Introduction to Thermo Electron Instruments Robert Kinsella Sky Patton Thermo Electron

2 Environmental Instruments Division Air Quality Instruments – formerly Thermo Andersen, Thermo Environmental Instruments, Thermo Eberline,Thermo MIE and EPM Environmental

3 Continuous Particulate Monitors FH 62 C14 Series Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor Model 5012 Multi Angle Absorption Photometer DataRAM TM Portable Particle Sizing Aerosol Monitor

4 Designation Status FH 62 C14 Series Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor US EPA Automated Equivalent PM 10 Method EQPM CARB California Approved Sampler (CAS) for PM 10 and PM 2.5 Model 5012 Multi Angle Absorption Photometer Instrument not designated

5 Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation Thermo Electron FH 62 C14 Beta

6 Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation (cont.)

7 C14 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 C14 also measures Alpha particle emissions to exclude background interferences from radon gas Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation (cont.)

8 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 Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation (cont.)

9 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 Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation (cont.)

10 Series FH 62 C14 Principle of Operation (cont.) 1: Proportional Detector 2: Sample Chamber with filter tape 3: Vacuum Chamber 4: C14 Beta Source

11 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 Series FH 62 C14 – Cost

12 Heated Sampling tube 1 or 3 meters $ 1,326 FH108C14 Outdoor Weather Enclosure $ 2,200 Not necessary if used in shelter PCB – Analog I / O Expansion$ 1,238 Delta Cal or Tri Cal (BGI) Drucks pressure gauge (DPI 705) Series FH 62 C14 – Additional Equipment

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

14 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

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

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

17 Calibration Procedure and Frequency Mass Foil Calibration Performed once a year or after measurement chamber has been cleaned; procedure requires 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

18 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 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

19 Maintenance IntervalMaintenance Procedure 5-20 daysClean PM-2.5 impactor or cyclone 1-3 monthsCheck air flow 3 monthsClean PM-10 inlet 6-9 monthsCheck/change filter tape 12 monthsMass calibration with foil set 12 monthsAir flow calibration 12 monthsReplace pump carbon vanes 2 yearsClean measurement chamber (by Thermo service)

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

21 Aerosol Monitoring – Black Carbon (cont.) Principal of Operation

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

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

24 Aerosol Monitoring – Black Carbon (cont.) Model 5012 MAAP Continuous Black Carbon Monitor Continuously determined by simultaneous measurement of optical absorption and scattering of light particles collected on filter tape

25 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 Model 5012 MAAP – Cost

26 FH108C14 Outdoor Weather Enclosure $ 2,200 Not necessary if used in shelter PCB – Analog I / O Expansion$ 1,238 Delta Cal or Tri Cal (BGI) Drucks pressure gauge (DPI 705) Model 5012 MAAP – Additional Equipment

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

28 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

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

30 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

31 Calibration Default Standard

32 Calibration (cont.) Required Equipment

33 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 of Detailed Error Status Codes

34 Maintenance IntervalMaintenance Procedure 5-20 daysClean PM-2.5 impactor or cyclone 14 daysCheck air flow 1 monthClean PM-10 inlet 3 monthsTemperature sensor audit 3 monthsAir flow audit 3 monthsPressure sensor audit 6-9 monthsCheck/change filter tape 12 monthsReplace pump carbon vanes 12 monthsClean optics chamber (by Thermo service)

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