Lung simulating aerosol sampler

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1977-05-16

1978-06-06

Swisher, S. Clement

Measuring and testing

Gas analysis

Solid content of gas

734215R, G01N 1506

Patent

active

040928454

ABSTRACT:
A simulator of the aerosol particle disposition in the human respiratory tract comprises a duct along which the following devices are included in the order: an air humidifier comprising a trunk with longitudinal partitions of blotted paper soaked with water, a cyclone, a vibrated bubbler comprising a cylindrical vertical vessel partially filled with water and provided with a pierced horizontal partition at a level lower than the water level within said vessel, a vacuum pump, a flowmeter. The air to be tested is passed through said duct for a predetermined time period and at a predetermined flow rate. Subsequent to said passage, physical, chemical, toxicological, radiometric analyses are carried out either on the water itself or on the solid therein contained or on both.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2076553 (1937-04-01), Drinker et al.
Marple; V. A., Impactors with Respirable Cut-off Characteristics; Particle Technology Labratory Publication No. 314, University of Minn., Minneapolis Minn., 55455.

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