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Particulate sampling and support. Final report, executive summary

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5531456

The report summarizes results of research, development, and support tasks performed during the 3-year period of the contract (11/75-11/78). The tasks encompassed many aspects of particulate sampling and measurement in industrial gaseous process and effluent streams. Under this contract: cascade impactors were calibrated and evaluated; novel particle sampling cyclones were designed and evaluated; technical and procedures manuals were prepared for control device evaluation and particle sampling methods; an electrostatic precipitator backup was designed for high flow rate systems; and advanced concepts in monitoring particle mass and size, using optical systems, were evaluated. A detailed examination of the results of this contract is contained in the basic report, EPA-600/2-79-114.

Research Organization:
Southern Research Inst., Birmingham, AL (USA)
OSTI ID:
5531456
Report Number(s):
EPA-600/2-79-114a
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English