Presentation Profile
Analysis of EPA-Monitored Volatile Organic Compounds using GC-LUMA
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2023 - 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Room: Daffodil
Main Author
Alex Hodgson - VUV Analytics
- Dale Harrison - VUV Analytics
- Sirong Lin - NuTech Instruments
- Gesheng Dai - NuTech Instruments
Abstract:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial sources must be closely monitored and limited, as they have significant impact on both the environment and human health. Subsets of approximately 100 of these VOCs are measured via EPA methods such as TO-14A and TO-15. While mass spectrometry or a combination of other non-specific detectors can be used to perform these methods, they all suffer from various drawbacks including compound identification, sensitivity, and ease of use. A new approach to VOC analysis utilizing GC-LUMA brings a selective, sensitive, and simple alternative to currently used setups.
