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Methods for evaluating asbestos abatement technology

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7248497
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Evaluates two analytical methods and sampling schemes for their effectiveness to remove air-entrainable asbestos from Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana. These methods were phase contrast microscopy (PCM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The sampling schemes included a static method and an aggressive one using a leaf blower. Study results indicate that building abatement did meet the PCM specifications, however, the TEM results revealed airborne asbestos concentrations averging four times outdoor levels. As a result of the study, TEM coupled with aggressive sampling is the currently recommended method of choice for postabatement clearance.
Research Organization:
PEI Associates, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (USA)
OSTI ID:
7248497
Report Number(s):
PB-86-239761/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

500200* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
AIR QUALITY
ASBESTOS
BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
EVALUATION
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MICROSCOPY
POLLUTION
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
REMOVAL
SCHOOL BUILDINGS