Division 9.3.2.2 Transfer lines

Transfer lines with inside surfaces of stainless steel, PTFE, Viton^TM, or any other material that has better properties for emission sampling shall be used. A non-reactive material capable of withstanding exhaust gas temperatures shall be used. In-line filters may be used if the filter and its housing meet the same temperature requirements as the transfer lines, as follows:

1. (a)

   For NO_x transfer lines upstream of either an NO₂-to-NO converter that meets the specifications set out in point 8.1.11.5 or a chiller that meets the specifications set out in point 8.1.11.4 a sample temperature that prevents aqueous condensation shall be maintained;

2. (b)

   F1For THC transfer lines a wall temperature tolerance throughout the entire line of (464 ± 11) K [(191 ± 11) °C] shall be maintained. If sampled from raw exhaust gas, an unheated, insulated transfer line may be connected directly to a probe. The length and insulation of the transfer line shall be designed to cool the highest expected raw exhaust gas temperature to no lower than 191 °C, as measured at the transfer line outlet. For dilute sampling a transition zone between the probe and transfer line of up to 0,92 m in length is allowed to transition the wall temperature to (464 ± 11) K [(191 ± 11) °C].