How to Plan for Emissions Testing

Prior to the start of any project, our team leaders connect with the client to assure full understanding of all job requirements. Our goal is to address each requirement while utilizing the most proven technologies, and minimizing time for completion.

What you do…

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Type of source and operational hours
Location of source (maps are beneficial)
Name of plant technical contact, telephone, and facsimile numbers
Safe access to source, physical dimensions of source, elevation, and any special requirements (i.e., confined space entry)
Proposed test dates and special schedule requirements (i.e., test between certain hours)
Operational permits and any special request from the regulatory agency
Clearance of testing personnel and vehicles
Coordination of process conditions

What we do…

TEST TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare necessary pretest documentation for notification to regulatory agency
Setup of sampling equipment and modification to allow for test to be accomplished in a timely fashion
Test in accordance to USEPA or State’s Reference Methodology
Coordination of test times with facilities representative
Calibration of test equipment
Analysis of test samples, computation, and reporting of final results

GET YOUR SITE READY: JOB SITE REQUIREMENTS

Generally, four (4) inch inside diameter ports are adequate for the majority of the tests, however two (2) inch may be required, and some test apparatus require up to a six (6) inch inside diameter test ports. If there are no existing sample ports or new ports need to be installed, GCI will assist with the sample port layout and the number of ports required.

GCI Crew members require safe access to the test location.
Scaffolding or lifts should be provided prior to the arrival of the GCI test crew
(if necessary).
Site accessibility by cargo vehicle for transportation of test equipment is appreciated.
Test Trailer Power Requirements – Single phase, 220 volt 30 amp or 110 volts 20 amp, grounded electric service within approximately 50 feet of the sample location.
(Differs by Test Mobile Lab)
Test Location Power Requirements – Two, 110 Volt 20 amp individual power circuits.

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OFFICES

Ohio • 510 Dickson Street, Wellington, OH 44090
North Carolina • 1855 Sipe Road, Conover, NC 28613
Indiana • 684 Tower Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Texas • 105 Halmar Cove Ste. 210/220, Georgetown, TX 78628

OFFICES

Ohio
510 Dickson Street, Wellington, OH 44090
North Carolina
1855 Sipe Road, Conover, NC 28613
Indiana
684 Tower Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Texas • 105 Halmar Cove Ste. 210/220, Georgetown, TX 78628

CONTACT

Phone: 1-877-GCI-TEST (877-424-8378)

Email: contact@gcitest.com

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