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Evaluation of the Fort Air Partnership passive monitoring sites : summary of findings

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The Fort Air Partnership (FAP) is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder organization with members from industry, government, and the public. FAP operates an air quality monitoring network in an area... More ≫

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The Fort Air Partnership (FAP) is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder organization with members from industry, government, and the public. FAP operates an air quality monitoring network in an area northeast of Edmonton in and around Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, including the towns of Bon Accord, Bruderheim, Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Lamont, and Redwater. FAP currently operates a network of 57 passive monitoring sites within its air monitoring network which provide monthly average concentrations of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and/or sulphur dioxide (SO2). This report provides an evaluation summary and recommendations on the FAP passive monitoring network. Reductions to the SO2 and H2S monitoring networks were recommended in areas where sites were identified as statistically similar, while still providing spatially representative monitoring.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : continuous analyzers

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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H2S, the killer

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The purpose of this booklet is to alert employers and workers to the dangers involved in working with H2S and to provide guidance for controlling these dangers.

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Standard operating procedure for hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and Total reduced sulphur (TRS) detectors

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To obtain timely data for the purpose of air quality assessment, air quality trend reporting and to meet the requirements for inclusion of the data in provincial and national air quality... More ≫

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To obtain timely data for the purpose of air quality assessment, air quality trend reporting and to meet the requirements for inclusion of the data in provincial and national air quality databases, a continuous method of monitoring hydrogen sulphide and total reduced sulphur concentrations in ambient air is used. Both parameters are included in this procedure due to their similarities.

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Air quality monitoring in the vicinity of a CNRL well blowout : February 25, 2010 to March 9, 2010 summary report

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All monitoring sites were downwind of the CNRL natural gas well blowout, except Site G which was a background site. A one-hour AAAQO for hydrogen sulphide of 0.010 ppm was no exceeded. The maximum... More ≫

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All monitoring sites were downwind of the CNRL natural gas well blowout, except Site G which was a background site. A one-hour AAAQO for hydrogen sulphide of 0.010 ppm was no exceeded. The maximum one-hour average for hydrogen sulphide of 0.001 ppm was measured at both Site G, the background site, and Site H. These were the only two sites were hydrogen sulphide was above the detection limit. The highest one hour total reduced sulphur concentration of 0.002 ppm as measured at Site E.

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Hydrogen sulphide at the work site

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) occurs naturally in the earth in crude petroleum, natural gas reservoirs, volcanic gases and hot springs. In Alberta, workers are exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) most... More ≫

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) occurs naturally in the earth in crude petroleum, natural gas reservoirs, volcanic gases and hot springs. In Alberta, workers are exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) most often during drilling and production of natural gas, crude oil and petroleum products.

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Removing hydrogen sulphide from water

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic “rotten egg” taste and odour. It corrodes piping, creates odours in the house and turns water black. Homemakers will... More ≫

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic “rotten egg” taste and odour. It corrodes piping, creates odours in the house and turns water black. Homemakers will notice that it can change sterling silver to black almost instantly. H2S can cause odour problems at a concentration level as low as 0.05 mg/L in well water.

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Crowsnest Pass / Pincher Creek ambient air quality passive Monitoring monthly reports : June, July and August 2006

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Included in this summary are the results of the monthly passives of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3).

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Hydrogen sulphide emissions and safety

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Producers need to be aware and informed of the dangers of being exposed to hydrogen sulphide for long periods. Use all necessary measures to protect yourself against exposure, and seek medical... More ≫

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Producers need to be aware and informed of the dangers of being exposed to hydrogen sulphide for long periods. Use all necessary measures to protect yourself against exposure, and seek medical help if you experience any symptoms or illness related to exposure to noxious gases.

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Health effects associated with short-term exposure to low levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) : a technical review

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In response to recommendations of the final report of the Provincial Advisory Committee on Public Safety and Sour Gas released in December 2000, Alberta Health and Wellness commissioned reports on... More ≫

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In response to recommendations of the final report of the Provincial Advisory Committee on Public Safety and Sour Gas released in December 2000, Alberta Health and Wellness commissioned reports on the health effects of low-level exposure to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2). The present report on hydrogen sulphide is the first of four reports. It focuses on the health effects information on short-term exposures to H2S at concentrations in the range of 0 to 100 ppm. A principal aim of the work was to update the conclusions reached in 1988 by the Ad Hoc Committee on H2S Toxicity. The review focused on the health effects of short-term exposures to low levels of H2S on normal, healthy individuals. Issues surrounding “hypersusceptible” individuals were not directly addressed. Similarly, health effects that might occur secondary to the odour of H2S were not specifically addressed.

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