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Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Laboratory method for sampling fume
and gases - Part 1: Determination of fume emission rate during arc welding and
collection of fume for analysis (ISO 15011-1:2009)
Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und bei verwandten Verfahren -
Laborverfahren zum Sammeln von Rauch und Gasen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der
Rauchemissionsrate beim Lichtbogenschweißen und Sammeln von Rauch zur Analyse
(ISO 15011-1:2009)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes - Méthode de laboratoire
d'échantillonnage des fumées et des gaz - Partie 1: Détermination du débit d'émission de
fumée lors du soudage à l'arc et collecte des fumées pour analyse (ISO 15011-1:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15011-1:2009
ICS:
13.100 Varnost pri delu. Industrijska Occupational safety.
higiena Industrial hygiene
25.160.10 Varilni postopki in varjenje Welding processes
SIST EN ISO 15011-1:2010 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 15011-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2009
ICS 13.100; 25.160.10 Supersedes EN ISO 15011-1:2002
English Version
Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Laboratory
method for sampling fume and gases - Part 1: Determination of
fume emission rate during arc welding and collection of fume for
analysis (ISO 15011-1:2009)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes - Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und bei
Méthode de laboratoire d'échantillonnage des fumées et verwandten Verfahren - Laborverfahren zum Sammeln von
des gaz - Partie 1: Détermination du débit d'émission de Rauch und Gasen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der
fumée lors du soudage à l'arc et collecte des fumées pour Rauchemissionsrate beim Lichtbogenschweißen und
analyse (ISO 15011-1:2009) Sammeln von Rauch zur Analyse (ISO 15011-1:2009)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 15011-1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 “Welding and
allied processes” in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding” the secretariat of which is
held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 15011-1:2002.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15011-1:2009 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 15011-1:2009 without any
modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15011-1
Second edition
2009-10-15


Health and safety in welding and allied
processes — Laboratory method for
sampling fume and gases —
Part 1:
Determination of fume emission rate
during arc welding and collection of fume
for analysis
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes — Méthode de
laboratoire d'échantillonnage des fumées et des gaz —
Partie 1: Détermination du débit d’émission de fumée lors du soudage à
l’arc et collecte des fumées pour analyse




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ISO 15011-1:2009(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .1
4 Principle .2
5 Equipment and materials.2
6 Tests procedures.3
6.1 Welding procedure selection .3
6.2 Manual metal arc welding.3
6.3 Continuous wire processes .5
6.4 Analysis of the fume collected.7
7 Calculating and reporting the results.7
Annex A (informative) Possible designs of test chamber .8
Annex B (informative) Equipment notes.14
Annex C (informative) Welding parameters .16
Annex D (normative) Test procedures.18
Annex E (normative) Test report .19
Bibliography.20

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Foreword
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rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 15011-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes, Subcommittee
SC 9, Health and safety.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 15011-1:2002), which has been technically
revised.
ISO 15011 consists of the following parts, under the general title Health and safety in welding and allied
processes — Laboratory method for sampling fume and gases:
⎯ Part 1: Determination of fume emission rate during arc welding and collection of fume for analysis
⎯ Part 2: Determination of the emission rates of carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
2
monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO ) during arc welding, cutting and gouging
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⎯ Part 3: Determination of ozone emission rate during arc welding
⎯ Part 4: Fume data sheets
⎯ Part 5: Identification of thermal-degradation products generated when welding or cutting through products
composed wholly or partly of organic materials
The following part is under preparation:
⎯ Part 6: Procedure for quantitative determination of fume and gases from resistance spot welding
[Technical Specification]
Request for an official interpretation of technical aspects of this part of ISO 15011 should be directed to the
secretariat of ISO/TC 44/SC 9 via the user’s national standardization body; a listing of these bodies can be
found at www.iso.org.
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Introduction
Welding and allied processes generate fume and gases, which, if inhaled, can be harmful to human health.
Knowledge of the composition and the emission rate of the fume and gases can be useful to occupational
health professionals in assessing worker exposure and in determining appropriate control measures.
Absolute exposure is dependent upon factors such as welder position with respect to the plume and draughts
and cannot be predicted from emission rate data. However, in the same work situation, a higher emission rate
is expected to correlate with a higher exposure and a lower emission rate with a lower exposure. Hence,
emission rate data can be used to predict relative changes in exposure that might occur in the workplace
under different welding conditions and to identify measures for reducing such exposure, but they cannot be
used to calculate ventilation requirements.
This part of ISO 15011 specifies a method for measuring fume emission rate and for collecting fume for
subsequent analysis. The procedure simply prescribes a methodology, leaving selection of the test
parameters to the user, so that the effects of different variables can be evaluated.
Emission rates vary considerably depending upon the exact test conditions; therefore, test parameters are
prescribed in ISO 15011-4 for the generation of fume emission rate data, which can be used for comparing
emission rates of welding consumables.
It is assumed that the executions of the provisions and the interpretation of the results obtained in this part of
ISO 15011 are entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people.

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Health and safety in welding and allied processes — Laboratory
method for sampling fume and gases —
Part 1:
Determination of fume emission rate during arc welding and
collection of fume for analysis
1 Scope
This part of ISO 15011 defines a laboratory method for measuring the emission rate of fume from arc welding.
It also defines a method of collecting the fume for subsequent analysis and refers to suitable analytical
techniques. The methods described are suitable for use with all open arc welding processes except tungsten
inert gas (TIG) welding, which produces little fume.
The emission rate method can be used to evaluate the effects of welding electrodes and wires, welding
parameters, processes, shielding gases, test piece composition and test piece surface condition on fume
emission rate. Following analysis of the fume collected, the effects of test parameters on fume composition
can also be determined.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/TR 25901, Welding and related processes — Vocabulary
ISO/IEC Guide 98-3, Uncertainty of measurement — Part 3: Guide to the expression of uncertainty in
measurement (GUM:1995)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/TR 25901 and the following apply.
3.1
bubble flow meter
primary device for measuring gas flow rate, where the time for a bubble of gas, defined by a soap film, to pass
through a calibrated volume in a vertical tube is measured
3.2
test chamber
semi-enclosed, continuously extracted chamber used in emission rate tests performed during arc welding,
cutting or gouging operations
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NOTE Test chambers generally fall into three generic types:
⎯ a test chamber without a floor, widely referred to as a “hood”;
⎯ a test chamber having a floor, widely referred to as a “fume box”;
⎯ a “fume box”, in which the floor of the test chamber is easily removed and replaced, facilitating its ready
interconversion to and from a “hood”.
4 Principle
Arc welding is performed manually or automatically for manual metal arc (MMA) welding or automatically for
continuous wire processes, on a test piece inside a semi-enclosed, continuously extracted test chamber. The
fume is collected on a pre-weighed filter and the arcing time (in seconds) is recorded. After welding, the filter
is re-weighed and the mass of fume collected (in milligrams) is calculated by difference. The fume emission
rate (in milligrams per second) is calculated by dividing the mass of fume collected (in milligrams) by the
arcing time (in seconds).
The fume generated is removed and retained for subsequent analysis.
5 Equipment and materials
5.1 Test chamber, having a top section in which a filter (5.2) is positioned to capture all fume produced
when an emission rate test is carried out, of a construction that minimizes the deposition of fume on the
internal surfaces (see B.1), and attached to a suitable extraction unit (5.3). Examples of possible designs are
described in Annex A.
5.2 Filters, manufactured from glass or quartz fibre, for emission rate testing. The filters shall be sufficiently
robust that they do not tear or perforate during testing (see B.2) and shall not be so friable that fibres can be
lost from the filters during handling.
Paper (cellulose) filters, for collection of fume for analysis. Glass and quartz fibre filters are not suitable
because the fume cannot be removed from the filter without contaminating it with fibres.
The surface area of the filters shall be large enough to avoid excessive pressure drop during emission rate
testing and collection (see B.2).
5.3 Extraction unit, capable of maintaining an adequate air flow rate through the filter (5.2), such that all
fume generated is contained within the test chamber (5.1) throughout the arcing period and the test chamber
is cleared of fume within 30 s of arc extinction, but not so high as to compromise weld metal integrity (see
B.3). The precise characteristics of the extraction unit are not critical.
5.4 Equipment for measuring welding current, arc voltage, wire feed speed and arcing time, capable
of measuring the arithmetic mean of the current, voltage and wire feed speed to within ± 5 % or better and the
arcing time to 0,1 s or better.
Electronic integrating equipment with frequent sampling intervals and a logging capability is recommended. In
the absence of such equipment, current may be measured using a shunt or a Hall effect probe connected to a
moving coil meter. Voltage may be measured using a moving coil meter. Wire feed speed may be measured
by measuring the length of wire exiting the welding torch in a measured time. Arcing time may be measured
using a stopwatch with a reading accuracy of 0,1 s or better.
The calibration of the equipment shall be traceable to national standards.
5.5 Equipment for measuring the mass of fume collected, consisting of a balance capable of measuring
the mass of filters and filters plus fume with an accuracy of ± 1 mg or better.
The balance calibration shall be traceable to national standards.
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5.6 Equipment for measuring shielding gas flow rate, calibrated for the shielding gas in use, capable of
measuring the flow rate to within ± 5 % or better (see B.4).
The calibration of the equipment shall be traceable to national standards.
5.7 Device for setting contact tip to workpiece distance (CTWD), consisting of a gauge made by
machining a metal block to a thickness equivalent to the required CTWD to within ± 5 % or better, or a metal
wedge with distance markings at appropriate points.
5.8 Device for automatic welding, permitting the emission rate test to be performed under automated
conditions, capable of advancing the test piece under a stationary welding torch at an appropriate rate
(welding speed), whilst positioned over a plane surface (e.g. a table), which extends at least to the extremities
of the hood. It shall be possible to secure the test piece to the device, such that it cannot bow or flex during
welding.
5.9 Test pieces, of a material and of dimensions suitable for the process and consumable examined, and
which allow a weld of sufficient length to be continuously deposited for an arcing time of at least 60 s
(see B.5).
6 Test procedures
6.1 Welding procedure selection
Perform MMA welding tests manually or using automatic welding.
Perform tests with continuous wire processes, e.g. metal inert gas or metal active gas (MIG/MAG) welding
with solid wires, metal-cored arc welding (MCAW), gas-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and self-
shielded flux-cored arc welding (SSFCAW), using automatic welding.
NOTE Automatic welding is specified for use with those processes which can be easily performed automatically
because it is expected to provide greater reproducibility of fume emission rates than manual welding. However, for MMA
welding, this is difficult or impossible to carry out.
Perform manual welding tests and automatic welding set-up using a skilled welder.
6.2 Manual metal arc welding
6.2.1 Setting up the test chamber
Set up the test chamber (5.1) in an interference-free environment (see B.6).
6.2.2 Trial tests
6.2.2.1 Trial test to set the test current
Set the desired test conditions (see Annex C), performing a trial test to set the test current, as follows, using
the same monitoring equipment and materials to be used subsequently to perform the emission rate test
proper.
Connect the equipment for measuring current, voltage and time. See D.1 for further guidance.
Secure a test piece (5.9), centrally within the test chamber, so that it cannot move, bow or flex during welding.
Commence welding (see C.2 for information on the welding position) and adjust the power source to provide
the desired test current.
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Stop welding and renew or reposition the test piece so that the next weld is deposited on a cool, unwelded
metal surface, securing it so that it cannot move, bow or flex during welding.
Recommence welding, continue to weld for a suitable time period, e.g. 60 s, or until the electrode is consumed
and record the average current over the test period.
Verify that the desired test current has been attained and, if not, renew or reposition the test piece, re-adjust
the power source and repeat the test.
When the required test conditions have been achieved, proceed to the trial test to establish the test time for
emission rate tests (see 6.2.2.2).
6.2.2.2 Trial test to establish the test time for emission rate tests
Renew or reposition the test piece so that the next weld is deposited on a cool, unwelded metal surface,
securing it so that it cannot move, bow or flex during welding. Put a pre-weighed filter (5.2) for measuring
fume emission rate in place, start the extraction unit (5.3) and recommence welding.
Weld for 60 s or less if the electrode is completely deposited within this time, e.g. for electrodes less than
4 mm in diameter. Then switch off the extraction unit.
If, visually, fume escapes from the test chamber before the arcing period is complete, note the time at which
this first occurs and repeat the trial test using a shorter arcing time than that noted. If fume no longer escapes
from the test chamber when using the reduced arcing time, use this arcing time in the emission rate tests. If
fume does escape from the test chamber using the reduced arcing time, repeat the process until a suitable
arcing time is obtained.
If fume does not escape from the test chamber before the 60 s arcing period is complete, or before the
electrode is completely deposited, stop welding and re-weigh the filter. If the mass of fume collected exceeds
100 mg, use the 60 s arcing time in the emission rate tests or deposit a complete electrode. If the mass of
fume collected is less than 100 mg, calculate the number of electrodes that need to be deposited to generate
at least 100 mg of fume and deposit this number of electrodes in the emission rate tests.
6.2.3 Emission rate tests
Place a pre-weighed filter (5.2) in position in the test chamber.
Renew or reposition the test piece so that the next weld is deposited on a cool, unwelded metal surface, if
necessary securing it so that it cannot move, bow or flex during welding. Switch on the extraction unit (5.3).
Commence welding and, if manual timing is to be performed, start the stopwatch at the same time (5.4). Stop
welding after the required arcing time or when the electrode has been completely deposited, as determined in
the trial tests (see 6.2.2.2) and, at the same time, stop the stopwatch, if used. Leave the extraction unit on
until the fume generated has been cleared from the test chamber (at least 30 s) and then switch off the
extraction unit.
If the trial tests indicated the necessity to deposit several electrodes in order to collect sufficient fume, repeat
the procedure above, depositing the number of electrodes indicated in the trial tests, whilst collecting the fume
on the same filter, and calculate the total arcing time.
Remove the filter and re-weigh.
Perform three replicate tests and calculate the mean fume emission rate (see Clause 7). If any individual
result differs from the mean by more than ± 10 %, carry out two more tests and calculate the mean of all five
results. If any individual result then differs from the new mean by more than ± 10 %, carry out checks to
ensure that all equipment is functioning correctly and repeat the entire procedure.
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6.2.4 Fume collection for analysis
Secure a test piece (5.9) inside the test chamber so that it cannot move, bow or flex during welding.
Place a filter (5.2) in position in the test chamber.
Start the extraction unit and weld until, based upon the result of an emission rate test, sufficient fume for
analysis has collected on the filter.
NOTE 1 If an emission rate test is not carried out, estimation of the required arcing time is a matter of trial and error.
NOTE 2 It might be necessary to deposit several electrodes on multiple test pieces to collect sufficient fume for
analysis.
Stop welding, turn off the extraction unit and remove the filter from the test chamber.
Immediately brush the fume from the filter with a clean brush and place in a container with an airtight seal for
storage to prevent absorption of water.
If it is not possible to remove sufficient fume for analysis from the filter, repeat the process for a longer arcing
time, preferably using the same filter.
6.3 Continuous wire processes
6.3.1 Setting up of the test equipment
Set up the test chamber in an interference-free environment (see B.6).
6.3.2 Trial tests
6.3.2.1 Trial test to set the test conditions
Set the desired test conditions (see Annex C), performing a trial test to set the test current and voltage, as
follows, using the same monitoring equipment and materials to be used subsequently to perform the emission
rate test proper.
Connect the equipment for measuring current, arc voltage, wire feed speed and time (5.4). See D.1 for further
guidance on attaching the leads for measuring voltage and current.
Adjust the shielding gas flow rate to the desired value, if applicable (see C.7).
Secure a test piece (5.9) to the device for automatic welding (5.8) so that it cannot move, bow or flex during
welding and such that a constant CTWD is maintained throughout the test.
Position the welding torch at the desired angle (see C.3)
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