miniCAST - Model Series 5200 -Real Combustion Soot Particle
miniCAST Series 5200 produce real combustion soot particle by using a well defined flame that simulates the combustion in the modern combustion engines. The operation principle is based on solid know-how and practical experiences from more than 16 years leading aerosol research and development activities. miniCAST Series 5200 are designed for higher particle output. They supply up to 550 mg soot / hour with a flow rate of exhaust gases up to 30 l/min. Their design and features meet the requirements of different applications in industry and research laboratories and for mobile needs.
miniCAST Series 5200 are an ideal tool for following applications:
- Aerosol research
- Toxicological research
- Calibration and test of particle sensor
- Development and test of smoke alarm device
- Test of filter material and devices
- Real combustion soot particles
- Diffusion flame
- Fuel: gaseous fuel
- Rapid adjustable particle size in a range from 20 to 200 nm
- Particle number concentration up to 108particle/cm3
- Both unimodal and bimodal size distributions possible
- High stability and repeatability in size and concentration
- Reproducible physical and chemical characteristics
- No condensation of water in the particle stream
- No soot contamination within the main device
- Operation pressure: free for open and sealed system, optional up to 300 mbaron, or higher on request.
- Sufficient exhaust amount
- Internal ignition with flame safety device
- Sight glas for flame inspection
- Easy handling and portable
CAST is a stand alone soot generating unit. In autonomous mode it works with its internal flow controller and allows the generation of soot particle with high accuracy, excellent stability and repeatability. Nevertherless there are applications that need better flow control, e.g. mass flow control, in order to arrive higher precision and reproducibility. Some models of miniCAST series 5200 are equiped with gas connectors for external flow control.
- Particle: Combustion soot particle
- Particle size range: 20-200 nm
- Concentration range: Up to 108 particle/cm3
- Smoke/Exhaust gas: 30 l/min (1.8 m3/h)
- Mass output: 20 mg/h (30 nm) - 550 mg/h (200 nm)
- Temperature of aerosol flow: 80-140°C
- Accuracy
- 5% for mass and number concentration
- 2% for particle size (± 3 nm)
- Repeatablility: ±5%
- Oxidation and dilution air: Ambient air
- Quench gas: Inert gas or compressed air
- Fuel requirement: Oil free, purity > 99.0%
- Gas supply: External
- Flow control: Internal (autonomous mode), external (mass flow control unit PMF-52 optional)
- Power requirements: 115/220V
- Case dimension (LWH): 30 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm
- Weight: 5 kg