Aerosol Collector and Pyrolyser (ACP)

This experiment will draw in aerosol particles from the atmosphere through filters, then heat the trapped samples in ovens (the process of pyrolysis) to vaporize volatiles and decompose the complex organic materials. The products will then be flushed along a pipe to the GCMS instrument for analysis. Two filters will be provided to collect samples at different altitudes.

Prof. Manuel Grande
Last updated: 11 June 2001