Standard Guide for Development of Long-Term Monitoring Plans for Vapor Mitigation Systems

Importancia y uso:

5.1 There are two primary types of vapor mitigation systems: Active and Passive (Table 1). Active vapor mitigation systems include: Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD), Sub-Membrane Depressurization (SMD), Sub-Membrane Pressurization, Block-Wall Depressurization, Drain-tile Depressurization, Building Pressurization, Heat-Exchange Systems, and Indoor Air Treatment. Passive vapor mitigation systems include: Passive Venting, Floor Sealants, Vapor Barriers, and Increased Ventilation. Vapor mitigation systems may also consist of a combination of active and passive technologies.

5.2 Development and implementation of a LTM Plan is important for ensuring the long-term protectiveness of the mitigation systems.

5.3 The approach presented in this guide is a practical and streamlined process for establishing long-term monitoring requirements, monitoring time frames, and factors needed to determine when the use of a vapor mitigation system is no longer needed.

5.4 This guide is intended to be used by environmental professionals including: consultants, building managers, local or regional governing or regulatory agencies, that are installing vapor mitigation systems, conducting monitoring of the vapor barriers, or developing LTM Plans for vapor mitigation systems. Vapor mitigation system installation and LTM activities should only be carried out by environmental professionals who are trained in the proper application of vapor mitigation systems and experienced in the monitoring described in this guide, as applicable.

Note 1: The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

(A) Initial Verification (System Startup)—Period of time immediately following system startup.(B) Operational Monitoring—Period of time needed to verify that the system is operating within requirements through typically expected annual conditions.(C) Long-Term Monitoring—Period of time following operational monitoring through system decommissioning.(D) Additional testing—These are actions that may need to be taken if there is a problem with the system or there is a change to the building/system.

Subcomité:

D18.21

Referida por:

D8460-22

Volúmen:

04.09

Número ICS:

27.040 (Gas and steam turbines. Steam engines)

Palabras clave:

vapor intrusion; vapor measurements; vapor mitigation; long-term vapor monitoring; vapor;