A CAM (continuous air monitor) sampler for collecting and assessing alpha-emitting aerosol particles
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A M University, College Station (USA)
A new continuous air monitor (CAM) sampler for assessing alpha-emitting transuranic aerosol particles has been developed. The system has been designed to permit collection of particles that can potentially penetrate into the thoracic region of the human respiratory system. Wind tunnel testing of the sampler has been used to characterize the penetration of aerosol to the collection filter. Results show that greater than or equal to 50% of 10-micrograms aerodynamic equivalent diameter (AED) particles are collected by the filter at wind speeds of 0.3 to 2 m s-1 and at sampling flow rates of 28 to 113 L min-1 (1 to 4 cfm). The deposition of 10-microns AED particles takes place primarily in the center of the filter, where the counting efficiency of the detector is highest.
- OSTI ID:
- 5454891
- Journal Information:
- Health Physics; (United States), Vol. 61:1; ISSN 0017-9078
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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