Selecting the particle size – SKC Limited Haz-Dust IV User Manual
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Selecting The Particle Size
Introduction
The inlet system of the Haz-Dust IV can be configured to sample Thoracic,
Respirable, or Inhalable dust particulates. The following pages detail the
selection process for each of these particle types.
Inlets
The table below lists the particulate type, agency standard, and required
inlets.
Particulate Standards
Required
Inlet Diagram
Detail
Thoracic
EPA PM-10 & IP-10
Thoracic Sampling Inlet
A
Respirable NIOSH 0600
SKC Respirable Dust
25mm Cyclone Inlet
B
Inhalable
NIOSH 0500
SKC IOM Sampling
Adapter Inlet
C
Note: Inhalable particulate samples require the IOM inlet (detail C) to be
inserted into the Thoracic sampling inlet.
Figure 3-1. Diagram of sampling inlets for Thoracic (A), Respirable (B) and Inhalable (C)
dust particles.
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