Comparison of Light Scattering and Mobility Sizing Techniques for Characterization of Aggregated Particles
Abstract
The formation of carbonaceous particulates during the burning of fossil-based fuels significantly enhances the radiation heat transfer in internal combustion engines, natural fires, and industrial furnaces. When emitted to the atmosphere from various combustion sources (eg coal power plants and transportation vehicles), these aerosols modify the atmospheric radiation balance by scattering and absorbing solar light and therefore accelerate global climate change. Such sub-micron particles have long settling times, react with other atmospheric constituents, and increase melting rate of Arctic ice. These environmental concerns together with the negative effects on human health need to be assessed by accurately characterizing, monitoring, regulating and modeling particulates.
Recommended Citation
Y. Teng et al., "Comparison of Light Scattering and Mobility Sizing Techniques for Characterization of Aggregated Particles," The 5th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer Proceedings, Jan 2007.
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Publication Date
2007-01-01
