Presentation Profile
Comprehensive Real-time Fenceline Monitoring Using SIFT-MS
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Room: Exhibit Hall Classroom (End of 200 Aisle)
Main Author
Stephen Medlin Ph.D. - Quantum Analytics
- Vaughan Langford S. Ph.D. - Syft Technologies
- Barry J. Prince - Syft Technologies
- Daniel B. Milligan - Syft Technologies
- Murray J. McEwan - Syft Technologies
Abstract:
Petrochemical facilities frequently emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as part of their regular operations, but occasionally the levels at the boundary exceed regulatory levels, such as those imposed by EPA Method 325. These emissions are transient and therefore not well characterized by traditional techniques.
Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) is an analytical technique that detects and quantifies VOCs and inorganic gases directly in air to part-per-trillion concentrations within seconds. High-speed SIFT-MS analysis provides continuous fenceline monitoring.
This paper presents results of real-time fenceline monitoring of benzene and other VOCs at the boundaries of petrochemical facilities.
