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Automated Dust Monitors

Automated dust monitors provide real-time data to assist and document dust mitigation at construction sites. Datasheet

AC-powered dust monitor with wind monitor/weather station, as required by Rule 1466 and DER10.

Solar-powered dust monitor with large solar panel and heavy duty battery box.

Wall-mounted dust monitor with weather station.

Construction Dust

Dust from demolition, construction, and cleanup activities can significantly impact local air quality, posing a health hazard and a nuisance.

Dust mitigation measures are required at most construction sites, and real-time dust monitoring may be required to verify that mitigation measures are effective. Common parameters include:

PM₁₀ - particles with diameters 10 microns and smaller – typically soil.
PM_2.5 - particles with diameters 2.5 microns and smaller – typically exhaust from heavy machinery.
VOCs - volatile organic compounds, potentially harmful gasses, typically emitted from industrial processes.
Wind direction and speed.

Dust Monitoring Practices

Monitoring should be continuous during working hours and ideally include windspeed and wind direction.
Monitoring should provide real-time alerts so that prompt action can be taken if limits are exceeded.
Monitors should be placed at the upwind and downwind fencelines of the project to separate project dust from offsite sources of dust.
Monitoring should be used to evaluate dust mitigation measures to improve practices and also to reduce costs.
Monitoring reports should be stored for easy retrieval in case of complaints.

Aeroqual Dust Monitors

Aeroqual instruments are in daily use by high profile customers in the US, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York Department of Environmental protection, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and NASA.

Supported by GEO

GEO-Instruments is a partner and distributor of Aeroqual in North America. We offer sales, service, support, and add-ons such as solar-power panels, rugged battery boxes, and installation accessories. We also offer rental units.