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Emissions from unvented kerosene heaters.

K W Ragland, A W Andren, J B Manchester

    The Science of the Total Environment
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Unvented kerosene heaters emit polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Convective heaters produce fewer PAHs than radiant types, with no significant PAH content found in soot emissions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Combustion Science
    • Indoor Air Quality

    Background:

    • Unvented combustion appliances can be sources of indoor air pollutants.
    • Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of organic compounds with known health effects.
    • Kerosene heaters are common heating devices in some regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify vapor-phase polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emissions from unvented kerosene heaters.
    • To compare PAH emissions between different types of kerosene heaters (convective vs. radiant).
    • To assess the PAH content of particulate soot emissions and model potential indoor air concentrations.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of vapor-phase PAH emissions during kerosene heater operation.
    • Analysis of particulate soot for PAH content.
    • Development and application of a two-compartment model to simulate indoor air concentrations.

    Main Results:

    • Tri- and tetra-cyclic PAHs were detected during normal operation; higher-ring PAHs were not observed.
    • Convective-type heaters exhibited significantly lower PAH emissions compared to radiant-type heaters.
    • Particulate soot collected did not contain detectable levels of PAHs.
    • Simulated indoor PAH levels were comparable to those found in urban ambient air.

    Conclusions:

    • Unvented kerosene heaters are a source of specific vapor-phase PAHs.
    • Heater design (convective vs. radiant) significantly impacts PAH emission levels.
    • Soot emissions from these heaters do not appear to be a significant source of PAHs.
    • Modeled indoor PAH concentrations suggest potential for significant exposure in homes using these devices.

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