Woodstove Smoke and CO Emissions: Comparison of Reference Methods with the VPI Sampler
Open Access
- 1 June 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
- Vol. 40 (6) , 866-871
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10473289.1990.10466731
Abstract
A new field sampler has been developed for measuring the particulate matter (PM) and carbon monoxide emissions of woodburning stoves. Particulate matter is determined by carbon balance and the workup of a sample train which is similar to a room-temperature EPA Method 5G train. A steel tank, initially evacuated, serves as the motive force for sampling and also accumulates a gas sample for post-test analysis of time-averaged stack CO and CO2 concentrations. Workup procedures can be completed, within 72 hours of sampler retrieval. The system has been compared to reference methods in two laboratory test series involving six different woodburning appliances and two independent laboratories. The correlation of field sampler emission rates and reference method rates is strong.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: