Adaptation of a gas chromatographic method for analysis of effluent from manufacturing processes

Many electrical insulation and coating companies are studying anti-pollution devices to dispose of organic fumes or vapors in order to meet proposed environmental standards. These fumes may be the direct result of wire enameling, varnish impregnation, encapsulation, protective and/or decorative coating and adhesive processes. High efficiency of anti-pollution devices allows minimum operational expense to the manufacturer. These needs have challenged the chemist to adapt analytical techniques which will effectively monitor this equipment. These methods may also be used to analyze in-plant environmental conditions.