| Main Title |
Fine Particulate Matter Emissions from Candles. |
| Author |
Guo, Z. ;
Mosley, R. ;
McBrian, J. ;
Fortmann, R. ;
|
| CORP Author |
ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
| Publisher |
2000 |
| Year Published |
2000 |
| Report Number |
EPA-68-C-99-201; EPA/600/A-00/056; |
| Stock Number |
PB2000-108058 |
| Additional Subjects |
Air pollution control ;
Particulates ;
Candles ;
Combustion ;
Emission ;
Particles ;
Soot ;
Waxes ;
Test methods ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Stationary sources ;
Smoldering
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB2000-108058 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
|
| Collation |
26p |
| Abstract |
The paper gives results of testing five types of candles, purchased from local stores, for fine particulate matter (PM) emissions under close-to-realistic conditions in a research house. The test method allows for determination of both the emission and deposition rates. Most tests revealed low PM emission rates: in only two was there excessive sooting, with the PM concentration approaching 1000 micrograms per cubic meter with six and nine burning wicks. Wax breakthrough significantly increased the emissions rate. Smoldering generated more fine PM than several houses of normal burning, causing very high concentrations in a short period of time, which raises concern with potentially acute health effects, especially for children and the elderly. A simple source model is proposed to represent both the stable PM emissions during normal combustion conditions and the sudden concentration surge following flame extinction. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Presented at Engineering Solutions to IAQ Problems, Raleigh, NC., July 17-19, 2000. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
| Availability Notes |
Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.fedworld.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Rept. for Oct 99-May 00. |
| Category Codes |
68A; 68G |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
029901050 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
