Kerosene has been an important household fuel since the mid-19th century. In developed countries its use has greatly declined because of electrification. However, in developing countries, kerosene use for cooking and lighting remains widespread. This review focuses on household kerosene uses, mainly in developing countries, their associated emissions, and their hazards. Kerosene is often advoca...

1 Mechanical Engineering Department Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. 2 Mechanical Engineering Department Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author: O. Obodeh __________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract The techno-economic effects of diesel-kerosene blends on the operation of a dire...

In order to solve energy crisis, the search for alternative fuel is extensively important. Alternative fuels selected should be renewable, sustainable and eco-friendly. In India, kerosene is also used as a fuel in cooking stove. Kerosene contains impurities like sulphur, aromatics and hydrocarbons, which causes environmental degradation. In this experimental investigation, blends of ethanol and...

A 6-year (19701975) retrospective study of kerosene poisoning in children admitted to ~the General Hospital, Medan, is presented. The total number of admission was 10,64.3, 124 of which were kerosene poisoning. Tho mortali'ty was 4.8%. In North Sumatera the incidence of kerosene poisoning along with the consumption of kerosene showed an increasing trend. The male to female ratio was 75 by 49 (3...

Kerosene subsidy reform is a key policy concern in India and other developing countries. As kerosene is widely used for lighting in India, any price changewill likely have considerable public welfare impacts on the large fraction of the poorwho do not have access to reliable electricity supply for lighting. In this study, we assess historic kerosene use for residential lighting across populatio...

Objective: Kerosene is commonly available in many parts of the developing world where it is used as fuel for lighting and cooking purposes. Toxic effects of large quantities of kerosene have been reported but there is dearth of data on impact of trace amount of kerosene on mammals. Exposure through either the dermal or oral route is common among humans (kerosene retailers). The aim of the study...

A series of silver nanoparticles surface-coated with di-n-dodecyldithiophosphate, di-n-cetyldithiophosphate, or di-n-octadecyldithiophosphate have been prepared and have good dispersity in alkanes or kerosene. Stable silver nanofluids can be formed in alkanes or kerosene with the surface-coated silver nanoparticles. Thermal stability of the silver nanofluids has been measured at different tempe...

Quantitative determination of adulterant in petroleum products viz diesel, petrol and kerosene is great challenge to police, revenue and forensic department. The literature methods are tedious, time consuming with large scope for errors. Viscosity measurement of known admixtures of diesel and kerosene at 40C give linear plot. The viscosity comparisons of unknown sample with known admixtures dir...

The present prospective study was conducted at two urban slums of Delhi, Kusumpur Pahari and Kathputly Colony, in the peak winter season from November 1994 through February 1995. We studied 642 infants to determine the incidence of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) and its relationship to indoor air pollution due to fuel used for cooking (wood or kerosene). In Kusumpur Pahari, there were...

In this study, anaerobic acidification of sugar beet processing wastes and subsequent liquid-liquid extraction of produced fermentation metabolites were investigated. The aim of extraction experiments was to asses the influence of pH and extractant (trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) in kerosene) concentrations on the recovery of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) from fermentation broth. The effect of TO...