JP2013096722A - Suspended particle substance measuring device and method - Google Patents

Abstract

In a suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus and suspended particulate matter measuring method, the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter can be easily measured.
A discharge needle 3 that generates a discharge in the atmosphere, a first mesh electrode 4 through which suspended particulate matter P contained in the atmosphere circulates, and a discharge needle 3 as compared with the first mesh electrode 4. A second mesh electrode 5 that is provided remotely and through which suspended particulate matter P circulates, and a QCM sensor that is provided farther from the discharge needle 3 than the second mesh electrode 5 and to which suspended particulate matter P adheres 6, between the discharge needle 3 and the first mesh electrode 4, between the first mesh electrode 4 and the second mesh electrode 5, and between the second mesh electrode 5 and the QCM sensor 6. The suspended particulate matter measuring device includes a voltage generation unit 11 that gives a potential difference to the first and second measurement units 12a that measure the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P based on a change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor 6.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a suspended particulate matter measuring device and a suspended particulate matter measuring method.

  There are various suspended particulate matter (SPM) that affects human health in the atmosphere.

  There are two types of suspended particulate matter, one derived from nature, and one artificially contained in exhaust gas from factories and diesel engines. The former and the latter have different particle size distributions. Therefore, by monitoring suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere and measuring its particle size distribution, it is possible to determine whether the suspended particulate matter is derived from the natural world or artificial, and to know the atmospheric environment Can be obtained.

JP 2004-257873 A International Publication No. 2009/057256 Pamphlet

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily measure the particle size distribution of suspended particulate matter in the suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus and suspended particulate matter measuring method.

  According to the following disclosure, a discharge needle that generates a discharge in the atmosphere, a first mesh electrode that is provided at a distance from the tip of the discharge needle and through which suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere flows, A second mesh electrode that is provided apart from the discharge needle at a distance wider than the distance between the first mesh electrode and the discharge needle, and through which the suspended particulate matter flows; and the second mesh electrode And a QCM sensor that is provided apart from the discharge needle at an interval wider than the interval between the discharge needle and to which the suspended particulate matter that has circulated through the second mesh electrode adheres, the discharge needle, and the first electrode A voltage generator for applying a potential difference between each of the first mesh electrode, the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode, and the second mesh electrode and the QCM sensor; The suspended particulate matter Based on the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor with the attachment, suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus is provided with a measuring unit for measuring a particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter.

  According to another aspect of the disclosure, in a partial region in the atmosphere, the step of charging the suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere, the partial region, and a distance from the partial region A step of attracting the charged suspended particulate matter to the QCM sensor by an electrostatic force by applying a potential difference to the QCM sensor provided, and an elapsed time after applying the potential difference is the suspended particulate matter. Measuring the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter by monitoring the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor with the elapsed time, and corresponding to the particle size of the material. Provided.

  According to the following disclosure, it is possible to simplify the distribution of the particle size based on the elapsed time since the potential difference was applied by utilizing the fact that the time required for the suspended particulate matter to reach the QCM sensor depends on the particle size. Can be measured.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the suspended particulate matter measurement device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of the oscillation circuit according to the first embodiment. FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic views (No. 1) for explaining the operation principle of the suspended particulate matter measuring device according to the first embodiment. 4A and 4B are schematic views (No. 2) for explaining the operation principle of the suspended particulate matter measuring device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a graph showing an example of time differentiation of the resonance frequency according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a graph schematically showing the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter obtained in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an actual particle size distribution of suspended particulate matter. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the suspended particulate matter measurement method according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of the suspended particulate matter measurement device according to the second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a suspended particulate matter measuring device according to the present embodiment.

  The suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus 1 includes a discharge needle 3, a first mesh electrode 4, a second mesh electrode 5, and a QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) sensor 6.

  Among these, the discharge needle 3 is made of a metal such as tungsten, and has a sharp tip 3a for causing corona discharge.

  On the other hand, the first mesh electrode 4 and the second mesh electrode 5 are made of a metal such as stainless steel, and the length of one side sufficient for the suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere to flow is 0.00. A plurality of square mesh openings of about 5 mm are provided.

The position of the first mesh electrode 4 is not particularly limited. However, an interval D ₁ of about 2 cm to 3 cm from the tip 3a is set so that a sufficiently large potential gradient is generated between the tip 3a of the discharge needle 3 and the first mesh electrode 4. The first mesh electrode 4 is preferably provided.

The second mesh electrode 5 is arranged in parallel with the first mesh electrode 4 and is provided farther from the discharge needle 3 than the first mesh electrode 5. The distance D ₂ between the second mesh electrode 5 and the first mesh electrode 4 is, for example, about 1 cm.

  On the other hand, the QCM sensor 6 has a crystal resonator 6c and a first electrode 6a and a second electrode 6b formed on each of the main surfaces thereof, and the first electrode 6a is the second mesh electrode 5. It is fixed in a state of facing to.

Distance D ₃ between the first electrode 6a and the second mesh electrode 5 is, for example, approximately 10cm approximately.

  The suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus 1 has a metal cylindrical casing 2, and the discharge needle 3, the first mesh electrode 4, and the second mesh are arranged on the central axis C of the casing. A mesh electrode 5 and a QCM sensor 6 are provided.

  Each opening end 2a, 2b of the housing | casing 2 is open | released, the air | atmosphere A is taken in in the housing | casing 2 from one opening end 2a, and air | atmosphere A is discharged | emitted from the other opening end 2b. In order to promote such inflow of the atmosphere A, a fan 7 is provided at the other opening end 2b.

  The rotation axis of the fan 7 coincides with the central axis C of the cylindrical casing 2, and the fan 7 rotates in a direction in which the atmosphere A in the casing 2 is discharged from the opening end 2 b to the outside.

  Furthermore, the suspended particulate matter measuring device 1 includes a voltage generation unit 11, a control unit 12, an oscillation circuit 13, a frequency counter 14, and a fan control circuit 15.

Among these, the voltage generator 11 generates first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V _4, and each of these voltages is supplied to the above-described discharge needle 3, first mesh electrode 4, second mesh electrode 5, And applied to the first electrode 6 a of the QCM sensor 6.

The oscillation circuit 13 is a circuit for causing the QCM sensor 6 to resonate in the fundamental wave mode. Note that the oscillation circuit 13 connected to the QCM sensor 6 is preferably in an electrically floating state so that the fourth voltage V ₄ having a predetermined magnitude can be applied to the QCM sensor 6.

  FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of the oscillation circuit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the oscillation circuit 13 includes an inverter 18, first and second resistors R1, R2, and first and second capacitors C1, C2.

  In such a circuit, the inverter 18 cooperates with the QCM sensor 6 to form a parallel resonance circuit, and the capacitance values of the first and second capacitors C1 and C2 are appropriately set, so that the QCM sensor 6 Can be oscillated.

  Note that the magnitude of the crystal current flowing through the QCM sensor 6 is adjusted by the first resistor R1. The power supply voltage Vdd is applied to the inverter 28, and the second resistor R2 functions as a feedback resistor for the inverter 18.

  Refer to FIG. 1 again.

  The frequency counter 14 measures the resonance frequency f of the QCM sensor 6 via the oscillation circuit 13 and outputs the measurement result to the control unit 12.

  The control unit 12 is a computer such as a personal computer, and includes a measurement unit 12a such as a CPU and a storage unit 12b such as a hard disk.

  The fan control circuit 15 rotates the fan 7 or stops its rotation under the control of the control unit 12.

  Next, the operation principle of the suspended particulate matter measuring device 1 will be described.

  3 and 4 are schematic diagrams for explaining the operating principle of the suspended particulate matter measuring device 1. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere is measured by performing the first to third steps as follows.

First, in the first stage, as shown in FIG. 3A, the fan 7 (see FIG. 1) is rotated with all of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V _{4 set} to the ground potential. As a result, suspended particulate matter P in the atmosphere flows through the first mesh electrode 4 and is taken into a partial region R defined by the first mesh electrode 4 and the second mesh electrode 5.

  Thereafter, the rotation of the fan 7 is stopped.

  In the next second stage, as shown in FIG. 3B, a pulsed high voltage is applied between the discharge needle 3 and the first mesh electrode 4 to generate a pulsed corona discharge near the tip 3a. Is generated. Thereby, negative ions and positive ions are generated in the atmosphere.

At this time, the potential difference (V ₂ −V ₁ ) between the _second voltage V ₂ and the first voltage V ₁ is about 1000 V at which corona discharge can occur. Further, the potential difference (V ₃ −V ₂ ) between the _third voltage V ₃ and the second voltage V ₂ is about 200 V, and the potential difference (V ₄ −V) between the third voltage V ₃ and the fourth voltage V _{4. By} setting ₃ ) to about 1000 V, the magnitude relationship of each of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ is set to V ₁ <V ₂ <V ₃ > V ₄ .

When the magnitude relationship of the voltages is as described above, among the atmospheric ions charged by corona discharge, the negatively charged one has the highest third voltage V ₃ among the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V _4. It is attracted to the applied second mesh electrode 5. As a result, the negatively charged atmospheric ions are collected in the partial region R described above, so that the atmospheric ions and the suspended particulate matter P collide with each other in the partial region R, and the suspended particulate matter is generated by the charge application. P can be charged.

  Furthermore, since the portion close to the discharge needle 3 in the contour of the partial region R is defined by the first mesh electrode 4, the first mesh electrode 4 can prevent corona discharge from entering the partial region R. Therefore, the suspended particulate matter P captured in the partial region R is not destroyed by corona discharge, and the particle size of the suspended particulate matter P is maintained at the same particle size as that originally incorporated in the housing 2. can do.

  Instead of the corona discharge described above, a glow discharge may be generated around the discharge needle 3.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4A, all of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ are temporarily set to the ground potential. Note that this step is performed in order to prevent overshoot or ringing when moving to the next third stage, and may be omitted in some cases.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to the third stage of FIG. 4B, and the magnitude relationship between the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ is set to V ₁ = V ₂ <V ₃ <V ₄ . Each voltage is not particularly limited, but the first voltage V ₁ and the second voltage V ₂ are ground potentials. The potential difference (V ₃ −V ₂ ) between the _third voltage V ₃ and the second voltage V ₂ is about 200 V, and the potential difference between the fourth voltage V ₄ and the third voltage V ₃ (V ₄ − V ₃ ) is about 1000V.

In this way, the negatively charged floating particulate matter P is applied with the highest fourth voltage V ₄ among the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V _4. 6 is attracted by an electrostatic force, and suspended particulate matter P adheres to the surface of the QCM sensor 6.

  Here, the suspended particulate matter P has various particle sizes, but the time taken to reach the QCM sensor 6 from the partial region R varies depending on the particle size of the suspended particulate matter P. This can be understood from the following Stokes equation.

  The resistance force F received from the atmosphere when the suspended particulate matter P moves in the atmosphere is expressed by the following equation (1) by the Stokes equation.

なお、式（１）において、ηは大気の粘度、rは浮遊粒子状物質Pの半径、vは粒子の速度である。

In equation (1), η is the viscosity of the atmosphere, r is the radius of the suspended particulate matter P, and v is the velocity of the particles.

The electrostatic attractive force _fe acting on the suspended particulate matter P placed in the electric field is expressed by the following equation (2).

なお、qは浮遊粒子状物質Pの電荷であり、Eは電界強度である。

Note that q is the charge of the suspended particulate matter P, and E is the electric field strength.

On the way of the suspended particulate matter P from the second mesh electrode 5 to the QCM sensor 6, it can be considered that the velocity of the suspended particulate matter P is constant and the resistance force F and the electrostatic attractive force _fe are balanced. The following equation (3) is obtained.

これをrについて解くと、次の式（４）が得られる。

When this is solved for r, the following equation (4) is obtained.

そして、浮遊粒子状物質Pの直径（粒径）Rは、式（４）の両辺を２倍して次の式（５）のように表される。

The diameter (particle size) R of the suspended particulate matter P is expressed as the following equation (5) by doubling both sides of the equation (4).

ここで、図１に示したように、第２のメッシュ電極５とQCMセンサ６との間隔はD₃である。よって、第２のメッシュ電極５を出た浮遊粒子状物質PがQCMセンサ６に到達するまでの時間をtとすると、v＝D₃/t、E＝（V₄−V₃）／D₃となるから、式（５）から次の式（６）が得られる。

Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the interval between the second mesh electrode 5 and the QCM sensor 6 is D _3. Therefore, if the time taken for the suspended particulate matter P that has exited the second mesh electrode 5 to reach the QCM sensor 6 is t, v = D ₃ / t, E = (V ₄ −V ₃ ) / D ₃ Therefore, the following equation (6) is obtained from the equation (5).

式（６）より、時間tから浮遊粒子状物質Pの粒径Rを求めることができる。

From equation (6), the particle size R of the suspended particulate matter P can be determined from time t.

  On the other hand, when the suspended particulate matter P adheres to the first electrode 6a, the resonance frequency f of the QCM sensor 6 changes. When the mass of the suspended particulate matter P adhering to the first electrode 6a is M, it is known that the change amount Δf of the resonance frequency f is expressed by the Saurbrey equation as the following equation (7). ing.

但し、f_qは水晶振動子６ｃの基本共振周波数、ρ_qは水晶振動子６ｃの密度、Nは水晶振動子６ｃのカットに依存する定数、Sは第１の電極６ａの表面積である。

Here, f _q is the fundamental resonance frequency of the crystal resonator 6c, ρ _q is the density of the crystal resonator 6c, N is a constant depending on the cut of the crystal resonator 6c, and S is the surface area of the first electrode 6a.

  As described above, the time t at which the suspended particulate matter P reaches the QCM sensor 6 varies depending on the particle size R of the suspended particulate matter P, and reaches the QCM sensor 6 in order from the suspended particulate matter P having a smaller particle size R.

  Such a time difference in arrival time is reflected in the change amount Δf of the resonance frequency f of the QCM sensor 6.

  FIG. 5 is a graph showing an example of time differentiation of the resonance frequency.

  The horizontal axis of this graph represents time, and the vertical axis represents a value obtained by reversing the sign of the differential coefficient of the resonance frequency f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the suspended particulate matter P starts to reach the QCM sensor 6 in the third stage, the graph starts to increase. This is because the mass of the first electrode 6a is increased by the attachment of the suspended particulate matter P, and the resonance frequency f is changed according to the equation (7).

  In the third stage, the group of suspended particulate matter P having a relatively large particle size R reaches the QCM sensor 6 behind the population of suspended particulate matter P having a relatively small particle size R. Therefore, two peaks appear in the graph.

  Since the particle size R of the suspended particulate matter P and the time t are associated with each other as shown in the equation (6), the time on the horizontal axis of the graph of FIG. 5 is converted into the particle size by the equation (6). Then, the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P can be obtained.

  FIG. 6 is a graph schematically showing the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P thus obtained. The vertical axis of this graph is −df / dt as in FIG. 5, and this corresponds to the amount of change in mass per unit time of the suspended particulate matter P adhering to the QCM sensor 6 from Equation (7). This is a measure of the amount of suspended particulate matter P contained in the atmosphere.

  It is known that the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P varies depending on the origin of the suspended particulate matter P.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an actual particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the actual particle size distribution, a plurality of peaks appear depending on the origin of the suspended particulate matter P. For example, many coarse particles with a particle size of 1 μm or more are naturally derived such as soil or sea salt, and fine particles with a particle size of 1 μm or less are often derived from artificial materials such as diesel engines. It is known.

  Therefore, if the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P is measured as in this embodiment, the origin of the suspended particulate matter P can be known, and a judgment material for knowing the atmospheric environment can be obtained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the suspended particulate matter measuring device 1 has a very simple structure using the QCM sensor 6 and can be manufactured at a low cost.

  Furthermore, when measuring the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter P, the time variation of the resonance frequency f of the QCM sensor 6 may be measured, and the particle size distribution can be measured easily.

  In addition, when the S / N ratio of the particle size distribution is small, the above-described steps of FIG. 3A to FIG. 4B are set as one set, and the S / N of the particle size distribution is performed by performing a plurality of sets. What is necessary is just to improve a ratio.

  Further, by performing an experiment in advance using fine particles having a known particle diameter, each coefficient of Equation (6) may be calibrated to improve the measurement accuracy of the particle diameter distribution.

  Next, a method for measuring suspended particulate matter using the above operating principle will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the suspended particulate matter measurement method according to the present embodiment.

  First, in the first step S1, rotation of the fan 7 is started under the control of the control unit 12 (see FIG. 1).

At this stage, the first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ are all set to the ground potential.

Then, the flow proceeds to step S2, under the control of the control unit 12 waits from the start of the rotation of the fan 7 by a predetermined time T _1. The predetermined time T ₁ is a time required for the atmosphere in the housing 2 to be exchanged with the outside air, and is, for example, about 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

When the predetermined time T ₁ is passed, and stops the rotation of the fan 7 under the control of the control unit 12 proceeds to step S3.

  With the steps so far, the first stage in FIG.

Next, the process proceeds to step S4, and the magnitude relationship between the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ under the control of the control unit 12 is set to V ₁ <V ₂ <V ₃ > V ₄ . Thereby, the second stage shown in FIG. 3B is performed, and a pulsed corona discharge is generated at the tip 3 a of the discharge needle 3. The voltage values of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ in the second stage are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

Subsequently, the procedure proceeds to step S5, under the control of the control unit 12 waits from the start of the second stage for a predetermined time T _2. The predetermined time T ₂ is a time required for the negative ions generated by the corona discharge to move to a partial region R (see FIG. 3B) and collide with the suspended particulate matter P in the region R. For example, it is about 1 second to 2 seconds.

Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6 When the predetermined time T ₂ has elapsed. In this step, all of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ are temporarily set to the ground potential under the control of the control unit 12.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7, and the first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ are set to the ground potential, and the process waits for a predetermined time T ₃ . The predetermined time T ₃ is for suppressing overshoot and ringing when the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ are switched to values used in the third stage. A very short time of about 2 seconds is sufficient.

Then, when the predetermined time T ₃ has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S8, and the magnitude relationship between the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ under the control of the control unit 12 is set to V ₁ = V ₂ <V ₃ <V ₄ , The third stage shown in FIG. 4B is entered. The voltage values of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ in the third stage are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  At the same time, the control unit 12 resets a time counter (not shown) built in the control unit 12 and sets an elapsed time t as a reference for starting measurement of the particle size distribution to zero.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S9, where the control unit 12 captures the measured value of the oscillation frequency f of the QCM sensor 6 output from the frequency counter 14 at a predetermined time interval, and stores the resonance frequency f together with the elapsed time t in the storage unit 12b. Remember.

  Note that the above time interval for capturing the oscillation frequency f is, for example, about 100 milliseconds.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S10, and the control unit 12 determines whether or not the current elapsed time t has sufficiently passed to measure the maximum particle size of the suspended particulate matter P that the user desires to measure. The elapsed time t can be obtained by substituting the maximum particle size R into equation (6) and solving equation (6) for t.

  Here, if it is determined that it is not sufficient (NO), the process starts again from step S9.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is sufficient (YES), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the measurement unit 12a monitors the change in the resonance frequency f by differentiating the resonance frequency f acquired in step S9 with respect to each elapsed time t, and calculates the time t of the suspended particulate matter P according to the equation (6). By associating with the particle size R, the particle size distribution as shown in FIG. 6 is measured.

  Next, the process moves to step S12, and the user determines whether or not the particle size distribution created in step S11 has sufficient quality. Although this determination criterion is not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, this determination is made based on whether or not the particle size distribution is sufficiently smooth to reflect the reality based on user experience.

  If it is determined that the quality of the particle size distribution is not sufficient (NO), the process returns to step S1 again to recreate the particle size distribution.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the quality of the particle size distribution is sufficient (YES), the basic step of the suspended particulate matter measurement method is terminated.

  According to the present embodiment described above, since the particle size R of the suspended particulate matter P is obtained from the time t based on the equation (6), the distribution of the particle size R can be easily known. Measuring the environment will help to improve the environment.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of the suspended particulate matter measuring device according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 9, the same elements as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted below.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the suspended particulate matter measurement device 30 according to the present embodiment includes an introduction duct 31 and an exhaust duct 32 on the side surface of the housing 2. Then, the fan 7 is provided in the exhaust duct 32, and the extension line 7 x of the rotation axis of the fan 7 is placed between the first mesh electrode 4 and the second mesh electrode 5 and the central axis of the cylindrical housing 2. Orthogonal to C

  Further, the opening ends 2 a and 2 b of the housing 2 are closed by a sealing plate 35.

  In addition, since the suspended particulate matter measuring method using this suspended particulate matter measuring device 30 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted below.

  In the suspended particulate matter measuring device 30, the air A including the suspended particulate matter P is introduced into the housing 2 from the introduction duct 31 by rotating the fan 7 under the control of the control unit 12.

  The suspended particulate matter P rides on the air flow generated by the rotation of the fan 7 and travels along the extension line 7x. Therefore, the risk of approaching the discharge needle 3 along the axis C perpendicular to the extension line 7x is reduced. Specifically, it remains between the first mesh electrode 4 and the second mesh electrode 5.

  Therefore, the risk that the suspended particulate matter P is destroyed by the corona discharge generated in the vicinity of the discharge needle 3 is reduced, and it floats in the housing 2 while maintaining the same particle size as that contained in the outside air. The particulate matter P can be introduced and the particle size distribution can be measured with high accuracy.

  Furthermore, the floating particulate matter P can be prevented from adhering to the surface of the discharge needle 3 due to the separation of the suspended particulate matter P from the discharge needle 3 in this way.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail above, the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, in the above description, the suspended particulate matter P is negatively charged as shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, but the suspended particles with the inequality signs of the _first to fourth voltages V _{1 to} V ₄ reversed from the above. The particulate material P may be positively charged. Whether the suspended particulate matter P is charged positively or negatively may be appropriately determined according to which polarity the suspended particulate matter P is easily charged.

  The following additional notes are disclosed for each embodiment described above.

(Supplementary note 1) a discharge needle that generates discharge in the atmosphere;
A first mesh electrode provided at a distance from the tip of the discharge needle and through which suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere flows;
A second mesh electrode provided apart from the discharge needle at a wider interval than the first mesh electrode and the discharge needle, and through which the suspended particulate matter flows;
A QCM sensor, which is provided apart from the discharge needle at an interval wider than the interval between the second mesh electrode and the discharge needle, to which the suspended particulate matter that has circulated through the second mesh electrode adheres;
Potential differences are generated between the discharge needle and the first mesh electrode, between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode, and between the second mesh electrode and the QCM sensor. A voltage generator to be applied;
Based on the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor accompanying the attachment of the suspended particulate matter, a measuring unit that measures the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter,
A suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus characterized by comprising:

(Supplementary Note 2) The voltage generator is
A first voltage is applied to the discharge needle, a second voltage is applied to the first mesh electrode, a third voltage is applied to the second mesh electrode, and a fourth voltage is applied to the QCM sensor. ,
A first step of making all of the first voltage, the second voltage, the third voltage, and the fourth voltage the same;
The second voltage is made higher than the first voltage, the third voltage is made higher than the second voltage, and the fourth voltage is made lower than the third voltage. Two steps,
A third voltage in which the second voltage is the same as the first voltage, the third voltage is higher than the second voltage, and the fourth voltage is higher than the third voltage. Steps in this order,
The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to appendix 1, wherein the measurement unit measures the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter based on a change in the resonance frequency in the third step.

  (Additional remark 3) The said measurement part measures the particle size distribution of the said suspended particulate matter based on the elapsed time from the time which started the said measurement of the said particle size distribution, The additional remark 1 or the additional remark 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. The suspended particulate matter measuring device described in 1.

  (Additional remark 4) The said measurement part makes the said particle size distribution the graph obtained by differentiating the said resonance frequency with the said elapsed time, The suspended particulate matter measuring device of Additional remark 3 characterized by the above-mentioned.

(Supplementary Note 5) A housing that houses the discharge needle, the first mesh electrode, the second mesh electrode, and the QCM sensor;
The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to any one of appendix 1 to appendix 4, further comprising a fan that takes air into the housing.

(Appendix 6) The discharge needle, the first mesh electrode, the second mesh electrode, and the QCM sensor are provided on the same axis,
6. The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to appendix 5, wherein an extension line of the rotation axis of the fan is perpendicular to the axis between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode.

(Supplementary Note 7) The QCM sensor includes a crystal resonator, and a first electrode and a second electrode formed on each of both main surfaces of the crystal resonator,
Supplementary notes 1 to 6, wherein the first electrode is provided opposite to the second mesh electrode, and the potential difference is applied between the first electrode and the second mesh electrode. The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to any one of the above.

  (Additional remark 8) The said electric potential difference of the said discharge needle and the said 1st mesh electrode is a value which can generate discharge in the said front-end | tip of the said discharge needle, The additional remark 1 thru | or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. Suspended particulate matter measuring device.

(Supplementary note 9) In a partial region in the atmosphere, charging a suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere;
Attracting the charged suspended particulate matter to the QCM sensor by electrostatic force by applying a potential difference between the partial region and a QCM sensor spaced from the partial region; and
By correlating the elapsed time after applying the potential difference with the particle size of the suspended particulate matter, and monitoring the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor with the elapsed time, the particle size of the suspended particulate matter Measuring the distribution;
A method for measuring suspended particulate matter.

(Supplementary Note 10) In the step of charging the suspended particulate matter, the partial area is defined by the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode facing each other and spaced from the first mesh electrode. It is performed by providing a discharge needle and generating a discharge between the discharge needle and the first mesh electrode,
Additional step 7 wherein the step of attracting the charged suspended particulate matter to the QCM sensor by electrostatic force is performed by applying the potential difference between the second mesh electrode and the QCM sensor. The suspended particulate matter measurement method described.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 30 ... Suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus, 2 ... Housing, 2a, 2b ... Open end, 3 ... Discharge needle, 3a ... Tip, 4 ... 1st mesh electrode, 5 ... 2nd mesh electrode, 6 ... QCM sensor, 6a ... 1st electrode, 6b ... 2nd electrode, 6c ... Crystal oscillator, 7 ... Fan, 11 ... Voltage generation part, 12 ... Control part, 13 ... Oscillation circuit, 14 ... Frequency counter, 15 ... Fan control circuit, 18 ... inverter, 31 ... introduction duct, 32 ... exhaust duct.

Claims (5)

A discharge needle that causes discharge in the atmosphere;
A first mesh electrode provided at a distance from the tip of the discharge needle and through which suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere flows;
A second mesh electrode provided apart from the discharge needle at a wider interval than the first mesh electrode and the discharge needle, and through which the suspended particulate matter flows;
A QCM (Quartz Crystal), which is provided apart from the discharge needle at a wider interval than the interval between the second mesh electrode and the discharge needle, and to which the suspended particulate matter flowing through the second mesh electrode adheres. Microbalance) sensor,
Potential differences are generated between the discharge needle and the first mesh electrode, between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode, and between the second mesh electrode and the QCM sensor. A voltage generator to be applied;
Based on the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor accompanying the attachment of the suspended particulate matter, a measuring unit that measures the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter,
A suspended particulate matter measuring apparatus characterized by comprising:   2. The suspended particulate matter according to claim 1, wherein the measuring unit measures the particle size distribution of the suspended particulate matter based on an elapsed time from the time when the measurement of the particle size distribution is started. Substance measuring device. A housing for housing the discharge needle, the first mesh electrode, the second mesh electrode, and the QCM sensor;
The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising a fan that takes air into the housing. The discharge needle, the first mesh electrode, the second mesh electrode, and the QCM sensor are provided on the same axis,
The suspended particulate matter measuring device according to claim 3, wherein an extension line of a rotation axis of the fan is perpendicular to the axis between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode. Charging a suspended particulate matter contained in the atmosphere in a part of the atmosphere;
Attracting the charged suspended particulate matter to the QCM sensor by electrostatic force by applying a potential difference between the partial region and a QCM sensor spaced from the partial region; and
By correlating the elapsed time after applying the potential difference with the particle size of the suspended particulate matter, and monitoring the change in the resonance frequency of the QCM sensor with the elapsed time, the particle size of the suspended particulate matter Measuring the distribution;
A method for measuring suspended particulate matter.

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