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21 Cards in this Set
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SW846 Methods |
Standards for solids and hazardous waste. |
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EPA TEST METHODS |
Contained in Federal or ADEM regulations. |
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SOP |
Standard operating procedures |
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Standard methods |
A book with all test methods. Basis of analysis and SOP |
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NPDES Permit |
National pollutant discharge eliminate system (Permit) |
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Grab sample |
A discrete sample that represents one point in time and space. |
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Composite sample |
Multiple samples collected over time and/or mixed together to make one sample. |
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TC |
To contain |
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TD |
To deliver |
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ISE/pH probe and meter. |
Plastic or glass tube with glass bulb or cap at the end. |
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Spectrophotometry |
Use of light and color to measure the concentration of a substanes. |
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Distillation |
Boiling down of a sample and capturing the vapors for analysis |
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Digestion |
Use of heat, acid or a combination of the two in the breaking down of a compound for analysis. |
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Major analytical tests |
*fecal coliform *BOD/CBOD. *Chemical -ammonia, nitrate, TKN, COD, phosphorus, metals. *Physical- solids, pH, DO, temperature. |
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Fecal coliform is the subgroup of the _____. ______ |
Total coliform |
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Escherichia Coli (E. coli) is a member of the _________. _________ group. |
Fecal coliform |
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Fecal coliform is a good indicator for ___________. |
Pathogens |
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Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and CBOD (carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand) measures? |
*biochemical oxidation of organic material *oxygen consumed by inorganic materials. (Sulfides, ferrous, ex...) *oxygen used to oxidize forms of nitrogen. |
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Total kjeldahl nitrogen |
Organic N + Ammonia N + Ammonium N |
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Chemical oxygen demand (COD) |
Alternative to BOD, cane done in a few hours vs. 5 days. |
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pH is a measurement of ________ |
Hydrogen ion concentration. |
