<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Particulate matter (PM) is a significant pollution problem on the global scale. There are different ways to measure PM from stationary sources. The most used types of PM collection methods include different filters. These include cellulose, glass, mixed and membrane filters. In this study PM samples were measured in the flue gas condenser – fog unit system before and after the unit according to ISO 9096 standard using isokinetic and gravimetric method. PM concentrations after fog unit were measured at different water flows and nozzle types. Impact factors, that effect PM concentrations before and after the fog unit are listed and studied in detail. Achieved results show that the fog unit can be one potential technology for particle matter emission decrease from the household sector.</p></abstract>

Particulate matter (PM) is a significant pollution problem on the global scale. There are different ways to measure PM from stationary sources. The most used types of PM collection methods include different filters. These include cellulose, glass, mixed and membrane filters. In this study PM samples were measured in the flue gas condenser – fog unit system before and after the unit according to ISO 9096 standard using isokinetic and gravimetric method. PM concentrations after fog unit were measured at different water flows and nozzle types. Impact factors, that effect PM concentrations before and after the fog unit are listed and studied in detail. Achieved results show that the fog unit can be one potential technology for particle matter emission decrease from the household sector.

Particulate Matter Emission Decrease Possibility from Household Sector using Flue Gas Condenser – Fog Unit. Analysis and Interpretation of Results

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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Particulate matter (PM) is a significant pollution problem on the global scale. There are different ways to measure PM from stationary sources. The most used...

Particulate Matter Emission Decrease Possibility from Household Sector using Flue Gas Condenser – Fog Unit. Analysis and Interpretation of Results

Published Online: Aug 03, 2019

Page range: 135 - 151

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2019-0010

Keywords
Flue gas condenser, flue gas treatment, fog unit household emissions, isokinetic and gravimetric method, particulate matter

© 2019 Vivita Priedniece et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Particulate Matter Emission Decrease Possibility from Household Sector using Flue Gas Condenser – Fog Unit. Analysis and Interpretation of Results

Published Online: Aug 03, 2019

Page range: 135 - 151

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2019-0010

KeywordsFlue gas condenser, flue gas treatment, fog unit household emissions, isokinetic and gravimetric method, particulate matter

© 2019 Vivita Priedniece et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Flue gas condenser, flue gas treatment, fog unit household emissions, isokinetic and gravimetric method, particulate matter