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    Measurement of particulate matter in ambient air - Methods for characterizing test aerosols - Determination of the particle number concentration and particle size distribution - Condensation Particle Counter (CPC)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  02-06-2023

    Language(s):  German - English

    Published date:  01-02-2008

    Publisher:  Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure

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    Preliminary note
    Introduction
    1. Scope
    2. Principle of the method
    3. Mode of operation
    4. Features of the methods
    5. Example of a Condensation Particle Counter
    6. Specific requirements
    7. Functional test and calibration
    8. Measurement planning
    9. Preparations and procedure
    10. Data documentation
    11. Instrument parameters
    12. Interferences and sources of error
    13. Maintenance.
    14. Examples of applications
    Annex - Results of comparative measurements on the
            counting efficiency at the lower detection limit
    Bibliography

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    This guideline reviews the measurement of the particle number concentration in ambient air with Condensation Particle Counters and describes the principle on which the method is based.

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    Development Note Superesdes VDI 3489-2. (04/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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