摘要:
Particle detection using a system that enlarges particles, concentrates them, and then dries them to return them to their original sizes. Semiconductor components may be used to maintain better control over the process.
摘要:
An apparatus for sampling ambient air to obtain coarse and fine fractions of particulate matter includes a single acceleration tube and a collection tube coaxially arranged along a central axis with a gap between facing distal ends thereof within a range of d/D1 of 1 to 2, wherein d is the distance or gap between the distal ends and D1 is the inside diameter of the outlet at the distal end of the acceleration tube. A housing surrounding the acceleration and concentration tubes is provided with a side-wall nozzle connected to a suction device for drawing a major portion of the sampled ambient air therethrough and for separation of particulate matter, as a fine fraction, from that major portion. A second suction device draws a minor portion of the sampled ambient air, containing the coarse fraction of the particulate matter, in a straight path approximating the central axis, through the acceleration tube and through the collection tube for passage through a filter for separation of the coarse fraction of particulate matter. The ratio of the flow rates of the major and minor portions of the sampled ambient air is adjusted to provide a cutpoint within the range of 2-3 microns. The apparatus is preferably operated with a flow rate for the sampled ambient air within the range of 900-1200 liters per minute.
摘要:
A sintered stainless steel filter is used as the grounded electrode of a point-to-plane electrostatic precipitator. Particles flow through, rather than parallel to, the collection plate. Particle collection efficiency is empirically shown to increase as the charged particles are drawn closer to the grounded filter. The utilization of stainless steel fiber filter provides (1) low particle penetration (high particle collection efficiency) of different particle range, (2) applicability to all different particulate components, (3) high loading capacity but low pressure drop (less energy and maintenance needed), (5) low electric voltage for operating the system, and (6) low cost and small dimension.
摘要:
Apparatus for measuring the amount of particulate matter in a gas having a gas supply, a first particulate matter collector downstream of the gas supply and in gaseous communication with the gas supply, and a second particulate matter collector downstream of the gas supply and in gaseous communication with the gas supply. Gas from the gas supply to the second particular matter collector is passed through a particle remover to remove particulate matter prior to contact of gas from the gas supply with the second particulate matter collector. A pressure sensor is provided to measure differential pressure between the first particulate matter collector and the second particulate matter collector, and at least one pump to cause gas to pass from the gas supply to the first particulate matter collector and the second particulate matter collector.
摘要:
An actuator for use in inhalation therapy comprising a nozzle block having an orifice and at least one bleed hole, a conduit chamber, a deagglomeration chamber, and an exit chamber, together configured as a means for increasing the respirable fraction of an aerosol formulation. This invention also provides an actuator as described above in combination with an aerosol canister comprising a pharmaceutical formulation, and a method of administering a pharmaceutical formulation via inhalation therapy. The actuator finds particular use in improving the respirable fraction of drug in aerosol formulations. The actuator also retains non-respirable particles, thus reducing the amount of drug that is inadvertently administered orally.
摘要:
An apparatus for sampling ambient air to obtain coarse and fine fractions of particulate matter includes a single acceleration tube and a collection tube coaxially arranged along a central axis with a gap between facing distal ends thereof within a range of d/D1 of 1 to 2, wherein d is the distance or gap between the distal ends and D1 is the inside diameter of the outlet at the distal end of the acceleration tube. A housing surrounding the acceleration and concentration tubes is provided with a side-wall nozzle connected to a suction device for drawing a major portion of the sampled ambient air therethrough and for separation of particulate matter, as a fine fraction, from that major portion. A second suction device draws a minor portion of the sampled ambient air, containing the coarse fraction of the particulate matter, in a straight path approximating the central axis, through the acceleration tube and through the collection tube for passage through a filter for separation of the coarse fraction of particulate matter. The ratio of the flow rates of the major and minor portions of the sampled ambient air is adjusted to provide a cutpoint within the range of 2-3 microns. The apparatus is preferably operated with a flow rate for the sampled ambient air within the range of 900-1200 liters per minute.
摘要:
A hand held aerosol actuator involving an aerosol source and a chamber having walls defining a constriction aperture. The aerosol source communicates with the chamber and directs an aerosol dose along an axis into the chamber. The constriction aperture is coaxial with the exit orifice and is dimensioned such that the respirable mass of the aerosol dose is increased relative to the respirable mass of an aerosol dose expelled through a like actuator not having the constriction aperture.
摘要:
An actuator for use in inhalation therapy comprising a nozzle .block having an orifice and at least one bleed hole, a deagglomeration chamber, and an exit chamber, together configured as a means for increasing the respirable fraction of an aerosol formulation. This invention also provides an actuator as described above in combination with an aerosol canister comprising a pharmaceutical formulation, and a method of administering a pharmaceutical formulation via inhalation therapy. The actuator finds particular use in improving the respirable fraction of drug in aerosol formulations. The actuator also retains non-respirable particles, thus reducing the amount of drug that is inadvertently administered orally.
摘要:
An impactor inlet for a system for monitoring an aerosol including a plurality of particles is provided. Each of the particles has a size. The inlet includes a housing defining a chamber to receive and direct a flow of the aerosol. A high flow rate nozzle receives the aerosol at a flow rate of greater than 20 liters per minute (lpm) and accelerates and directs the aerosol flow toward a impaction plate. The aerosol flow separates into a minor flow including particles having a size greater than about 10 um, and a major flow including the remaining particles. The minor flow impacts on the impaction plate, and the major flow is emitted from an outlet.
摘要:
A system for monitoring an aerosol including a plurality of particles is provided. Each of the particles has a size. The system includes an impactor assembly to receive the aerosol at a first flow rate and remove an exhaust portion of the particles that are less than a minimum particle size or greater than a maximum particle size. A remaining portion of the particles is emitted at a second flow rate lower than the first flow rate. A first sensor measures a characteristic of the remaining portion of the particles.