scholarly journals Analyse der Partikelbildung aus der Elektrospray‐Flammensprühpyrolyse mittels Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malte Bierwirth ◽  
Vinzent Olszok ◽  
Varun Aiyar Ganesan ◽  
Jalal Poostforooshan ◽  
Alfred P. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Particle Sizer

Zehn Jahre Messungen der Anzahl- und lungendeponierbaren Oberflächenkonzentration ultrafeiner Partikel im städtischen Hintergrund im Ruhrgebiet/Ten years of measurements of the number and lung deposited surface concentration of ultrafine particles in the urban background in the Ruhr Area

Gefahrstoffe ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (01-02) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
C. Asbach ◽  
T. A. J. Kuhlbusch ◽  
U. Quass ◽  
H. Kaminski
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Ultrafine Particles ◽  
Surface Concentration ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Urban Background ◽  
Ruhr Area ◽  
Nanoparticle Surface ◽  
Particle Sizer

Seit Anfang 2009 werden an einer städtischen Hintergrundmessstation in Mülheim-Styrum im westlichen Ruhrgebiet Anzahlkonzentration, Anzahlgrößenverteilung und lungendeponierbare Oberflächenkonzentration submikroner und ultrafeiner Partikel gemessen. Die dazu eingesetzten Messgeräte Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) und Nanoparticle Surface Area Monitor (NSAM) erwiesen sich als gut geeignet für derartige Messaufgaben. Insbesondere das NSAM ist sehr robust und zuverlässig und wird daher neben der Bestimmung der lungendeponierbaren Oberflächenkonzentration auch zur Funktionsüberwachung des SMPS verwendet. Die ultrafeinen Partikel an der Messstation stammen zu einem großen Teil von einer nahegelegenen Autobahn sowie diversen anderen Quellen in der näheren Umgebung. Der etwa 20 km südlich gelegene Flughafen Düsseldorf scheint keinen merklichen Einfluss zu haben. Eine Auswertung der Wochengänge zeigte überraschenderweise, dass in allen Jahren samstagnachts die im Wochenverlauf höchste Anzahlkonzentration von Partikeln >100 nm gemessen wurde. Während an allen anderen Wochentagen die mittleren Konzentrationen seit 2009 kontinuierlich gesunken sind, blieb die Höhe des Maximums in der Nacht von Samstag auf Sonntag nahezu konstant, was auf eine unveränderte, zeitlich sehr begrenzte Quelle hindeutet.

Ionomer and protein size analysis by analytical ultracentrifugation and electrospray scanning mobility particle sizer

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 777-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon E. Wawra ◽  
Martin Thoma ◽  
Johannes Walter ◽  
Christian Lübbert ◽  
Thaseem Thajudeen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Ultracentrifugation ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Protein Size ◽  
Particle Sizer

scholarly journals Measurement of nonvolatile particle number size distribution

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. I. Gkatzelis ◽  
D. K. Papanastasiou ◽  
K. Florou ◽  
C. Kaltsonoudis ◽  
E. Louvaris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Black Carbon ◽  
Biomass Burning ◽  
Particle Number ◽  
Number Concentration ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
Particle Number Concentration ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Number Size Distribution ◽  
Particle Sizer

Abstract. An experimental methodology was developed to measure the nonvolatile particle number concentration using a thermodenuder (TD). The TD was coupled with a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer, measuring the chemical composition and mass size distribution of the submicrometer aerosol and a scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) that provided the number size distribution of the aerosol in the range from 10 to 500 nm. The method was evaluated with a set of smog chamber experiments and achieved almost complete evaporation (> 98 %) of secondary organic as well as freshly nucleated particles, using a TD temperature of 400 °C and a centerline residence time of 15 s. This experimental approach was applied in a winter field campaign in Athens and provided a direct measurement of number concentration and size distribution for particles emitted from major pollution sources. During periods in which the contribution of biomass burning sources was dominant, more than 80 % of particle number concentration remained after passing through the thermodenuder, suggesting that nearly all biomass burning particles had a nonvolatile core. These remaining particles consisted mostly of black carbon (60 % mass contribution) and organic aerosol (OA; 40 %). Organics that had not evaporated through the TD were mostly biomass burning OA (BBOA) and oxygenated OA (OOA) as determined from AMS source apportionment analysis. For periods during which traffic contribution was dominant 50–60 % of the particles had a nonvolatile core while the rest evaporated at 400 °C. The remaining particle mass consisted mostly of black carbon with an 80 % contribution, while OA was responsible for another 15–20 %. Organics were mostly hydrocarbon-like OA (HOA) and OOA. These results suggest that even at 400 °C some fraction of the OA does not evaporate from particles emitted from common combustion processes, such as biomass burning and car engines, indicating that a fraction of this type of OA is of extremely low volatility.

scholarly journals Effects of reformed fuel on dual-fuel combustion particulate morphology

2019 ◽  
pp. 146808741987978
Author(s):  
Flavio Dal Forno Chuahy ◽  
Tyler Strickland ◽  
Nicholas Ryan Walker ◽  
Sage L Kokjohn
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Fuel Combustion ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition ◽  
Condensation Particle Counter ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Dual Fuel Combustion ◽  
Particle Sizer ◽  
Dynamics Simulations

Advancements in catalytic reforming have demonstrated the ability to generate syngas (a mixture of CO and hydrogen) from a single hydrocarbon stream. This syngas mixture can then be used to replace diesel fuel and enable dual-fuel combustion strategies. The role of port-fuel injected syngas, composed of equal parts hydrogen and carbon monoxide by volume, was investigated experimentally for soot reduction benefits under diesel pilot ignition and reactivity controlled compression ignition strategies. Particle size distribution measurements were made with a scanning mobility particle sizer and condensation particle counter for different levels of syngas substitution. To explain the experimental results, computational fluid dynamics simulations utilizing a detailed stochastic soot model were used to validate and initialize additional simulations that isolate mixing and chemistry effects. Based on these simulations, the influence of adding syngas on soot particle size and quantity is discussed.

scholarly journals Quantifying aerosol size distributions and their temporal variability in the Southern Great Plains, USA

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 11985-12006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Marinescu ◽  
Ezra J. T. Levin ◽  
Don Collins ◽  
Sonia M. Kreidenweis ◽  
Susan C. van den Heever
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Great Plains ◽  
Diurnal Cycle ◽  
Particle Formation ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
New Particle Formation ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Southern Great Plains ◽  
Particle Sizer

Abstract. A quality-controlled, 5-year dataset of aerosol number size distributions (particles with diameters (Dp) from 7 nm through 14 µm) was developed using observations from a scanning mobility particle sizer, aerodynamic particle sizer, and a condensation particle counter at the Department of Energy's Southern Great Plains (SGP) site. This dataset was used for two purposes. First, typical characteristics of the aerosol size distribution (number, surface area, and volume) were calculated for the SGP site, both for the entire dataset and on a seasonal basis, and size distribution lognormal fit parameters are provided. While the median size distributions generally had similar shapes (four lognormal modes) in all the seasons, there were some significant differences between seasons. These differences were most significant in the smallest particles (Dp<30 nm) and largest particles (Dp>800 nm). Second, power spectral analysis was conducted on this long-term dataset to determine key temporal cycles of total aerosol concentrations, as well as aerosol concentrations in specified size ranges. The strongest cyclic signal was associated with a diurnal cycle in total aerosol number concentrations that was driven by the number concentrations of the smallest particles (Dp<30 nm). This diurnal cycle in the smallest particles occurred in all seasons in ∼50 % of the observations, suggesting a persistent influence of new particle formation events on the number concentrations observed at the SGP site. This finding is in contrast with earlier studies that suggest new particle formation is observed primarily in the springtime at this site. The timing of peak concentrations associated with this diurnal cycle was shifted by several hours depending on the season, which was consistent with seasonal differences in insolation and boundary layer processes. Significant diurnal cycles in number concentrations were also found for particles with Dp between 140 and 800 nm, with peak concentrations occurring in the overnight hours, which were primarily associated with both nitrate and organic aerosol cycles. Weaker cyclic signals were observed for longer timescales (days to weeks) and are hypothesized to be related to the timescales of synoptic weather variability. The strongest periodic signals (3.5–5 and 7 d cycles) for these longer timescales varied depending on the season, with no cyclic signals and the lowest variability in the summer.

scholarly journals Airborne Aerosolized Mouse Cytomegalovirus From Common Otolaryngology Procedures: Implications for COVID-19 Infection

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982095796
Author(s):  
Tofigh Sayahi ◽  
Christopher Nielson ◽  
Yuan Yu ◽  
Kaden Neuberger ◽  
Michael Seipp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Murine Cytomegalovirus ◽  
P Value ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Viral Dna ◽  
Particle Exposure ◽  
University Of Utah ◽  
Viral Culture ◽  
Aerosol Exposure ◽  
Particle Sizer

Objectives To determine whether common otolaryngology procedures generate viable aerosolized virus through a murine cytomegalovirus (mCMV) model for infection. Study Design mCMV model of infection. Setting University of Utah laboratory. Methods Three-day-old BALB/c mice were inoculated with mCMV or saline. Five days later, each mouse underwent drilling, microdebrider, coblation, and electrocautery procedures. Particle size distribution and PM2.5 (particulate matter <2.5 µm) concentration were determined with a scanning mobility particle sizer and an aerosol particle sizer in the range of 15 nm to 32 µm. Aerosolized samples from these procedures were collected with an Aerosol Devices BioSpot sampler for viral titer based on polymerase chain reaction and for viable virus through viral culture. Results As compared with the background aerosol concentrations, coblation and electrocautery showed statistically significant increases in airborne aerosols (Tukey-adjusted P value <.040), while microdebrider and drilling at 30,000 rpm did not (.870 < Tukey-adjusted P value < .930). We identified viral DNA in samples from coblation and drilling procedures, although we did not identify viable viruses in aerosol samples from any of the 4 procedures. Conclusion Coblation and electrocautery procedures generate >100-fold increases in aerosol concentrations over background; only coblation and drilling produce aerosolized viral DNA. The high concentration of aerosols from coblation and electrocautery suggests the need for appropriate safeguards against particle exposure to health care workers. The presence of viral DNA from drilling and coblation procedures warrants the need for appropriate protection against droplet and aerosol exposure.

scholarly journals Effect of organic compounds on nanoparticle formation in diluted diesel exhaust

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Mathis ◽  
M. Mohr ◽  
R. Zenobi
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Nucleation Mode ◽  
Particle Sampling ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Particle Sizer ◽  
Diesel Vehicle

Abstract. The nucleation of nanoparticles in the exhaust of a modern light-duty diesel vehicle was investigated on a chassis dynamometer. This laboratory study is focused on the influence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on nucleation of volatile nanoparticles. Different organic compounds were added to the dilution air of the particle sampling under different sampling conditions. Sample temperature and relative sample humidity were varied in a wide range. The number size distribution of the particles was measured with a scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) and showed significant differences in response to the added organic compounds. While the nucleation mode particles showed a large variation in concentration, the accumulation mode particles remained unchanged for all compounds. Depending on the functional group, organic compounds were capable of initiating and increasing (alcohols and toluene) or decreasing (acetone, aniline, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)) nucleation mode particles. Short volatile aliphatic hydrocarbons (hexane and cyclohexane) turned out to be without effect on nucleation of nanoparticles. Possible reasons for the differences are discussed.

Particle emission of organic brake pad material: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (5) ◽  
pp. 1213-1223
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
Subrata Kumar Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Ultrafine Particles ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Particle Emission ◽  
Airborne Particles ◽  
Wear Particles ◽  
Brake Pad ◽  
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ◽  
Particle Sizer ◽  
Near Future

Wear of a brake pad emits airborne particles and is a major environmental issue. This review paper deals with the analysis of different brake pad composite materials and their wear phenomenon. The volume fraction and size distribution of non-asbestos organic airborne particles emitted from the brake pad material with time, load and speed have also been discussed under different braking conditions. The airborne particles are measured by different aerosol instruments. TSI P-Trak, GRIMM aerosol spectrometer and scanning mobility particle sizer were used by different researchers for measuring ultrafine particles, micron-sized particles and aerodynamic nanoparticles, respectively. This paper shows that the wear particles emitted from the brake pad material vary in diameter between 10 nm and 10 μm under various loads and sliding velocities. These airborne particles such as coarse fine (diameters > 1 μm), fine (diameters between 100 nm and 1 μm) and ultrafine (diameters < 100 nm) particles are responsible for health hazards to the human respiratory system. This study has accumulated the data of different ingredients of the brake pad with airborne particle emission from various studies, which may be helpful for the evolution of new composite materials in the near future.

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