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Published August 5, 2008 | Published
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Particle surface treatment for promoting condensation

Abstract

A system is disclosed for condensation particle counting in conjunction with modifying an aerosol to enhance the formation and growth of droplets of a selected working fluid, preferably water. Before saturation with the working fluid, the aerosol is exposed to an aerosol modifying component, preferably a vapor including molecules that are adsorbed onto surfaces of the particles or other elements suspended in the aerosol. Adsorption alters the surface character of the suspended elements towards increased affinity for the vapor of the working fluid, to promote the formation and growth of working fluid droplets. The droplets are optically detected to indicate numbers and concentrations of the suspended elements.

Additional Information

Publication number US7407531B2. Publication type Grant. Application number US20050248750A1. Publication date August 5, 2008. Filing date May 9, 2005. Priority date May 10, 2004. Parent Case Text: This application claims the benefit of priority of Provisional Application No. 60/569,713 entitled "Particle Service Treatment for Promoting Condensation," filed May 10, 2004.

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