Agency has established its Monitoring Certification Scheme: MCERTS to
deliver quality environmental measurements. The scheme provides for the product
certification of instruments, the competency certification of personnel and the accreditation of
laboratories based on international standards. MCERTS is being extended to cover all
regulatory monitoring activities.
MCERTS for manual stack-emissions monitoring has been developed in collaboration with
the Source Testing Association (STA), the UK trade association representing manual
emission monitoring companies, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the
Environment and Heritage Service, Department of Environment, Northern Ireland.
The scheme is split into two components the certification of personnel and the accreditation
of organisations. The term organisation is used generically. It includes commercial test
houses, laboratories and industrial operators in-house monitoring arrangements.
The Agencys Monitoring Certification Scheme: MCERTS recognises that where necessary
standard methods need supplementing by Method Implementation Documents (MIDs) to
ensure that they are being implemented consistently. Organisations wishing to include EN
13284-1 in their scope of MCERTS accreditation shall follow the requirements of the
Standard and this MID.
This document is one of a series of documents that the Agency intends to produce, where
required, to supplement standard methods called up by Technical Guidance Note M2. These
documents provide details on how the preferred standard methods shall be used for regulatory
monitoring under MCERTS.
Further information on MCERTS including copies of the performance standards, examination
syllabuses and guidance can be obtained from the Agencys web-site at:
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/mcerts/
If you have any general questions about MCERTS, please contact:
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Contents
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Sampling plane and sampling points
6 Equipment and materials
7 Weighing procedure
8 Sampling procedure
9 Thermal behaviour of dust
10 Validation of results
11 Calculation
12 Performance characteristics of the method
13 Test report
Annex A (Normative) Requirements related to the working platform
Annex B (Normative) Determination of flow direction with Pitot tubes
Annex C (Normative) Methods and rules for determining the positions of sampling
points in circular and rectangular ducts
Annex D (Informative) Examples of suitable access ports for sampling equipment
Annex E (Normative) Proven design of the entry nozzle
Annex F (Normative) Summary of requirements
Annex G (Informative) Sampling volume, flow rate and duration
Annex H (Informative) Examples of weighing bias

Introduction
European Standard BS EN 13284-1:2002 (referred to in this document as EN 13284-1) is a
reference method for the measurement of low dust concentration in gaseous streams below 50
mg/m3 standard conditions.
The Agencys Monitoring Certification Scheme: MCERTS recognises that where necessary
standard methods need supplementing by Method Implementation Documents (MIDs) to
ensure that they are being implemented consistently. Organisations wishing to include EN
13284-1 in their scope of MCERTS accreditation shall follow the requirements of the
Standard and this MID.
This document supplements EN 13284-1. However, it does not re-state all the provisions of
EN 13284-1 and organisations are reminded of the need to comply with all the relevant
criteria detailed in EN 13284-1. The clause numbers in this document follow those of EN
13284-1 although the text from the standard is not repeated in this document. EN 13284-1
remains the authoritative document and in cases of dispute, the accreditation body will
adjudicate on unresolved matters.
1

Scope

EN 13284-1 shall be used to measure particulate concentrations below 20 mg/m3.

Note: BS ISO9096: 2003 or BS EN 13284-1 should be used for concentrations from 20 50 mg/m3. For
concentrations from 50 1000 mg/m3 BS ISO 9096 should be used.

Normative references

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

3

Terms and Definitions

The key for Figure 1 isokinetic sampling should read as follows:

2 Radius of the bend (minimum 1.5i)
3 Internal diameter I
4

Principle

Note: besides detailing the principle of the method this section also contains requirements that must be complied
with.

5
5.1

Sampling plane and sampling points

General

Details on sampling platforms requirements are provided in Technical Guidance Note M1.

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5.2

Sampling plane

The requirement for the location of the sample plane and therefore the position of the
sampling ports is based on meeting the flow profile criteria listed in this section.
The standard gives a recommendation for sample plane location, this is not a mandatory
requirement but a guide which is useful for locating sample ports when the flow profile is
unknown.
The flow profile should be checked at the required sample points.
If requirements (a) (and d) of the standard regarding the angle of flow and velocity cannot be
met the sampling location should be changed to one that is suitable. If after consultation with
the Agency a suitable sampling location cannot be found then it may be acceptable to carry
out the method with an increased number of sampling points. The Agency recommends that
the number of sampling points should be double the recommended number of points detailed
in section 5.3 of the standard. However, it must be stated in the monitoring report that the
sampling carried out is not in full compliance with the standard (see 10.2 of the standard).
Section 5.2 (c) of the standard states that the minimum velocity of the stack gas must be larger
than 5Pa if a pitot tube is used to carry out the measurement. It is possible to carry out
sampling at velocities lower than 5Pa if an anemometer is used, provided that the velocity of
the stack gas is above the limit of detection of the device and it has been calibrated within the
region of the expected velocity.
If local negative flow is present (requirement (d)) then the sampling location is not in
compliance with the standard. The option to increase the number of sampling points if there is
negative flow is not given in the standard.
5.3

Minimum number and location of sampling points

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

5.4

Access ports and working platform

The standard port that has been commonly installed in the UK is 100mm (4) diameter. When
new ports are to be fitted on existing or new process then it is strongly recommended that they
have a minimum diameter of 125mm (see Annex D of the standard).
6

Equipment and materials

6.1

Gas velocity, temperature, pressure and composition measurement devices

6.2
6.2.1

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

6.2.2 The key for Figure 3 Example of in-stack filter sampling system should read as
follows:
10g Bypass control valve
10h Orifice plate (can be heated)
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Two different configurations of the sampling equipment may be used depending on the
characteristics of gases to be sampled. The figure below provides a flow chart to determine
which type of sampling system to use.
Flow chart to determine whether in-stack or out of stack filter is required
Is the expected particulate concentration
within the scope of the standard (below
50 mg/m3)?

No
Use BS ISO
9096:2003

Yes
Determine the temperature of the process

Stack gas below dew point

(i.e. water droplets present)

Stack gas above dew point

Use out of stack

filter

Use in stack filter

6.2.3
Titanium parts are not corrosion resistant in gas concentrations with fluoride contents above
20 ppm. An alternative material such as stainless steel, quartz or glass shall be used under
these circumstances.
6.2.4 Entry nozzle
Paragraph 4 of this section provides criteria about the relationship between nozzle wall
thickness and nozzle diameter. When using a 6mm nozzle the wall thickness must be less than
0.15mm, unless the nozzle has been validated.
6.2.5 Suction tube (Out-stack filtration devices)
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
6.2.6

Filter holder

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

6.2.7

Filters

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

6.2.8

Suction unit and gas metering devices

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

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6.3

Dust deposit recovery accessories

The dry residue value of the acetone blank must be quoted in the report separately from the
overall blank.
6.4

Equipment for conditioning and weighing

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

7
7.1

Weighing procedure
General aspects

Ceramic containers shall be used for weighing the residue of evaporated rinsing solutions.
Note CEN document number CEN/TC 264 N 330 provides details of the validation of containers used for
weighing the rinsing solutions. CEN tested containers made of different material and recommend that ceramic
containers. Copies of this document are available from the STA.

7.2 Pre-sampling conditioning

No additional requirement to EN 13284-1.
7.3

Weighing

No additional requirement to EN 13284-1.

7.4

Post-sampling treatment of weighed parts

No additional requirement to EN 13284-1.

7.5

Post-sampling treatment of the rinsing solutions

Note: the following documents are available from the STA regarding additional tests carried out during the
validation trials:
1.
2.

7.6

CEN/TC 264 N 331 - Uncertainty of the procedure for determination of the mass of dust in the rinsing
solutions.
CEN/TC 264 N 330 - Evaluation of a procedure for the recovery of dust deposits upstream of the filter.

Improvement of the weighing procedure

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

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8.1

Sampling procedure
General aspects

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

8.2 Preparation
A clean enclosed area shall be used for the preparation and recovery of filters.
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Note it is recommended that filters are prepared and recovered at the premises of the monitoring organisation.

8.3

Pre measurements

Flow variations in the duct shall be checked at a fixed point at least every 5 minutes while
sampling using a Pitot tube or another suitable measurement device.
The moisture content shall be determined before sampling.
8.4

Sampling procedure

a)
A leak check of the sampling equipment shall be carried out by sealing the nozzle and
starting the suction device before and after sampling. The leak rate shall be stated in the
measurement report.
The method described in the standard for checking leaks continuously while monitoring using
gas analysers cannot be used to check leaks before and after sampling.
Note: an oxygen analyser could be used to measure the stack gas oxygen directly from the stack while another
oxygen analyser could measure the exhaust gas from the particulate sampling train. The two reading should be
the same if there is no leak in the sample train. However, this only checks leaks on the equipment outside of the
gas stream and does not indicate a leak in equipment inside the gas stream, such as an in-stack filter holder.

b) the requirements of this section of the standard can be met by either inserting the probe
(with the nozzle facing downstream) into the duct and allowing it to equilibrate to the stack
conditions or by external conditioning such as pre heating in an oven or using a heat gun. This
shall be done for a minimum time of 10 minutes.
c) e) no additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
f) Flow variations in the duct shall also be checked while sampling at each sampling point
during the sampling exercise.
g) l) no additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
8.5

Recovery of deposits upstream of the filter

If the purpose of the measurement is to calibrate a continuous emission monitoring system

using prEN*** then the non-weighed parts upstream of the filter shall be recovered after each
individual test.
The amount of dust recovered from rinsing shall included in the measurement report.
8.6

Overall blank sample

The dry residue value of the acetone blank must be quoted in the report separately from the
overall blank.
9

Thermal behaviour of dusts

Fibreglass filters shall not be used.

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10 Validation of results
10.1 General
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
10.2

Parameters depending on the stationary source

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

10.3

Leak check

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

10.4

Isokinetic rate

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

10.5

Deposits of dust on non-weighed parts upstream the filter.

The filter holder shown in annex figure E1 is based on the German VDI 2066 method. If this
style of filter holder is used and providing that the deposition is less than 10% compared with
the weighed dust of the filter holder then rinsing of the upstream parts are not necessary.
However it must be noted that this has to be validated at every different stack location by
comparison of the deposits to the dust on the filters on at least 10 samples.
10.6 Overall blank
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
11 Calculation
11.1 Sampling volumetric flow rate
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
11.2 Dust concentration
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
12 Performance characteristics of the method
12.1 General aspects
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
12.2 Experimental data
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
12.3 Comments
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No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

13 Test report
The report shall include the details stated in Annex H of the MCERTS performance standard
for organisations.
Annex A (normative) Requirements related to the working platform
This annex refers to the use of permanent platforms. If a temporary platform is used it shall
meet the requirements of Agency Technical Guidance Note M1 and the STA Hazards Risk
and Risk Control in Stack Testing Operations.
Annex B (normative) Determination of flow direction with Pitot tubes
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
Annex C (normative) Methods and rules for determining the positions of sampling
points in circular and rectangular ducts
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
Annex D (informative) Examples of suitable access ports for sampling equipment
Recommended access port design
Key

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1.

Flange BS 10 - 125 mm
(5)

2.

Pipe stub 125 mm (5)

3.

The STA recommend that

the pipe stub length should
be a minimum of 100 mm
from the stack wall

4.

Recommendation that a
unistrut is fitted vertically
to centre line of sample
port on the stack wall for
positioning of a monorail
system

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Annex E (normative) Proven design of the entry nozzle

Figure E.1 and E.2 in Annex E of the standard are examples of nozzle designs. Providing the
bend radius of the nozzle is greater than 1.5 times the diameter of the tube and the straight
length before the bend is greater than 30mm other designs can be used, such as gooseneck.
Annex F (normative) Summary of the requirements
Note when the requirement for sampling location is followed by (recommended) this is informative and is only
a recommendation.

Annex G (informative) Sampling volume, flow rate and duration

No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.
Annex H (informative) Examples of weighing bias
No additional requirements to EN 13284-1.

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