Essays about: "BTEX"
Found 3 essays containing the word BTEX.
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1. Assessment of Pollution Levels Resulting from Biomass Gasification
University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologiAbstract : Today the large scale introduction of biomass gasification is hampered by health, safety and environmental issues which present a major barrier in the deployment of this technology. The condensate in particular resulting from producer gas cooling before use in gas engines is highly toxic and carcinogenic which, if not adequately controlled, can lead to detrimental impacts on human health and the environment. READ MORE
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2. ETBE as an additive in gasoline: advantages and disadvantages
University essay from Institutionen för temaAbstract : The most widely used gasoline additive methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) has been questioned recently, since frequent detection of this compound in groundwater indicates that it could be a risk to our environment. Consequently, legislative efforts have been made by some local governments to phase out the use of MTBE. READ MORE
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3. Soil and groundwater contamination with gasoline and diesel oil : assessment of subsurface hydrocarbon contamination resulting from a fuel release from an underground storage tank in Vanstad, Skåne, Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionenAbstract : Spills and leaks from storage tanks constitute the most common groundwater contamination source with petroleum products. Gasoline and diesel pools do not spread extensively along the water table, but dissolved constituents are transported in groundwater on relatively larger distances. READ MORE
