Date of Award
Summer 1977
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Peterson, Jack E.
Second Advisor
Zanoni, A. E.
Third Advisor
Crandall, C. J.
Abstract
An investigation into the metal content and particle size distribution of particles emitted by a small incinerator, using wood as a fuel, was conducted. Stack samples were obtained isokinetically, using a size fractionating sampling head in conjunction with glass fiber impaction surfaces. Samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry to determine metal concentrations. Relationships between particle metal content, size distribution, incinerator parameters and fuel metal content were investigated. Results indicated that lead and zinc were primarily associated with respirable particles having diameters less than 2 micrometers. Levels of chromium and magnesium were inversely related to primary combustion temperature. None of the eight metals studied had significantly increased emission levels when fuel metal content was greatly increased.
Recommended Citation
Meverden, James R., "Size Distribution and Metal Content of Particles Emitted by a Small Incinerator" (1977). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4714.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4714