1977 QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume III: Stationary Source-Specific Methods

The 1977 version of the QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume III was divided into its constituent sections where the links to the 20 methods covered are provided in the list below. The Purpose and Overview of the Quality Assurance Handbook (pdf) (577.21 KB) includes the table of contents of the handbook.

3.0. General Aspects of Quality Assurance for Stationary Source Emissions Testing Program (pdf) (16.39 MB)

3.0.1. Planning the Test Program - (Pages: 12; Date: 5-1-79)
3.0.2. General Factors Involved in Stationary Source Testing - (Pages: 9; Date: 5-1-79)
3.0.3. Chain-of-Custody Procedure for Source Sampling - (Pages: 7; Date: 5-1-79)
3.0.4. Procedure for NBS Traceable Certification of Compressed Working Standards User for Calibration and Audit of Continuous Source Emission Monitoring (Revised Traceability Protocol No. 1) - (Pages: 14; Date: 6-9-87) - [Not available]
3.0.5. Specific Procedures to Assess Accuracy of Reference Methods Used for SPNSS - (Pages: 58; Date: 9-23-85)
3.0.6. Specific Procedures to Assess Accuracy of Reference Methods for NESHAP - (Pages: 14; Date: 9-23-85)
3.0.7. Calculation and Interpretation of Accuracy for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) - (Pages: 14; Date: 11-5-85)
3.0.8. Audit Materials Available from U.S.E.P.A. - (Pages: 7; Date: 11-4-85)
3.0.9. Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Good Operating Practices - (Pages: 47; Date: 6-1-86)
3.0.10. Guideline for Developing Quality Control Procedures for Gaseous Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems - (Pages: 11; Date: 11-26-85)

3.1. Method 2 – Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate (pdf) (11.27 MB)

3.1.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 15; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 21; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 12; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.6. Calculations - (Pages: 4; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 11; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-15-80)
3.1.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 8; Date: 1-15-80)

3.2. Method 3 – Determination of Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen Excess Air, and Dry Molecular Weight (pdf) (6.88 MB)

3.2.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 15; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 4; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 12; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.6. Calculations - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.2.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-15-80)

3.3. Method 4 – Determination of Moisture in Stack Gases (pdf) (9.54 MB)

3.3.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 9; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 19; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 10; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 4; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.6. Calculations - (Pages: 8; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 4; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.3.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 14; Date: 1-15-80)

3.4. Method 5 – Determination of Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (16.64 MB)

3.4.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 15; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 22; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 20; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 19; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 15; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.6. Calculations - (Pages: 10; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-15-80)
3.4.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 21; Date: 1-15-80)

3.5. Method 6 – Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (13.1 MB)

3.5.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 6; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 6; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 3; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 7; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 7; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.6. Calculations - (Pages: 2; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 6; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 4; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.5.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 13; Date: 5-1-79)

3.6. Method 7 – Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (10.11 MB)

3.6.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 8; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.6. Calculations - (Pages: 4; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 6; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.6.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 13; Date: 5-1-79)

3.7. Method 8 – Determination of Sulfuric Mist and Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (11.24 MB)

3.7.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 7; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 10; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 4; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 10; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 9; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.6. Calculations - (Pages: 6; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 3; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-1-79)
3.7.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 17; Date: 5-1-79)

3.8. Method 10 – Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (8.94 MB)

3.8.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 13; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 18; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 12; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.6. Calculations - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.8.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 11; Date: 1-4-82)

3.9. Method 13B – Determination of Total Fluoride Emissions from Stationary Sources (Specific-Ion Electrode Method) (pdf) (13.87 MB)

3.9.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 20; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 25; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 21; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 19; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.6. Calculations - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 8; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.9.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 22; Date: 1-4-82)

3.10. Method 13A – Determination of Total Fluoride Emissions from Stationary Sources (SPADNS Zirconium Lake Method) (pdf) (7.42 MB)

3.10.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 13; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 18; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.6. Calculations - (Pages: 7; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.10.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-4-82)

3.11. Method 17 – Determination of Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources (In-Stack Filtration Method) (pdf) (7.49 MB)

3.11.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 9; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 3; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 6; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.6. Calculations - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 2; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 11; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)
3.11.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 1; Date: 1-4-82)

3.12. Method 9 – Visible Determination of the Opacity Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (4.04 MB)

3.12.1. Certification and Training of Observers - (Pages: 5; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.2. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 2; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.3. Preobservation Operations - (Pages: 2; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.4. On-Site Field Observations - (Pages: 18; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.5. Postobservation Operations - (Pages: 2; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.6. Calculations - (Pages: 7; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.7. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 2; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.8. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.9. References and Bibliography - (Pages: 1; Date: 4-20-83)
3.12.10. Data Forms - (Pages: 9; Date: 4-20-83)

3.13. Method 6A and 6B – Determinations of Sulfur Dioxide, Moisture, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuel Combustion Sources (pdf) (12.42 MB)

3.13.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 18; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 14; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 25; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 15; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.6. Calculations - (Pages: 9; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 11; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 5; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 7-1-86)
3.13.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 18; Date: 7-1-86)

3.14. Method 7A – Determinations of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (Grab Sampling-Ion Chromatographic Method) (pdf) (6.63 MB)

3.14.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 10; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 14; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 7; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 11; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.6. Calculations - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 3; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 7-1-86)
3.14.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 12; Date: 7-1-86)

3.15. Method 7D – Determinations of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (Alkaline-Permangante-Ion Chromatographic Method) (pdf) (11.06 MB)

3.15.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 18; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 20; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 10; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 13; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.6. Calculations - (Pages: 5; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 6; Date: 7-1-86)
3.15.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 7-1-86)

3.16. Method 18 – Measurement of Gaseous Organic Compound Emissions by Gas Chromatography (pdf) (24.33 MB)

Summary and Method Highlights - (Pages: 22; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 16; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 15; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 44; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 33; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 39; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.6. Calculations - (Pages: 6; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 3; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 8; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 22; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.11. References - (Pages: 5; Date: 6-30-88)
3.16.12. Data Forms - (Pages: 21; Date: 6-30-88)

3.17. Method 25 – Determination of Total Gaseous Nonmethane Organic Emissions as Carbon from Stationary Sources Emissions as Carbon from Stationary Sources (pdf) (12.46 MB)

Summary and Method Highlights - (Pages: 5; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 25; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 9; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 9; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 14; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 30; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.6. Calculations - (Pages: 11; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 2; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 9; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 25; Date: 5-31-91)
3.17.11. References - (Pages: 1; Date: 5-31-91)

3.18. Method 23 – Not Yet Available

3.19. Method 101A – Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Stationary Sources (pdf) (12.45 MB)

Summary and Method Highlights - (Pages: 3; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.1. Procurement of Apparatus and Supplies - (Pages: 18; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.2. Calibration of Apparatus - (Pages: 25; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.3. Presampling Operations - (Pages: 7; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.4. On-Site Measurements - (Pages: 19; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.5. Postsampling Operations - (Pages: 29; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.6. Calculations - (Pages: 10; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.7. Maintenance - (Pages: 4; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.8. Auditing Procedure - (Pages: 4; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.9. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability - (Pages: 1; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.10. Reference Method - (Pages: 18; Date: 9-3-92)
3.1.11. References - (Pages: 2; Date: 9-3-92)