NSPS monitoring options for landfill gas
The analytical methods prescribed in the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfills are USEPA Method 18 and USEPA Method 25-C/3-C. There have been considerable confusion and problems in the implementation of monitoring programs using these methods. The requirements for these methods are reviewed and compared. Many of the positive and negative aspects for each of these methods are detailed and possible options are examined. Results of several field samples comparing Non-Methane Organic Compounds (NMOC) to a modified TO-14 and TO-15 analysis are reviewed. Results of an inter-laboratory analyses of USEPA audits and field samples are also compared. The modifications to the methods and their effects upon the reported results are explored. This information will be useful in planning and implementing defendable sampling programs for NSPS
- OSTI ID:
- 679422
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980632--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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