Total particle, sulfate, and acidic aerosol emissions from kerosene space heaters

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Environmental Science and Technology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00076a020· OSTI ID:5397018

Leaderer, B P; Boone, P M ^[1]; Hammond, S K ^[2]

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1. Yale Univ School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (USA)
2. Univ. of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester (USA)

Chamber studies were conducted on four unvented kerosene space heaters to assess emissions of total particle, sulfate, and acidic aerosol. The heaters tested represented four burner designs currently in use by the public. Kerosene space heaters are a potential source of fine particles ({<=} 2.5-{mu}m diameter), sulfate, and acidic aerosol indoors. Fine particle concentrations in homes in which the heaters are used may be increased in excess of 20 {mu}g/m{sup 3} over background levels. Sulfate and acidic aerosol levels in such homes could exceed average and peak outdoor concentrations. Maltuned heaters could produce exceptionally high levels of all air contaminants measured.

• OSTI ID: 5397018
• Journal Information: Environmental Science and Technology; (United States), Vol. 24:6; ISSN 0013-936X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
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