Fast Particle Sizer Spectrometers

Fast particle sizer spectrometers are designed for applications where aerosol characteristics shift in seconds or milliseconds. Rather than scanning a single classifier across voltages, these systems employ parallel detection to report size distributions with minimal latency. The result is a detailed, time-resolved view of nucleation, growth, and agglomeration processes across the nanometer range.

Why fast spectrometry matters:

• Transient Insights: Capture ignition spikes, process upsets, filter pulsing, and other events that define performance and yield.
• Data Density: High-frequency spectra support robust statistics, richer modeling, and confident process tuning.
• Synchronization: External triggers and analog/digital I/O align size data with temperature, flow, and emissions measurements.
• Real-Time Decisions: Visualize distributions as they evolve to guide interventions on the spot.

Typical uses:

• Combustion and Exhaust: Characterize nanoparticle formation and control strategies in engines, burners, and reactors.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Monitor plasma, thermal, or chemical synthesis steps for consistent particle properties.
• Exposure Assessment: Track short-term peaks in research facilities and pilot lines.
• Filtration Dynamics: Observe penetration changes during loading and regeneration cycles.

Practical considerations:

• Size Range and Channels: Balance resolution with temporal response for your particle formation regime.
• Sample Conditioning: Use dilution, dryers, or cyclones to keep detectors in their optimal operating range.
• Data Handling: Prepare for high-throughput data storage, visualization, and API-based analysis pipelines.
• Integration: Pair with gas analyzers, CPCs, or optical instruments to link particle dynamics with chemistry and optics.

With robust hardware, low-lag electronics, and analysis tools built for rapid events, fast particle sizer spectrometers help teams shorten development cycles and improve reproducibility. Engage our team to configure a system that matches your target size range, sampling constraints, and synchronization needs.