COURSE OBJECTIVES
To provide participants with a basic understanding of source sampling concepts, as well as to equip them with the competency in testing, calculating and the use of equipment required to obtain particulate emission rates from stationary sources, based on the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Methods 1-5.

COURSE SYNOPSIS
Day 1 Part 1 - Theoretical Session
Introduction to Emission Stack Testing 
- Legislation and Practices
- Overview of Stack Testing 
- Fundamental Concepts 

The EPA Stack Sampling Methods 1-5

Day 1 Part 2 - Classroom Practical Session
Relationship between the methods
- EPA Method 1 - Determining the locations and number of sampling points within a stack
- EPA Method 2 - Determining the velocity of the gas stream and the volumetric gas flow rate
- EPA Method 3 - Determining the dry molecular weight of the gas
- EPA Method 4 - Determining the moisture content of the gas
- EPA Method 5 - Determining the particular emission 

Day 2 - Field Practical Session 
Usage of Complete set of Method 5 Sampling System
- Isokinetic spreadsheet program (Participants should preferably bring their own laptops)
- Group Sampling of an acid scrubber stack
- Group Submission of Sampling Report

COURSE METHODOLOGY
Course will be conducted through a mixture of classroom-based teaching and field practical sessions, which include a hands-on practical on the usage of testing equipment and an actual site testing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Government officials and contractors who take part in the regulation of particulate emissions from stationary sources
- Environment Consultants
- Environment Officers of companies with stacks
- Those in industries who are responsible for determining and documenting emission rates from their stacks 

Last updated on 13 May 09