QTP4B071-16 — Air Force Specialty Code 4B071 Bioenvironmental Engineering Water/Liquid Sampling

QTP4B071-16 governs qualification training for portable analysis and water sampling equipment in bioenvironmental engineering.

Search QTP4B071-16

  • Publication number: QTP4B071-16
  • Title: Air Force Specialty Code 4B071 Bioenvironmental Engineering Water/Liquid Sampling
  • Date: 2024-03-20

View QTP4B071-16 on armypubs.army.mil

It covers portable GC/MS, portable laboratory analysis kits, FT-IR, and water sampling equipment. The HAPSITE® criterion requires successful completion of all checklist items with no trainer assistance.

Topics covered

  • Portable GC/MS operation
  • HAPSITE® headspace sampling
  • Portable laboratory analysis kits
  • DREL 2800™ spectrophotometry
  • FT-IR analysis
  • Water sampling equipment

Questions and answers

When should a HAPSITE® concentrator clean-out be repeated?

If the TIC is greater than 500,000 at the end of run, repeat clean-out. (paragraph 8)

What criteria make a Sample Loop blank run satisfactory?

All four criteria constitute a satisfactory blank run.

What should be done if additional peaks remain in the blank spectrum?

If there are additional peaks in the blank spectrum, and they cannot be removed with additional blank runs, review your blank chromatogram, note the additional analytes, and contact the ESOH Service Center. (paragraph 8)

What does the Blanking Reagent remove from water?

The Blanking Reagent removes chlorine and chloramines from the water. (paragraph 9)

When should a reacted sample be measured?

Measure the reacted sample 3-4 minutes after mixing the sample and reagents. (paragraph 7)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about QTP4B071-16