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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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Standard operating procedure for sample collection using Tedlar bags and adsorbent tubes

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To obtain timely data for the purpose of air quality assessment, air quality trend reporting Tedlar® bags and adsorbent tubes are the mediums used in this method of sampling VOCs (volatile organic... More ≫

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To obtain timely data for the purpose of air quality assessment, air quality trend reporting Tedlar® bags and adsorbent tubes are the mediums used in this method of sampling VOCs (volatile organic compounds), Semi-VOCs, light hydrocarbons C1-C6, and sulphurs in ambient air are used.

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Standard operating procedure for the collection of VOCs in ambient air using summa canisters and Xontech sampler

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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 24-hour method of sampling and analyzing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) concentrations in ambient air is used. Commercially available VOC gaseous samplers are used in this method. This method is applicable for the measurement of VOC concentrations in ambient air in the range of 0.01 to 20 parts per billion (ppb) range.

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Performance of waterborne, low temperature, low VOC traffic paint (Environment Canada’s VOC limits for traffic markings, effective October 2012)

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A proposal by Environment Canada to mandate a maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content for traffic markings prompted Alberta Transportation to investigate new paint formulations. The... More ≫

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A proposal by Environment Canada to mandate a maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content for traffic markings prompted Alberta Transportation to investigate new paint formulations. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the effectiveness of six low-temperature, low-VOC traffic paint formulations during cold weather application.

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Performance of various wet film thicknesses (WFT) of waterborne paint

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The study of the performance of various wet film thicknesses of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various wet film thickness rates have on durability and... More ≫

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The study of the performance of various wet film thicknesses of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various wet film thickness rates have on durability and retro-reflectivity.

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Approaches to a total (or grouped) VOC guideline : final report

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In October 2000, the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) facilitated a workshop aimed at identifying priorities with respect to ambient air quality guideline development in Alberta. The results of... More ≫

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In October 2000, the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) facilitated a workshop aimed at identifying priorities with respect to ambient air quality guideline development in Alberta. The results of workshop discussions indicated that there was a need for an ambient volatile organic compound (VOC) guideline in Alberta. This report provides a summary of background information regarding: ambient concentrations and emissions of VOC in Alberta; endpoints and thresholds of VOC on human health and the environment; and VOC guidelines currently used in Alberta and around the world. This information is to be used in setting an air quality guideline for total VOC in Alberta.

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