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Daniel Cziczo.
Koolik, Libby (Libby P.)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
2018-03-27T14:18:30Z
2018-03-27T14:18:30Z
2017
2017
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/114346
1028750208
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.
55 pages
eng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
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
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