Table 4 Comparison of measured results and model estimates for Trials A, B, and D

From: Exploring the utility of robots in exposure studies

  

Trial A (mg/m3)

Trial B (mg/m3)

Trial D (mg/m3)

Measured air concentrations

THC analyzer

4.4

1.9

2.2

VOC monitor right

3.9

1.2

2.0

VOC monitor middle

2.8

0.8

0.3

VOC monitor left

3.1

0.9

1.0

Model estimates

TRA

2032

1049

1483

EGRET

1354

699

988

WMB

118

80.6

217

CS INST (instantaneous rate)

161

109

205

CS CONST (constant rate)

148

98

177

CS LANG (evaporation, Langmuir isotherm)

137

93

160

CS THIB (evaporation, Thibodeaux isotherm)

55

46

66

EFAST

3.9

2.6

4.9

ART (median)

16

16

26

  1. TRA targeted risk assessment tool, EGRET European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) Generic Exposure Scenario (GES) Risk and Exposure Tool, WMB well mixed box model constant generation rate, CS consumer exposure models (also known as ConsExpo), EFAST exposure and fate assessment screening tool, ART advanced reach tool
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