Ozone Release Test

Ground-level ozone is not emitted directly into the air, but is formed by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Pollutants emitted from cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries, chemical plants and other sources chemically react in the presence of sunlight to form ozone.

Ozone reaches unhealthy levels on hot sunny days in urban environments. However, in colder months, the ozone level also rises. Ozone can also be carried long distances by wind, so even rural areas can experience high ozone levels.

Ozone in the inhaled air can harm human health, especially on hot sunny days when it reaches unhealthy levels. High exposure to ozone can affect sensitive vegetation and ecosystems, including forests, parks and wildlife areas. In particular, ozone damages sensitive vegetation during the growing season.

Ozone is one of the six common air pollutants defined in clean air regulations. The American Food and Drug Administration (EPA) defines ozone as an air pollutant criterion. For this reason, ozone levels in the outside air must be limited according to health criteria.

Essentially, ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms. Ozone occurs both in the earth's upper atmosphere and at ground level and can be good or bad depending on where it's located. Good ozone occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere and forms a protective layer that protects the earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.

But this beneficial ozone has been partially destroyed by man-made chemicals. This is what is called the ozone hole. Fortunately, this hole is now shrinking. Ground-level ozone is a harmful air pollutant and the main component of smoke due to its effects on humans and the environment.

An ozone analyzer measures the real-time ozone concentration in the air. However, these measurements and tests are carried out in advanced laboratories with advanced techniques. Based on extensive scientific evidence of ozone's effects on public health and well-being, the EPA has set the ground-level ozone standard at 8 ppm over an average 0.070-hour period.

Our organization also provides ozone emission testing services within the framework of national and international standards, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.