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Grooved impactor and inertial trap for sampling inhalable particulate matter

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OSTI ID:6416769

An inertial trap and grooved impactor for providing a sharp cutoff for particles over 15 microns from entering an inhalable particulate sampler. The impactor head has a tapered surface and is provided with V-shaped grooves. The tapered surface functions for reducing particle blow-off or reentrainment while the grooves prevent particle bounce. Water droplets and any resuspended material over the 15 micron size are collected by the inertial trap and deposited in a reservoir associated with the impactor.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4452068
OSTI ID:
6416769
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English