13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078-7929

McGuire Nuclear Complex - MG03A2

Phone: 980-875-5245 Fax: 980-875-4349

Order Summary Report

Analytical Laboratory

Order Number: J11020229

Project Name: WWTS - Biweekly

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 3/8/2011

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

Customer Name(s): Bill Kennedy, Melonie Martin, Wayne Chapman, Tom Johnson

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

FGD BiMonthly - 2/16

Data Flags & Calculations:

Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with an "X" or "1" indicate a deviation from the method quality 

system or quality control requirement. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise noted.

Data Package:

This data package includes analytical results that are applicable only to the samples described in this narrative. An estimation of 

the uncertainty of measurement for the results in the report is available upon request. This report shall not be reproduced, except 

in full, without the written consent of the Analytical Laboratory. Please contact the Analytical laboratory with any questions. The 

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

Job Summary Report, Sample Identification, Technical Validation of Data Package, Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis,

Analytical Laboratory QC Reports, Sub-contracted Laboratory Results, Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports & 

Documentation, Customer Database Entries, Test Case Narratives, Chain of Custody (COC)

Certification:

The Analytical Laboratory holds the following State Certifications : North Carolina (DENR) Certificate #248, South Carolina 

(DHEC) Laboratory ID # 99005. Contact the Analytical Laboratory for definitive information about the certification status of 

specific methods. 

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2011003132 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:30 AM W.WORKMAN FGD Purge Eff 

2011003133 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:35 AM W.WORKMAN EQ TANK EFF. 

2011003134 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:40 AM W.WORKMAN BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2011003135 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:50 AM W.WORKMAN BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

2011003136 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:45 AM W.WORKMAN BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

2011003137 BELEWS 08-Feb-11 1:30 PM C.KNOX Trip Blank 

2011003138 BELEWS 16-Feb-11 7:55 AM W.WORKMAN FILTER BLANK 

7 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

The Vendor Laboratories have been qualified by the 

Analytical Laboratory

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

Yes No

Yes No

Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis Test Case Narratives

Analytical Laboratory QC Report Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: Jenny A Herman Date: 3/8/2011

Yes

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J11020229

2011003132

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:30 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 234 ug/L EPA 245.1 28-Feb-11 15:45 5 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 169 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:36 0.5 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 152 ug/L EPA 200.8 10

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 174 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 216 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 10 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 159 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 10 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 233 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 6870 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 335 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:09 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 21000 mg/L SM2540C 22-Feb-11 15:40 100 TJA7067

2011003133

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:35 AM

Site: EQ TANK EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 181 ug/L EPA 245.1 28-Feb-11 15:47 2.5 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 158 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:40 0.5 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 106 ug/L EPA 200.8 10

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 232 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 291 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 261 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 299 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 5910 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J11020229

2011003133

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:35 AM

Site: EQ TANK EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 10 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 467 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:05 20 KRICHAR

2011003134

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:40 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 144 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:44 0.5 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 85.4 ug/L EPA 200.8 10

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 52.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 90.4 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) 12.6 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 10 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 14:00 20 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

2011003135

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 142 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:48 0.5 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 10 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 10 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 13.5 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) 64.3 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:55 KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J11020229

2011003136

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:45 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 1 ug/L EPA 245.1 28-Feb-11 15:49 1 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 147 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:52 0.5 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 7.84 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 5 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:41 10 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

2011003137

Collection Date: 08-Feb-11 1:30 PM

Site: Trip Blank 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 23-Feb-11 10:32 0.05 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 1 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 21-Feb-11 13:36 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

2011003138

Collection Date: 16-Feb-11 7:55 AM

Site: FILTER BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 2 ug/L EPA 200.8 2

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March 7, 2011 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Belews – FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling) (LIMS # J11020229) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

Attached is the report associated with four (4) aqueous samples submitted for selenium 

speciation analysis on February 23, 2011. The samples were received on February 24, 

2011 in a sealed cooler at -0.2o

C. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion 

chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry 

(IC-ICP-DRC-MS). Any analytical issues associated with the analysis are addressed in 

the following report. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. 

 Sincerely, 

 

 Russell Gerads 

 Vice President 

 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Analytical Laboratory 

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Report prepared for: 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

Project: Belews – FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling) (LIMS # J11020229) 

March 7, 2011 

1. Sample Reception 

Four (4) aqueous samples in 125mL HDPE bottles (provided by Applied Speciation 

and Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on February 23, 

2011. The samples were received on February 24, 2011 in a sealed container at -

0.2o

C. 

The samples were received in a laminar flow clean hood void of trace metals 

contamination and ultra-violet radiation. Upon reception, the samples were 

designated discrete sample identifiers. An aliquot of each sample was filtered 

(0.45μm) and these filtrates were stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer 

(maintained at a temperature of -80oC) until selenium speciation analysis could be 

performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell 

mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS). 

2. Sample Preparation 

All sample preparation is performed in laminar flow clean hoods known to be free 

from trace metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample 

preservatives are monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated 

with the sample results. 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC-MS Prior to analysis, an aliquot of 

each sample was filtered with a syringe filter (0.45μm) and injected directly into a 

sealed autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any 

chemical alteration of the samples may shift the equilibrium of the system resulting in 

changes in speciation ratios. 

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3. Sample Analysis 

All sample analysis is precluded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve 

spanning the entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed 

at the beginning of each analytical day. All calibration curves, associated with each 

species of interest, are standardized by linear regression resulting in a response factor. 

All sample results are instrument blank corrected to account for any operational 

biases associated with the analytical platform. 

Prior to sample analysis, all calibration curves are verified using second source 

standards which are identified as initial calibration verification standards (ICV). 

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing 

calibration verification standards (CCV) and continuing calibration blanks (CCB) at a 

minimal interval of every ten analytical runs. 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC-MS All samples for selenium 

speciation analysis were analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma 

dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on March 1, 2011. An 

aliquot of each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a 

basic (pH > 7) gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio 

frequency (RF) plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, 

atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted from the plasma through a 

differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel through a pressurized chamber 

(DRC) containing a specific reactive gas which preferentially reacts with interfering 

ions of the same target mass to charge ratios (m/z). A solid-state detector detects ions 

transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is processed by a data 

handling system. 

Retention times for each eluting species are compared to known standards for species 

identification. 

4. Analytical Issues 

The overall analyses went very well and no analytical issues were encountered. All 

quality control parameters associated with these samples were within acceptance 

limits. 

The estimated method detection limits (eMDLs) for selenite, selenate, and 

selenocyanate are generated from replicate analyses of the lowest standard in the 

calibration curve. Not all selenium species are present in preparation blanks; 

therefore, eMDL calculations based on preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

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The eMDL for methylseleninic acid and selenomethionine is calculated from the 

average eMDL of selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate. The calibration does not 

contain methylseleninic acid or selenomethionine due to impurities in these standards 

which would bias the results for other selenium species. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact 

me. 

Sincerely, 

Russell Gerads 

Vice President 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Analytical Laboratory 

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Sample Results

Sample ID Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe

Unkn

Spec

FGD Purge Eff 88.8 70.5 ND (<1.5) ND (<2.2) ND (<2.2) 0 

BioReactor 1 Inf 17.3 71.3 ND (<0.37) 0.96 ND (<0.55) 0 BioReactor 2 Eff 3.72 ND (<0.34) ND (<0.37) ND (<0.55) ND (<0.55) 0 Metals Trip Blk 0.85 ND (<0.068) ND (<0.075) ND (<0.11) ND (<0.11) 0 All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/LND = Not detected at the applied dilutionSeCN = SelenocyanateMeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acidSeMe = SelenomethionineUnknown Se Species = Total concentration of all unknown Se species observed by IC-ICP-MSn = number of unknown Se species observed

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: March 7, 2011

LIMS #J11020229
Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 10x eMSe(IV) 0.809 0.585 0.478 0.525 0.599 0.146 0.019 0.19 Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.068 SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.075 MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.011 0.11 SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.011 0.11 eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit*Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculationsQuality Control Summary - Certified Reference MaterialsAnalyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result RecoverySe(IV) ICV 9.57 9.52 99.5Se(VI) ICV 9.48 9.07 95.6SeCN ICV 8.92 8.95 100.3MeSe(IV) ICV 6.47 5.75 88.9SeMe ICV 9.32 8.65 92.8

LIMS #J11020229

Date: March 7, 2011

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins
Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPDSe(IV) Batch QC 2.1 1.6 1.8 27.3*Se(VI) Batch QC ND (<0.34) ND (<0.34) NC NCSeCN Batch QC ND (<0.37) ND (<0.37) NC NCMeSe(IV) Batch QC ND (<0.55) ND (<0.55) NC NCSeMe Batch QC ND (<0.55) ND (<0.55) NC NCND = Not detected at the applied dilutionNC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL *Concentrations are within 10x the eMDLQuality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike DuplicateAnalyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPDSe(IV) Batch QC 278.0 341.5 122.2 278.0 352.5 126.1 3.2Se(VI) Batch QC 252.3 241.1 95.6 252.3 238.3 94.5 1.2SeCN Batch QC 228.8 156.9 68.6** 228.8 172.2 75.3 0.0**Low recovery is attributed to matrix induced species conversion

LIMS #J11020229

Date: March 7, 2011

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins
Analytical Laboratory 

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Analytical Laboratory 

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