Partner: FORTH
Operator: FORTH team
Paper: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EA00070B
Description: In the basement laboratory of FORTH, a 1 m³ Teflon chamber is used to investigate major urban combustion sources. By using UV lamps, we can simulate sunlight and study the atmospheric transformations of emissions. The research focuses on diesel, wood burning, and cooking, supported by dedicated equipment including a diesel generator, stoves (wood, pellet), and a grill. Emissions directed into the chamber are passing through a dilution system. A unique feature of the FORTH chamber facility is that the chambers are interconnected, allowing emissions from one chamber to feed into another. This design makes it possible to study the interplay between different sources under controlled conditions, while deploying the full suite of aerosol and gas-phase instrumentation.