Essays about: "creosote"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word creosote.

  1. 1. Biomonitoring of soil remediation workers´ exposure to polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) – method development and characterisation of PACs in blood

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Jejdling; [2019]
    Keywords : occupational exposure; creosote; contaminated sites; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry GC-MS .;

    Abstract : For a long period of time, it has been common to use creosote for impregnation of railroad ties. Creosote consists of 85% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which some are carcinogenic and/or mutagenic. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weight reduction of concrete poles for the Swedish power line grid : Using a Finite Element Model to optimize geometry in relation to load requirements

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Jenny Bülow Angeling; [2017]
    Keywords : Keywords: FE-model; Finite Element model; Concrete damage plasticity; Fracture mechanics; Fracture energy; Pole;

    Abstract : Because of an eventual ban of creosote-impregnated products, alternative materials for poles used in the electrical grid are needed. Concrete is one alternative and spun concrete poles have been manufactured for the Swedish grid before. These poles are still in use since the high strength and good functioning. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spatial patterns of pollution associated with creosote treated poles in Mälardalen

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Ellen Forselius; [2015]
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    Abstract : Creosote is a product name given to a mixture of several hundred compounds, which is often used to protect wooden poles from rot and insect damage, however it has also been linked to causing cancer in humans. Alternative materials for power poles include concrete, steel, composite and non-treated wooden poles. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Freshwater Snails of Family Lymnaeidae from Patholmsviken

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Malin Karlsson; [2015]
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    Abstract : Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) are a group of organic compounds that are very stable and therefore persistent. They can be pyrogenic or petrogenic and PAHs from petrogenic sources are often enriched with alkylated PAHs while pyrogenic sources often contain more of the parent PAH. READ MORE

  6. 5. ATMOSPHERIC DISTRIBUTION OFCONTAMINATED DUST DURING REMEDIATIONOF A CREOSOTE CONTAMINATED SITE

    University essay from Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Mohammad Delowar Hossain; [2013]
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