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A cyclone separator for aerosol sampling in the field

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

F. P. Errington and
E. O. Powell
F. P. Errington
Affiliation:
Microbiological Research Establishment, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wilts.
E. O. Powell
Affiliation:
Microbiological Research Establishment, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wilts.
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Two cyclones for sampling dilute aerosols in the field are described. Their advantages are their robustness and reliability, the high degree of concentration achieved, and the ease with which they will provide a long uninterrupted sequence of samples.

Methods of correcting estimates of cloud concentration for transfer lag in the cyclone are derived.

The cyclones were constructed by J. Nott. We are indebted to G. J. Harper and E. J. Morris for allowing us to make use of their observations, and to Dr J. S. Paterson (Superintendent, Allington Farm) for providing the realistic aerosol at our convenience.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 67 , Issue 3 , September 1969, pp. 387 - 399
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1969

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