JP2008008751A - Method and instrument for measuring dusting amount of asbestos - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To directly measure a dusting amount of asbestos from the surface of an asbestos-containing material. <P>SOLUTION: The periphery of a measuring target region is airtightly covered with a cover 2 so as to measure the dusting amount of asbestos from the specific region of the surface of the asbestos-containing material being a measuring target 1 and a predetermined flow rate of air streams are blown against the measuring target region at a predetermined flow speed by sending air into the cover to forcibly produce the dust of asbestos. The dust of asbestos scattered within the cover is sucked from inside of the cover and collected by a membrane filter 4a to measure the collection amount of asbestos and the dusting amount of asbestos is measured on the basis of the air sending amount into the cover and the suction amount from inside of the cover. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring asbestos dust generation from the surface of an asbestos-containing material.

As is well known, asbestos (asbestos) has been widely used in various fields including building materials since it has excellent physical properties. In recent years, it is clear that the dust causes serious health damage. It has become a big social problem.
In order to take measures against asbestos dust, it is indispensable to understand the concentration of asbestos dust in the ambient air. Therefore, the “Asbestos Monitoring Manual” has been formulated as a technical guideline for measuring the asbestos dust concentration in the ambient air. (Refer nonpatent literature 1).
“Asbestos Monitoring Manual (Revised Version)”, Air Quality Control Division, Air Quality Control Bureau, December 1993, p.1-6

The measurement method of asbestos dust concentration stipulated in the above manual measures the amount of asbestos dust in the atmosphere by sampling the atmosphere continuously for a long time at the measurement target point and passing it through a filter paper for collection (membrane filter). It is based on doing.
However, although such measurement methods can measure the average concentration in the atmosphere near the measurement target point, for example, the amount of dust generated from a specific building material can be measured directly or the location of dust generation can be specified. There is nothing you can do.
Therefore, the above measurement method alone is not always sufficient, and in taking higher measures, not only the average concentration measurement in the ambient air, but also the asbestos dust from specific members is directly measured. In addition, it is necessary to establish a measurement method that can also measure the possibility of asbestos dust generation and the degree of deterioration of building materials.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an effective and appropriate measuring method capable of directly measuring the amount of asbestos dust from the surface of asbestos-containing materials, and an effective and appropriate measuring device therefor. Yes.

  The measurement method of the present invention is a method for measuring the amount of asbestos dust from a specific part of the surface of an asbestos-containing object, covering the periphery of the measurement target part with a cover in an airtight manner, Asbestos is forcibly generated by blowing an air flow at a predetermined flow rate against the measurement target part by air supply, and the asbestos dust scattered in the cover is sucked by the intake air from the cover, and is filtered by the membrane filter. By collecting and measuring the amount collected, the asbestos dust generation amount is measured with reference to the amount of air supplied into the cover or the amount of intake air from the cover.

  A measuring apparatus of the present invention is an apparatus for carrying out the above measuring method, and includes a cover that covers the periphery of the measurement target part in an airtight manner, and a predetermined air flow at a predetermined flow rate with respect to the measurement target part in the cover. An air supply mechanism that forcibly generates asbestos by spraying, and an air intake mechanism that collects the asbestos dust generated by the air supply mechanism and scattered in the cover together with the air in the cover and collected by the membrane filter And an air flow meter for measuring one or both of an air supply amount into the cover by the air supply mechanism and an intake amount from the cover by the intake mechanism.

In the measuring apparatus of the present invention, the cover has a hemispherical cup shape, and the peripheral edge of the opening can bite into the surface of the object to be measured, and the bite can be hermetically sealed in the cover. It is preferable to provide a stopper that regulates the amount of bite,
Further, the intake mechanism and the air supply mechanism are connected via a pump for both intake and intake that draws in air from the intake mechanism and supplies the air to the air supply mechanism, and the air flow is supplied by the intake mechanism, the pump, the air supply mechanism, and the cover. It is preferable to constitute a closed circulatory system.
Further, the air supply mechanism is preferably provided with a switching valve for exhausting the air supplied from the pump to the outside of the system, and an exhaust treatment filter for collecting asbestos dust in the air exhausted outside the system by the switching valve. .

  According to the measurement method of the present invention, the asbestos dust generation amount when forcibly generating dust by the blowing air flow can be directly and quantitatively determined in association with the air supply amount and the intake air amount. Therefore, it is possible to quantitatively compare the amount of asbestos dust from each part by performing the same measurement at each part under the same conditions, and to estimate and grasp the degree and degree of deterioration of each part. The results can be effectively utilized when disassembling or repairing asbestos-containing materials.

In particular, in the present invention, measurement is performed by covering a measurement target part with a cover in an airtight manner, and the cover is provided with a biting part to the measurement target and a stopper for sealing the biting part to ensure reliable airtightness. It can be held, and safe measurement can be performed without fear that the asbestos dust forcedly generated at the time of measurement will be inadvertently scattered around.
In addition, it is possible to prevent scattering more thoroughly by performing the measurement in a closed circulation system, and by providing an exhaust treatment means in the measurement device, it is possible to reliably and safely prevent a small amount of asbestos dust remaining in the system after the measurement is completed. Can be recovered.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a measuring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is because various asbestos-containing materials, for example, structural members such as steel beams having a fireproof coating with asbestos on the surface as shown in the example shown in FIG. A cover 2 that covers the periphery of the measurement target part in an airtight manner, an air supply mechanism 3 that sends air into the cover 2, and an intake mechanism 4 that sucks air from the cover 2, The air supply mechanism 3 and the intake mechanism 4 are connected to form a closed air circulation system as a whole, and the air flow meters 6 (6a and 6b) incorporated in the air supply mechanism 3 and the intake mechanism 4 respectively. And an exhaust treatment mechanism 7 incorporated in the air supply mechanism 3.

The cover 2 in the present embodiment has a hemispherical cup shape, and the material thereof is appropriate. For example, a vinyl chloride material, an acrylic material, or a metal material can be suitably used. The size of the cover 2 is, for example, about 10 cm in diameter, and the peripheral edge of the circular opening is sharply formed as a biting portion 2 a that bites into the asbestos layer on the surface of the measuring object 1 with a predetermined dimension (for example, about 3 mm). In addition, a stopper 2b that restricts the biting dimension from being excessively large and seals the biting part in an airtight manner is provided inside and outside the vicinity. As a result, when the cover 2 is applied to the periphery of the measurement object 1 and pressed, the biting portion 2a bites into the surface layer portion, and the airtight performance is maintained by the stopper 2b, so that the measurement target portion is naturally covered with an airtight bag. It has become.
In FIG. 1, the cover 2 is supported from the floor surface and is pressed against the lower surface of the measurement object 1 using a tripod stand 8 with a height adjustment adjuster 8a. What is necessary is just to change suitably the mounting | wearing form of the cover 2 according to the position and direction of a measurement object site | part.

The air supply mechanism 3 includes a nozzle tube 3a penetrating the cover 2 and an air supply tube 3b connected to the nozzle tube 3a, and an air supply side air flow meter 6a is installed in the middle of the air supply tube 3b. ing.
As the nozzle tube 3a, for example, a stainless steel tube having an inner diameter of about 3 mm can be preferably used, and the tip of the stainless tube can face the measurement target portion, and a predetermined air flow can be blown from the vicinity thereof at a predetermined flow velocity. It is supposed that asbestos on the surface of the measurement target part is forcibly blown off by such a blowing air flow, and a very small amount of dust can be generated in the cover 2.
The flow rate of the air flow blown from the nozzle tube 3a may be set as appropriate. However, when the inner diameter of the nozzle tube 3a is 3 mm, for example, the flow rate may be about 5 m / s. Is 2.1195 L / min, and the air supply amount is a measurement standard as described later.
For example, a flexible material having an inner diameter of 8 mm can be suitably used as the air supply tube 3b, and it may be connected to the nozzle tube 3a via an appropriate deformed joint 3c.
As the air flow meter 6a, one having a general-purpose needle valve can be suitably employed.

The intake mechanism 4 includes a collection tube 4b provided with a membrane filter 4a at the base end and connected to the cover 2 at the distal end, and an intake tube 4c connected to the collection tube 4b. A side air flow meter 6b is installed.
As the collection tube 4b, for example, an acrylic pipe material having an inner diameter of about 40 mm can be suitably employed, and a membrane filter 4a having a diameter of 47 mm, for example, is detachably attached to the base end by a holder. The intake tube 4c and the air flow meter 6b on the intake side may be the same as the air flow tube 3b and the air flow meter 6a on the air supply side.

  The air supply mechanism 3 and the intake mechanism 4 are connected to each other via the pump 5 by connecting the air supply tube 3b and the intake tube 4c to the pump 5 for both supply and intake. Therefore, the measuring apparatus of this embodiment constitutes a series of closed circulation systems in which air is circulated as shown by arrows in the drawing as a whole by the intake mechanism 4, the pump 5, the air supply mechanism 3, and the cover 2. ing.

  An exhaust processing means 7 for exhaust processing after completion of measurement is also incorporated in the middle of the air supply tube 3b. The exhaust processing means 7 includes a three-way valve as a switching valve 7a for switching the air circulation path to the outside of the system, a HEPA filter for collecting asbestos in the exhaust sent to the outside through the switching valve 7a, and the like. The exhaust gas processing filter 7b.

In the measuring method using the measuring apparatus having the above-described configuration, the cover 2 is attached to the measurement target portion, the periphery thereof is covered with the cover 2 in an airtight manner, the pump 5 is operated, and air is supplied to the air supply mechanism 3 to perform nozzles. A predetermined flow rate of air is blown from the pipe 3a to the measurement target site at a predetermined flow rate, and at the same time, air is sucked from the cover 2 by the intake mechanism 4, thereby generating a circulating air flow as described above in the closed circulation system.
As a result, the asbestos on the surface layer is blown off by the amount of air blown to the measurement target portion, and a minute amount of dust is generated. The asbestos dust is scattered in the cover 2, and the scattered asbestos dust is sucked from the cover 2. Since it is sucked into the collection tube 4b by the mechanism 4 and collected in the membrane filter 4a, after the operation for a predetermined time, the operation is stopped and the membrane filter 4a is taken out and analyzed to analyze the collected amount (that is, forced The amount of asbestos dust generated automatically).
Further, the air supply amount and the intake air amount during the operation time are respectively measured by the air flow meters 6a and 6b (the whole is a closed circulatory system, so that both measured values naturally match if there is no air flow leakage).

  As described above, the asbestos dust generation amount when the dust is forcibly generated from the measurement target portion by the blowing air flow is directly and quantitatively obtained in association with the air supply amount (= the intake air amount, that is, the circulating air amount). be able to. Therefore, it is also possible to quantitatively compare the amount of asbestos dust from each part by performing the same measurement at each part under the same conditions. Therefore, the amount of dust generated from each part is quantified. It is possible to grasp the degree of deterioration of each part, and to estimate the degree and degree of deterioration of each part, and it is possible to effectively use the measurement results when disassembling and repairing asbestos-containing materials.

Moreover, since the above measurement can be performed in a completely closed circulation system, there is no risk that the asbestos dust forcedly generated during the measurement will be inadvertently scattered around, and the measurement is safe. It is possible.
Further, since the measuring apparatus of the present embodiment is also provided with the exhaust processing means 7, after the measurement is completed, the switching valve 7a is switched to guide the circulating air to the exhaust processing filter 7b as indicated by the broken line arrow in the figure, where there is asbestos. By collecting the dust and then exhausting it to the atmosphere, a small amount of asbestos dust remaining in the system after the measurement can be reliably and safely recovered.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and of course, a minute amount of dust is forcibly generated without departing from the gist of the present invention, that is, by a blown air flow. For example, various design changes and applications listed below are possible as long as they are configured to measure the dust generation amount.

  In the above embodiment, the closed circulation system is configured by the entire measuring apparatus using one pump 5 for feeding and sucking, but asbestos dust generated during measurement using a sufficient exhaust treatment mechanism is scattered. If it can be effectively prevented, it should not necessarily be limited to a closed circulation system. For example, both the air supply mechanism 3 and the intake mechanism 4 are provided with independent pumps (that is, the air supply mechanism 3 has an air supply pump). And the intake mechanism 4 is provided with an intake pump). By operating both pumps in synchronism with each other, the air is supplied to the nozzle pipe 3a by the air supply mechanism 3, and the cover 2 by the intake mechanism 4 is provided. It may be configured to process the intake air from the air and then exhaust it to the atmosphere.

  In the above embodiment, since the air flow meters 6a and 6b are provided in both the air supply mechanism 3 and the intake mechanism 4, it is advantageous in verifying the soundness of the closed circulation system and confirming the measurement accuracy. When a closed circulation system is guaranteed, it is sufficient to measure the amount of circulating air at any one point in the system. In that case, it is sufficient to install one air flow meter 6.

  It goes without saying that the shape and size of the cover 2 attached to the measurement target part may be variously deformed depending on the measurement target object and the measurement target part, including the presence or absence of the biting portion 2a and the stopper 2b. It is also conceivable to prepare covers 2 of various standards in advance and use them appropriately.

  When asbestos is sprayed as a fireproof coating on a structural member as in the above embodiment, as illustrated above, spray is performed at a flow rate of 5 m / s using the nozzle tube 3a having an inner diameter of 3 mm. However, the diameter of the nozzle tube 3a and the blowout flow velocity from the nozzle tube 3a may be set arbitrarily in consideration of the material and application of the measurement object, the measurement purpose, and other various conditions. In particular, the blowout flow velocity can be freely set, for example, in a range from a slight wind speed of about 0.5 m / s to a strong wind speed of about 15 m / s. In any case, if the inner diameter of the nozzle tube 3a and the blowout flow velocity are determined, the air supply amount per unit time is theoretically determined. After that, if the measurement time is determined, the total air supply amount (closed) is being measured. In the circulatory system, it is determined as the total intake air amount), so if the nozzle diameter and the blowout flow rate are fixed, the measurement is performed using only the measurement time as a parameter without directly measuring the air supply amount or the intake air amount. You can also do it.

It is a schematic block diagram of the measuring apparatus which is embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Measurement object 2 Cover 2a Biting-in part 2b Stopper 3 Air supply mechanism 3a Nozzle pipe 3b Air supply tube 3c Deformed joint 4 Intake mechanism 4a Membrane filter 4b Collection pipe 4c Air supply tube 5 Pump 6 (6a, 6b) Air flow meter 7 Exhaust treatment means 7a Switching valve 7b Exhaust treatment filter 8 Stand 8a Adjuster

Claims (5)

A method for measuring the amount of asbestos dust from a specific part of the surface of an asbestos-containing material,
Cover the area to be measured with a cover in an airtight manner,
Asbestos is forced to generate dust by blowing an air flow of a predetermined flow rate at a predetermined flow rate against the measurement target site by supplying air into the cover,
By sucking the asbestos dust scattered in the cover by suction from the cover and collecting it with a membrane filter, measuring the amount collected,
A method for measuring asbestos dust generation, characterized in that the asbestos dust generation is measured based on the amount of air supplied into the cover or the amount of intake air from the cover. An apparatus for carrying out the asbestos dust generation measuring method according to claim 1,
A cover that covers the area to be measured in an airtight manner,
An air supply mechanism for forcibly generating asbestos by blowing an air flow of a predetermined flow rate at a predetermined flow rate against a measurement target site in the cover;
An intake mechanism that sucks the asbestos powder dust generated by the air supply mechanism and scattered in the cover together with the air in the cover and collects it by a membrane filter;
An asbestos dust generation amount characterized by comprising an air flow meter for measuring either or both of an air supply amount into the cover by the air supply mechanism and an intake amount from the cover by the intake mechanism Measuring device. The asbestos dust generation measuring device according to claim 2,
The cover has a hemispherical cup shape and the opening edge is a biting part that can bite into the surface of the object to be measured, and the cover is provided with a stopper that seals the biting part in an airtight manner and regulates the amount of biting A device for measuring the amount of dust generated from asbestos. A measuring device for asbestos dust generation according to claim 2 or 3,
The intake mechanism and the air supply mechanism are connected via a pump for both intake and intake that draws air from the intake mechanism and supplies it to the air supply mechanism, and the air flow is closed by the intake mechanism, pump, air supply mechanism, and cover. An asbestos dust generation measuring device characterized by comprising a circulation system. The asbestos dust generation measuring device according to claim 4,
The air supply mechanism is provided with a switching valve for exhausting the air supplied from the pump to the outside of the system and an exhaust processing filter for collecting asbestos dust in the air exhausted outside the system by the switching valve. Asbestos dust generation measuring device.

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