英文摘要 |
This study uses different filter materials and different electrical charge elimination methods to study the effect of electrical charge and environmental conditions on the weighing accuracy of filter papers. The experiments were conducted under both controlled and uncontrolled temperature and humidity conditions. Experimental data show that variation of filter weight is quite substantial for both glass fiber and MCE (mixed cellulose ester) fitlers when the temperature and humidity are not controlled whether or not the electrical charge is eliminated. During the experiment, the maximum variation of weighing is from 0.157 mg and 0.349 mg for glass filter and MCE filter, respectively. However, when the temperature and humidity are controlled and electrical charge is eliminated, the weighing accuracy improves substantially. The maximum variation of weighing is reduced to 0.01 mg and 0.09 mg for glass filter and MCE filter, respectively. In comparison, for PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and Teflon filters, weighing accuracy is good even under uncontrolled environmental conditions and when electrostatic is not eliminated. The maximum variation of weighing during the experiment is only 0.007 mg and 0.011 mg for PVC and Teflon filters, respectively. The experimental data show that elimination of electrical charge can't improve the weighing accuracy of these two filters. |