TS 13564

TS 13564 is a rules standard for authorized services that support instruments used for air quality, BOD, organic compound and dust measurement, as well as flue gas, water/wastewater and organic halogen analysis. Rather than defining the instruments themselves, it sets out how the service organizations responsible for maintenance, repair, technical support and related operations should be structured.

Service organization and technical competence

The scope brings together operating practices, physical facilities, technical equipment, personnel qualifications and certification. In general technical terms, accurate measurement and analysis depend not only on the device, but also on the competence of the service provider behind it. For environmental and process-monitoring instruments in particular, performance is closely linked to calibration discipline, maintenance capability, spare-parts control and trained staff.

Technical context of the covered instrument groups

The instrument groups named in this standard may rely on different measurement principles. Air quality and dust instruments monitor particulate matter or pollutant levels, BOD and water/wastewater analyzers assess chemical or biochemical indicators of water quality, flue gas analyzers are used in emissions characterization, and organic halogen analyzers are employed for detecting certain compound classes. Because these applications differ, the knowledge, service procedures and technical setup needed to support them also vary by field.

• Operating rules and organization for competent services
• Requirements for physical facilities and technical equipment
• Personnel qualifications and responsibilities
• Certification principles
• Service support for measurement and analysis instruments