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



