40 CFR Part 53, Table F-1
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| Performance test | Specifications | Acceptance criteria |
|---|---|---|
| § 53.62 Full Wind Tunnel Evaluation | Solid VOAG produced aerosol at 2 km/hr and 24 km/hr | Dp50 = 2.5 µm ±0.2 µm Numerical Analysis Results: 95% ≤Rc ≤105%. |
| § 53.63 Wind Tunnel Inlet Aspiration Test | Liquid VOAG produced aerosol at 2 km/hr and 24 km/hr | Relative Aspiration: 95% ≤A ≤105%. |
| § 53.64 Static Fractionator Test | Evaluation of the fractionator under static conditions | Dp50 = 2.5 µm ±0.2 µm Numerical Analysis Results: 95% ≤Rc ≤105%. |
| § 53.65 Loading Test | Loading of the clean candidate under laboratory conditions | Acceptance criteria as specified in the post-loading evaluation test (§ 53.62, § 53.63, or § 53.64). |
| § 53.66 Volatility Test | Polydisperse liquid aerosol produced by air nebulization of A.C.S. reagent grade glycerol, 99.5% minimum purity | Regression Parameters Slope = 1 ±0.1, Intercept = 0 ±0.15 mg, r ≥0.97. |
[72 FR 32209, June 12, 2007]