Table of Contents - California Air Resources Board

Table of Contents
1. Scope and Applicability....................................................................... 5
2. Summary of Method........................................................................... 5
2.1. Method Parameters ...................................................................... 5
2.2. System Overview.......................................................................... 5
2.3. The TSI Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer .......................................... 6
2.4. Optical Particle Counters............................................................... 7
2.5. Inlet .......................................................................................... 7
3. Definitions........................................................................................ 8
4. Health and Safety Warnings................................................................. 9
4.1. Laser......................................................................................... 9
4.2. Radioactive Source ....................................................................... 9
5. Cautions .......................................................................................... 9
6. Interferences..................................................................................... 9
7. Personnel Qualifications ...................................................................... 9
8. Apparatus and Materials ..................................................................... 9
9. Site and Equipment Preparation .......................................................... 11
9.1. General Setup ............................................................................ 11
9.2. SMPS Setup Guide ...................................................................... 11
9.2.1. Assembly.............................................................................. 11
9.2.2. Plumbing.............................................................................. 11
9.2.3. Electrical .............................................................................. 11
9.2.4. Power Up ............................................................................. 12
10. Instrument Calibration..................................................................... 12
10.1. Overview ................................................................................. 12
10.2. Particle Sizing Calibration Materials.............................................. 12
10.3. Nebulization System ................................................................... 13
10.4. PSL Calibration Procedure .......................................................... 13
10.4.1. Overview ............................................................................ 13
10.4.2. Preparation of Solutions .......................................................... 13
10.4.3. Instrument Setup ................................................................... 14
10.4.4. Calibration Check Procedure .................................................... 14
10.4.5. Calibration Shutdown Procedure................................................ 15
11. Instrument Operation: Optical Particle Counters ................................... 20
11.1. Daily Checks ............................................................................ 20
11.1.1. Climet SPECTRO .3 .............................................................. 20
11.1.2. PMS LASAIR 1003 ............................................................... 20
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