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 Dave
W. Smith
Principal Chemist
Dave has
over twenty years of experience in
analytical chemistry, with an
emphasis on inorganic analysis and
stack testing. His extensive field
experience has been in perfecting
the controlled condensation
procedure for sulfur trioxide (SO3)
in flue gas. Dave provides sampling
and field lab support for flue gas
components such as ammonia, anions
(EPA Method 26 and 26a), metals (EPA
Method 29), and mercury
(Ontario Hydro and carbon traps).
He has wide-ranging experience in
sample analysis of coal and fly ash,
and has developed methods for
analyses by flame AA, ICP, and ion
chromatography. Dave’s operation of
the environmental chemistry lab
includes the installation and setup
of analytical instruments, including
PE FIMS 400 mercury analyzer, PE
AAnalyst 200 flame AA, Parr 1356
calorimeter, and Dionex ICS 1500 ion
chromatograph.
His vast experience led to the
development of analytical methods
for new instrumentation and
procedures for analysis of ammonia
in ash. His varied talents include
experience in the use of ion
selective electrodes (ISE), surface
area analyzers, bomb calorimeters,
and the set up of QC/QA procedures
to verify data.
During his years in the power
generation industry Dave has
supervised and participated in
testing at various power plants
across the country. He also consults
for several laboratories in the
Birmingham area, which have
increased his knowledge of
industrial hygiene and water
chemistry. In addition to the
management and operation of the PCT
mobile lab he provides support for
sample analysis, develops QC/QA
programs and performs maintenance on
the various testing equipment. |
