Stack testing sampling & analysis
M3V environmental consulting experts have many years of experience in stack testing. Our stack testing services have helped our clients remain in compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
What is a stack test?
A stack test is a procedure for sampling a gas stream from a single sampling location at a facility, unit, or pollution control equipment. A stack test is used to determine a pollutant emission rate, concentration, or parameter while the facility, unit, or pollution control equipment is operating at conditions that result in the measurement of the highest emission or parameter values (prior to any control device), or at other operating conditions approved by the state agency or the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
A test is comprised of 3 sampling runs for a specified sampling time span. Additional conditions may be required by applicable rules, permit, or enforcement order.
The testing shall be performed using sampling and analytical procedures approved by the department or the U.S. EPA for the specific pollutant or parameter and facility, unit, pollution control equipment, process, or operation.
Other names for Stack Test are:
- Emission Test
- Source Sampling Test
- Compliance Test
- Performance Test
M3V, LLC experts have many years of experience in stack testing and has helped its clients for many years in achieving compliance. We can provide a full range of testing services, including:
- Test plan/protocol preparation
- Regulatory negotiation
- Sample collection
- Process data monitoring and collection
- Lab analysis coordination
- Data analysis and interpretation
M3V also supplies indoor and ambient air quality monitoring services.
Do you want to know more about Stack Testing
Please call us at 1-800-318-1050 for more information.
Our stack testing services
The M3V stack testing group includes professional engineers, Ph.D.s, analytical chemists, and certified opacity readers. We are able to perform the full range of stack testing methods and guarantee accurate testing:
- Stack Testing Sampling and Analysis for NESHAPs, HAPs, NSPS, BIF and State Requirements
- Sampling and Analytical Method Development and Validation
- Compliance Assessments
- Continuous Emissions Monitoring, Calibration, and Repair
- Relative Accuracy Test Audits for CEMS
- Calibrated Gas Audits for CEMS
- On-site Analysis and Data Reporting
EPA methods for source-testing
| EPA Method# | Parameter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse Pt. Locations |
| 2 | Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate |
| 3 | Gas Composition |
| 4 | Moisture Content |
| 5, 17 | Particulate Matter |
| 6, 6C | Sulfur Dioxide |
| 7, 7E | Nitrogen Dioxide |
| 8 | Sulfuric Acid Mist |
| 9 | Visible Emissions |
| 10 | Carbon Monoxide |
| 11 | Hydrogen Sulfide |
| 12 | Lead |
| 13 | Fluoride |
| EPA Method# | Parameter |
|---|---|
| 16A | Total Reduced Sulfur |
| 18 | Volatile Organic Compounds |
| 21 | VOC Leaks |
| 22 | Smoke Emissions from Flares |
| 23 | Semi-volatile Organics/Dioxins |
| 25, 25A | Non-Methane, Hydrocarbons, Total Hydrocarbons |
| 26 | Hydrogen Chloride |
| 29 | Multiple Metals |
| 101A | Mercury |
| 201A | PM10 |
| 202 | Condensable Particulates |
| 0030 | Volatile Organic Sampling Train |
