PPS-M sensor Small Scale Combustion - Application Note

Background and problem

Gravimetric measurements are considered the reference method for determining particle mass (PM) emission from small-scale combustion devices and standards for this kind of measurement are under development. However, this method is labour-intensive and does not provide any real-time data. Knowledge about where most PM is generated during a combustion cycle is essential in development. Other real-time instruments available in the market do not fulfil such criteria. ExIS AB in collaboration with SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden and a leading stove manufacturer carried out a measurement campaign to explore the suitability of Pegasor PPS-M sensor for this application.