Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator
Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, 2017.
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| author | Koolik, Libby (Libby P.) |
| author2 | Daniel Cziczo. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/1143462019-04-11T13:24:05Z Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator Characterization of a 3 dimensional printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator Characterization of a three-dimensional printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator Koolik, Libby (Libby P.) Daniel Cziczo. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, 2017. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 11-12). Atmospheric aerosols have an important role in cloud formation and, by extension, in the overall climate system. Field studies are required to refine the uncertainty associated with the net radiative effect of atmospheric aerosols. Two pre-existing cloud sampling devices, the pumped counterflow virtual impactor (PCVI) and aerodynamic lens concentrator (ADL), were modelled using computer aided design software and printed using stereolithography printing. These devices were compared against their industrial counterparts. The printed PCVI was proven to be as effective as the industrial PCVI in a smaller working range. The printed concentrator effectively concentrated particles, but at a lower concentration factor than the industrial concentrator. This study revealed potential for further refinement in design features for both devices and it served as an essential pre-study for future field campaigns that will use these 3D printed devices. by Libby Koolik. S.B. 2018-03-27T14:18:30Z 2018-03-27T14:18:30Z 2017 2017 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/114346 1028750208 eng MIT theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed, downloaded, or printed from this source but further reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 55 pages application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Koolik, Libby (Libby P.) Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title | Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title_full | Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title_short | Characterization of a 3D printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| title_sort | characterization of a 3d printed pumped counterflow virtual impactor and an aerodynamic lens concentrator |
| topic | Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/114346 |
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