Cleaning system and method for continuous emissions monitoring equipment

摘要

An apparatus for cleaning a continuous emissions monitor system that is in fluid communication with a flue stack (22) conducting exhaust gas from a combustion source. The apparatus comprises a housing (24) and a probe (40) mounted in the housing. The probe (40) is tubular and in fluid communication with the flue stack (22) to acquire a sample of gas from the flue stack. The probe (40) tends to have deposits from the exhaust gas accumulate on the inner walls of the probe. A device (102, 202) imparts cleaning energy to the probe (40) for dislodging accumulated deposits from the inner walls of the probe.