Published 1991 | Version v1
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Comparison of various total petroleum hydrocarbon test procedures and analytical results

Creators

  • 1. Haley and Aldrich, Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)

Description

Various methods are presently in use to determine the amount of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) present in soil samples analyzed in association with contaminated site assessments and remedial action programs. The test methods used to determine TPH have a significant influence on the data obtained. Very seldom is the methodology for determining TPH specified. This paper reviews the technical procedures commonly in use to determine TPH using infrared and gas chromatography techniques. It discusses the similarities and differences in the specified analytical methods. Subtle differences employed by individual commercial laboratories to address unspecified procedural needs are also reviewed

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Hazardous Materials Control Research Institute.
Imprint Place
Greenbelt, MD (United States)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of HMC-Northeast 91 conference
Imprint Pagination
475 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 89-94.

Conference

Title
Hazardous Materials Control Research Institute (HMCRI) Northeast conference and exhibition on hazardous materials control.
Acronym
HMC-Northeast '91
Dates
10-12 Jul 1991.
Place
Boston, MA (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
23078623
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES; S02: PETROLEUM; S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CONTAMINATION; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY; LAND POLLUTION CONTROL; OIL SPILLS; PETROLEUM; PLANNING; REMEDIAL ACTION; SITE SURVEYS; SOILS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CHROMATOGRAPHY; CONTROL; ENERGY SOURCES; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; POLLUTION CONTROL; SEPARATION PROCESSES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-910783--.