Emissions from residential gas-fired appliances. Topical report, December 1982-March 1984

Technical Report · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5726166

Cole, J T; Zawacki, T S

Emission data from over 200 residential gas-fired appliances were obtained through a literature survey, catalogued, and reviewed. Both vented and unvented equipment were included in the study. Emission factors for nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO/sub 2/), carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons, total aldehydes, and other trace constituents were compiled for 9 appliance categories. Emission factors were found to be dependent on appliance design and operation and test method. Specifically, burner type, primary aeration, impingement of a flame on a surface, length of burner on-time, location of the appliance during a test and test protocol were all found to influence emissions. Methods of reducing emissions through burner modification and re-design were also compiled and presented.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5726166
• Report Number(s): PB-85-174928/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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