A Ballard PEM stack (Nexa power module) was utilized in this work, providing 1200 watts of unregulated DC power at a nominal output voltage of 26 VDC. In deference to normal operational procedures, high levels of inert gases were deliberately added to the anode feed. Fuel exhaust management in the Nexa system was carried out by adding a manual exhaust line into the exterior fuel exhaust purge l...

The influence of auto exhaust on man's health is difficult to gauge considering the intricacy of human environmental urban stresses and particularly of other air polluting (industrial, domestic) emissions. Epidemiological surveys made in road tunnel employees and in traffic officers have not demonstrated specific effects and have often been complicated by cigarette smoking as a factor. Long-ter...

A concentric gas-to-gas heat exchanger is designed for application as a recuperator in the domestic boiler industry. The recuperator recovers heat from the exhaust gases of a combustion process to preheat the ingoing gaseous fuel mixture resulting in increased fuel efficiency. This applied study shows the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations as an efficient design tool for heat...

The experiment was conducted in factorial test based on a completely randomized design with three replications in greenhouse of Isfahan University of Technology of Iran. Lettuce seedlings were exposed separately to the exhaust emissions in three different exposure times (10, 20 and 30 days) and after the exposure time, their morphological, physiological and anatomical traits were measured and c...

This report examines different alternatives for replacing, treating, and recycling greenhouse gases. It is concluded that treatment (abatement) is the only viable short-term option. Three options for abatement that were tested for use in semiconductor facilities are reviewed, and their performance and costs compared. This study shows that effective abatement options are available to the photovo...

BACKGROUND: The possible participation of diesel exhaust inhalation during the fetal period in the elevation of IgE against pollen in postnatal life was investigated. METHOD: The experiment was conducted using rat pups. Group I; exposed to clean air (Control). Group 2, 3; exposed to total or filtered diesel exhaust during the fetal period (Total-C-C, Filtered-C-C). Group 4, 5; exposed to total ...

A laboratory test rig was designed and built to easily test SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology. Equipped with three 6 kW heaters, connections for liquid N2 and an assortment of test gases, and a connection with an MKS NOx Analyzer, the rig allows for a vast range of SCR test conditions, and can easily be adapted for degreening, aging, and the implementation of other technologies ont...

Abstract The article presents an experimental study of biomedical waste in the form disposable masks. was carried out on a laboratory plasma arc installation with capacity 20 kg/h. During experiments, most important technological parameters were studied: composition exhaust gases, dependence gases temperature chamber furnace, etc.

The human respiratory system is the gateway of entry for inhaled detritus from anthropogenic (e.g. combustionderived (CD) particulate matter (PM; e.g. diesel exhaust and wood-burning PM). Adult humans inhale 20m 3 of air and suspended debris (gases and particles) into the airways daily. Inhalation exposure to CDPM (Figure 1) is known to increase the risk of morbidity and mortality of lung and h...

Modern engines are cooled by complex air and liquid cooling systems that manage the flow of high temperature air, gases and coolants, and house critical thermal management components. Plastics, many supplied by DuPont, are playing an increasingly important role in key cooling system parts including thermostat and heater housings, outlet and inlet ports, valves, cross-overs, coolant pumps, water...