| Main Title |
Evaluation of applicability of a lead-sensitive test paper as a diagnostic tool for detecting habitual misfueling of catalyst-equipped motor vehicles / |
| Author |
Smuda, Bill.
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Inspection and Maintenance Staff. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air, Noise and Radiation, Emission Control Technology Division, Inspection/Maintenance Staff, |
| Year Published |
1980 |
| Report Number |
EPA AA-IMS-80-6 |
| Stock Number |
PB81-179012 |
| OCLC Number |
705386081 |
| Subjects |
Automobiles--Catalytic converters
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| Additional Subjects |
Air pollution ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Gasoline ;
Lead(Metal) ;
Automobiles ;
Catalytic reactors(Exhaust systems) ;
Misfueling ;
PLUMBTESMO test paper
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA AA-IMS-80-6 |
2 copies |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/29/2024 |
| ELBD |
EPA AA-IMS-80-6 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/29/2024 |
| ELCD |
EPA AA-IMS-80-6 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
03/07/2011 |
DISPERSAL |
| NTIS |
PB81-179012 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
6 pages ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
Use of leaded fuel in a catalytic converter equipped vehicle (misfueling) adversely affects the ability of the catalyst to reduce undesirable emission levels through poisoning of the catalytic material. A quick reliable method of detecting habitual misfueling would be a valuable diagnostic tool for detecting lead poisoned catalysts. PLUMBTESMO is a lead sensitive test paper that according to its manufacturer's product literature can be used to detect metallic lead. When applied to the inside surface of a tailpipe containing lead deposits, the originally white test paper develops red spots and streaks within a few minutes. This test can be applied to cold or hot tailpipes. The reaction appears to take place in less time when the tailpipe is hot. The I/M staff has conducted an evaluation of PLUMBTESMO on a sample of vehicles in the Ann Arbor area. This report describes that evaluation and its results. |
| Notes |
"July 1980." Cover title. "EPA-AA-IMS/80-6." |
