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1 December 2009 Aerosol Sampling: Comparison of Two Rotating Impactors for Field Droplet Sizing and Volumetric Measurements
Jane A. S. Bonds (Barber), Mike J. Greer, Bradley K. Fritz, W. Clint Hoffmann
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Abstract

This article compares the collection characteristics of a new rotating impactor Florida Latham Bonds (FLB) sampler for ultrafine aerosols with a mimic of the industry standard (Hock-type). The volume and droplet-size distribution collected by the rotating impactors were measured via spectroscopy and microscopy. The rotary impactors were colocated with an isokinetic air sampler for a total volume flux measurement and a laser diffraction instrument for droplet-size distribution measurement. The measured volumetric flux and droplet-size distribution collection efficiencies were compared across 3 wind speeds (1, 1.8, and 3.5 m/sec). The FLB sampler had higher flux collection efficiencies than the Hock-type sampler. The FLB sampler collected 89%, 87%, and 98% of the total volume available per unit area at 1, 1.8, and 3.5 m/sec, respectively, whereas the Hock-type sampler collected 68%, 19%, and 21% of across the same wind speeds. Changes in wind speed had less impact and resulted in less data variability for the FLB sampler.

Jane A. S. Bonds (Barber), Mike J. Greer, Bradley K. Fritz, and W. Clint Hoffmann "Aerosol Sampling: Comparison of Two Rotating Impactors for Field Droplet Sizing and Volumetric Measurements," Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 25(4), 474-479, (1 December 2009). https://doi.org/10.2987/09-5882.1
Published: 1 December 2009
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KEYWORDS
Aerosol sampling
Collection efficiency
rotary impactor
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