What is BS EN 13528-3– Ambient air quality about?
BS EN 13528-3 is the third part of the multi-series European Standard that gives guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of diffusive samplers used to measure ambient air quality.
BS EN 13528-3 includes guidance on measurement objectives and strategies, both in support of European Community Policy and more generally, relevant to the use of such samplers.
BS EN 13528-3 also includes information on the operating principles of diffusive samplers and the factors that affect performance in the practical implementation of such policies. Advice is also given on ways to minimise any such adverse effects.
Who is BS EN 13528-3– Ambient air quality for?
BS EN 13528-3 on ambient air is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of air quality controlling devices such as diffusers
- Researchers and scientists
- Environmentalists
Why should you use BS EN 13528-3– Ambient air quality?
Diffusers are integral components of compressors and pumps. Their purpose is to reduce the velocity of flow leaving the impeller, thereby increasing pressure. A diffuser can be simply described as a channel whose flow area increases in the direction of flow.
BS EN 13528-3 specifies requirements and test methods for the determination of performance characteristics of diffusive samplers used for the determination of concentrations of gases and vapours in ambient atmospheres.
BS EN 13528-3 describes the performance characteristics and sets the relevant minimum criteria required for determining the concentration of gases and vapour.
In BS EN 13528-3, performance criteria and test procedures for measuring air quality are provided to test and manufacture air quality measuring diffusers. This helps create an improved solution to deal with harmful gasses emitted by stationary sources, which are very toxic.
As a whole, BS EN 13528-3 is a best practice guidance standard that provides complete requirements and test procedures for determining the concentration of vapor and gases using a diffuser and controlling their quality, which will reduce pollution, increase efficiency, and ease health concerns.