| Main Title |
Characterization of population and usage of unvented kerosene space heaters |
| Author |
Barnes, J. ;
Holland, P. ;
Mihlmester, P.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Applied Management Sciences, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1990 |
| Report Number |
EPA-68-02-4284; EPA/600/7-90/004 |
| Stock Number |
PB90-155573 |
| Subjects |
Kerosene heaters ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Space heaters
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| Additional Subjects |
Space heaters ;
Kerosene ;
Exhaust gases ;
Air pollution abatement ;
Combustion ;
Combustion products ;
Marketing ;
Buildings ;
Ventilation ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Air quality ;
US EPA
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
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Additional Info |
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| NTIS |
PB90-155573 |
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 |
3 p. ; 30 cm. |
| Abstract |
The report gives results of a study of the market penetration of unvented kerosene space heaters (UKSHs) in the residential sector. The study was aimed at gathering baseline information to help assess the magnitude and potential severity of a problem involving emissions from unvented appliances, one of a number of synergistic factors affecting indoor air quality. UKSHs can be a significant source of such emissions. UKSH usage patterns were also investigated. Annual sales of UKSHs are estimated at 825,000 units. Leading brands include convective units marketed by Toyotomi USA (kero-Sun) and Corona USA. Some units contain built-in catalytic filters for odor control. Add-on catalytic filters are available from at least one manufacturer. It is believed that 15-17 million portable UKSHs have been sold in the U.S. since the early 1970s. However, it is estimated that, in the 1986-87 heating season, there were only about 7 million units in use. About half of these units are in the South. Depending on whether UKSHs are used as primary or secondary heating sources, they may be used anywhere from 1 to 17 hours a day. Eighty percent of UKSHs are used in multi-family dwellings and mobile homes. |
| Notes |
"EPA/600/7-90/004." "Jan 1990." |
| Place Published |
{Research Triangle Park, NC} : |
| Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1990. |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20001020130216 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
00946nam 2200277Ka 45020 |
