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Aerosol Short Courses

University of Minnesota Aerosol Short Courses

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aerosol and Particle Measurement Short Course

August 20-22, 2012

Course Overview

  • Aerosol property and behavior fundamentals
  • Aerosol measurement by optical, electrical, inertial, condensation, mass sensing and single particle mass spectrometry techniques
  • Nano-particle generation and measurement
  • Aerosol filtration and filter testing
  • Emissions from diesel and gasoline engines
  • Bioaerosol detection and measurement
  • Cleanroom and micro-contamination control
  • Personal/environmental sampling and measurement
  • Laboratory demonstration and experiments

Bioaerosol Measurement Short Course

August 23-24, 2012

Course Overview

  • Introduction and Overview
  • Definition and Background
  • Virus Aerosols
  • Aerosol Sampling and Analysis Techniques
  • Filtration
  • Impingers/Impactors
  • Real Time Measurements
  • Molecular Biology and Non-Conventional Approaches
  • Sampling and Transport of Airborne Legionella
  • Aerosol Measurements in BSL3 & 4 Facilities

Limited enrollment: Register early to ensure space

Air and Gas Filtration Short Course

Future Course Dates To Be Announced

Course Overview

  • Theory and Practice
  • Filter Testing
  • Diesel Engine Emissions and Control
  • Nuclear Air Cleaning
  • Microelectronics, Cleanrooms, and High Purity Gas Filtration
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Building Ventilation and Indoor Cleaning
  • Hospital Air Purification
  • Bioaerosol Filtration

Organized and offered by:

Particle Technology Laboratory
Mechanical Engineering Department
College of Science and Engineering
University of Minnesota

In cooperation with:

Dycor Technologies Ltd.
TSI Incorporated