Manually Sample Non-Pressurized Tanks

Manually Sample Non-Pressurized Tanks

Total Pages: 79


Training Objectives
Upon completion of this training kit on manually sampling non-pressurized tanks, you will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and importance of manually sampling non-pressurized tanks
  • Describe types of samples
  • Describe tank sampling equipment
  • Describe tank sampling accuracy
  • Describe tank sampling safety hazards and precautions
  • Sample tanks

    Table of Contents

    Training Objectives 1
    1 Introduction 1
    2 Samples 3
    2.1 Spot and Composite Samples 3
    2.2 Sampling Levels 4
    3 Sampling Equipment 7
    3.1 Samplers (Primary Sample Receiver) 8
    3.2 Drop Cords and Trip Cords 14
    3.3 Sample Containers (Secondary Sample Receiver) 15
    3.4 Sampler and Sample Container Closures 15
    4 Sample Accuracy 16
    4.1 Uncontaminated Sample 16
    4.2 Representative Sample 17
    4.3 Sample for Laboratory Analysis 19
    4.4 Properly Labeled Sample 19
    4.5 Correct Sample Handling and Shipping 20
    5 Safety 21
    5.1 Physical Hazards 21
    5.2 Chemical Hazards 22
    5.3 Safety before Climbing to the Roof 24
    5.4 Safety while Sampling 24
    5.5 Sampling Tanks with Floating Roofs 25
    6 Sampling Procedures 26
    6.1 Spot Sample Procedure: Core Thief Sampler 26
    6.2 Spot Sample Procedure: Bacon Bomb Sampler 28
    6.3 Spot Sample Procedure: Cage and Bottle Sampler 29
    6.4 Spot Sample Procedure: Weighted Beaker Sampler 30
    6.5 Running Sample Procedure: Cage and Bottle Sampler 31
    6.6 Bottom Sample Procedure: Core Thief Sampler 32
    7 Self-Check 33
    8 Self-Check Answer Key 37


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