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Hydrocarbon characterization of agricultural waste burning. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5416073
Emission factors were investigated for particulates, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, sulfur dioxide, total hydrocarbons, and several aldehydes obtained during simulated open burning of eight field and orchard crop residues. The field crops selected were barley, corn, rice, sorghum, and wheat; orchard crops were almond, grape, and peach. Field crops were burned as head and back fires, and orchard crops were burned in piles.
Research Organization:
California Univ., Riverside (USA). Statewide Air Pollution Research Center
OSTI ID:
5416073
Report Number(s):
PB-300916
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English