ISO 9096-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Stationary source emissions — Manual determination of mass concentration of particulate matter. This International Standard specifies a manual (gravimetric) reference method for measuring the mass concentration of particulate (dust) in waste gases from stationary sources under defined sampling and analytical conditions.

Abstract

ISO 9096:2017 provides a reference procedure to determine particulate mass concentration in flue and exhaust gases (typical applicable range 20 mg/m³ to 1 000 mg/m³ under standard conditions), including sampling, sample conditioning, gravimetric analysis, calculation of concentration and performance characteristics; it is intended for use as a calibration/reference method for automated monitoring systems (AMS) and highlights behavior with unstable, reactive or semi‑volatile compounds and the effect of filtration temperature.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed at regular review).
• Publication date: September 2017 (3rd edition, 2017).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.040.40 (Stationary source emissions).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2017).
• Number of pages: 43 pages (official ISO edition length).

Key bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO publication record for ISO 9096:2017.

Scope

Specifies a manual gravimetric reference method for measuring particulate mass concentration in waste gases from stationary sources in the nominal range 20 mg/m³ to 1 000 mg/m³ (standard conditions). The standard is applicable as a reference for calibration and validation of automated monitoring systems (AMS). It also notes limitations and special considerations when gases contain unstable, reactive or semi‑volatile components (filtration temperature and in‑stack versus out‑stack sampling).

Key topics and requirements

• Reference gravimetric (manual) procedure for particulate mass concentration measurement in exhaust/stack gases.
• Applicable concentration range: nominally 20–1 000 mg/m³ under standard conditions.
• Sampling train, probe and sampling‑plane selection, and requirements for access ports and nozzle design.
• Isokinetic sampling principles and performance checks (annex material covers isokinetic conditions and acceptance criteria).
• Filter selection, handling, conditioning and weighing procedures to obtain gravimetric mass.
• Sample volume measurement, corrections to standard conditions, calculations of mass concentration and estimation of measurement uncertainty.
• Notes on calibration, validation and use of the method to calibrate or confirm automated monitoring systems (AMS); considerations for semi‑volatile/unstable species and recommended sampling temperatures and practices.

Topics and clause structure follow the ISO 9096:2017 content and supporting annexes (including isokinetic guidance and performance characteristics).

Typical use and users

Used by environmental testing laboratories, stack/stack‑emission testing contractors, industrial plant compliance teams, regulatory agencies and instrument/AMS developers for calibration and validation. Typical activities include regulatory compliance testing, periodic stack surveys, baseline emissions characterisation and reference checks of continuous particulate monitors.

Related standards

Close or complementary standards and methods include the earlier ISO 9096 (2003) which is superseded by the 2017 edition, CEN/EN standards for low‑range dust determinations such as EN 13284‑1 (manual gravimetric low‑range method), and established national methods for particulate stack testing such as US EPA Method 5 (Particulate Matter — Stationary Sources). These documents are commonly used together with ISO 9096 when developing test programmes or instrument validation protocols.

Keywords

particulate matter; PM; dust; stationary source emissions; stack sampling; gravimetric method; manual sampling; isokinetic sampling; filter weighing; sample conditioning; AMS calibration; mass concentration; emission testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 9096:2017 is an international standard that defines a manual gravimetric reference method for determining the mass concentration of particulate matter in waste gases from stationary sources.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers probe and sampling‑plane selection, sampling procedures (including isokinetic considerations), sample conditioning and filtration, filter handling and weighing, volume measurement and corrections to standard conditions, calculation of mass concentration, performance characteristics and reporting. It also addresses limitations where semi‑volatile or reactive compounds are present.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Environmental laboratories, stack testing service providers, plant compliance staff, regulatory bodies and manufacturers/vendors of continuous particulate monitoring systems (for calibration/validation).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition (3rd edition) is the current ISO edition (published in 2017) and replaced the 2003 edition; the ISO record shows the 2017 edition as the active/confirmed international standard. Users should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for the latest confirmation or review status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 9096 stands within the family of standards for stationary source emissions and is related to other particulate and emissions methods (for example EN 13284‑1 for low‑range dust and various national/regulatory methods such as EPA Method 5). It is produced by ISO/TC 146/SC 1 (Air quality / stationary source emissions).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: particulate matter, dust, gravimetric method, stack sampling, isokinetic sampling, filter weighing, emissions testing, AMS calibration.