Prototype Technology for Monitoring Volatile Organics. Volume 2.

Abstract

This report describes the development and implementation of the phase I prototype volatile organic compound (VOC) monitor, a turn-key system for analyzing trichloroethylene (TCE) in water. The system incorporates commercial purge and trap and gas chromatography instruments, a microcomputer, and custom -written software. Because this monitor is planned for installation at base facilities and for use by nonspecialized personnel, driving design considerations were reliability and simplicity of operation. Assembly and lab testing of the unit were completed in September 86, and the monitor was transitioned to the sewage plant (379 CES/DEMH) at Wurtsmith AFB MI for evaluation by base personnel. Most logistical accomodations had been made within 6 months, and, except for one construction related accident, the system worked exactly as planned. Companion documents, including schematics and operating and maintenance instructions, are included in Vol. 1; Vol 2 is a complete downlisting of the software. Keywords: Purge and trap, Gas chromatograph, Volatile organic compounds, Trichloroethylene, Water.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195101

Entities

People

  • Joseph Wander
  • Victoria Taylor

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Chromatographs
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Flags
  • Monitoring
  • Numbers
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Prototypes
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

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