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Organic emissions from combustion of combination coal/refuse to produce electricity

Journal Article · · Chemosphere; (United States)

The compounds reported in the literatue by others and in this report are only some of the organic chemicals being emitted during production of electrical energy by combustion of coal and combination coal/refuse. The possible presence of more deleterious chemicals illustrates the need for a broader scope of analyses encompassing more accurate sampling and extraction schemes combined with improved separation and detection methods. Such developments are needed before accurate environmental impacts can be predicted. Classes of compounds reported include: polychlorinated biphenyls, other chlorinated compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, alkanes, carboxylic acids, phenols, phosphates, plasticizers, alkyl aromatics, and heterocyclic compounds.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., IA
OSTI ID:
5863374
Journal Information:
Chemosphere; (United States), Journal Name: Chemosphere; (United States) Vol. 11; ISSN CHESB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English