ISO 23210-2009 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 23210-2009 — Stationary source emissions — Determination of PM10/PM2,5 mass concentration in flue gas — Measurement at low concentrations by use of impactors. This international standard specifies a reference method using two-stage (round-nozzle) impactors for determining PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentrations in flue gases from stationary sources, with a focus on low-concentration measurements and half-hourly average sampling under standard conditions (273 K, 1 013 hPa, dry gas).

Abstract

ISO 23210:2009 provides a standard reference procedure for measuring PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentrations at stationary emission sources using two-stage impactors. It is intended for measurements of mass concentrations below about 40 mg/m3 (expressed as half-hourly averages at the reference conditions) and is applicable to various industrial effluents such as cement and steel plants and combustion processes. The standard describes impactor design, theory and use, and permits other impactor types only if they meet the specified performance criteria validated by an independent testing laboratory. The method is not applicable to flue gases saturated with water vapour, to conditions where most particles exceed PM10, or for determining total dust mass concentration.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard — confirmed at review).
• Publication date: 2009 — August (Edition 1, 2009).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.040.40 (Stationary source emissions / air quality measurement).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: 42 (official ISO English edition listing; some national reproductions show variant page counts).

Core bibliographic and status details as recorded by ISO and national bodies.

Scope

This standard specifies a reference measurement method to determine PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentrations in the effluent (flue) gas from stationary sources using a two-stage impactor (round-nozzle type). It is targeted at low-concentration measurements (suitable for half-hourly averages below approximately 40 mg/m3 at 273 K and 1 013 hPa, dry gas). Exclusions: not applicable to flue gases saturated with water vapour, not intended where the majority of particulate mass is > PM10 (for example raw gas or malfunction conditions), and not intended for determination of total dust mass concentration. The standard also sets performance requirements allowing alternative impactor types only after independent validation.

Key topics and requirements

• Reference sampling method using two-stage (round-nozzle) impactors for PM10 and PM2.5 mass determination.
• Design, theory and operational requirements for impactors, including performance criteria and validation rules for alternative impactor designs.
• Measurement conditions defined as half-hourly averages at standard conditions (273 K, 1 013 hPa, dry gas) and recommended concentration range (suitable for measurements below ~40 mg/m3).
• Sampling and handling provisions to avoid overload of collection substrates and end-filters at higher concentrations; guidance on when the method is not appropriate.
• Validation requirement: alternative impactor types must meet the standard’s performance criteria as demonstrated by an independent testing laboratory.

Typical use and users

Used by environmental and emissions laboratories, regulatory monitoring agencies, industry compliance teams (e.g., cement, steel, power and other combustion installations), and instrumentation/validation laboratories that certify or validate particulate sampling systems. The standard supports regulatory compliance measurements, emissions inventories, and source apportionment work where low-concentration and size-selective (PM10/PM2.5) flue-gas data are required.

Related standards

EN and national adoptions exist (for example EN ISO 23210, DIN EN ISO 23210, BS EN ISO 23210, ÖNORM EN ISO 23210), reflecting the ISO text adopted as a harmonized national/regional standard. National/regional guidance such as VDI 2066 (Part 10) is referenced in some national implementations as a validated example of an impactor design consistent with the ISO requirements. Users should consult the applicable national adoption/version for any additional national annexes or editorial changes.

Keywords

PM10, PM2.5, particulate matter, stationary source emissions, flue gas, impactor, low concentration measurement, reference method, emission monitoring, air quality.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 23210:2009 is an international reference standard that specifies a method for determining PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentrations in flue gas from stationary sources using two-stage impactors.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the design, theory, use and performance requirements of round-nozzle two-stage impactors for size-selective sampling, the sampling and analytical approach for half-hourly mass concentrations at standard conditions, and the validation criteria for alternative impactor systems. It explicitly excludes saturated flue gases, conditions where most particles are > PM10, and measurement of total dust mass concentration.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Environmental laboratories, industry emissions monitoring teams, regulatory agencies and instrumentation/validation laboratories that perform or validate PM10/PM2.5 emission measurements from stationary sources such as power plants, cement and steel plants, and other combustion processes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 23210:2009 is the published Edition 1 (2009). ISO standards are subject to periodic review (typically every five years); users should check with their national standards body or ISO for the latest confirmation, revision, or withdrawal status for their jurisdiction. As of the ISO bibliographic record consulted, the standard is published/confirmed in its 2009 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone ISO reference method for PM10/PM2.5 at stationary sources; related standards and national/regional adoptions (EN ISO, DIN EN ISO, etc.) exist and other ISO standards address particulate measurement, sampling, and air quality topics more broadly, but ISO 23210 specifically targets impactor-based low-concentration flue gas measurements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: PM10, PM2.5, impactor, flue gas, stationary source emissions, reference method, low concentration measurement.