ISO 10155-1995 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10155:1995 — Stationary source emissions — Automated monitoring of mass concentrations of particles — Performance characteristics, test methods and specifications. Specifies conditions, performance characteristics, test procedures and a field evaluation programme for automated systems that determine particulate mass concentration in stationary source (stack) gas streams; requires site‑specific correlation with the manual gravimetric reference method (ISO 9096).

Abstract

This International Standard sets out the required performance characteristics, installation and sampling criteria, calibration and validation methods, and a field evaluation programme for automated particulate mass concentration monitoring systems (CEMS) used on stationary sources. The standard is intended to ensure reliable, repeatable automated measurements by requiring direct correlation with the ISO 9096 manual gravimetric reference method and by defining statistical and drift tolerances for zero/span, response time and correlation.

General information

• Status: Published; International Standard (confirmed at review).
• Publication date: April 1995 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.040.40 — Stationary source emissions.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1995); amended by Technical Corrigendum ISO 10155:1995/Cor 1:2002.
• Number of pages: 18 pages (main document).

Scope

ISO 10155:1995 applies to automated systems for measuring the mass concentration of particulate matter in the gas effluent of stationary sources. It defines acceptable measurement system components, representative sampling locations and installation criteria, performance specifications (response time, zero/span drift, correlation), calibration procedures and a site‑specific field evaluation programme that must be correlated with the manual gravimetric method given in ISO 9096. The standard is equipment‑principle agnostic and intended for application on a site‑by‑site basis.

Key topics and requirements

• Measurement system architecture: sampling (extractive and in‑situ), analysers, data recording and processing requirements.
• Sampling and installation criteria: selection of representative sampling location adjacent to ISO 9096 reference sampling, provisions for extractive vs non‑extractive sampling and environmental protection.
• Performance specifications: required response time, acceptable zero and span drift limits, recommended span range relative to emission limits.
• Calibration and statistical requirements: correlation coefficients and confidence/tolerance intervals for comparison with the ISO 9096 reference method.
• Field evaluation programme: stepwise validation tests including response time, drift checks, zero/span adjustments and site correlation with manual measurements.
• Documentation and reporting: requirements for recorded data, test reports and evidence of correlation and ongoing verification.

Typical use and users

Used by environmental regulatory agencies, emission monitoring laboratories, operators of industrial combustion and process plants, CEMS manufacturers and installers, and consultants responsible for compliance demonstration and continuous emissions monitoring programmes. The standard guides procurement, installation, field validation and ongoing quality assurance of automated particulate monitoring systems.

Related standards

Closely related to ISO 9096 (manual gravimetric determination of particulate concentration and mass flow in ducts) which serves as the reference method for site correlation; also referenced in national/regional measurement guidance and other air quality vocabulary/definition standards used by ISO/TC 146/SC 1. The standard has a Technical Corrigendum issued in 2002 that applies corrections to the 1995 publication.

Keywords

stationary source emissions; automated monitoring; particulate matter; mass concentration; continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS); field evaluation; ISO 9096; performance characteristics; calibration; zero/span drift.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10155:1995 is an international standard that specifies performance characteristics, test methods and a field evaluation programme for automated systems that measure particulate mass concentration in stationary source gas streams.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers measurement system components and architecture, sampling and installation criteria, performance limits (response time, zero/span drift), calibration and statistical correlation requirements with the ISO 9096 reference method, and procedures for field evaluation and validation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Environmental regulators, industrial plant operators, emissions laboratories, CEMS vendors/installers and environmental consultants use ISO 10155 for procurement, validation and compliance demonstration of particulate monitoring systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1995 edition remains the published International Standard and has been subject to systematic review and confirmation; a Technical Corrigendum (ISO 10155:1995/Cor 1:2002) was issued to correct the original text. As of the latest ISO lifecycle information the edition is confirmed current. Users should check the ISO catalogue for any later revisions or replacements before relying on the text for regulatory purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO work on stationary source emissions developed by ISO/TC 146/SC 1 and is intended to be used alongside related standards (notably ISO 9096 for the manual reference method) rather than as a numbered multipart series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Keywords include automated monitoring, particulate mass concentration, stationary source emissions, CEMS, field evaluation, calibration, ISO 9096.