Aerosols

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsNomenclatureChapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Classification and Definitions 1.2 Fundamental and Practical Applications 1.3 Scope and Organization of This Book ReferencesChapter 2 The Dynamics of Small Particles 2.1 Transport in Steady Rectilinear Motion 2.2 Accelerated Motion of Particles-Deposition Processes 2.3 Diffusion and Brownian Motion 2.4 Deposition in a Turbulent Fluid Medium ReferencesChapter 3 Particle Clouds-the Size Distribution Function 3.1 Particle Size Distributions 3.2 Dynamics of Particle Distributions 3.3 Nucleation and Growth by Condensation 3.4 Coagulation Processes 3.5 Solutions for the General Dynamic Equation (GDE) ReferencesChapter 4 Generation of Particulate Clouds 4.1 Particle Formation from Supersaturated Vapors 4.2 Disintegration of Liquids 4.3 Aerosols by Dispersal of Powders ReferencesChapter 5 Measurement of Aerosol Properties 5.1 Sampling Design 5.2 Electrical Charging and the Mobility Analyzer 5.3 Light Interactions and the Optical Particle Counter 5.4 Hybrid Continuous Size Analyzers 5.5 Moments of the Size Distribution and Related Measurements 5.6 Measurement of Particulate Mass Concentration 5.7 Size Separation and Collection by Particle Forces 5.8 Chemical Characterization ReferencesChapter 6 Applications to Technology 6.1 Particle Dispersal for Consumer Products 6.2 Agricultural or Pest Control Spraying and Dusting 6.3 Controlled Large-Volume Generator Applications 6.4 Combustion of Sprays and Dusts 6.5 Production of Soot in Flames 6.6 Safety Hazards of Dust Explosions and Fires 6.7 Industrial Use of Fine Powders ReferencesChapter 7 Atmospheric Aerosols 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Physical Characterization 7.3 Chemical Properties 7.4 Sources of Particulate Matter 7.5 Sinks-Atmospheric Removal Processes 7.6 Dynamics of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles ReferencesChapter 8 Effects on the Earth's Atmosphere 8.1 Visibility 8.2 Climate and Radiative Energy Budgeting 8.3 Cloud Formation and Dynamics 8.4 Modification of Clouds ReferencesChapter 9 Health Effects of Inhaled Aerosols 9.1 Environmental Exposures to Toxic Materials 9.2 The Respiratory System 9.3 Deposition of Aerosol Particles 9.4 Defense Mechanisms 9.5 Pulmonary Injury Factors ReferencesChapter 10 Regulation and Control of Aerosols 10.1 Regulatory Principles 10.2 Identification of Sources and Control of Aerosols 10.3 Particle Control Technology 10.4 Operating Principles of Control Devices 10.5 Control of Secondary Particles ReferencesAppendix Particle Size Distributions ReferencesIndex