Comparison of atmospheric particle concentration measurements using different optical detectors: Potentiality and limits for air quality applications

• Published in: Measurement : journal of the International Measurement Confederation Vol. 106; pp. 274 - 282
• Main Authors: Dinoi, A., Donateo, A., Belosi, F., Conte, M., Contini, D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2017; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Accumulation; Aerosol size distributions; Aerosols; Air conditioners; Air quality; Airborne particulates; Detectors; Gravimetry; Inlets (topography); Optical measuring instruments; Optical particle counter; Optical properties; Outdoor air quality; Particle size; Photometer; Photometers; PM1; Sensors; Temporal resolution; β-ray attenuation; Photometer; Aerosol size distributions; β-ray attenuation; PM1; Optical particle counter

•An inter-comparison of performances of optical aerosol detectors was done.•Differences in counting of coarse particles independent on humidity was observed.•Fine particle counting was influenced by humidity even using conditioned inlets.•Performances for mass concentrations were lower than those fo...