1. Regulations
  2. title 40
  3. chapter I-i5
  4. part 53
  5. subpart F
  6. appendix

- Table F-1 to Subpart F of Part 53—Performance Specifications for PM 2.5 Class II Equivalent Samplers

Performance test Specifications Acceptance criteria § 53.62 Full Wind Tunnel EvaluationSolid VOAG produced aerosol at 2 km/hr and 24 km/hrDp50 = 2.5 µm ±0.2 µm Numerical Analysis Results: 95% ≤Rc ≤105%. § 53.63 Wind Tunnel Inlet Aspiration TestLiquid VOAG produced aerosol at 2 km/hr and 24 km/hrRelative Aspiration: 95% ≤A ≤105%. § 53.64 Static Fractionator TestEvaluation of the fractionator under static conditionsDp50 = 2.5 µm ±0.2 µm Numerical Analysis Results: 95% ≤Rc ≤105%. § 53.65 Loading TestLoading of the clean candidate under laboratory conditionsAcceptance criteria as specified in the post-loading evaluation test (§ 53.62, § 53.63, or § 53.64). § 53.66 Volatility TestPolydisperse liquid aerosol produced by air nebulization of A.C.S. reagent grade glycerol, 99.5% minimum purityRegression Parameters Slope = 1 ±0.1, Intercept = 0 ±0.15 mg, r ≥0.97.
[72 FR 32209, June 12, 2007]

AUTHORITY: Sec. 301(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. sec. 1857g(a)), as amended by sec. 15(c)(2) of Pub. L. 91-604, 84 Stat. 1713, unless otherwise noted.

SOURCE: 40 FR 7049, Feb. 18, 1975, unless otherwise noted.