Air Particle Measurement

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on October 1, 2011. The length of the article is 8520 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Concentrations of particulate matter emitted from large cattle feedlots in Kansas.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Technical report)Author: Li GuoPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: October 1, 2011Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 61 Issue: 10 Page: 1026(10)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Doi: 10.1080/10473289.2011.599282 Particulate matter (PM) emitted from cattle feedlots are thought to affect air quality in rural communities, yet little is known about factors controlling their emissions. The concentrations of PM (i.e., P[M.sub.2.5], P[M.sub.10], and total suspended particulates or TSP) upwind and downwind at two large cattle feedlots (KS1, KS2) in Kansas were measured with gravimetric samplers from May 2006 to October 2009 (at KS1) and from September 2007 to April 2008 (at KS2). The mean downwind and net (i.e., downwind--upwind) mass concentrations of P[M.sub.2.5], P[M.sub.10], and TSP varied seasonally, indicating the need for multiple-day, seasonal sampling. The downwind...

This work (the first of two) contains papers presented at an international conference on the technology of rotating machinery, which specifically address theoretical and applied research in transport phenomena. Rotating machinery is the prime mechanism for transporting heat, mass and momentum in numerous industrial systems. As technology advances and the stress on such systems increases, the demands on the operational conditions and capabilities of rotating machinery are greatly increased. The two books which contain the Hawaii conference proceedings are purchasable separately or together in a two-volume set.

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Stringent legislation is forcing manufacturing industry to be aware of the impact its operations have on the environment, in order to control and reduce the affect of those operations. Increasingly sophisticated equipment is required for this monitoring, and development of that equipment and strategies for its use is a multi-disciplinary field involving chemists, analytical scientists and engineers. This volume is divided into two parts, the first introducing the reader to the various sensor systems and illustrating the advantages and disadvantages those systems have for monitoring programmes, and the second introducing the problems associated with environmental monitoring, and showing how the sensors discussed in the first section can be applied to produce a thorough monitoring programme.

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Volume II in the Space Biology and Medicine series, Life Support and Habitability addresses major issues and requirements for safe habitability and work beyond the Earths atmosphere. It is composed of two parts: The Spacecraft Environment and Life Support Systems. As in the first volume, the authors are specialists in their fields in the United States and Russian Federation. The book is intended for a widespread audience. In particular, it will appeal to students majoring in biomedical and technical subjects who intend to specialize in space science, engineers developing life support systems, and physicians and scientists formulating medical specifications for habitability conditions onboard spacecraft and monitoring compliance with them. There are more than 285 figures and tables and 1100 references.

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The proceedings in this work present 60 papers on mine and mill tailings and mine waste, as well as current and future issues facing the mining and environmental communities. This includes matters dealing with technical capabilities and developments, regulations, and environmental concerns.

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The first volume in the series was released in January 2004 and the second to fourth volumes in early 2006. The field is now progressing so fast that there is a need for one volume every 12 to 18 months to capture latest developments. Volume VII presents 9 chapters on a variety of new and emerging techniques and refinements of SPM applications.

Published on: 2010-11-23 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 426 pages

An account of a three-year research program funded by the German government, in which physicists and physical chemists set off together with biologists and physicians to develop new techniques for medical and biological problems and ended up with sophisticated scientific solutions and innovative equipment, partly ready for the market. It not only includes a concise description of the new discoveries but also offers also an introduction to the various fields within optics.

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From the Back Cover Biophotonics describes the use of the most advanced optical technologies in biological and medical research, including advanced microscopy and spectroscopy methods. These are combined with the latest computer technology for such tasks as pattern recognition, and the applications range from cell biology and cancer research to the detection of allergens.This is an account of a three-year research program funded by the German government, in which physicists and physical chemists set off together with biologists and physicians to develop new techniques for medical and biological problems and ended up with sophisticated scientific solutions and innovative equipment, partly ready for the market.From the contents:Rapid Diagnosis and Prevention of Infectious DiseasesOnline Monitoring of Airborne Allergenic ParticlesEarly Diagnosis of CancerRegenerative SurgeryMicro Array BiochipsOutlook: Further PerspectivesAs one of the first books on the topic, it adopts an industry-related approach to present real world applications. The authors not only include a concise description of the new discoveries, but also offer an introduction to the various fields within optics. About the Author Marion Strehle studied biology and chemistry at the university W?g where she finished her PhD thesis 2003. During her PostDoc time at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena her research interests were focused on the development of innovative bio-spectroscopical methods for a fast, robust and very sensitive quality control of natural products. In addition to her research activities she was responsible for the public relation of the 2002 founded research framework "Biophotonik", funded by the BMBF, and for the organization of the international Bunsen discussion meeting "Raman and IR spectroscopy in Biology and Medicine" (2004) and the biophotonic symposium "Struktur und Dynamik biologischer Zellen mit optischen Methoden auf der Spur" (2005).Jürgen Popp received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Würzburg in 1995 and joined the group of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. W. Kiefer, University of Würzburg, where he finished his habilitation. He became full professor at the University of Jena and Director of the Institute of Physical Chemistry. Since 2002 he has been speaker of the research framework "Biophotonik" funded by the BMBF. In 2005, he became Head of the Microsystem Devision of the Institute of Physical High Technology. His work has been awarded the faculty prize of chemistry (1995), the Bayerischer Habilitationsförpreis (1997), the Förderpreis der Wüger Korporationen (2001), and the Kirchhoff-Bunsen award (2002).

Microbes are in our midst soon after birth. Thankfully, the number of harmless (and often beneficial) microbes far outnumber those that would do us harm. Our ability to ward-off pathogens in our environment, including those that can colonize our exterior and/or interior surfaces, depends on the integrative action of the innate and adaptive immunity systems. This volume of CTMI, entitled Antimicrobial Peptides and Human Disease, is dedicated to the role of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in the innate host defense system of homo sapiens.

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Dieses in kürzester Zeit zum Standardwerk der Reinraumtechnik avancierte Fachbuch wurde in der vorliegenden Auflage durch neueste Ergebnisse und aktuellste Entwicklungen ergänzt. Die Darstellung der Regelwerke wurde wieder auf neuesten Stand gebracht. Das Thema der Reinraum-Automation wird erstmals in einem neu aufgenommenen Kapitel dargestellt. Ausgehend von reinraumtechnischen Problemstellungen werden die Grundlagen und Anwendungen beschrieben und aktuelle Lösungen dargestellt. Für alle wichtigen Aspekte der Kontaminationskontrolle werden Methoden, Reinraumsysteme und deren Leistungsgrenzen behandelt. Eine Besonderheit des Buches liegt in der systematischen Verknüpfung von Grundlagen, Problemstellungen und deren praktischer Umsetzung. Die Herausgeber gelten als Nestoren der Reinraumtechnik. Für ihre Arbeiten innerhalb der Industrie wie für technisch-wissenschaftliche Gremien wurden sie wiederholt ausgezeichnet.

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From the Back Cover Das in kurzer Zeit zum Standardwerk der Reinraumtechnik avancierte Fachbuch wurde durch neueste Ergebnisse und aktuellste Entwicklungen ergänzt und in der Darstellung der Regelwerke auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Das Thema der Reinraum-Automation wird erstmals in einem Kapitel eigenständig dargestellt. Das Fachbuch stellt die Reinraumtechnik mit allen wesentlichen Teilgebieten dar. Das Ziel des Buches ist die systematische Einführung in Teilgebiete sowie in traditionelle und neue Anwendungen. Es richtet sich ebenso an die Nutzer der Reinraumtechnik in allen Bereichen der Forschung und Industrie wie an die Planer reinraumtechnischer Einrichtungen und die Hersteller von Geräten und Ausrüstungen. Die Herausgeber und das Autorenteam sind der Reinraumtechnik seit Jahren als ausgewiesene Experten verbunden. Fachpublikationen und Ausschusstätigkeiten belegen ihre Einbindung in die weltweite Technologieentwicklung. Dr. Lothar Gail studierte an der TU München Verfahrenstechnik. Nach seiner Promotion trat er 1973 in die Zentralforschung der Hoechst AG ein und arbeitete auf den Gebieten Reinraum- und Steriltechnik, Pharmazeutische Technologie, Partikelmesstechnik und Reinstmedienversorgung. Er leitet den VDI-Fachausschuss Reinraumtechnik und ist für die Internationale Gesellschaft für Reinraumtechnik (ICCCS) tätig. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Hortig studierte Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen. Nach Forschungstätigkeiten bei der Hoechst AG wurde ihm 1976 die Leitung der Ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Abteilung, dann der Anlagenplanung und schließlich des Zentralen Engineering übertragen. Er ist einer der Gründer des VDI-Fachausschusses Reinraumtechnik und Mitbegründer der Internationalen Gesellschaft für Reinraumtechnik. About the Author Dr. Lothar Gail studierte an der TU München Verfahrenstechnik. Nach seiner Promotion trat er 1973 in die Zentralforschung der Hoechst AG ein und arbeitete auf den Gebieten  Reinraum- und Steriltechnik, Pharmazeutische Technologie, Partikelmesstechnik und Reinstmedienversorgung. Er leitet den VDI-Fachausschuss Reinraumtechnik und ist für die Internationale Gesellschaft für Reinraumtechnik (ICCCS) tätig. 1997 wurde ihm der Wallhäußer-Preis verliehen und 1999 die Ehrenmedaille des VDI. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Hortig studierte Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen. Nach Forschungstätigkeiten bei der Hoechst AG wurde ihm 1976 die Leitung der Ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Abteilung, dann der Anlagenplanung und schließlich des Zentralen Engineering übertragen. Er erkannte frühzeitig die Chancen neuer Reinraumkonzepte - insbesondere in der Sterilfertigung der pharmazeutischen Produktion - und realisierte zahlreiche Projekte. Er ist einer der Gründer des VDI-Fachausschusses Reinraumtechnik und Mitbegründer der Internationalen Gesellschaft für Reinraumtechnik. Nach Verleihung des Award der Stiftung Eurocontamination 1971 in Paris wurde er 1975 mit dem Arnold-Eucken-Preis des VDI ausgezeichnet.

An Urbanizing World is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and systematic review of conditions and trends in cities around the world and in the urbanization process. Prepared by Habitat (United Nations Centre for Human Settlements), in conjunction with leading experts worldwide, the book shows the positive and negative side of cities while stressing the crucial importance of good governance. It describes how cities have great potential to combine healthy and safe living conditions, cultural riches, and environmental advantages.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3541192 in Books Published on: 1996-08-01 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 600 pages

Review "An important sourcebook....An invaluable resource for teachers and researchers in need of comprehensive comparative information on shelter and settlement. All levels."--Choice

This volume will examine the physical and technical foundation for recent progress in applied scanning probe techniques. The first volume came out in January 2004 and the second to fourth volumes in early 2006. The field is progressing so fast that there is a need for practically one volume every 12 to 18 months to capture latest developments. These volumes constitute a timely comprehensive overview of SPM applications. Industrial applications span topographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, and magnetic and biological materials. After introducing scanning probe microscopy, including sensor technology and tip characterization, chapters on use in various industrial applications are presented. The chapters will be written by leading researchers and application scientists from all over the world and from various industries to provide a broader perspective.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3596005 in Books Published on: 2006-11-10 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 426 pages

Recently identified as a killer, tobacco has been the focus of health warnings, lawsuits, and political controversy. Yet many Native Americans continue to view tobacco-when used properly-as a life-affirming and sacramental substance that plays a significant role in Native creation myths and religious ceremonies. This definitive work presents the origins, history, and contemporary use (and misuse) of tobacco by Native Americans. It describes wild and domesticated tobacco species and how their cultivation and use may have led to the domestication of corn, potatoes, beans, and other food plants. It also analyzes many North American Indian practices and beliefs, including the concept that Tobacco is so powerful and sacred that the spirits themselves are addicted to it. The book presents medical data revealing the increasing rates of commercial tobacco use by Native youth and the rising rates of death among Native American elders from lung cancer, heart disease, and other tobacco-related illnesses. Finally, this volume argues for the preservation of traditional tobacco use in a limited, sacramental manner while criticizing the use of commercial tobacco.Contributors are: Mary J. Adair, Karen R. Adams, Carol B. Brandt, Linda Scott Cummings, Glenna Dean, Patricia Diaz-Romo, Jannifer W. Gish, Julia E. Hammett, Robert F. Hill, Richard G. Holloway, Christina M. Pego, Samuel Salinas Alvarez, Lawrence A Shorty, Glenn W. Solomon, Mollie Toll, Suzanne E. Victoria, Alexander von Garnet, Jonathan M. Samet, and Gail E. Wagner.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1437250 in Books Published on: 2001-01-15 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 512 pages

About the Author Joseph C. Winter, who taught for twenty-one years as a Professor of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, is currently the director of the Native American Plant Cooperative.

Introduction to Multimedia Systems is designed to be a general introduction to the broad field of multimedia... more specifically digital interactive multimedia. The editors have included topics such as the principles of "multiple" and "media," including sound, two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics, animation, and text. All of these elements are stitched together by the programmer, or multimedia designer, based on the conceptualization of the designer.In order to take full advantage of the potential for a wide array of multimedia applications it is important to have a broad understanding of the principles of various media. The person preparing a multimedia "package," which may include such media as sound, computer graphics, and software, will most likely have a strong background in only one or perhaps none of the media to be used. Introduction to Multimedia Systems has been developed to be the first place to turn, both as an introductory textbook or as a professional reference for anyone diving into multimedia preparation. Multimedia is first and foremost a medium of communication. In order to take advantage of the nearly unlimited potential provided by digital environments a full survey of multimedia capabilities is covered in this book.Website Feature: Learning by doing! The editors currently use the book in combination with a wide array of sample software and weblinks for students to learn how to build by example. Each part of the book will have a direct link to a publicly accessible website that will maintain these available software tools. The weblinks will be updated as software versions advance, and most of the software involves demo or scaled down versions of commercially available multimedia design software/editing tools. This is a carefully written and edited book specifically designed to be a general introduction to the broad field of multimediaCovers all the general topics of multimedia namely the principles of 'multiple' and 'media', including sound, 2D and 3D graphics, animation and text

Amazon Sales Rank: #3471689 in Books Published on: 2001-10-25 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 1.40 pounds Binding: Hardcover 207 pages

From the Back Cover The first decade of the new milennium can easily be labeled the "age of multimedia." Advances in computer hardware and software, coupled with advances in communication systems and devices from the Internet to wireless personal assistants, are becoming part of the everyday lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Central to these rapid advances is the use of "multiple media," more specifically digital interactive multimedia, such as sound, computer graphics, animation, text, and video, as tools for communication.Multimedia are first and foremost a means of communication between humans. In the past 15 years the development of user-friendly software has been aimed specifically at eliminating the need for computer users to know how to write computer code and programs. However, it is clear that a fundamental understanding of how a computer functions is a great advantage in maximizing its potential as a tool. This is also true for multimedia communications. To take full advantage of the potential for a wide array of multimedia applications, it is important to have a broad understanding of the principles of various media.Introduction to Multimedia Systems has been developed to be the first place to turn, as an introductory textbook or as a professional reference, for anyone diving into multimedia preparation. A full survey of multimedia capabilities is covered in this book.Website Feature: Learning by doing! The editors have developed this book in combination with a wide array of sample software and Web links for the reader to learn how to build by example. Each part of the book has a direct link to a publicly accessibly Web site that maintains these available software tools. The Web links will be updated as software versions advance, and most of the software involves demo or scaled-down versions of commercially available multimedia design software/editing tools. The Web site can be accessed at http://www.academicpress.com/multimedia. About the Author Sugata Mitra is one of the most well-known computer educators in the world. The company NIIT, of which Mitra is the Chief Scientist, is one of the most powerful computing companies in the world. NIIT trains over 500,000 students every year and is the largest trainer and producer of educational multimedia material in the world. Over 1/4 of the world's computer programming is now being done in India. Mitra is one of the most influential persons in India on the education and training of millions of computer scientists and programmers.

Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book By A Customer I really loved this book and found it very useful. If anyone is into multimedia systems, this is a must have book. See all 1 customer reviews...

Detailing the scientific principles underlying the achievement of sterility, this unique reference examines both a broad spectrum of practical, commonly used sterilization procedures and the methods available to confirm sterility-assessing the strengths and limitations of each technology. Delineates current regulatory requirements for sterility-emphasizing the importance of aseptic processes in the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry! Achieving Sterility in Medical and Pharmaceutical Products discusses sterilization approaches that utilize · saturated steam · dry heat · ethylene oxide · gamma radiation · sterile filtration · and more!

Amazon Sales Rank: #5959520 in Books Published on: 1994-05-10 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 296 pages

Review …a useful resume of issues relating to sterility in the pharmaceutical industry…will be of most use to pharmacists involved in quality control or interested in pharmaceutical manufacture but will also be of use to microbiologists working in the pharmaceutical industry or advising on pharmaceutical sterility.-Journal of Medical Microbiology…a worthy addition to any library based in pharmaceutical academia or industry. Dr. Halls should be very proud of this excellent text.-Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Large amounts of data obtained through environmental monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in 10 Asian countries and Australia have been compiled and explored using principles of environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment. This book also includes descriptions and discussions of current governmental policies, monitoring and surveillance programs, history of manufacturing and applications, emission sources, impacts on human health, and cross-boundary transport of POPs in these countries. * Compiles up-to-date sources, distributions, transport, and fates of highly concerned persistent organic pollutants (POPs) * Presents exploratory examinations of the data guided by the principles of environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment * Includes important context and insight regarding government policies, monitoring and surveillance programs, history of manufacturing and applications, emission sources, impacts on human health, and cross-boundary transport of POPs

Amazon Sales Rank: #4821435 in Books Published on: 2007-11-19 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.21 pounds Binding: Hardcover 842 pages

Many controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us.This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1333591 in Books Published on: 2003-06-26 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 432 pages

Review 'This is a timely and much needed text for students of environmental science or related subjects who need an appreciation of the importance and relevance of environmental chemistry to their studies.' - I David J. Harwood, Director, Institute of Science Education, University of Plymouth About the Author John Wright is Principal Lecturer, Head of Programme for Geography and Applied Environmental Science in the School of Management, Community and Communication at College of Ripon and York St John, University of Leeds, UK

The Ozone Layer is an accessible history of stratospheric ozone, from its discovery in the nineteenth century to current investigations of the Antarctic ozone hole. Drawing directly on the scientific literature, Christie uses the story of ozone as a case study for examining fundamental issues relating to the practice of modern science and the conduct of scientific debate. Linking key debates in the philosophy of science to an example of real-world science it is an excellent and thought-provoking introduction to the philosophy of science.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3503384 in Books Published on: 2001-01-29 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 227 pages

Review "Maureen Christie's carefully reasoned book presents a critical philosophical analysis of the evidence development between 1970 and 1994 on the effects of human-produced chlorinated fluorocarbons ( CFCs) on the ozone layer...remarkably successful, providing an illuminating way to understand the interplay of argument and evidence." American Scientist, VOL 89"Although the book focuses on ozone, a few additional examples provide helpful extensions." CHOICE Nov 2001"The volume is scholarly but written at a level that makes it accessible to the non-specialist" Research News & Opportunities in science and Theology

Most helpful customer reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Calm, thoughtful and relevant By Mark Frank I heartily recommend this book if: 1) You are interested the question of ozone depletion but a bit hazy on the detail (did you realise that the explanation for Antartic ozone hole is really quite different from the initial theory for CFC depletion of ozone) 2) Are interested in the philosophy of science. What a good idea to tie it so closely to real example. Incidentally there is a fine demolition of the sceptical position at the end - but that is not what drives this book. My only criticism - it is easy to read and very clear but a bit inclined to repeat itself. See all 1 customer reviews...

The Common Sense Dictionary for First Responders is a glossary of terms that will be useful to all responders to emergency situations. Section I includes terms common in matters relating to hazardous materials, chemistry, the environment, firefighting, EMS, protective clothing, radioactivity, chemical warfare agents, and other emergency topics. Section II is a comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms that relate to the topics covered in the first section.Features and benefits:• Aids in the training and education of emergency responders.• Provides a reference for defining words used by emergency responders.• Promotes understanding between and among the various types and levels of emergency responders, governmental agencies, and the private sector.• Valuable reference and training tool for firefighters, hazmat team members, fire department officers, EMS personnel, rescue workers, military personnel and officers, industrial safety team members, safety managers, EPA and OSHA inspectors, health officers, civil support team members, instructors at federal, state and local fire academies, insurance underwriters, fire investigators, city council members, federal, state and local legislators, activist groups, and industry trade groups.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1505454 in Books Published on: 2006-12-05 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 295 pages

About the Author Frank L. Fire is an accomplished author with more than forty yearsÂ’ experience in the plastics industry and more than thirty yearsÂ’ experience teaching the chemistry of hazardous materials to firefighters and other emergency responders. He retired from his position as Executive Vice President, Marketing and International, at Americhem, Inc. and is currently a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Fire Engineering magazine. He is a past member of the Society of the Plastics Industry (where he served on the Coordinating Committee on Fire Safety) and an active member in the Society of Plastics Engineers, the National Fire Protection Association, and a number of other professional organizations. He is the author of The Common Sense Approach to Hazardous Materials and its Study Guide, Chemical Data Notebook: A UserÂ’s Manual, and Combustibility of Plastics, as well as co-author of SARA Title III: Intent and Implementation of Hazardous Materials Regulations. He has also published more than 120 articles on individual hazardous materials and other fire service topics.

Measuring the long-term durability of new types of concrete and concrete technologies is crucial to their acceptance in the marketplace. This long-needed handbook of analytical techniques provides a complete reference to the cutting-edge procedures used to test today's innovative materials. Ranging from chemical and thermal analysis, to IR and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, to Scanning Electron Microscopy, x-ray diffraction, computer modeling and more, the book provides first-hand explanations of modern methodsùcontributed by 24 leading scientists, many of whom actually developed or refined the techniques. The book includes many analytic techniques, applied to a wide range of organic, inorganic and composite materials and additives.Perfect for practitioners, students, and professional standards writers, the handbook is highly useful for scrutinizing materials in a variety of environments. It takes into account the many factors that affect the qualities of concreteùtemperature, pore and pore-size distribution, surface area, and exposureùgathering diverse evaluation methods into one convenient resource.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2999037 in Books Published on: 2002-01-14 Format: Illustrated Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 1003 pages

From the Publisher Scientific analysis techniques for a wide variety of concretes and their additives as well as concrete technologies, perfect for practitioners, students, and professional standards writers. About the Author Dr. V.S. Ramachandran is Distinguished Researcher at the Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada. He is author of six other books and numerous articles. Dr. Ramachandran is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Ceramic Society (UK), the American Ceramic Society, and is the recipient of many awards and honors for his scientific accomplishments in the concrete and ceramic fields.Dr. James J. Beaudoin is Principal Research Officer at the Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada. He is author of over 300 publications, including three books, and holds several patents. He received the Copeland Award from the American Ceramic Society in 1998 and the American Concrete Institute Wason Medal for materials research in 1999.

Atmospheric Chemistry has been a rapidly growing field with a recent focus on the major aspects of global environmental change, including stratospheric ozone depletion, UV-B change, and global warming. This book describes recent developments in our understanding of the global aspects of the chemistry in the main parts of the atmosphere, troposphere, and stratosphere, as obtained from field observations, laboratory investigations, and modeling studies. Although this chemistry is largely driven by reactions between gas phase species, recent progress made in the understanding of chemical reactions occuring in clouds and on the surface of aerosols is also reported.

Amazon Sales Rank: #6387410 in Books Published on: 1999-03-19 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 334 pages

Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants addresses the sources, environmental cycles, uptake, consequences and control of many of the more important chlorinated organic micropollutants, including PCBs, PCDDs, PCDFs and various chlorinated pesticides, all of which have given widespread cause for concern in relation to their environmental persistence and high toxicity, and their potential for adverse effects on humans and wildlife. Rational decision making over chlorinated organic micropollutants in the environment must be based upon sound science. This volume draws upon the expertise of some of the most distinguished workers in the field, to review current knowledge of the sources, environmental concentrations and pathways, human toxicity and ecotoxicology, and control methods for these groups of compounds. Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants gives a unique and valuable compilation of information on an extremely important group of environmental pollutants. It is fully up-to-date, and will provide a comprehensive overview of this topical subject that will be useful for years to come, to academic, student and professional alike.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5072314 in Books Published on: 1996-12-31 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 192 pages

About the Author Ronald E Hester is at the University of York, UK Roy M Harrison OBE is at the University of Birmingham, UK

The Concise Dictionary of Environmental Terms has been written for academic use in grade schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. In addition, it has not only been written for technical individuals who work in environmental or in environmentally related fields, but also for non technical (in an environmental sense) individuals such as office workers, secretaries, doctors, lawyers, etc., and, last but not least, the consumer. In effect, it is a dictionary that may be used whenever and wherever information about environmental words and/or terms is likely to be sought. One-sentence definitions for approximately 6,000 words or terms are provided in non technical jargon. Every attempt has been made to present as much information as possible in this one sentence without complicating its meaning. The words and terms are drawn from the following environmental areas: air; water; solid waste; risk; meteorology; regulations; toxicology; engineering; inorganic chemicals; multimedia concerns; sustainable development; ISO 14000; ecology; and health, safety, and accident management. The appendix section, consisting of acronyms, units/conversion factors, and references, rounds out the scope of this work. In addition to the references provided, the reader will find a computer diskette attached to the back cover of the dictionary. The diskette contains two program files, a Word Perfect 5.1 file which can be run from the WINDOWS Program Manager, and an ASCII file. Both of these text files contain the entire dictionary of words and enable the reader to quickly find a definition using the search capability of the modern word processor.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1700677 in Books Published on: 1997-12-03 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 392 pages

This book covers various experimental and theoretical aspects of multiparticle production in high energy interactions from lepton-lepton, lepton-hadron, hadron-hadron, hadron-nucleus and heavy ion collisions. This is the first time that data from CERN LEP, FNAL, DESY, BNL AGS, CERN SPS and BNL RHIC have been collected in a single volume. Not only accelerator-induced reactions but also cosmic ray interactions of very high energy are discussed, and the up-to-date theoretical interpretations are summarized.

Published on: 2001-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 600 pages

Contamination control is being used by more and more industries where the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene is of vital importance. This book covers the basic principles of contamination control and cleanroom technology from a holistic point of view. It deals with cleanliness and hygiene and their effects on the outcome of a process, reflecting the latest results from both scientific and practical points of view. The following topics are covered: contaminants and how they are measured cleanrooms and clean zones cleaning and decontamination cleanroom clothing the impact of people on cleanliness. Intended as an introduction to the area of contamination control, the text is also an excellent source of knowledge for people with both theoretical and practical experience. The Swedish version has been used for a long time within the Nordic countries as a basic training textbook within the pharmaceutical, microelectronics, food and beverage, optics and many other industries.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2112270 in Books Published on: 2000-12-04 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 179 pages

Most helpful customer reviews 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good introduction to basic ideas on contamination control! By A Customer A good introductory-level textbook on contamination control that that provides sufficient background knowledge for the lay person. Concepts were presented in a clear and concise manner. Could have been better if the book includes more diagrams and figures, though. See all 1 customer reviews...

In the tradition of its predecessors, this volume comprises a selection of the best papers presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics, held in Lisbon in July 2000. The papers reflect the state-of-the-art in laser applications of laser techniques in fluid mechanics describing novel ideas for instrumentation, instrumentation developments, results of measurements of wall-bounded flows, free flows and flames and flow and combustion in engines. The papers demonstrate the continuing interest in the development of an understanding of new methodologies and implementation in terms of new instrumentation.

Amazon Sales Rank: #10305957 in Books Published on: 2000-04-26 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 638 pages

All papers in these proceedings are in English. IFAE is an annual conference on high energy physics. Distinguished scientists discuss relevant topics of particle physics, cosmic ray and neutrino physics, as well as detector and accelerator technologies. Topics included are: the standard model, SUSY and beyond the standard model, heavy flavor physics, neutrinos and cosmic rays, as well as detectors and new technologies.

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This volume contains the results of the priority programme Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis conducted in 2003-2009. This research programme was based on the fact, that experimental flow analysis has always played an important role in addition to theory and numerics. At the time, however, comparisons with numerical tools made it clear, that there are only few experimental procedures which can keep up with these increasingly powerful tools in respect to their informative value. The priority programme was to close this development gap by focusing on the investigation on efficient measurement methods to analyse complex flow fields and advancing these techniques to a widely renowned key technology. This book gives a state-of-the-art overview of current developments in the fields of image based flow measurements and analysis. The contributions to this book were presented at the concluding conference of the programme held May 14 – 15, 2009, at the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. The priority programme was funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation).

Amazon Sales Rank: #5724340 in Books Published on: 2009-06-12 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 338 pages

From the Back Cover This volume contains the results of the priority programme Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis conducted in 2003-2009. This research programme was based on the fact, that experimental flow analysis has always played an important role in addition to theory and numerics. At the time, however, comparisons with numerical tools made it clear, that there are only few experimental procedures which can keep up with these increasingly powerful tools in respect to their informative value. The priority programme was to close this development gap by focusing on the investigation on efficient measurement methods to analyse complex flow fields and advancing these techniques to a widely renowned key technology. This book gives a state-of-the-art overview of current developments in the fields of image based flow measurements and analysis. The contributions to this book were presented at the concluding conference of the programme held May 14 – 15, 2009, at the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. The priority programme was funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation). About the Author Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Nitsche holds the chair of Aerodynamics at the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the Technische Universität Berlin, and is coordinator of the priority programme 1147 "Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis" funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation).

Anthony Kessel explores the changing conceptions of air and health alongside historical developments in public health, and critically examines contemporary problems--conceptual, scientific, philosophical and ethical--in public health theory and practice. His book is a unique blend of public health science, history of medicine, ethics and philosophy. Its multi-disciplinary approach will be of interest to students as well as professionals in public health, environmental health, medicine, history of medicine, environmental philosophy, and medical ethics.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1996612 in Books Published on: 2011-04-14 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 258 pages

Review "Kessel successfully engages the reader in the important debate on air pollution and global warming, an expands the boundaries of the debate to include some of the philosophical bases of Western civilization. And that is not a mean feat."Sverre Vedal, Respiratory Care About the Author Anthony Kessel is Director of Public Health in Camden Primary Care Trust in London, and Senior Lecturer and Director of the 'International Programme for Ethics, Public Health and Human Rights' in the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Subjects extensively covered include asbestos, carbon dioxide, lead, nuclear accidents, non-ionizing radiation, stratospheric ozone, and visibility.This state-of-the-art compilation will facilitate the work of air pollution control agency personnel, air pollution research scientists, and air pollution consultants. It will also be useful to law firms involved in air pollution litigation and to air pollution equipment and instrument manufacturers. Key Features* acidic deposition (acid rain)* indoor air pollution* long range transport* risk assessment and management* hazardous and toxic substances

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Review "Access to these volumes, ... together with their predecessors, is essential for the serious student and practitioner in the field of air pollution and its control."--CLEAN AIR (AUSTRALIA)

This digital document is an article from American Journal of Environmental Sciences, published by Science Publications on October 1, 2008. The length of the article is 6472 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: Key words: [PM.sub.10] concentrations, multiple linear regression, principal component regression, independent component regression, quantile regression, partial least squares regressionCitation DetailsTitle: Prediction of the daily mean [PM.sub.10] concentrations using linear models.(Technical report)Author: J.C.M. PiresPublication: American Journal of Environmental Sciences (Magazine/Journal)Date: October 1, 2008Publisher: Science PublicationsVolume: 4 Issue: 5 Page: 445(9)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION Atmospheric particulate matter is made up of solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere. They are emitted by: (i) natural (volcanic eruptions, seismic activity, forest fires, winds of great intensity or natural particle transport from the dry regions); and (ii) anthropogenic sources (all types of combustion and some industrial processes). In Europe, particulate matter is one of the most important air pollutants responsible for loss of human health (1). In the last decade, several studies about health effects of particulate matter were published (2-5). Long exposure to [PM.sub.10] (particles with diameter smaller than 10 [micro]m) and to [PM.sub.2.5] (particles with diameter smaller than 2.5 [micro]m) has been associated with...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 8176 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Measurement and analysis of the relationship between ammonia, acid gases, and fine particles in eastern North Carolina.(Technical Paper)Author: Bok Haeng BaekPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: May 1, 2004Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 54 Issue: 5 Page: 623(11)Distributed by Thomson Gale

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This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: A common method of sampling semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) is to pull air through a filter to collect the particulate fraction followed by a gas-trapping sorbent (e.g. polyurethane foam or XAD resin) to collect the vapour fraction. This sampling method is prone to artefacts that may misrepresent the particle/gas distribution due to volatilisation from, and sorption to, the particles collected on the filter and the filter material itself. Such artefacts could be due to temperature variations as well as changes in atmospheric concentrations of sorbing species and in the mass of particles on the filter over the sampling period. Mathematical simulations of the changing equilibrium between particle and gas SVOCs during air sampling show that, in the absence of other artefacts, partition coefficients based on 24-h samples will match those in air at the end of the sampling period under warm conditions as well as cool conditions for the more volatile SVOCs. However, to reflect the average conditions of the sampling period, 24-h samples should be started near one of the two times that the average daily temperature occurs. If conditions are such that the equilibration needs of the collected particles cannot be met at all times during the sampling period, samples should be started at the morning occurrence of the average temperature. For the conditions in a mid-latitude urban area simulated in this study, 24-h samples started in early morning can yield temperature-induced blow-on and blow-off errors in estimated partition coefficients of up to 0.4logK"p units.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 5210 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Improving estimation of indoor exposure to inhalable particles for children in the first year of life.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Clinical report)Author: Stuart L. ShalatPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: August 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 8 Page: 934(6)Article Type: Clinical reportDistributed by Thomson Gale

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This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: Studies have suggested that aerosol number concentrations may be better correlated to health effects than mass concentrations so that the high particle number concentrations in the vicinity of freeways raise concerns regarding adverse health effects on people living there. Thus, it is important to understand how particles transport and transform near roadways for regulatory purposes. Driven by different mixing forces, exhaust dilution near roadways usually experiences two distinct dilution stages after being emitted-'tailpipe-to-road' and 'road-to-ambient'. The first stage dilution is induced by traffic-generated turbulence and the dilution ratio usually reaches up to about 1000:1 in around 1-3s; the second stage dilution is mainly dependent on atmospheric turbulence, the additional dilution ratio is usually about 10:1, and the process usually lasts around 3-10min. The aerosol dynamical processes, such as nucleation, condensation and coagulation were qualitatively investigated in the first stage. For the second stage, condensation and dilution were the major mechanisms in altering aerosol size distribution, while coagulation and deposition play minor roles. Based on the analysis, a modeling structure for a mechanistic roadway air quality model is proposed. Our study also indicates that in order to simulate the first stage, 'in-tailpipe' measurement of aerosol size distribution and condensable material concentrations in their original phase states is necessary. The implications for dilution tunnel design are discussed.

Amazon Sales Rank: #8565226 in Books Published on: 2004-12-01 Format: HTML Binding: Digital

This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: A comprehensive sampling campaign was carried out around a municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) in central Taiwan in order to evaluate the impact of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs) emissions on the ambient air and describe their spatial variation of gas-particle partitioning. Stack flue gas samples from the MSWI were also analyzed to investigate the relationship between the source and the impacted sites. Results showed that the PCDD/F emissions from the MSWI were a major source for PCDD/Fs in the ambient air. Moreover, PCDD/Fs in the ambient air tended to be distributed between the gaseous and particulate phases based on molecular weight; the higher chlorinated congener occupied a higher particulate fraction. There was an increase in the proportion of particle-bound PCDD/Fs with increasing distance from the MSWI. This observation supports the assumption that PCDD/Fs emitted were initially more associated with gaseous phase and the gaseous PCDD/Fs would gradually migrate to particles via either adsorption or absorption process. The results obtained were also applied and compared with the subcooled liquid vapor pressure (P"L^0)-based model and with the octanol-air partition coefficients (K"o"a)-based model. These two models were found to be excellent descriptors for the gas-particle partitioning of PCDD/Fs. Regressions for log partition coefficient (K"p) versus log P"L^0 and log K"p versus log K"o"a both demonstrated that PCDD/Fs were approaching equilibrium partitioning with increasing distance from the MSWI in the current study.

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This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: To meet the emission standards that become more and more stringent, the waste incinerators are commonly equipped with various air pollution control devices. Gas/particulate phase distribution of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-doxin and furan (PCDD/F) in stack gas could be much different when different control technologies are applied. This study evaluates PCDD/F congener distributions at the stack gas of a municipal waste incinerator (MWI) and ambient air in northern Taiwan via stack gas and ambient air sampling and analysis. Ambient air samples were taken in the vicinity area of a large-scale MWI for measuring PCDD/F concentrations and partitioning gas/particulate phase from November 1999 through January 2001. Stack gas samples of the MWI were taken during the period of ambient air sampling. The PCDD/F concentrations measured in fall and winter seasons are significantly higher than those measured in summertime. In addition, the results obtained on gas/particulate partitioning of ambient air samples indicate that the particulate-phase PCDD/Fs account for more than 80% of the total concentration. Nevertheless, the gas/particulate partitioning of stack gas PCDD/F sample was completely different from that of the ambient air samples. The gas-phase PCDD/Fs account for more than 85% of the total concentration in MWI stack gas. This study also indicates that as the chlorination level of PCDD/F congeners increases, the percentage of PCDD/Fs existing in gas phase decreases in either ambient air or stack gas of MWI. Furthermore, the temperature in ambient air also affects the percentage of particle-bound dioxins. As the ambient air temperature decreases by 10^oC, the percentage of PCDD/Fs in particulate phase increases around 20%. PCDFs account for about 80% of the I-TEQ concentrations for stack gas and ambient air sample, among them the 2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF is the major contributor, accounting for 30-55% of the total I-TEQ.

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This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: We report on an air-pollution monitoring campaign in the urban Kyoto area conducted during December 2003 and January 2004. The method is based on the differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) using an aviation obstruction light (white flashlight). Three sets of DOAS spectrometers, each consisting of a telescope and a compact charge-coupled device (CCD) spectrometer, were operated to cover the southern part of the city area. Three sites were chosen in the urban Kyoto area, and the average concentrations of NO"2 were measured with optical path lengths of 2.7, 4.1, and 7.1km. The aerosol optical thickness was simultaneously measured for the path length of 2.7km. It is found that the temporal variations of the retrieved amount of the pollution species agree with each other and they are also consistent with concurrent results of the ground sampling measurements.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 8685 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Determining gaseous emission factors and driver's particle exposures during traffic congestion by vehicle-following measurement techniques.Author: U. Wa TangPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: November 1, 2006Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 56 Issue: 11 Page: 1532(8)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2006-11-01 Released on: 2006-12-14 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 29 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 8179 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Aerosol particle number concentration measurements in five European cities using TSI-3022 condensation particle counter over a three-year period during Health Effects of Air Pollution on Susceptible Subpopulations.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Pasi AaltoPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: August 1, 2005Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 55 Issue: 8 Page: 1064(13)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Amazon Sales Rank: #8327637 in Books Published on: 2005-08-01 Released on: 2005-09-19 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 28 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 4977 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Measurement of fine particles in diesel emissions using a real-time aerosol monitor.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Jiping ZhuPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: July 1, 2005Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 55 Issue: 7 Page: 978(6)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2005-07-01 Released on: 2005-09-19 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 17 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on February 1, 2011. The length of the article is 5596 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Total diesel exhaust particulate length measurements using a modified household smoke alarm ionization chamber.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Report)Author: Michal Vojtisek-LomPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: February 1, 2011Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 61 Issue: 2 Page: 126(9)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT To evaluate the effectiveness of various means to combat the negative health effects of ultrafine particles emitted by internal combustion engines, a reliable, low-cost instrument for dynamic measurements of the exhaust emissions of ultrafine particulate matter (PM) is needed. In this study, an ordinary ionization-type building smoke detector was modified to serve as a measuring ionization chamber and utilized for dynamic measurements of PM emissions from diesel engines. When used with diluted exhaust, the readings show an excellent correlation with total particulate length. The instrument worked well with raw and diluted exhaust and with varying emission levels and is well suitable for on-board use.

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on October 1, 2010. The length of the article is 6686 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Theoretical versus observed gas-particle partitioning of carbonyl emissions from motor vehicles.(COMBUSTION AEROSOL 2009)(Report)Author: Jianjun ChenPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: October 1, 2010Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 60 Issue: 10 Page: 1237(8)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT A state-of-the-science thermodynamic model describing gas-particle absorption processes was used to predict the gas-particle partitioning of mixtures of approximately 60 carbonyl compounds emitted from low-emission gasoline-powered vehicles, three-way catalyst gasoline-powered vehicles, heavy-duty diesel vehicles under the idle-creep condition (HDDV idle), and heavy-duty diesel vehicles under the five-mode test (HDDV 5-mode). Exhaust was diluted by a factor of 120-580 with a residence time of approximately 43 sec. The predicted equilibrium absorption partitioning coefficients differed from the measured partitioning coefficients by several orders of magnitude. Time scales to reach equilibrium in the dilution sampling system were close to the actual residence time during the HDDV 5-mode test and much longer than the actual residence time during the other vehicle tests...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on March 1, 2010. The length of the article is 7454 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Semicontinuous [PM.sub.2.5] and [PM.sub.10] mass and composition measurements in Lindon, Utah, during winter 2007.(Technical report)Author: Jaron C. HansenPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: March 1, 2010Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 60 Issue: 3 Page: 346(10)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is promoting the development and application of sampling methods for the semicontinuous determination of fine particulate matter (P[M.sub.2.5], particles with an aerodynamic diameter

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6665 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Evaluation and comparison of continuous fine particulate matter monitors for measurement of ambient aerosols.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Technical report)Author: Kunning ZhuPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: December 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 12 Page: 1499(8)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2007-12-01 Released on: 2008-01-12 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 23 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 5193 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Source identifications of airborne fine particles using positive matrix factorization and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency positive matrix factorization.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Technical report)Author: Eugene KimPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: July 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 7 Page: 811(9)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2007-07-01 Released on: 2007-11-07 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 18 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on July 1, 2002. The length of the article is 8755 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Regional transport and urban contributions to fine particle concentrations in southeastern Canada. (Technical Paper).(Statistical Data Included)Author: Jeffrey R. BrookPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: July 1, 2002Publisher: Air and Waste Management Association Page: 855(12)Article Type: Statistical Data IncludedDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2002-07-01 Released on: 2005-07-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 30 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on July 1, 2002. The length of the article is 3326 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Particle size relationships at the Fresno Supersite. (Technical Paper).(Statistical Data Included)Author: John G. WatsonPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: July 1, 2002Publisher: Air and Waste Management Association Page: 822(6)Article Type: Statistical Data IncludedDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2002-07-01 Released on: 2005-07-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 12 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 7347 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: The mobile source effect on curbside 1,3-Butadiene, Benzene, and particle-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons assessed at a tollbooth. (Technical Paper).Author: Amir SapkotaPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: June 1, 2003Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 53 Issue: 6 Page: 740(9)Distributed by Thomson Gale

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This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: The relationship between ambient fine particle (PM"2"."5) concentration and children's personal exposure was investigated in Prince George, British Columbia. Repeated personal exposure measures (10 per subject) of 15 children and ambient concentrations at their neighbourhood schools were collected for a 6-week winter period in 2001. PM"2"."5 mass, sulphate (SO"4^2^-) and light absorbing carbon (ABS) were determined for all samples and the relationship between ambient concentration and personal exposure was investigated. Overall, lower particle exposures and a lower personal-ambient regression slope were found for Prince George children compared to results from other longitudinal studies of children. This suggests that in this setting indoor environments may have less influence from ambient sources and greater influence from non-ambient sources. Comparison of personal exposures and ambient concentrations for each individual indicated higher Spearman correlations for SO"4^2^- (median=0.95) and ABS (median=0.73) compared to total PM"2"."5 mass (median=0.55). A large degree of individual variability in the personal-ambient correlation was found for PM"2"."5 mass, while SO"4^2^- showed very consistent results, supporting its use as an indicator of exposure to particulate matter of ambient origin. ABS was slightly more variable than SO"4^2^- due to the influence of non-ambient or very local sources in a low number of samples. The impact of local meteorology was also investigated and inversion conditions were connected to all high ambient levels (>30@mgm^-^3). In addition, associations were found between inversion strength and personal exposure. This finding suggests that reduction of ambient concentrations during stagnant periods would result in lower personal exposure levels. This study highlights the importance of both ambient and non-ambient sources, supports the use of both SO"4^2^- and ABS as tracers of background ambient particle exposure and demonstrates the significant effect of winter meteorology on both outdoor levels and personal exposure in a valley community.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3221 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: A cost-effective weighing chamber for particulate matter filters. (Notebook Paper).Author: Ryan AllenPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: December 1, 2001Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 51 Issue: 12 Page: 1650(4)Distributed by Thomson Gale

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 11545 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Real-time measurement of outdoor tobacco smoke particles.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Neil E. KlepeisPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: May 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 5 Page: 522(13)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Amazon Sales Rank: #7703614 in Books Published on: 2007-05-01 Released on: 2007-06-20 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 39 pages

This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: A simple numerical experiment demonstrates the potential for a single Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) to scan sequentially for 5min periods across separate PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 size-selective inlets, to yield data at hourly and daily averaging periods that is little different in accuracy and precision to data from separate measurement systems. This offers the possibility of determining at any site all three particle mass measures at considerably reduced capital cost using one TEOM rather than three TEOMs. Moreover, use of a single TEOM sensor for all three data series would have the significant advantage of eliminating the bias between different instruments inevitably caused by slight differences in calibration and response. Field trials of the idea appear warranted.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 4615 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Comparison of two winter air quality episodes during the California Regional Particulate Air Quality Study.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Kasia TurkiewiczPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: April 1, 2006Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 56 Issue: 4 Page: 467(7)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2006-04-01 Released on: 2006-06-13 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 16 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 7478 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Seasonal and spatial variation of solvent extractable organic compounds in fine suspended particulate matter in Hong Kong.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Della W.M. SinPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: March 1, 2005Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 55 Issue: 3 Page: 291(11)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2005-03-01 Released on: 2006-07-14 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 25 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 7145 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Roadside particulate air pollution in Bangkok. (Technical Paper).Author: Wanida JinsartPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: September 1, 2002Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 52 Issue: 9 Page: 1102(9)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2002-09-01 Released on: 2005-07-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 24 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 7510 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Defining the photochemical contribution to particulate matter in urban areas using time-series analysis. (Technical Paper).Author: Michael RizzoPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: May 1, 2002Publisher: Air and Waste Management Association Page: 593(13)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2002-05-01 Released on: 2005-07-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 26 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 8081 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Evaluation of the RAMS continuous monitor for determination of [PM.sub.2.5] mass including semi-volatile material in Philadelphia, PA. (Technical Paper).(Statistical Data Included)Author: Yanbo PangPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: May 1, 2002Publisher: Air and Waste Management Association Page: 563(10)Article Type: Statistical Data IncludedDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2002-05-01 Released on: 2005-07-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 27 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 6317 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Source identification of Atlanta aerosol by positive matrix factorization. (Technical Paper).Author: Eugene KimPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: June 1, 2003Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 53 Issue: 6 Page: 731(9)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Amazon Sales Rank: #7372517 in Books Published on: 2003-06-01 Released on: 2005-07-31 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 22 pages

This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Aerosol Science, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: This work measured the nasal inhalability of ten human subjects in different inspiratory flow rates under calm air condition and compared the results with the manikin studies in the literature. The results obtained indicate significant inhalability differences exist when human subjects breathe at rest versus moderate exercise. The difference however is within 10% of uncertainty limit and is not practically important in designing air sampler. The cutoff size for nasal inhalation was found to be approximately 135@mm, particles larger than this size will not be the concern for human health. The comparison of the in vivo and manikin measurements suggests the natural convective air current, resulting from the human body heat, might interact with the settling of airborne particles in calm air and cause a slightly higher inhalability for particles smaller than 50@mm. This study concludes that the revision of the current ACGIH IPM is recommended and the human inhalability under typical windspeeds at workplaces should be taken into account.

Published on: 2006-08-01 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 6 pages