Abstract
The application of the May spinning top generator for the production of monodisperse aerosols is hampered by the need for each investigator to construct additional apparatus. The generator produces aerosol around a flat 360 degree area and a means must be provided for collecting and transporting the aerosol to the area of application. During the production of the finest diameter particles, the flow must carefully be maintained in a laminar regime to avoid disturbance of the satellite extraction system. An encapsulation system has been constructed and tested which allows the instrument to be utilized as a separate, free-standing device. Generated, primary aerosol is ducted through a single opening. Satellite extraction and collection are accomplished via a separate duct. The original liquid feed needle support is replaced by a trio of larger transparent covers which maintain ease of accessibility without diminishing visibility of the generated aerosol.