Coal combustion aerosols and SO/sub 2/: an interdisciplinary study
Conference
·
OSTI ID:6873885
Coal combustion produces both SO/sub 2/ and submicrometer metal oxides which can react to form irritant aerosols with potential effects on health. The overall problem is multi-faceted. This article provides an example of the contribution chemical engineers, metallurgists, toxicologists and pathologists working closely together can make. Experimental coal combustion studies defined conditions leading to formation of submicrometer fume and characterized its composition. Effects of temperature and humidity during mixing on the reaction products of SO/sub 2/ and ZnO, which occur in the fume, were determined. These atmospheres produced altered pulmonary function and morphology in guinea pigs. Functional and morphologic changes were correlated. 39 references, 6 figures, 1 table.
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge (USA). Energy Lab.
- OSTI ID:
- 6873885
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8310302-5; ON: TI84901570
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BODY
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
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COMBUSTION CONTROL
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
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DISPERSIONS
DYNAMIC FUNCTION STUDIES
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MAMMALS
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OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
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PARTICULATES
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
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