Chapter 5:analytical and Sampling Systems: Page 436
Chapter 5:analytical and Sampling Systems: Page 436
Chapter 5:analytical and Sampling Systems: Page 436
1 SCOPE :
This chapter describes the analytical and sampling system mentioned in para 3.3
of Chapter 3 of this Part.
A schematic diagram of the analytical and gas sampling system using HCLA or
equivalent systems for measuring NOx is shown in Figure 1 of this chapter.
V1 - Suitable valve for selecting sample, span gas or air or gas flow to
the system. The valve shall be in the oven compartment or heated to
the temperature of the sampling line HSL1.
The diluted exhaust are sampled by pair of filters placed in series (one primary
and one back-up filter )during the test sequence. The back-up filter shall be
located no more than 100mm down stream of and shall not be in contact with
primary filter .
Equivalent minimum loading of 0.5 –mg/1075 mm2 (i.e mass/stain area) are
recommended for other filters.
The temperature of the chamber (or room) in which the particulate filters are
conditioned and weighed shall be maintained to within ± 6K of set point
between 293 and 303 K(20 o C and 30 o C) during all filter conditioning and
weighing . The relative humidity shall be maintained to within ± 10% relative
humidity of a set point between 35% and 55 %.
In case of a weight change between –3.0 % and –6.0 % the manufacturer has
In case of a weight change between +3.0 % and +6.0 % the manufacturer has
the option of either repeating the test or accepting the measured sample filter
weight values.
The microgram balance used to determine the weights of all the filters shall
have a precision of 2% and readability of 1% of the recommended minimum
filter loading.
EP- The exhaust pipe length from the exit of the engine exhaust manifold or
turbocharger outlet to the dilution tunnel is required to be not more
than10m.If the system exceeds 4m in length then all tubing in excess of 4m
shall be insulated. The radial thickness of the insulations must be at least 25
mm. The thermal conductivity of the insulating material shall have a value no
greater than 0.1 W/mk measured at 673 k (300 o K).
CFV- The critical flow venturi measures total diluted exhaust flow by maintaining the
flow at choked conditions (critical flow). The static pressure variations in the
raw exhaust shall conform to the specifications detailed for the PDP.
The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the CFV shall be within +
11K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when flow
compensation is used.
EFC- If the temperature at the inlet to either PDP or CFV is not kept constant, an
electronic flow computation system is required for continuous measurement of
the flow rate (optional if HE is used)
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PDT- The primary dilution tunnel shall be: Small enough in diameter to cause
turbulent flow (Reynolds Number > 4000) and of sufficient length to cause
complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air.
SDS – The single-dilution system collects sample from the primary tunnel and then
passes this sample through the collection filters. The flow capacity of the PDP
or CFV shall be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust at a temperature of no
more than 325 K(52 o C) immediately before the primary particulate filter.
DDS- The double-dilution system collects sample form the primary tunnel and then
transfers this sample to secondary dilution tunnel where the sample is further
diluted. The double-diluted sample is then passed through the collection filters.
The flow capacity of PDP or CFV shall be sufficient to maintain the diluted
stream in the PDP at a temperature less than or equal to 464 K (191 o C) at the
sampling zone.The secondary dilution system shall provide sufficient
secondary dilution air to maintain the double diluted exhaust stream
temperature of less than or equal to 325 K(52oC) immediately before the
primarily particulate filter.
Be installed facing upstream at point where the dilution air exhaust gas are well
mixed (i.e on the dilution tunnel centre – line, approximately
10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the
dilution tunnel)
The distance from the probe tip to the filter holder shall not exceed 1020mm.
The sample probe shall not be heated.
Installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are
well mixed (i.e on the dilution tunnel centre – line, approximately 10 tunnel
diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel)
12mm minimum inside diameter.
The particulate shall exit on the centre-line of the secondary dilution tunnel and
point downstream. The sample shall not be heated.
SDT- The secondary dilution tunnel (for DDS only) shall have minimum diameter of
75 mm and be of sufficient length so as to provide a residence time of at least
0.25 seconds for the double diluted sample. The primary filter holder shall be
located within 300 mm of the exit of the secondary dilution tunnel
DAF- The dilution air may be filtered at the dilution air inlet, shall have a temperature
of 298 (25o C) + 5K and may be sampled to determine background particulate
levels , which can then be subtracted from the values measured in diluted
exhaust.
FH – For primary and back-up filters housing the separate filter housing may be used.
The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3 of this chapter have to be met. The filter
holders shall not be heated
SP- The particulate sample pump shall be located sufficiently distant from the
tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature is maintained constant ( + 3K) if flow
compulation is not used. The sample pump(s) shall be running throughout the
complete test procedure. A bypass system is used for passing the sample
through the sampling filters.
DP- The dilution air pump (for DDS only) shall be located so that the secondary
dilution air is supplied with a temperature of 298 (25 o C) + 5K.
GF1- The gas meter or flow instrumentation (for particulate sample flow) shall be
located sufficiently distant from the tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature
remain constant ( + 3K), if flow computation is not used.
GF2- The gas meter or flow instrumentation (dilution air, for DDS only) shall located
so that the inlet gas temperature remains at 298 (25 o C) + 5K.
The calculation of the dilution ration depends upon type of system used . Only a
fraction of diluted exhaust (fractional sampling type ) or all of the diluted
exhaust ( total sampling type) may be sampled . All types described herein are
For a type with isokinetic probe, the exhaust pipe shall be free of
elbows, bends and sudden diameter changes for at least 15 pipe
diameters upstream and 4 pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the
probe. The exhaust gas velocity at the sampling zone shall be higher
than 10 m/s and lower than 200 m/s.
PR- The sampling probe shall be installed facing upstream on the exhaust
EGA – Exhaust gas analysers (optional if EGA or a mass flow control is used)
for CO2 or NOx analysis may be used (with carbon balance method CO2
only). The analysers shall be calibrated in the same way as the analysers
for the measurement of the gaseous pollutant . One or more analysers
may be used for the determination of the concentration differences.
The particulate sample shall exit on the centre-line of the dilution tunnel
and point downstream.
SC- (For ISP Only) A pressure control system is necessary for isokinetic
exhaust splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between
EP and ISP. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and
ISP are identical, and mass flow though ISP is a constant fraction of the
total exhaust gas flow. The adjustment is done by controlling the speed
of the suction blower (SB) and keeping the speed of the pressure
blower (SP) constant during each mode. The remaining error in the
pressure control loop shall not exceed + 0.5% of the measuring range of
the pressure transducer (DPT). The pressure oscillations in the dilution
tunnel shall not exceed + 250 Pa on average.
DPT- DPT - (for ISP only) the differential pressure transducer shall have a
maximum range of + 500 Pa.
When using pressurised air supply, FCI directly controls the air flow.
PB – To control the dilution air mass flow rate, PB shall be connected to FCI.
Exhaust flow or fuel flow and /or CO2 differential signals may be used
as command signals. PB is not required when using pressurised air
supply.
DAF- The dilution air may be filtered at the dilution air inlet, shall have a
temperature of 298 (25 oC) + 5K and may be sampled to determine
background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the
values measured in the diluted exhaust.
Installed facing upstream at point where the dilution air and exhaust gas
are well mixed (i.e on the dilution tunnel centre-line, approximately 10
tunnel diameter downstrem of the point where the exhaust enters the
dilution tunnel ). Have inside diameter of at least 12 mm.
PTT- The particulate transfer tube shall not be heated and shall not exceed
1020 mm in length :
For fractional sampling type from the probe tip to the filter holder.
For the total sampling type from the end of the dilution tunnel to the
filter holder.
FH- For primary and back–up filters one filter housings may be used. The
requirements of paragraph 2.1.3 of this chapter shall be met. The filter
holders shall not be heated.
SP- The particulate sample pump shall be located sufficiently distant from
the tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature is maintained constant
(+ 3K), if flow computation is not used.
GF2- The gas meter or flow instrumentation (particulate sample flow) shall be
located sufficiently distant from the tunnel so that the inlet gas
temperature remains constant (+ 3K), if flow computation is not used.
BV- The ball value shall have a diameter no less than the sampling tube and
a switching time less than 0.5 seconds.