Development of Methodology and Technology for Identifying and Quantifying Emission Products from Open Burning and Open Detonation Thermal Treatment Methods. BangBox Test Series. Volume 3. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Abstract
The 1989 BangBox test validated technologies and methodologies proposed for identifying and quantifying emissions resulting from the open burning (OB) of propellants and open detonation (OD) of explosives. This test also provided the first credible data on combustion products resulting from OB/OD treatment procedures. The vigorous quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program established well before the first trial was continued through the reporting phase. Major elements of the OA/QC program were a quality assurance program plan (QAPP), letters of instruction (LOI) covering all technical aspects of the testing program, a sample identification and tracking system, test monitoring by the scientific support contractor, visits to the test site and assay laboratories by an independent QA contractor, assays by different laboratories using different Instruments (gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer and supercritical fluid chromatograph/mass spectrometer), equipment audits by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory (AREAL), assay of samples spiked by the AREAL, and cooperative assistance from the U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Material Agency, and the U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency. open burning; open detonation; OB/OD; TNT; double base propellant; manufacturers residue propellant; air emissions; thermal treatment; carbon balance; emission factor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA251099
Entities
People
- Macdonald Johnson