| Abstract: | An experimental study of the errors arising in side wall sampling has been conducted. A two-dimensional model provides qualitative explanation of these errors but, unlike probe sampling, quantitative prediction of sampling efficiency is not possible because the flow to the sampler is more complex. The experiments show that serious errors in concentration or particle size distribution can arise unless the particles are fine, the concentration is high and a very high sampling velocity is used. A projection extending from the pipe wall was found to improve sampling efficiency. However this improvement was of marginal value because the complex nature of the flow precluded a simple theoretical prediction. |
