Real-time Measurements of the Particle Geometric Surface Area by the Weighted-sum Method on a University Campus

This study conducted field measurements of the particle geometric surface area (GSA) and number concentrations on a university campus via two real-time approaches: applying the weighted-sum (WS) method and using a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS). The measurements were conducted on 4 subjects...

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Published in:Aerosol and Air Quality Research 2020-07, Vol.20 (7), p.1569-1581
Main Authors: Cao, Leo N.Y., Pui, David Y.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D printers
Aerosols
College campuses
Correlation coefficient
Correlation coefficients
Emissions
Hydraulic jet cutting
Labeling
Laser beam welding
Machining
Nanoparticles
Particle size
Printing
Real time
Sanding
Surface area
Three dimensional printing
Time measurement
Welding
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Summary:This study conducted field measurements of the particle geometric surface area (GSA) and number concentrations on a university campus via two real-time approaches: applying the weighted-sum (WS) method and using a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS). The measurements were conducted on 4 subjects: laser printing, 3D printing, machining (waterjet cutting, sanding, and welding), and environmental aerosols. The highest emissions were found with 3D printing and welding; these concentrations were measured in the printer's enclosure and when the local exhaust ventilation was on, respectively. In general, the two methods agreed well with each other, with an overall Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.85, although the concentrations constantly fluctuated over a wide range, from 20 to 4 × 10^4 μm^2 cm^(-3). Since the GSA concentrations reported in this study are the first measurements for some scenarios, our results can serve as a reference for further research as well as for individuals in the vicinity of these emissions.
ISSN:1680-8584
2071-1409
DOI:10.4209/aaqr.2019.12.0621