Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Materials and equipment<br>5 Sequence of APC calibration procedures<br>6 Sizing calibration procedure<br>7 Data presentation<br>8 Identification statement<br>Annex A (normative) - Preliminary APC check<br>Annex B (normative) - Coincidence error procedure<br>Annex C (normative) - Flow rate limit determination<br>Annex D (normative) - Resolution determination<br>Annex E (normative) - Verification of particle-counting accuracy<br>Annex F (normative) - Preparation and verification of bottles of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;secondary calibration suspensions<br>Annex G (informative) - APC calibration round robin<br>Annex H (informative) - Sample calculations<br>Annex I (informative) - Verification of particle size distribution<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of calibration samples<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Describes procedures for: a) primary particle-sizing calibration, sensor resolution and counting performance of automatic particle counters (APCs) for liquids capable of analysing bottle samples; b) secondary particle-sizing calibration using suspensions verified with a primary calibrated APC; c) establishing acceptable operation and performance limits; d) verifying particle sensor performance using a truncated test dust; and e) determining coincidence and flow rate limits.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MCE/18/-/6
Supersedes	BS 5540-2(1992) : 1992 09/30171027 DC : 0 98/700803 DC : JAN 98