TE-5003V 8" x 10" Filter Holder for VFC TSP High Volume Air Samplers SKU: TE-5003V

The TE-5003V is an 8" x 10" filter holder designed specifically for Volumetric Flow Controlled (VFC) Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) high volume air sampling systems. This stainless steel filter holder secures standard glass fiber filters in position during ambient air monitoring operations, ensuring proper sample collection for EPA-compliant TSP measurements.

Design and Construction

The TE-5003V features stainless steel construction with a stagnation pressure tap, allowing for accurate pressure differential measurements essential for VFC system operation. The filter holder accommodates standard 8" x 10" glass fiber filters and maintains proper sealing during high-volume air sampling operations.

Key Specifications

• Filter Size: 8" x 10" (203 x 254 mm)
• Material: Stainless steel construction
• Pressure tap for VFC system integration
• Compatible with standard TSP glass fiber filters

System Compatibility

The TE-5003V is designed for use with Tisch Environmental's volumetric flow controlled TSP sampling systems, including the TE-5170-V series VFC TSP samplers. VFC systems use a critical orifice with a predetermined hole diameter that is calibrated in a NIST traceable lab to determine the volumetric flow rate. This filter holder integrates with VFC blower motor assemblies such as the TE-5070 and volumetric flow controllers like the TE-10557TSP.

Required Components and Maintenance

Proper operation requires TE-5005-9 Filter Holder Gasket (between filter and blower motor) and TE-5018 8" x 10" gaskets (2 required per installation). Regular inspection of gaskets ensures proper sealing and prevents sample contamination. The TE-3000 Filter Media Holder/Filter Paper Cartridge provides the collection medium for particulate sampling.

EPA Compliance Applications

This filter holder supports TSP sampling for determining compliance with the primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter as specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix B. The EPA reference method for TSP collection requires sampling at flow rates between 39-60 ft³/min over a constant sampling period. The physical design enables collection of particles of 100 microns (Stokes Equivalent Diameter) and less, meeting EPA specifications for total suspended particulate monitoring.