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Title: Cascade impactor and jet plate for same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1174706

A sampling system and method for sampling particulate matter from a high-temperature, high-pressure gas stream. A cyclone sampler for use at high temperatures and pressures, and having threadless sacrificial connectors is disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved cascade impactor including jet plates with integral spacers, and alignment features provided for aligning the jet plates with their associated collection substrates. An activated bauxite alkali collector is disclosed, and includes an alumina liner. The sampling system can be operated remotely or locally, and can be permanently installed or configured as a portable system.

Research Organization:
Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-90MC25140
Assignee:
Southern Research Institute
Patent Number(s):
6,685,759
Application Number:
10/193,384
OSTI ID:
1174706
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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