Introduction to Thermo Electron Instruments Robert Kinsella Sky

Introduction to Thermo Electron Instruments Robert Kinsella Sky Patton Thermo Electron

Environmental Instruments Division Air Quality Instruments – formerly Thermo Andersen, Thermo Environmental Instruments, Thermo Eberline, Thermo MIE and EPM Environmental www. thermo. com/aqp 2

Continuous Particulate Monitors FH 62 C 14 Series Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor Model 5012 Multi Angle Absorption Photometer Data. RAMTM Portable Particle Sizing Aerosol Monitor 3

Designation Status FH 62 C 14 Series Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor US EPA Automated Equivalent PM 10 Method EQPM-1102 -150 CARB California Approved Sampler (CAS) for PM 10 and PM 2. 5 Model 5012 Multi Angle Absorption Photometer Instrument not designated 4

Series FH 62 C 14 Principle of Operation Thermo Electron FH 62 C 14 Beta 5

Series FH 62 C 14 Principle of Operation (cont. ) 6

Series FH 62 C 14 Principle of Operation (cont. ) C 14 uses Beta Attenuation through known area on filter tape to continuously detect mass of deposited ambient particles Continuous detection of Beta Attenuation is proportional to increased mass C 14 also measures Alpha particle emissions to exclude background interferences from radon gas 7

Series FH 62 C 14 Principle of Operation (cont. ) Clean filter spot introduced by automatic filter change every 24 hours Or sooner if mass on filter exceeds 1500 g since last filter change Or if flow rate is reduced by 5% particle deposition Ambient air is drawn through a size-selective inlet TSP, PM 10, PM 2. 5 8

Series FH 62 C 14 Principle of Operation (cont. ) Ambient particles are drawn down heated sample tube Decrease RH of sample stream Reduce particle bound water Reduces positive artifact measurement of condensation on filter tape Sample tube is curved to avoid abrupt turns and points for premature collection Collection of particles on filter tape and measured continuously 9

Series FH 62 C 14 – Cost Beta Attenuation Particulate Monitor $12, 999 Calibration Mass Foil Kit $ 1, 185 Financing options include Leasing (24 -60 months and Rental 6 -18 months) through Thermo Capital Customized monthly payments, lease terms, payment options and deferred programs Simplified payments-equipment, service, and supplies all in one 10

Series FH 62 C 14 – Additional Equipment Heated Sampling tube 1 or 3 meters $ 1, 326 FH 108 C 14 Outdoor Weather Enclosure $ 2, 200 Not necessary if used in shelter PCB – Analog I / O Expansion Delta Cal or Tri Cal Drucks pressure gauge (DPI 705) $ 1, 238 $ 1, 875 $ 900 11

Downloading Capabilities Instrument display provides Concentration and mass on continuous basis Flow rate, temperature, pressure readings Run, status, error codes 12

Downloading Capabilities (cont. ) Input/output available 2 digital data ports via laptop, PC or modem 1 year digital data storage Control instrument remotely 1 standard analog output fully configurable Optionally 4 analog outputs Output standard either voltage or current output Output can be sent to any data logger 13

Thermo Electron Support Atlanta(Smyrna), GA 2 Service Technicians Sales and Technical Support 800 Number (866 -2820430) Regional Sales Managers-18 Local Manufacturer’s Representatives-24 Franklin, MA Service Support Manufacturing & spare parts Technical Support 800 Number (866 -2820430) 14

Thermo Electron Support Fifteen years experience supporting existing Beta Attenuation units Free phone & email support for setup, maintenance and troubleshooting Component replacement Recalibration services Cleaning services for Measurement chamber 15

Calibration Procedure and Frequency Mass Foil Calibration Performed once a year or after measurement chamber has been cleaned; procedure requires 20 -30 minutes Air Flow Calibration Performed once a year; requires NIST traceable volumetric flow device, Before Air Flow is calibrated, strongly recommended that you calibrate temperature sensors and barometric pressure sensors 16

Verification Stable operation of instrument is verified and monitored by observing Error Status on Main Menu Global Error Sum Status reports verification of following parameters Data and program memory Particulate sampling and measurement system Air flow rate regulation unit External sample tube heater Temperature measurements Each Global parameter is further divided into 8 fields of Detailed Error Status Codes 17

Maintenance Interval Maintenance Procedure 5 -20 days Clean PM-2. 5 impactor or cyclone 1 -3 months Check air flow 3 months 6 -9 months 12 months 2 years Clean PM-10 inlet Check/change filter tape Mass calibration with foil set Air flow calibration Replace pump carbon vanes Clean measurement chamber 18 (by Thermo service)

Aerosol Monitoring – Black Carbon Model 5012 MAAP Continuous Black Carbon Monitor Thermo Electron Model 5012 MAAP 19

Aerosol Monitoring – Black Principal of Operation Carbon 20

Principle of Operation Principal of Operation Transmittance Only • Aethelometer Led, 670 nm • MAAP Forward Scattering, Back Scattering, and Transmittance 21

Principle of Operation Model 5012 MAAP Continuous Black Carbon Monitor 1: Back Scattering detection 2: Sample Chamber 3: Vacuum Chamber 4: Forward Scattering and Transmittance 22

Aerosol Monitoring – Black Carbon Model 5012 MAAP Continuous Black Carbon Monitor • Continuously determined by simultaneous measurement of optical absorption and scattering of light particles collected on the filter tape. 23

Model 5012 MAAP – Cost Model 5012 Black Carbon Monitor $ 16, 300 Financing options include Leasing (24 -60 months and Rental 6 -18 months) through Thermo Capital Customized monthly payments, lease terms, payment options and deferred programs Simplified payments-equipment, service, and supplies all in one 24

Model 5012 MAAP – Additional Equipment FH 108 C 14 Outdoor Weather Enclosure $ 2, 200 Not necessary if used in shelter PCB – Analog I / O Expansion Delta Cal or Tri Cal Drucks pressure gauge (DPI 705) $ 1, 238 $ 1, 875 $ 900 25

Downloading Capabilities Instrument display provides Concentration and mass on continuous basis Flow rate, temperature, pressure readings Run, status, error codes 26

Downloading Capabilities (cont. ) Input/output available 2 digital data ports via laptop, PC or modem 1 year digital data storage Control instrument remotely 1 standard analog output fully configurable Optionally 4 analog outputs Output standard either voltage or current output Output can be sent to any data logger 27

Thermo Electron Support Atlanta(Smyrna), GA 2 Service Technicians Sales and Technical Support 800 Number (866282 -0430) Franklin, MA Service Support Manufacturing & spare parts Technical Support 800 Number (866 -282 -0430) Regional Sales Managers-18 Local Manufacturer’s Representatives-24 28

Calibration Procedures and Frequency Black Carbon Mass Calibration Performed once a year; scattering cross section determined by independent measurement or by comparing it to basic method. Default value based on research done by Dr. Andreas Petzold Air Flow Rate Calibration Performed once a year; requires NIST traceable volumetric flow device Before Air Flow is calibrated, strongly recommended that you calibrate temperature sensors and barometric pressure sensors 29

Calibration Default Standard 30

Calibration (cont. ) Required Equipment 31

Verification Stable operation of instrument is verified and monitored by observing Error Status on Main Menu Global Error Sum Status reports verification of the following parameters Data and program memory Mechanical components Air flow regulation Pressure sensors Photo detectors Temperature measurements Each Global parameter is further divided into 8 fields 32 of Detailed Error Status Codes

Maintenance Interval Maintenance Procedure 5 -20 days Clean PM-2. 5 impactor or cyclone 14 days Check air flow 1 month 3 months 6 -9 months 12 months Clean PM-10 inlet Temperature sensor audit Air flow audit Pressure sensor audit Check/change filter tape Replace pump carbon vanes Clean optics chamber 33 (by Thermo service)

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