Vapor Monitoring & Detection System (VMDS)

April 19, 2018

Vapors Update – April 18, 2018

Phase 2 of the Vapor Monitoring Detection and Remediation project has been completed. The goal of the project is developing a Vapor Monitoring and Detection System (VMDS) to provide a toolbox of equipment that can then be deployed as needed to monitor vapor sources, vapor […]
July 12, 2017

Vapors weekly update – July 12, 2017

Washington River Protection Solutions is committed to providing timely information about chemical vapors at Hanford’s tank farms. Read the latest installment in a series of weekly updates. This week’s topics: Update on Vapor Monitoring and Detection System and opportunities for employee engagement.  
October 13, 2016

Stack Analyzer (UV-DOAS and UV-FTIR)

Stack Analyzer (UV-DOAS and UV-FTIR) Stack Analyzer (UV-DOAS and UV-FTIR) center no-repeat;center top;; overview Overview The Stack Analyzer is made up of an Ultra Violet-Differential Optical Absorption Spectrometer (UV-DOAS) and a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer in a single fixed continuous stack emissions monitor. The […]
October 13, 2016

Area/Stack Automatic Sampler and Cases

Fixed Forward Looking Infrared Camera (FLIR) Fixed Forward Looking Infrared Camera (FLIR) center no-repeat;center top;; overview Overview The Area/Stack Autosampler is designed to perform integrated continuously air sampling. The Grab Autosampler is designed to perform targeted, single and event, whole air, and sorbent-media grab sampling. The grab […]
September 29, 2016

Ultra-Violet Differential Optical Adsorption Spectrometer (UV-DOAS)

Ultra-Violet Differential Optical Adsorption Spectrometer (UV-DOAS) Ultra-Violet Differential Optical Adsorption Spectrometer (UV-DOAS) center no-repeat;center top;; javascript no-repeat;center top;; overview Overview The Ultra Violet-DOAS spectrometer is a fixed continuous emissions monitor. The system provides real-time multi-gas measurement (qualification and quantification) of gases. The optical spectrum analyzers […]
September 29, 2016

Gastronics Fixed Instrument Skid

Gastronics Fixed Instrument Skid Gastronics Fixed Instrument Skid The Gastronics Fixed Instrument Skid (FIS) provides real-time gas measurement for ammonia (NH3), total volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrous oxide (N2O) and directional wind data. The system is specifically designed for long-term outside use and includes optional […]
September 18, 2016

Wirelessly Integrated Installed Direct Reading Instruments (DRIs)

Wirelessly Integrated Installed Direct Reading Instruments (DRIs) Wirelessly Integrated Installed Direct Reading Instruments (DRIs) A series of wirelessly integrated direct reading instruments (DRIs) are being tested for use at the Hanford Site. DRIs either use the concept of photoionization to detect a broad spectrum of […]