ASTM Work Item 43267 Standard Test Method for Dissolved Gases
Oral Presentation
Prepared by A. Jurek
EST Analytical, 503 Commercial Dr., Fairfield, OH, 45036-9180, United States
Contact Information: [email protected]; 513-642-0100
ABSTRACT
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in order to recover natural gas from deep beneath the earth’s surface. As a result of this drilling, there has also been a rise in the concern of gases escaping during the “fracking” process and contaminating nearby water sources. In order to test for the possible dissolved gas contamination, most laboratories refer to a standard operating procedure entitled “RSK-175”. This procedure calls for static headspace sampling of the water samples and calculating the amount of dissolved gas using Henry’s Constant. However, as RSK-175 is standard operating procedure and not a formal method, interpretations can vary. In order to address this issue, a formal method is currently being written by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee D-19. This presentation will discuss the ASTM Standard Test Method for Dissolved Gases that is currently under review.
Oral Presentation
Prepared by A. Jurek
EST Analytical, 503 Commercial Dr., Fairfield, OH, 45036-9180, United States
Contact Information: [email protected]; 513-642-0100
ABSTRACT
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in order to recover natural gas from deep beneath the earth’s surface. As a result of this drilling, there has also been a rise in the concern of gases escaping during the “fracking” process and contaminating nearby water sources. In order to test for the possible dissolved gas contamination, most laboratories refer to a standard operating procedure entitled “RSK-175”. This procedure calls for static headspace sampling of the water samples and calculating the amount of dissolved gas using Henry’s Constant. However, as RSK-175 is standard operating procedure and not a formal method, interpretations can vary. In order to address this issue, a formal method is currently being written by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee D-19. This presentation will discuss the ASTM Standard Test Method for Dissolved Gases that is currently under review.
