What is BS EN 16909 - Measuring the EC and OC about?
BS EN 16909 describes the analytical procedures for determining EC and OC on quartz fibre filters as μg/cm2 and the subsequent calculation of concentrations. The sampling process determines the size fraction of the particulate matter, the retention of semi-volatile material, and the uptake/loss of volatile organic compounds on the filter at the time of sampling.
BS EN 16909 is applicable for the measurement of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) following the requirement for all EU member states to measure EC and OC in particulate matter. The applicable concentration range of the proposed method is limited by the optical correction and instrument applied in the analysis of EC and OC.
Who is BS EN 16909 - Measuring the EC and OC for?
BS EN 16909 on ambient air is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of air filters
- Mechanical engineers
- Manufacturers and industries using air purifiers
- Researchers and scientists
Why should you use BS EN 16909 - Measuring the EC and OC?
Ambient air is atmospheric air in its natural state, that is, air that has not been contaminated by pollution.
BS EN 16909 provides criteria and requirements for measuring the elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) that are collected on filters, which will permit a periodic measurement of particulate matter emissions from different sources.
BS EN 16909 addresses sampling methods for sampling filter materials, handling the samples and analysing the properties of the samples, as well as temperature and time limits of sampling, which enable manufacturers of air filters to evaluate the quality and strength of the filters.
In BS EN 16909, performance criteria and procedures for measuring air quality are provided to test and manufacture air quality measuring devices and provide an improved solution to deal with harmful gases emitted by different sources.
BS EN 16909 as a whole is a valuable best practice guidance standard that provides the specifications and test methods necessary, which will help you manufacture high quality, durable, and efficient air filters to help collect toxins and dust particles in the air.
