Alat Instrument Kanomax Black Carbon Monitor Model 3130

Methodology
The Model 3130 changes in transmittance across an automatically advancing quartz fiber filter tape using an LED at a 565 nm wavelength. To achieve measurements with high sensitivity and a lower detectable light absorption coefficient, the Model 3130 uses a double-convex lens and optical bundle pipes to maintain high light intensity and signal data, obtained at 1000 Hz.

Applications

Assessment of black carbon causing health hazards in metropolitan environments
Creation of basic data for environmental assessment
Black carbon impact assessment for global warming studies
Impact assessment of how black carbon affects mountain and polar snow regions
Investigation and monitoring of black carbon diffused from remote locations

Features

The monitor measures black carbon concentration in the air in real time
Preprocessing of sample air improves measurement accuracy
Advanced detection sensitivity enables measurement in low concentrated areas
Automatic filter feed enables continuous measurements for extended periods