| 1 |
Collect samples
from appropriate sample areas. |
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| 2 |
Bring sample back to lab. |
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| 3 |
Vigorously shake sample and
pour into appropriate volume graduated cylinder. |
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| 4 |
Take glass fiber filter paper
out of oven and set at 102-105 degrees C. |
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| 5 |
Place paper(s) in dessicator
for approximately 15 minutes. |
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| 6 |
Weigh paper(s) on analytical
balance |
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| 7 |
Record to 0.0000 for original
weight. |
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| 8 |
Using forceps place paper in
appropriate filter funnel on vacuum pump. |
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| 9 |
Wet paper with distilled water. |
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| 10 |
Turn on vacuum pump and filter
sample through sample paper.(suction?) |
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| 11 |
Turn off vacuum pump when done
filtering and place in oven (102-105 degrees C.)
for (1) hour to dry. |
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| 12 |
Take filter paper out of oven
and place in dessicator for 15 minutes to cool. |
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| 13 |
Weigh paper on analytical
balance and record as dry weight to 0.0000 g. |
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| 14 |
Calculate to mg/l suspended
solids. |
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