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Registration Now Open for Largest Air Quality and Emissions Event in the UK!
The 13th instalment of the UK’s largest air quality and emissions monitoring conference and exhibition, AQE 2024 will take place on 9th and 10th October at the NEC in Birmingham – and it will be our biggest AQE yet! An unmissable opportunity for anyone involved in air monitoring, AQE 2024 promises an unparalleled showcase of over 100 of the sector’s major manufacturers and ...
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Vaisala launches next-generation air quality sensor to revolutionize the identification of top-priority pollutants across cities and industries
Vaisala launches next-generation air quality sensor to revolutionize the identification of top-priority pollutants across cities and industries Vaisala’s AQT560 provides easy-to-use, real-time insights that empower decision-makers to protect people and property against the effects of damaging air quality. Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate ...
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Applying Appropriate Limits in Cleanroom Monitoring
Selecting the right monitoring technique is pivotal in cleanroom contamination control. These specialized environments demand rigorous standards to ensure product integrity and safety. They are, after all, responsible for some of the most hygiene-critical applications on earth, from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to semiconductor fabrication plants. To minimize the risk of contamination ...
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Praxis Urban Air Quality Monitors selected for Europe’s Greatest Urban Regeneration Project
South Coast Science is delighted to share this news update from distributor Purcon, based in Greece. The Hellinicon Project in Greece represents an ambitious endeavour to revitalise the former Athens International Airport site, integrating sustainable development practices and cultural heritage preservation. Envisioned as a dynamic urban hub, Hellinicon seeks to harmonise modern amenities with ...
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Particles Plus embraces EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
Particles Plus, a leading provider of air quality monitoring instruments, enthusiastically endorsed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of new, stricter standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and coarse particulate matter (PM10). Announced on February 7th, 2024, these lower limits reflect the growing scientific consensus on the significant health risks ...
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Partnering with Afriset: air quality monitoring research in West Africa
South Coast Science has donated 3 Praxis/Urbans to Afriset, which are now installed in Ghana, and in use as part of its research programme on low-cost air quality ...
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ADEQ Turns to Gorilla-Snot to Solve Dust Problems Causing I-10 Closures in San Simon
PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has chosen Scottsdale-based Soilworks, the worldwide leader in dust control and soil stabilization, to solve the dust problem causing freeway closures along Interstate 10 in San Simon with almost 1 million gallons of its eco-friendly copolymer, Gorilla-Snot.“After touring the site, we knew we had a solution to limit the intense dust ...
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International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) - In Duct Air Monitor
Particles Plus, a leading provider of indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, had the chance to exhibite its innovative In-Duct Air Monitor at AHR 2024, the premier HVACR trade show in the United States. The In-Duct Air Monitor is a continuous particle monitoring system that provides real-time data on particle concentrations in HVAC ductwork. “We were thrilled to showcase our In-Duct Air ...
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Particle Measurement & VOC Sensing Technology
Particle Measurement & VOC Sensing Technology. – ION Science is committed to protecting lives and preserving the environment by offering pioneering gas sensing technology that accurately monitors and facilitates the improvement to air quality. Two key air quality pollutants that ION sensors can detect are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM). ...
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ION Science Exhibiting at AHR Expo 2024!
ION Science is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at AHR Expo from Monday 22nd January to Wednesday 24th January. The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers to share ideas and showcase the future of HVAC technology. HVAC systems are a key component of modern buildings and are responsible for controlling crucial aspects of building occupant comfort, including ...
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Praxis air quality sensors selected for 41 locations across Greater Manchester
Air Quality and Environment specialist Ricardo has been working with local and city authorities for over 35 years. From the wide portfolio of air quality monitors it works with, Ricardo selected South Coast Science as the exclusive supplier for this groundbreaking work. The devices supplied will be monitoring particulate (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrogen oxide (NO), carbon ...
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Particles Plus Joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative
Particles Plus, a provider of advanced particle counters and air quality monitoring solutions, is proud to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative. The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. Endorsed by chief executives, it seeks to align business ...
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Aerosol Particle Monitoring Inside of Semiconductor Process Tools
Introduction Contamination poses a significant threat to semiconductor manufacturing processes, impacting yield and revenue. This blog explores the pivotal role of real-time aerosol particle monitoring in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically focusing on the innovative solution provided by Particle Measuring Systems’ Airnet® II 201-4 portable aerosol particle counter, in ...
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How Aerosol Particle Counters Work
Aerosol particle counters play a pivotal role in maintaining cleanroom air quality, providing rapid counting and sizing of contaminant particles. While users often perceive them as simple devices, it’s crucial to understand the technology behind these instruments and the significance of the data they ...
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Particle Measurements in Ultra-Pure Water Systems
Particle measurements in ultra-pure water (UPW) systems play a pivotal role in maintaining the stringent standards required for high-end manufacturing processes. This post describes a comprehensive study conducted to understand the critical factors influencing the stabilization time of particle measurements in UPW systems, particularly focusing on particles 20 nm and ...
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Street-scale pollution maps for Ireland now available
Results from CERC's modelling of street-scale air pollution in Ireland have been published as part of the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report 'Air quality in Ireland 2022'. The full CERC report with high-resolution maps for a wider range of regulated air pollutants is also available. The predicted concentrations were evaluated with measured concentrations with generally good ...
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Particle Measuring Systems in Cleanroom Monitoring
Annex 1 is a foundational document for modern cleanroom design. Introduced in the 1990s and updated in 2023, it specifies the requisite concentrations of environmental airborne particles for sterile medicinal product manufacturing. The document also references ISO 14644-1 for classification. There are numerous facets to the document. So many, in fact, that its limitation of sample tubing to a ...
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Environmental Monitoring According to Annex 1:2023
Environmental monitoring (EM) in cleanroom facilities, pivotal for ensuring product quality and safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing, has been meticulously delineated in Annex 1:2023. This post will explore the technicalities and practical applications of these guidelines, exploring its implications for cleanroom operations and microbial ...
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10 Years of BioCapt Single Use Impactor
Particle Measuring Systems has recently announced 10 years of the Biocapt Single Use Microbial Impactor. This podcast specifically, covers the celebration of 10 years since the launch of the Biocapt Single Use Impactor and its evolution and success, with a focus on its application in pharmaceutical production for microbial air sampling. It features an interview with Giulia Attali, the Global ...
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ISO 14644 Part 21
The newly published ISO 14644 part 21 provides clarification on the application of sound airborne particle sampling techniques in support of ISO 14644-1:2015 for classification of cleanrooms and clean zones, and ISO 14644-2:2015 for airborne particle monitoring, to provide evidence of cleanroom performance related to air cleanliness by particle concentration. It addresses a potential ...
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