Hands-On Instrumentation Tutorial on Operating the Particles Plus Water Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) and Summarizing Collected Data

SOTIRIOS PAPATHANASIOU, Particles Plus

     Abstract Number: 41
     Working Group: Exhibitor and Instrument Application Showcase

Abstract
This hands-on workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to operate the Particles Plus Water Condensation Particle Counter (CPC). The workshop will provide an overview of CPC instrument architecture, as well as background on the technology and it’s applicability. The workshop will review lab-testing data as well as 3rd party evaluations for this instrument in order to provide details on expected accuracy and precision of CPC measurements. Participants will be guided through the installation, setup, usage and data collection for this instrument. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to understand CPC operation and be capable of summarizing the collected data.