BENZENE SAMPLER MODEL EI 331
Addition of Benzene in Petrol in place of Tetra Ethyl Lead is resulting emission
of Benzene and its compounds in vehicular exhaust. As a results Benzene concentrations in urban atmosphere having
significant traffic, has become a matter of concern. Benzene concentrations near industries handling organic
compounds such as refineries pharmaceutical and chemical units are also showing rising trends. Dry cleaning, gasoline
handling, fuel burning and waste incineration are some known major sources of emission existing in urban environment
affects ambient levels of these compounds Organic compounds including Benzene being pre cursers for Ozone
formation and also play a key role, in formation of secondary pollutants. Benzene is toxic & carcinogenic found causing
serious health impacts hence it has been included as parameter for regular monitoring in new air quality standard
notified by MOEF in November 2009. As such Air Pollution Monitoring networks in many cities and close to relevant
industrial activities are now putting intensive efforts for monitoring of Benzene. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has
also published Air Quality Standard method for measurement of Organic compounds in ambient air(BIS 5182(Part 11)).
To meet Benzene monitoring requirements as mentioned in the standard, ENVIRO INSTRUMENTS has developed a
Benzene sampler model EI 331 to collect samples of Benzene present in ambient air. Benzene is adsorbed in an
activated charcoal cartridge. The contents of the tube are removed from the glass tube after sampling for desorption.
The tubes can be re packed with fresh activated charcoal for re use. The adsorbed benzene is thermally or chemically
desorbed, can be analyzed using Gas Chromatograph to found out the its concentration in ambient air. The AAS172
uses a Flow meter to accurately measure low flow rates in the range of 0 to 200 ml/min. Low flow rate allows the user
to collect a representative composite sample over several hours without fear of sample loss due to saturation or
breakthrough. The ENVIRO EI 331 has a power operated light weight diaphragm pump suitable for long sampling
durations.
Power operated portable instrument.
For accurate flow setting rotameter with flow control valve has been provided.
Same hardware can be used for monitoring a wide variety of organic compounds
Diaphragm pump has low noise and requires less maintenance.
Digital manometer has been provided for monitoring pressure while sampling.
Digital Timer to set start, stop and delay time.