Summary of Contents for Palas AGK 2000
- Page 1 Aerosol generator 2000 Operating Manual For specialized users V 2.0 5935-en_V2.0_09/19...
- Page 2 Copyright For all information in this technical document as well as drawings and technical descriptions provided by us, Palas GmbH reserves all proprietary and intellectual property rights. Duplication or dissemination to third parties without our prior written consent is prohibited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unpackaging and setup Note..............16 Connection to Pressurized Air Supply ............. 16 Set Up, Short Description ................ 16 Filling of Liquid Reservoir ................ 17 Installation of AGK 2000 ................17 Aerosol Generation .................. 18 Aerosol substances ................. 19 Working with KCl-solutions ..............19 Cleaning of the generator ................ - Page 4 Table of contents Transport, packaging and storage ..............24 Packaging ....................24 Storage ....................24 Transport ....................24 Packaging and transportation ..............24 Disposal ......................25 Spare parts list ....................26 10 Technical data ....................27 11 Literature ......................28 5935-en_V2.0_09/19...
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Page 5: About This Manual
• Maintenance Target group for the manual This manual is intended for specialized users trained at Palas GmbH who are familiar with activities in the field of particle measuring technology based on their technical education or experience. Validity of the manual This manual is valid for the aerosol generator AGK 2000. - Page 6 1 About this manual Reference to page number [▷32] Example: For further information, see the section “Technical data [▷12]“ 5935-en_V2.0_09/19...
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Page 7: For Your Safety
5. Only use original spare parts! Please contact the manufacturer whenever necessary. 6. The AGK 2000 has been set by the manufacturer to be used with a maximum pre-pressure of P 6 bar for the compressed air supply. Please... -
Page 8: Warnings
2 For your safety Warnings The warnings in this manual are highlighted with pictograms and signal words. The severity of a hazard is indicated by the pictogram and signal word. Layout of the warnings The warnings that precede each action are shown as follows: DANGER Type and source of the hazard Explanation of the type and source of the hazard/consequences... -
Page 9: Regulations
2 For your safety Meaning of the pictograms Disconnect the power plug before opening the housing. Read the operating manual prior to commissioning. Regulations Observe the following regulations and directives: Legal requirements • Legal regulations for Health and Safety at Work •... -
Page 10: Product Description
VDI handbook "Reinhaltung der Luft", volume 4. The aerosol generator AGK 2000 was designed to disperse a solution, e.g. NaCL or KCl or a pure liquid into air/ gas stream. The device is intended for use in indoor areas and laboratories. -
Page 11: Functional Description
3 Product description Functional description The aerosol generator AGK 2000 nebulizes liquids and potassium chloride solutions (KCl) by means of a binary atomizer nozzle. The following figure shows a schematic drawing of the generator components. Shematic drawing Aerosol Cyclone Liquid reservoir... -
Page 12: System Description
3.2.1 System description The AGK 2000 generator is fitted into a rig that is made of anodised aluminum. The front view shows the pressure control valve with the pressure gauge as well as the pressurized air connection. The telescopic tube of the cyclone separator (outside diameter 30 mm) serves as aerosol outlet. -
Page 13: Scope Of Delivery
Scope of delivery ► Inspect the delivered equipment for damage and completeness. The aerosol generator AGK 2000 consist of binary nozzle in combination with a cyclone, as well as liquid reservoir. Beside those components the following parts are included: The scope of delivery includes: •... -
Page 14: Environmental Conditions
3 Product description Environmental conditions Environmental conditions affect the functionality of the device. The system can only be operated in dry rooms, under atmospheric working pressure and at room temperature. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for charge resulting from operation under different ambient conditions, e.g. -
Page 15: Optional Accessories
TR 2000 drying stage for the drying of moistness in the aerosol y-adapter Both TR 2000 are connected to the AGK 2000 by simple plug on top of the AGK 2000 outlet and with a y-adapter you connect the second volume flow of the TR 2000. -
Page 16: Operation And Settings
The aerosol generator AGK 2000 is manufactured for connection to a compressed air supply with a maximum pressure of 7 bar (absolute). Observe the following: •... -
Page 17: Filling Of Liquid Reservoir
4. The reservoir is then inserted and screwed in place manually. Installation of AGK 2000 ► The generator outlet simply needs to be connected to the aerosol input location by means of a tube (inner diameter of 30 mm). -
Page 18: Aerosol Generation
KCl concentration. The following figure shows the volume flow as a function of the nozzle pre-pressure. Relation between pre-pressure and volume flow AGK-2000 pre-pressure in bar Relation between pre-pressure and volume flow AGK 2000 5935-en_V2.0_09/19... -
Page 19: Aerosol Substances
4 Operation and settings Aerosol substances The aerosol generator AGK 2000 has been developed especially for the generation of KCl-aerosols out of a KCl solution. Principally, the generator is also suitable for the dispersion of pure liquids and suspensions. Thereby, the user has to pay attention to the nozzle being cleaned carefully with a suitable solvent when the liquid is changed. - Page 20 4 Operation and settings D [µm] q0 (Dp) Q0 (Dp) 0.255 1286 0.0366 0.5850 0.0366 0.294 4726 0.1344 2.1499 0.1709 0.340 5038 0.1432 2.2918 0.3142 0.392 4620 0.1314 2.1017 0.4455 0.453 3742 0.1064 1.7023 0.5519 0.523 2972 0.0845 1.3520 0.6364 0.604 2308...
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Page 21: Cleaning Of The Generator
4 Operation and settings Cleaning of the generator Note Please work carefully so that the plastic surface is not scratched or damaged. ► A suitable solvent together with a soft cloth or soft brush should be used. Please ensure that the tangential aerosol inlet bore is not clogged with fluff from cloth or paper. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the device extends the service life and improves operational reliability. Under normal operation conditions the AGK 2000 is almost maintenance-free. The filter placed in front of the nozzle should be exchanged if the volume flow rate of the generator clearly decreases below the nominal value. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
No components may be serviced or replaced in the aerosol generator AGK 2000 without instruction from a Palas employee. In the event of infringement, the customer loses their warranty claims; in addition Palas is not liable for the damage arising. -
Page 24: Transport, Packaging And Storage
Please keep the original packaging, so that if it should become necessary (for service or maintenance) you can use this packaging to send the unit back to Palas. Storage If the unit will not be used for a longer period, the instrument should be cleaned. -
Page 25: Disposal
8 Disposal Disposal Once aerosol generator AGK 2000 has reached the end of its lifetime, please contact Palas (0721-96213-0) for proper disposal. Transport packaging You can dispose of the transport packaging at collection points. ► Observe the applicable national regulations. -
Page 26: Spare Parts List
9 Spare parts list Spare parts list The following replacement parts are available: • Dispersing nozzle • Manometer • Total filter • Reservoir glass • Tubings ► Only use original spare parts. 5935-en_V2.0_09/19... -
Page 27: Technical Data
10 Technical data Technical data Aerosol substance KCl-solutions and other solutions and suspensions, such as DEHS, DOP, Paraffin oil and other resin-free oils Generator material Nozzle POM plastics (delrin) Cyclone PP-polypropylene • Seals Silicone rubber • Viton • NBR Buna N Liquid Reservoir glass Volume Flow Rate... -
Page 28: Literature
11 Literature Literature VDI 3491, Blatt 5, Messen von Partikeln, Herstellen von Prüfaerosolen aus Farbstofflösungen mit Düsenzerstäubern, VDI-Handbuch Reinhaltung der Luft, vol. 4. Mölter, W. Schnell und automatisch mit Komplett-Prüfstand Reinraumtechnik 3-4 (1988). Mölter, W.; Helsper, C.; Kaminski, S. Automatisierter Test von Luftfiltermedien für Hochleistungsschwebstoffilter und Entstaubungsfilter, Staub-Reinhaltung der Luft, vol. - Page 29 Palas GmbH Greschbachstraße 3 b 76229 Karlsruhe Germany Tel.: +49 721 96213-0 Fax: +49 721 96213-33 www.palas.de mail(at)palas.de...