[Stoves] measuring soot particle load in kitchen

[Tami Bond]

Frank,
> There are two methods I would like to try. Both procedures pull an air sample
> through a filter paper for a fixed amount of time and fixed rate. 
The method of pulling air sample *through* filter paper is definitely 
more reliable.

> The second method is using a mixed cellulose ester (MCE) paper. This procedure
> is used for counting air asbestos fiber. I have counted a lot of them in the
> past. 
What kind of microscope are (were) you using?
IMHO, particle counting is for far braver (and more persistent) souls 
than I. Advantages: you can get a lot of information; disadvantages: it 
requires a lot of person-power. Plus, in order to see these little 
particles, you need a fairly good microscope.

Tami

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