Gravity ventilators rely simply on air buoyancy to extract air and are widely used to exhaust air contaminants and heat from workplaces using minimal energy. They are designed to maximize the exhaust flow rate, but the rain penetration sometimes causes malfunctioning. In this study, the characteristics of rain penetration through a ventilator were examined as a preliminary study to develop a ve...

The air quality in air-conditioned mass transport buses may affect bus drivers' health. In-bus air quality improvement with the voluntary participation of bus drivers by opening the exhaust ventilation fans in the bus was implemented in the Seventh Bus Zone of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority. Four bus numbers, including bus numbers 16, 63, 67 and 166, were randomly selected to investigate microb...

Turbocharging is becoming a key technology for both Spark Ignition (SI) and diesel automotive engines. As regards gasoline engines, turbocharging can help to reduce CO2 emissions when used in conjunction with other technologies, such as engine downsizing, direct injection and variable valve actuation, all managed on the basis of appropriate control strategies. However, the successful applicatio...

OBJECTIVES Diesel exhaust is a common air pollutant made up of several gases, hydrocarbons, and particles. An experimental study was carried out which was designed to evaluate if a particle trap on the tail pipe of an idling diesel engine would reduce effects on symptoms and lung function caused by the diesel exhaust, compared with exposure to unfiltered exhaust. METHODS Twelve healthy non-sm...

Metal-containing fuel additives catalyzing soot combustion in diesel particle filters are used in a widespread manner, and with the growing popularity of diesel vehicles, their application is expected to increase in the near future. Detailed investigation into how such additives affect exhaust toxicity is therefore necessary and has to be performed before epidemiological evidence points towards...

Transportation assume no liability for the contents or use thereof. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the State of California or the Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. Abstract The effects of ring injectors on the performance of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system have been inve...

In wake of the present energy environment crises it has become essential to identify renewable and alternative clean burning fuels. One of the significant routes to tackle the problem of increasing prices and the pollution problems of petroleum fuels is by the use of vegetable oil fuels known as biodiesels. In the present work biodiesel was prepared from Honge oil (Pongamia) and used as a fuel ...

In recent years, natural ventilation technology is extensively used in order to improve indoor environment quality and reduce power consumption of air-conditioning systems in green buildings. However, the effect of natural ventilation on fires needs to be evaluated carefully, and how to make these energy-saving buildings safe is a topic worth studying. This study uses Fire Dynamics Simulator on...