Ambient air. Automated measuring systems for the measurement of the concentration of particulate matter (PM10; PM2,5)
环境空气 用于测量颗粒物(PM10;PM2,5)浓度的自动测量系统
BS EN 16450:2017: In order to be in compliance with EU Air Quality Directive requirements, the reference methods given in
the Directive 2008/50/EC [1] for the measurement of mass concentrations of particulate matter are not
commonly used for operation in routine monitoring networks. These networks usually apply automated
continuous measurement systems (AMS), such as those based on the use of oscillating microbalances,
Β-ray attenuation, or in situ optical methods. Such AMS are typically capable of producing 24-h average
measurement values over a measurement range up to 1 000 µg/m3 and 1-h average measurement
values up to 10 000 µg/m3, if applicable, where the volume of air is the volume at ambient conditions
near the inlet.The 1-h average values may be used for:direct information of the public;aggregation to produce daily or yearly average concentration values for regulatory reporting
purposes.NOTE National regulatory reporting purposes could require other time basis for averages (i.e. monthly).
Directive 2008/50/EC allows the use of such systems after demonstration of equivalence with the
reference method, i.e. after demonstration that these systems meet the Data Quality Objectives for
continuous measurements. Guidelines for the demonstration of equivalence are given in Reference [2].This European Standard lays down the minimum performance requirements and test procedures for
the type testing of appropriate AMS for particulate matter. The standard includes the evaluation of its
equivalence with the reference method as laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC.Further, this European Standard describes minimum requirements for ongoing quality assurance -
quality control (QA/QC) of AMS deployed in the field. These requirements are necessary to ensure that
uncertainties of measured concentrations are kept within the required limits during extended periods
of continuous monitoring in the field, and include procedures for maintenance, calibration and control
checks.Additional procedures are described that determine whether an instrument's equivalence to the
reference method is maintained through possible pollution climate changes, over periods longer than
five years.Lastly, this European Standard describes harmonized requirements and procedures for the treatment
and validation of raw measurement data that are used for the assembly of daily or yearly average
concentration values. Experience with existing methods for data treatment and validation - for similar
AMS - has shown that the different ways of data treatment and validation applied may lead to
significant differences in reported results for similar data sets [3].When the European Standard is used for purposes other than measurements required by
Directive 2008/50/EC, the range and uncertainty requirements may not apply.This European Standard contains information for different groups of users.Clauses 5 and 6 and Annex A contain general information about the principles of automated continuous
measurement systems for particulate matter, and relevant equipment.Cross References:EN 123412008/50/EC89/654/EECEN 14211:2012JCGM 200:2012ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008GUM:1995EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005ISO/IEC 17025:2005EN 50160:2010ISO 21501-4:2007EN 15267-1EN 15267-2All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.