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Title: Highly stable aerosol generator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7003621

An improved compressed air nebulizer has been developed such that a uniform aerosol particle size and concentration may be produced over long time periods. This result is achieved by applying a vacuum pressure to the makeup assembly and by use of a vent tube between the atmosphere and the makeup solution. By applying appropriate vacuum pressures to the makeup solution container and by proper positioning of the vent tube, a constant level of aspirating solution may be maintained within the aspirating assembly with aspirating solution continuously replaced from the makeup solution supply. This device may also be adapted to have a plurality of aerosol generators and only one central makeup assembly. 2 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-06-1830
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4298496; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-188435
OSTI ID:
7003621
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 19 Sep 1980
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English