Determination of Possible Interferent Compounds to the Detection and Monitoring System for the QL Production Facility
Abstract
The proposed detection and monitoring system for the Bigeye QL* production facility consists of using the MIRAN/1B and MIRAN 80 infrared (IR) analyzers supplemented by the Hydrogen Flame Emission Detector (HYFED) PA260 phosphorus analyzer. Basically, the IR analyzer would be calibrated at selected wavelengths to detect the leakage of compounds at designated sites throughout the facility. At these wavelengths, the target compounds QL, KB and YL would be detected. However, other compounds used at the facility may absorb at some of these selected wavelengths. These interferent compounds must be identified to minimize the frequency of false alarms of the detection system The PA260 analyzer would be used to detect only the organophosphates, QL and YL. Although this analyzer responds to all phosphorus compounds, it will be used in conjunction with the MIRAN analyzer to provide a complete detection system. The use of Fourier transform, infrared vapor-phase, spectrum library searches, and the analysis of compounds that could trigger a false alarm for the MIRAN detection system. All phosphorus compounds provide a positive response, triggering the alarm on the PA260 phosphorus analyzer. Keywords: Binary Chemical Agents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA213579
Entities
People
- Foy E. Ferguson
- Gail L. Janes
- Michael W. Ellzy
- Ronald J. Piffath
- Thomas J. Lindsay
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center