TAP Sampling

The following equipment for the sampling of TAPs, was provided and installed, and acceptance and commissioning tests conducted:

• two programmable canister samplers;

• two Hi-Volume samplers;

• ten SUMMA passivated stainless steel canisters; and

• one automated carbonyl sampler.

The above listed equipment were complied with the specifications detailed in Annex A.

All outdoor TAP sampling equipment were capable of operation under the following conditions:

• altitude above sea level: 10 - 100 m

• maximum ambient temperature: 45oC

• minimum ambient temperature: -5oC

• maximum relative humidity: 100%

• maximum typhoon wind speed: 260 km/hour

• tropical rainfall, thunderstorms, typhoons and salt-spray pollution during a typhoon

All indoor TAP sampling equipment were capable of operating under the following conditions:

• maximum ambient temperature 35oC

• minimum ambient temperature 15oC

• maximum relative humidity 95%

Ancillary Equipment

The following ancillary equipment were applied for the operation and maintenance of the TAP sampling equipment:

• one air sampling system;

• one equipment rack;

• one set of mass flow meters;

• one set of electronic bubble flow meters;

• one mercury column barometer for measuring barometric pressure;

• one temperature recorder for measuring and recording the temperature inside the equipment shelter;

• one multimeter;

• one sampling module of Hi-Volume sampler;

• one calibration kit for Hi-Volume sampler;

• one tool kit; and

• consumables and spare parts.

The above listed ancillary equipment were in accordance with the EPD Tender Document PT/212/96 and complied with the specifications detailed in Annex A.