AIR QUALITY PRIMER
Aerosols & Particulate Matter
Introduction & Definitions
Origins of PM
Particle Motion
Forces on Airborne Particles
Settling Velocity
Mobility
Aerodynamic Diameter
Particle Trajectories
Air Filters
Types
Mechanisms
Efficiency
Health Effects of PM
Respiratory Effects
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
PM Deposition Mechanisms
Evacuation Mechanisms
Other Health Effects
Measurement & Instrumentation
Size-Selective Sampling
Respirable Mass Sampling
Gravimetric Analysis
ASTM Standards
Laws & Regulations
Homework Problems
Case Studies
Glossary
References