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A dynamic generation system based on permeation for the preparation of vola
tile organic compounds at ambient air concentration levels is described her
ein. The performance of the equipment, sources of uncertainties, and overal
l uncertainty value are also evaluated. The system is capable of generating
multicomponent mixtures at ppb levels and simulating different atmospheric
conditions by changing the humidity, concentration level, temperature, and
wind velocity. A minimized value for the overall uncertainty in the concen
tration generated by the system was determined to be +/-1.9% for higher wei
ghing time intervals of 4 weeks.