Particulate matter (PM), also known as particle pollution, is the general term used to describe solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. ...
Particulate matter (PM), also known as particle pollution, is the general term used to describe solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs, and cause serious health problems. Particle classes PM10 and PM2.5 (i.e. particles with diameter less than 10 µm and 2.5 µm respectively) are carefully monitored, both at emissions sources and in the air in general, due to potential health risks.
Gravimetric analysis of PM collected via filtration is the most widely used technique for determining ambient concentrations of PM as well as the amount of PM in emissions. Automated Filter Weighing enables weighing 40 filters or more per day with effortless filter pre- and back-weighing while the results are immediately transferred to a PC for analysis hence Automated Filter Solutions are a logical step to increase productivity.