President Obama announced a new climate plan that includes setting limits on carbon emissions from US power plants. The plan aims to reduce emissions from fossil fuel energy sources and increase renewable energy and energy efficiency. Researchers from the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at SUNY and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute studied the catalytic reactivity of airborne particulate matter and its potential role in atmospheric chemical reactions. Their research examined particles collected from power plant boilers and simulated samples to assess the impact of heterogeneous catalysis on the rates of pollutant gases in the atmosphere.
Towards an accurate Ground-Level Ozone PredictionIJECEIAES
This paper motivation is to find the most accurate technique to predict the ground level ozone at Al Jahra station, Kuwait. The data on the meteorological variables (air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, direction and speed of wind) and concentration of seven pollutants of environment (SO2, NO2, NO, CO2, CO, NMHC, and CH4) were applied to forecast the ozone concentration in atmosphere. In this report, three methods (PLS regression, support vector machine (SVM), and multiple least-square regression) were used to predict ground-level ozone. We used Fifteen parameters to evaluate the performance of methods. Multiple least-square regression, partial least square regression (PLS regression), and SVM using linear and radial kernels were the best performers with MAE (mean absolute error) of 9.17x 10-03, 9.72 x 10-03, 9.64 x 10-03, and 9.12 x 10-03, respectively. SVM with polynomial kernel had MAE of 5.46 x 10-02. These results show that these methods could be used to predict ground-level ozone concentrations at Al Jahra station in Kuwait.
Study: Estimation of regional air-quality damages from Marcellus Shale natura...Marcellus Drilling News
A study conducted by private research firm Rand Corporation. A first-order estimate of conventional air pollutant emissions, and the monetary value of the associated environmental and health damages, from the extraction of unconventional shale gas in Pennsylvania.
A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OZONE UPLIFTING IN OBSTRUCTION PRONE ENVIRONMENTIAEME Publication
The document presents a predictive model for ozone uplifting in obstruction prone environments. The model is developed using dimensional analysis and relates the natural logarithm of ozone concentration at a height of 4 meters (Y) to the natural logarithm of the ratio of temperature at ground level to temperature at 4 meters (x1) and the natural logarithm of the product of wind speed and solar radiation (x2). Field data of these parameters is collected over 5 days for locations inside and outside an obstruction (fence wall). Regression analysis is used to calibrate the model and results show a correlation coefficient of 0.996 between measured and predicted ozone concentrations.
Risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document presents a risk assessment model for abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in Nigeria. The model includes four components: a source term model, barrier failure model, geosphere model, biosphere model, and dose/health effect model. It estimates the time-dependent annual release rate and dose rate of radionuclides from abandoned sources. The highest estimated annual dose was less than the individual dose limit. The highest estimated cancer death rate was lower than background radiation but higher than a low-level waste repository. An abandonment procedure was developed to manage risk and reduce it to a minimum.
Dust Characterization and Source Apportionment at an Active Surface Mine in West Virginia by Dr. Nick Basta, Shane Whitacre, Dr. Vlad Kecojevic, Ali Lashgari, and Dr. Braden Lusk
Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution AbatementElisaMendelsohn
This document summarizes research on using interior landscape plants to help reduce indoor air pollution. The researchers tested plants' ability to remove benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from sealed experimental chambers. They found that several common houseplants, including golden pothos and Chinese evergreen, were effective at removing these chemicals from the air in the chambers within 24 hours. The researchers also designed an indoor air purification system that combines plants with an activated carbon filter to help purify air by moving contaminated air through the carbon where pollutants are absorbed before the air passes over plant roots and soil where further breakdown and removal of pollutants occurs.
SIMULATION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS DISPERSION IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENTAM Publications
Interest in air pollution investigation of urban environment due to existence of industrial and commercial activities along with vehicular emission and existence of buildings and streets which setup natural barrier for pollutant dispersion in the urban environment has increased. The air pollution modelling is a multidisciplinary subject when the entire cities are taken under consideration where urban planning and geometries are complex which needs a large software packages to be developed like Operational Street Pollution Model (OSPM), California Line Source model (CALINE series) etc. On overviewing various works it can be summarized that the air pollutant dispersion in urban street canyons and all linked phenomenon such as wind flow, pollutant concentrations, temperature distribution etc. generally depend on wind speed and direction, building heights and density, road width, source and intensity of air pollution, meteorological variables like temperature, humidity etc. A unique and surprising case is observed every time on numerous combinations of these factors. The main aim of this study is to simulate the atmospheric pollutant dispersion for given pollutant like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide and given atmospheric conditions like wind speed and direction. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation for analysing the atmospheric pollutant dispersion is done after natural airflow analysis. Volume rendering is done for variables such as phase 2 volume fraction and velocity with resolution as 250 pixels per inch and transparency as 20%. It can be observed that all the three pollutant namely nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide the phase 2 volume fraction changes from 0 to 1. The wind velocity changes from 3.395×10-13 m/s to 1.692×102 m/s. The dispersion of pollutants follow the sequence Sulphur dioxide>Carbon monoxide>Nitrogen dioxide.
Estimation of soil hazard quotient of some identified heavy metals from an ab...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that analyzed soil samples from an abandoned waste disposal site in Aba, Nigeria that had been reclaimed for commercial use. Heavy metal concentrations of chromium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and lead were measured in 20 soil samples using an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The results found heavy metal concentrations that far exceeded international standards and natural background levels, indicating significant pollution from disposed waste. All identified heavy metals had hazard quotients much greater than 1, suggesting health risks to people using the site. The study recommends remediation like adjusting soil pH and drainage to reduce heavy metal toxicity and make the area safer for human use.
Towards an accurate Ground-Level Ozone PredictionIJECEIAES
This paper motivation is to find the most accurate technique to predict the ground level ozone at Al Jahra station, Kuwait. The data on the meteorological variables (air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, direction and speed of wind) and concentration of seven pollutants of environment (SO2, NO2, NO, CO2, CO, NMHC, and CH4) were applied to forecast the ozone concentration in atmosphere. In this report, three methods (PLS regression, support vector machine (SVM), and multiple least-square regression) were used to predict ground-level ozone. We used Fifteen parameters to evaluate the performance of methods. Multiple least-square regression, partial least square regression (PLS regression), and SVM using linear and radial kernels were the best performers with MAE (mean absolute error) of 9.17x 10-03, 9.72 x 10-03, 9.64 x 10-03, and 9.12 x 10-03, respectively. SVM with polynomial kernel had MAE of 5.46 x 10-02. These results show that these methods could be used to predict ground-level ozone concentrations at Al Jahra station in Kuwait.
Study: Estimation of regional air-quality damages from Marcellus Shale natura...Marcellus Drilling News
A study conducted by private research firm Rand Corporation. A first-order estimate of conventional air pollutant emissions, and the monetary value of the associated environmental and health damages, from the extraction of unconventional shale gas in Pennsylvania.
A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OZONE UPLIFTING IN OBSTRUCTION PRONE ENVIRONMENTIAEME Publication
The document presents a predictive model for ozone uplifting in obstruction prone environments. The model is developed using dimensional analysis and relates the natural logarithm of ozone concentration at a height of 4 meters (Y) to the natural logarithm of the ratio of temperature at ground level to temperature at 4 meters (x1) and the natural logarithm of the product of wind speed and solar radiation (x2). Field data of these parameters is collected over 5 days for locations inside and outside an obstruction (fence wall). Regression analysis is used to calibrate the model and results show a correlation coefficient of 0.996 between measured and predicted ozone concentrations.
Risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document presents a risk assessment model for abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in Nigeria. The model includes four components: a source term model, barrier failure model, geosphere model, biosphere model, and dose/health effect model. It estimates the time-dependent annual release rate and dose rate of radionuclides from abandoned sources. The highest estimated annual dose was less than the individual dose limit. The highest estimated cancer death rate was lower than background radiation but higher than a low-level waste repository. An abandonment procedure was developed to manage risk and reduce it to a minimum.
Dust Characterization and Source Apportionment at an Active Surface Mine in West Virginia by Dr. Nick Basta, Shane Whitacre, Dr. Vlad Kecojevic, Ali Lashgari, and Dr. Braden Lusk
Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution AbatementElisaMendelsohn
This document summarizes research on using interior landscape plants to help reduce indoor air pollution. The researchers tested plants' ability to remove benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from sealed experimental chambers. They found that several common houseplants, including golden pothos and Chinese evergreen, were effective at removing these chemicals from the air in the chambers within 24 hours. The researchers also designed an indoor air purification system that combines plants with an activated carbon filter to help purify air by moving contaminated air through the carbon where pollutants are absorbed before the air passes over plant roots and soil where further breakdown and removal of pollutants occurs.
SIMULATION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS DISPERSION IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENTAM Publications
Interest in air pollution investigation of urban environment due to existence of industrial and commercial activities along with vehicular emission and existence of buildings and streets which setup natural barrier for pollutant dispersion in the urban environment has increased. The air pollution modelling is a multidisciplinary subject when the entire cities are taken under consideration where urban planning and geometries are complex which needs a large software packages to be developed like Operational Street Pollution Model (OSPM), California Line Source model (CALINE series) etc. On overviewing various works it can be summarized that the air pollutant dispersion in urban street canyons and all linked phenomenon such as wind flow, pollutant concentrations, temperature distribution etc. generally depend on wind speed and direction, building heights and density, road width, source and intensity of air pollution, meteorological variables like temperature, humidity etc. A unique and surprising case is observed every time on numerous combinations of these factors. The main aim of this study is to simulate the atmospheric pollutant dispersion for given pollutant like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide and given atmospheric conditions like wind speed and direction. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation for analysing the atmospheric pollutant dispersion is done after natural airflow analysis. Volume rendering is done for variables such as phase 2 volume fraction and velocity with resolution as 250 pixels per inch and transparency as 20%. It can be observed that all the three pollutant namely nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide the phase 2 volume fraction changes from 0 to 1. The wind velocity changes from 3.395×10-13 m/s to 1.692×102 m/s. The dispersion of pollutants follow the sequence Sulphur dioxide>Carbon monoxide>Nitrogen dioxide.
Estimation of soil hazard quotient of some identified heavy metals from an ab...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that analyzed soil samples from an abandoned waste disposal site in Aba, Nigeria that had been reclaimed for commercial use. Heavy metal concentrations of chromium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and lead were measured in 20 soil samples using an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The results found heavy metal concentrations that far exceeded international standards and natural background levels, indicating significant pollution from disposed waste. All identified heavy metals had hazard quotients much greater than 1, suggesting health risks to people using the site. The study recommends remediation like adjusting soil pH and drainage to reduce heavy metal toxicity and make the area safer for human use.
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC.
REFERENCE:
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-POWER%20PLANT%20EMISSION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ACID%20RAIN%20FORMATION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ECOLOGICAL EFFECT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE%20CHANGE.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/The%20MICRO-WORLD%20in%20OUR%20ENVIRONMENT.htm
SEEING and THINKING
“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen
and thinking what nobody has thought”.
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (1893 - 1986)
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/151.html
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC.
http://rogerjcheng.com/SNOW,%20ICE%20and%20WEATHER%20MODIFICATION%20STUDY%20by%20ROGER%20J%20CHENG-ASRC.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/STAGE%20ONE-FREEZING%20of%20A%20WATER%20DROP.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/STAGE%20TWO-GROWING%20of%20A%20FROZEN%20DROP.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20AEROSOL%20PORJECT-ROGER%20J%20CHENG.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-POWER%20PLANT%20EMISSION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ACID%20RAIN%20FORMATION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/The%20MICRO-WORLD%20in%20OUR%20ENVIRONMENT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ECOLOGICAL%20EFFECT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE%20CHANGE.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ASRC%20REPORT-CHENG-xFINAL-ed.htm
Presented by ROGER J. CHENG ASRC UALBANY SUNY
rogerjcheng.com
Vincent Schaefer founded the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) at the University at Albany in 1960 to provide researchers freedom to explore unexpected opportunities and curiosities in atmospheric science research. He brought other researchers from General Electric, including Bernard Vonnegut, Raymond Falconer, and Duncan Blanchard. The ASRC aimed to cultivate a fun, thriving research environment unlike academic departments. In 1966, Roger Cheng joined ASRC and made significant contributions over 32 years studying aerosols, cloud droplets, and thunderstorm microphysics through photomicrography. The ASRC continues research on topics like aerosol composition and climate change.
1, GENERATION of MARINE SULFATE AEROSOL.
2, FORMATION of HOLLOW SEA-SALT PARTICLES.
3, DETECTION of SHELL STRUCTURED MARINE CCN.
4, CRITICAL REVIEW of SEA-SALT AEROSOL by AGU.
http://rogerjcheng.com/SULFATE%20AEROSOL%20(NOT%20DMS)%20GENERATION%20in%20the%20MARINE%20ATMOSPHERE.html
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20HOLLOW%20AEROSOL.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/SHELLED%20MARINE%20AEROSOLS.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20AEROSOL%20REVIEW-by%20AGU%20(AMERICAN%20GEOPHYSICAL%20UNION).html
海洋中云凝结核(CCN)的显微观察,测试研究报告
1, 附带硫化物(CaSO/4,MgSO/4)的气溶胶的测定。
2, 海盐颗粒空心球体的发现。
3,氯化物(MgCl/2和KCl)在凝结核表面的证实。
纽约州立大学,大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员
主持的科研项目
The generation of maritime cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) through the ejection of jet and film droplets from bursting whitecap-produced bubbles on the ocean surface has been well documented. The processes involved in the transformation (evaporation and crystallization) of these liquid droplets into their solid form under varying conditions, however, has not previously attracted much attention from researchers. A set of laboratory investigations and field observations of the characteristics, both physical and chemical of sea water droplets during phase change in a controlled environment has revealed the following startling and very significant phenomena:
1, Ejection of micro-size aerosols from the crystallizing droplet.
2, Formation of hollow sphere of sea-salt particles.
3, Shell structure of chlorides (MgCl/2 and KC1)on the surface
of the ejected aerosols andsea-salt particles.
This document contains links to webpages about cloud microphysics, the history of cloud seeding from 1946, transmission electron microscopy, and a report from the Aerospace Corporation. The links provide information on the science behind how clouds form and precipitation occurs, the early experiments with cloud seeding starting after World War II, microscopy techniques to study cloud particles, and findings from a research report.
Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Water spray geoengineering to clean air pollution for mitigating severe haze ...CLEEN_Ltd
CLEEN's MMEA program organised an international seminar on cleaner air - Outdoor and indoor air quality together with Zhejiang University and assistant organizer Insigma group.
This is one of the keynote presentations in the seminar.
More info in www.mmea.fi
The cleantech field is expanding rapidly and Finnish companies are committed to working for a better environment in the fields of energy efficiency, air quality and monitoring. The world-class Cleantech know-how from Finland and the cooperation with Chinese partners and the results were highlighted in the MMEA seminar. Some of the leading Finnish cleantech companies together with Finnish and Chinese research institutions were present at the event. The seminars focused on cooperation between Finland and China concerning indoor and outdoor air quality and solutions to make them better.
Assess and Forecast Air Pollution Using Environmental APIsAmbee
With the advancement of air pollution management and research since the 1960s, it has become more important for people to
understand the impact of pollen API and environmental API. The Ambee Pollen API makes it easy for customers to generate data
with just a few clicks.
The 1.7 kilogram_microchip_energy_and_ma (1)Soumitra Pal
This document summarizes the materials and energy used in the production of semiconductor devices. It finds that producing a single 32MB DRAM chip requires 1600g of secondary fossil fuels and chemicals, 32,000g of water, and 700g of elemental gases like nitrogen. Producing the silicon wafers from quartz requires 160 times as much energy as producing typical silicon, showing purification to semiconductor grade is energy intensive. Due to its highly organized low-entropy structure, a microchip's materials intensity is orders of magnitude higher than traditional goods. The analysis aims to characterize the environmental impacts of the semiconductor industry by analyzing material and energy flows through the production process.
Effects of anion on the corrosion behaviors of carbon steel under artificial ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Rain is one of the main importance issues for atmospheric corrosion problem. Effects of rainfall on corrosion behaviors of carbon steels were investigated using artificial rainfall equipment. Three types of Atmospheric Corrosion Monitoring (ACM) sensors, which consist of Fe-Ag, Zn-Ag, and Al-Ag galvanic couples, were used to illustrate the correlation between the sensors output, Corrosion Rate (CR), and chemical concentration in the rain. The effects of ionic species on the corrosion behaviors were observed by using NaCl, KCl, Na2SO4, NaNO3, and KNO3 as rainfall solutions. The result revealed that the rainfall rate was insensitive to ACM sensors outputs and CRs. In contrast, the chemical species and their concentrations in the rainfall solution significantly affected the ACM outputs and CRs. The corrosivity of the cations (Na+ and K+) is negligible compared to the anions (Cl-, SO42-, NO3-).For a given number of molar concentration, the CRs resulted from the corrosivity of SO4-2anions were higher than that of Cl- and NO3- anions, respectively. According to the empirical data, the CRs is increased and then reach a steady state as the molar concentration is continuously increased. This research also indicates that the ACM sensors outputs of Fe-Ag and Zn-Ag couples are capable of estimating corrosivity of the atmosphere, while the ACM sensor of Al-Agcouple can be used to determine not only the time of wetness but also the typeofchemical species in the environment. The research methods discussed in this paper proves that the CRs are dependent on the atmospheric composition and can be forecasted through ACM sensors.
Effects of anion on the corrosion behaviors of carbon steel under artificial ...eSAT Journals
1. The document investigates the effects of different ionic species in artificial rainfall solutions on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel.
2. Testing was conducted using an artificial rainfall chamber and three types of Atmospheric Corrosion Monitoring sensors to measure corrosion rates and sensor outputs under different conditions.
3. The results showed that the corrosion rate and sensor outputs were highly dependent on the chemical species and concentrations in the rainfall solutions. Sulfate ions caused the highest corrosion rates, followed by chloride and nitrate ions. Higher concentrations generally led to higher corrosion rates until a steady state was reached.
SOME STUDIES IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AIR QUALITY MODELING, CLIMATE CHANGE A...grssieee
The document discusses a study using an air quality modeling system (WRF-CHEM) to analyze the impact of industrial emissions on ozone and particulate matter concentrations in the Jackson, Mississippi area from June 25-28, 2008. The model predicts a high ozone peak in the afternoon as well as fluctuating particulate matter concentrations. While ozone formation is independent of particulate matter, increased particulate matter may influence increased ozone production by enhancing precursor concentrations. The results help understand the relationship between industrial pollution, climate change, and health effects.
From our climate panel in Grand Junction on August 4:
Our Forest, Our Water, Our Land: Local Impacts on Climate Change. Sponsored by Conservation Colorado, Mesa County Library, Math & Science Center
Air Pollution Dispersion Study in the Neighbourhood of Coastal Super Power Th...IRJESJOURNAL
This document presents a case study on air pollution dispersion from a coastal super thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu, India. A dispersion model was developed using the Gaussian plume model and Bierly and Hewson plume reflection model to predict ground-level sulfur dioxide concentrations in the surrounding area. The model was run for four worst-case meteorological conditions identified from the study period. Results showed sulfur dioxide concentrations exceeding national standards under some conditions, with the highest concentration of 160 μg/m3 occurring 10 kilometers downwind under stable atmospheric conditions. The study assessed pollution risks in the coastal area from the thermal power plant.
Risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document presents a risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in Nigeria. An integrated model is developed consisting of a source term model, barrier failure model, geosphere model, biosphere model, and dose and health effect model. The models are used to analyze radionuclide dispersion from abandoned sources and estimate annual dose rates and potential cancer death rates. Results found the highest annual dose is below the individual limit and highest cancer death rate is lower than background radiation but higher than a low-level waste repository. An abandonment procedure is proposed to manage risk and reduce it to a minimum.
NRDC claims that power plant emissions cause 30,000 premature deaths annually from fine particulate matter and ozone. However, the paper finds these claims are implausible. Sulfate, the main component of particulate matter from power plants, is not toxic. Additionally, regulatory costs intended to reduce emissions ultimately cause harm to public health by reducing incomes and ability to invest in health and safety. The large costs of proposals like the Clean Power Act are unlikely to provide significant health benefits.
Corbett mortality ship death / a factor 5.4 worse due to BIMCO & Co on actual...www.thiiink.com
Note this report is off by a factor of 5.4 as BIMCO & Co forgot to report no less the 320 million tons of IFO380 for many many years millions got cancer due to that fact : see Bermuda triangle
http://www.slideshare.net/jornw1/shippings-bermuda-triangle5
The Corbett mortality report: 60,000 per year is based on 80 million tons of IFO380 burned with no Scrubber
But the actual burn rate of IFO380 is 400 million tons, which equals the real death rate is 300,000 per year not 60,000 people, plus millions more with Cancer."
Epidemiological studies consistently link ambient concentrations of particulate matter (PM) to negative health impacts, including asthma, heart attacks, hospital admissions, and premature mortality. We model ambient PM concentrations from oceangoing ships using two geospatial emissions inventories and two global aerosol models. We estimate global and regional mortalities by applying ambient PM increases due to ships to cardiopulmonary and lung cancer concentration-
risk functions and population models. Our results indicate that shipping-related PM emissions are responsible for approximately 60,000 cardiopulmonary and lung cancer deaths annually, with most deaths occurring near coastlines in Europe, East Asia, and South Asia. Under current regulation and with the expected growth in shipping activity, we estimate that annual mortalities could increase by 40% by 2012.
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC.
REFERENCE:
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-POWER%20PLANT%20EMISSION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ACID%20RAIN%20FORMATION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ECOLOGICAL EFFECT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE%20CHANGE.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/The%20MICRO-WORLD%20in%20OUR%20ENVIRONMENT.htm
SEEING and THINKING
“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen
and thinking what nobody has thought”.
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (1893 - 1986)
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/151.html
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC.
http://rogerjcheng.com/SNOW,%20ICE%20and%20WEATHER%20MODIFICATION%20STUDY%20by%20ROGER%20J%20CHENG-ASRC.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/STAGE%20ONE-FREEZING%20of%20A%20WATER%20DROP.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/STAGE%20TWO-GROWING%20of%20A%20FROZEN%20DROP.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20AEROSOL%20PORJECT-ROGER%20J%20CHENG.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-POWER%20PLANT%20EMISSION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ACID%20RAIN%20FORMATION.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/The%20MICRO-WORLD%20in%20OUR%20ENVIRONMENT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-ECOLOGICAL%20EFFECT.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE%20CHANGE.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/ASRC%20REPORT-CHENG-xFINAL-ed.htm
Presented by ROGER J. CHENG ASRC UALBANY SUNY
rogerjcheng.com
Vincent Schaefer founded the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) at the University at Albany in 1960 to provide researchers freedom to explore unexpected opportunities and curiosities in atmospheric science research. He brought other researchers from General Electric, including Bernard Vonnegut, Raymond Falconer, and Duncan Blanchard. The ASRC aimed to cultivate a fun, thriving research environment unlike academic departments. In 1966, Roger Cheng joined ASRC and made significant contributions over 32 years studying aerosols, cloud droplets, and thunderstorm microphysics through photomicrography. The ASRC continues research on topics like aerosol composition and climate change.
1, GENERATION of MARINE SULFATE AEROSOL.
2, FORMATION of HOLLOW SEA-SALT PARTICLES.
3, DETECTION of SHELL STRUCTURED MARINE CCN.
4, CRITICAL REVIEW of SEA-SALT AEROSOL by AGU.
http://rogerjcheng.com/SULFATE%20AEROSOL%20(NOT%20DMS)%20GENERATION%20in%20the%20MARINE%20ATMOSPHERE.html
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20HOLLOW%20AEROSOL.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/SHELLED%20MARINE%20AEROSOLS.htm
http://rogerjcheng.com/MARINE%20AEROSOL%20REVIEW-by%20AGU%20(AMERICAN%20GEOPHYSICAL%20UNION).html
海洋中云凝结核(CCN)的显微观察,测试研究报告
1, 附带硫化物(CaSO/4,MgSO/4)的气溶胶的测定。
2, 海盐颗粒空心球体的发现。
3,氯化物(MgCl/2和KCl)在凝结核表面的证实。
纽约州立大学,大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员
主持的科研项目
The generation of maritime cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) through the ejection of jet and film droplets from bursting whitecap-produced bubbles on the ocean surface has been well documented. The processes involved in the transformation (evaporation and crystallization) of these liquid droplets into their solid form under varying conditions, however, has not previously attracted much attention from researchers. A set of laboratory investigations and field observations of the characteristics, both physical and chemical of sea water droplets during phase change in a controlled environment has revealed the following startling and very significant phenomena:
1, Ejection of micro-size aerosols from the crystallizing droplet.
2, Formation of hollow sphere of sea-salt particles.
3, Shell structure of chlorides (MgCl/2 and KC1)on the surface
of the ejected aerosols andsea-salt particles.
This document contains links to webpages about cloud microphysics, the history of cloud seeding from 1946, transmission electron microscopy, and a report from the Aerospace Corporation. The links provide information on the science behind how clouds form and precipitation occurs, the early experiments with cloud seeding starting after World War II, microscopy techniques to study cloud particles, and findings from a research report.
Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Water spray geoengineering to clean air pollution for mitigating severe haze ...CLEEN_Ltd
CLEEN's MMEA program organised an international seminar on cleaner air - Outdoor and indoor air quality together with Zhejiang University and assistant organizer Insigma group.
This is one of the keynote presentations in the seminar.
More info in www.mmea.fi
The cleantech field is expanding rapidly and Finnish companies are committed to working for a better environment in the fields of energy efficiency, air quality and monitoring. The world-class Cleantech know-how from Finland and the cooperation with Chinese partners and the results were highlighted in the MMEA seminar. Some of the leading Finnish cleantech companies together with Finnish and Chinese research institutions were present at the event. The seminars focused on cooperation between Finland and China concerning indoor and outdoor air quality and solutions to make them better.
Assess and Forecast Air Pollution Using Environmental APIsAmbee
With the advancement of air pollution management and research since the 1960s, it has become more important for people to
understand the impact of pollen API and environmental API. The Ambee Pollen API makes it easy for customers to generate data
with just a few clicks.
The 1.7 kilogram_microchip_energy_and_ma (1)Soumitra Pal
This document summarizes the materials and energy used in the production of semiconductor devices. It finds that producing a single 32MB DRAM chip requires 1600g of secondary fossil fuels and chemicals, 32,000g of water, and 700g of elemental gases like nitrogen. Producing the silicon wafers from quartz requires 160 times as much energy as producing typical silicon, showing purification to semiconductor grade is energy intensive. Due to its highly organized low-entropy structure, a microchip's materials intensity is orders of magnitude higher than traditional goods. The analysis aims to characterize the environmental impacts of the semiconductor industry by analyzing material and energy flows through the production process.
Effects of anion on the corrosion behaviors of carbon steel under artificial ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Rain is one of the main importance issues for atmospheric corrosion problem. Effects of rainfall on corrosion behaviors of carbon steels were investigated using artificial rainfall equipment. Three types of Atmospheric Corrosion Monitoring (ACM) sensors, which consist of Fe-Ag, Zn-Ag, and Al-Ag galvanic couples, were used to illustrate the correlation between the sensors output, Corrosion Rate (CR), and chemical concentration in the rain. The effects of ionic species on the corrosion behaviors were observed by using NaCl, KCl, Na2SO4, NaNO3, and KNO3 as rainfall solutions. The result revealed that the rainfall rate was insensitive to ACM sensors outputs and CRs. In contrast, the chemical species and their concentrations in the rainfall solution significantly affected the ACM outputs and CRs. The corrosivity of the cations (Na+ and K+) is negligible compared to the anions (Cl-, SO42-, NO3-).For a given number of molar concentration, the CRs resulted from the corrosivity of SO4-2anions were higher than that of Cl- and NO3- anions, respectively. According to the empirical data, the CRs is increased and then reach a steady state as the molar concentration is continuously increased. This research also indicates that the ACM sensors outputs of Fe-Ag and Zn-Ag couples are capable of estimating corrosivity of the atmosphere, while the ACM sensor of Al-Agcouple can be used to determine not only the time of wetness but also the typeofchemical species in the environment. The research methods discussed in this paper proves that the CRs are dependent on the atmospheric composition and can be forecasted through ACM sensors.
Effects of anion on the corrosion behaviors of carbon steel under artificial ...eSAT Journals
1. The document investigates the effects of different ionic species in artificial rainfall solutions on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel.
2. Testing was conducted using an artificial rainfall chamber and three types of Atmospheric Corrosion Monitoring sensors to measure corrosion rates and sensor outputs under different conditions.
3. The results showed that the corrosion rate and sensor outputs were highly dependent on the chemical species and concentrations in the rainfall solutions. Sulfate ions caused the highest corrosion rates, followed by chloride and nitrate ions. Higher concentrations generally led to higher corrosion rates until a steady state was reached.
SOME STUDIES IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AIR QUALITY MODELING, CLIMATE CHANGE A...grssieee
The document discusses a study using an air quality modeling system (WRF-CHEM) to analyze the impact of industrial emissions on ozone and particulate matter concentrations in the Jackson, Mississippi area from June 25-28, 2008. The model predicts a high ozone peak in the afternoon as well as fluctuating particulate matter concentrations. While ozone formation is independent of particulate matter, increased particulate matter may influence increased ozone production by enhancing precursor concentrations. The results help understand the relationship between industrial pollution, climate change, and health effects.
From our climate panel in Grand Junction on August 4:
Our Forest, Our Water, Our Land: Local Impacts on Climate Change. Sponsored by Conservation Colorado, Mesa County Library, Math & Science Center
Air Pollution Dispersion Study in the Neighbourhood of Coastal Super Power Th...IRJESJOURNAL
This document presents a case study on air pollution dispersion from a coastal super thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu, India. A dispersion model was developed using the Gaussian plume model and Bierly and Hewson plume reflection model to predict ground-level sulfur dioxide concentrations in the surrounding area. The model was run for four worst-case meteorological conditions identified from the study period. Results showed sulfur dioxide concentrations exceeding national standards under some conditions, with the highest concentration of 160 μg/m3 occurring 10 kilometers downwind under stable atmospheric conditions. The study assessed pollution risks in the coastal area from the thermal power plant.
Risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document presents a risk assessment of abandoned radioactive logging sources in oil wells in Nigeria. An integrated model is developed consisting of a source term model, barrier failure model, geosphere model, biosphere model, and dose and health effect model. The models are used to analyze radionuclide dispersion from abandoned sources and estimate annual dose rates and potential cancer death rates. Results found the highest annual dose is below the individual limit and highest cancer death rate is lower than background radiation but higher than a low-level waste repository. An abandonment procedure is proposed to manage risk and reduce it to a minimum.
NRDC claims that power plant emissions cause 30,000 premature deaths annually from fine particulate matter and ozone. However, the paper finds these claims are implausible. Sulfate, the main component of particulate matter from power plants, is not toxic. Additionally, regulatory costs intended to reduce emissions ultimately cause harm to public health by reducing incomes and ability to invest in health and safety. The large costs of proposals like the Clean Power Act are unlikely to provide significant health benefits.
Corbett mortality ship death / a factor 5.4 worse due to BIMCO & Co on actual...www.thiiink.com
Note this report is off by a factor of 5.4 as BIMCO & Co forgot to report no less the 320 million tons of IFO380 for many many years millions got cancer due to that fact : see Bermuda triangle
http://www.slideshare.net/jornw1/shippings-bermuda-triangle5
The Corbett mortality report: 60,000 per year is based on 80 million tons of IFO380 burned with no Scrubber
But the actual burn rate of IFO380 is 400 million tons, which equals the real death rate is 300,000 per year not 60,000 people, plus millions more with Cancer."
Epidemiological studies consistently link ambient concentrations of particulate matter (PM) to negative health impacts, including asthma, heart attacks, hospital admissions, and premature mortality. We model ambient PM concentrations from oceangoing ships using two geospatial emissions inventories and two global aerosol models. We estimate global and regional mortalities by applying ambient PM increases due to ships to cardiopulmonary and lung cancer concentration-
risk functions and population models. Our results indicate that shipping-related PM emissions are responsible for approximately 60,000 cardiopulmonary and lung cancer deaths annually, with most deaths occurring near coastlines in Europe, East Asia, and South Asia. Under current regulation and with the expected growth in shipping activity, we estimate that annual mortalities could increase by 40% by 2012.
The document discusses the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) Climate Forcings project. CAMS provides estimates of radiative forcing from human-caused changes to atmospheric composition, like increases in greenhouse gases and aerosols. It uses modeling and observations to quantify forcings and uncertainties. Current products include aerosol radiative forcing estimates. Upcoming products in August will provide monthly average radiative forcings for various agents and conditions. The information supports climate research and policymaking.
This document provides an overview of atmospheric pollution. It discusses how pollutants are emitted from various sources and undergo chemical reactions and transport processes in the atmosphere. Some key points:
- Primary pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter are directly emitted from combustion and industrial activities. Secondary pollutants like ground-level ozone and aerosols form through atmospheric reactions between primary pollutants.
- Events like London's Great Smog of 1952 demonstrated the deadly impacts of air pollution, spurring early controls on emissions. While pollution levels have declined in some areas, air quality problems persist and some pollutants contribute to climate change.
- Atmospheric chemistry and transport are complex
This document discusses methods for reducing air pollution from industries. It begins with an abstract that outlines how industrialization has increased carbon dioxide and other pollutants in the atmosphere. It then discusses using a CNS precipitator to remove pollutants from exhaust gases using electrostatic force. The document reviews literature on the history of electrostatic precipitators and other pollution control methods like wet scrubbers and cyclonic separation. It aims to control air pollution and increase oxygen released to the atmosphere from exhaust gases.
1) The document describes a study on reducing air pollution from industries using a Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulphur (CNS) precipitator.
2) The CNS precipitator works on the principle of electrolytic conductance to split gas molecules into ions, allowing pollutants like carbon, nitrogen, sulphur to be removed from exhaust gases.
3) Testing shows the CNS precipitator significantly reduced levels of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in exhaust gases compared to no precipitator or a duct alone.
Particulate matter, air quality and climateYahsé Challa
This document reviews recent developments in particulate matter (PM) or atmospheric aerosol science and its connections to environmental policy issues. It summarizes that while PM has significant impacts on human health and climate, uncertainties remain regarding the relative importance of different PM components and sources. Reducing emissions of black carbon and ammonia could help mitigate some PM impacts cost-effectively. However, a prioritized plan to address the full range of PM effects is still needed due to gaps in understanding processes like global climate impacts and the response of PM precursors to future changes. The review advocates an integrated approach to air quality and climate policy given the evidence of PM's importance to both issues.
This document summarizes a study that uses life cycle assessment to compare the environmental impacts and resource requirements of different low greenhouse gas electricity generation technologies on a global scale. The study models scenarios where these technologies are implemented to levels expected by 2030 and 2050 based on International Energy Agency forecasts. It finds that most renewable energy technologies provide substantial emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels. Additionally, manufacturing renewable energy technologies requires additional materials ranging from 0.1 to 3 times annual global production in 2010, with concentrating solar and wind having the highest demand for materials like steel and cement. Renewable technologies also generally have higher land use requirements than fossil fuels due to their lower energy density.
This document provides summaries and links to several reports and studies about hydraulic fracturing (fracking). It discusses reports from unions, universities, and governmental organizations that analyze the environmental and health impacts of fracking. Some key findings discussed include potential water contamination from fracking fluids and increased methane emissions. The document also lists several peer-reviewed journal articles about fracking, including studies that investigate biocide use in fracking fluids and analyze hydraulic fracturing's effects on long-term CO2 storage and water resources.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Kota Super Thermal Power Station IJSRP Journal
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important management tool for ensuring optimal use of natural resources for sustainable development. A beginning in this direction was made in our country with the impact assessment of river valley projects in 1978-79 and the scope has subsequently been enhanced to cover other developmental sectors such as industries, thermal power projects, mining schemes etc. To facilitate collection of environmental data and preparation of management plans, guidelines have been evolved and circulated to the concerned Central and State Government Departments. EIA has now been made mandatory under the Environmental (Protection Act, 1986 for 29 categories of developmental activities involving investments of Rs. 50 crores and above. In present study we have studied environmental aspects of kota super thermal power on Kota city.The KSTPS in Rajasthan was commissioned in 1983 and presently operating at 1045MW capacity,The Kota Super Thermal Power Station came in five stages and a total of 7 units have been commissioned.KSTPS is situated at the left bank of “Chambal River” in Rajasthan principal industrial city Kota.The present total area covered under KSTPS is 688 ha.The power generation system comprises mainly boiler, turbine, generator and transformers with accessories all arranged to operate as complementary parts of a common monolithic set.The allowable limits for discharge of water as specified in Schedule 4 of Environmental Protection Act And Amendment 1983 isAmmonical Nitrogen 50,Arsenic-0.2,Biochemical oxygen demand-30,Cadmium -2, Chemical oxygen demand -250, Chromium hexavalent-0.1, Chromium total-2, Copper-3,Cyanide-0.1,Fluoride-2,PH-5.5-9.0Phenols-1,Dissolve Phosphate -5,Residual Chloride 1,Sulphide 2,Total Suspended Solid 100,Zinc 5.0 . Various effluent samples are analysed to assess the effluent quality from KSTPS.Any major industrial activity have tendency to degrade the environment viz. air environment, water, noise, land and biological also. It is duty of every industry it should have its own environmental unit that allow to minimum quantity of pollutants emit into environmental and keep this pollutant range with in permissible limit described according to central and state pollution control board and MOEF. So we should think in the terms of sustainable development means development without destruction.
Similar to Industrial emissions and our climate 工业排放 与 气候变化.--final (20)
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Industrial emissions and our climate 工业排放 与 气候变化.--final
1. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
****大气中的微观世界系列----环境****
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
Roger J. CHENG , ASRC UALBANY SUNY
纽约州立大学大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC
2. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION
for
STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC
3. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
Obama takes on power plants--
-- as part of new climate plan
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/25/us-usa-climate-obama-idUSBRE95O0G120130625
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama tried to revive his stalled climate change agenda on Tuesday, promising new rules
to cut carbon emissions from U.S. power plants and other domestic actions including support for renewable energy.
奥巴马宣布将限制电厂碳排球变暖放量以缓解全球气候变暖的危机
http://www.sxcoal.com/dl/3273181/articlenew.html
美国总统奥巴马周25日宣布一揽子计划,限制美国发电厂的碳排放量,协助缓解全球气候变暖的危机。
据报道,奥巴马当天在乔治城大学发表演说时指出,目前已有法例规管发电厂排放有害物质如砷、水银、铅及
其他物质的数量,但没有限制它们释出被指导致气候暖化元凶的二氧化碳排放量,因此有需要改变这做法。
奥巴马指出,所有美国人承担发电厂排放二氧化碳的苦果。因此,他的政策会以减少使用污染能源,加大洁净
能源,以及节约用能为主导。他还宣布计划扩大再生能源项目,改善防洪设施,并呼吁达成国际气候协议。
奥巴马在今年1月就职演说中表示,他将在第二任期对气候变化采取行动。
中国新闻网http://www.sxcoal.com--- 时间:2013年06月26日来源
4. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
Climate Change-A Looming threat to Life
Naseem Sheikh on 28, Dec 2011 |
http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/2011/12/climate-change-a-looming-threat-to-life/
6. climate-change-before-and-after-photos
1882 photo taken by G.D. Hazard; 2005 photo taken by Bruce F. Molnia.
Courtesy of the Glacier Photograph Collection, National Snow and Ice Data
Center/World Data Center for Glaciology.
more: http://www.businessinsider.com/climate-change-before-and-after-photos-2013-5?op=1#ixzz2bPlncgT3
Read
ROCKY NATIONAL PARK BEFORE & NOW
7. *****The MICRO-WORLD in our ENVIRONMENT*****
Roger J. CHENG, ASRC SUNY UALBANY
****大气中的微观世界系列--3.环境****
纽约州立大学,大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
INDUSTRIAL EMISSION
CLIMATE CHANGE
ECOLOGICAL EFFECT
ACID RAIN FORMATION
ATMOSPHERIC PARTICULATES
RESEARCH LABORATORY and FIELD STATION
10. INDUSTRIAL EMISSION, ACID RAIN FORMATION and
their EFFECT on OUR ENVIRONMENT
Microscopically Examination by
Atmospheric Scientist- Roger J. CHENG
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center--(ASRC)
State University of New York--(SUNY)
****************************************************************************
工业污染, 酸雨形成及生态环境影响
工业电厂污染排放物,酸雨滴中的SO/2氧化作用, 及生态环境影响
显微观察,测试研究报告
纽约州立大学,大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
11. ARTICLES on INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS & CLIMATE CHANGE
ROGER J. CHENG: ASRC UNIVERSITY at ALBANY SUNYA
http://rogerjcheng.com/ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE%20CHANGE.htm
24. 工业污染, 酸雨形成及生态环境影响
工业电厂污染排放物,酸雨滴中的SO/2氧化作用, 及生态环境影响
显微观察,测试研究报告
纽约州立大学,大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
INDUSTRIAL EMISSION, ACID RAIN FORMATION and
their EFFECT on OUR ENVIRONMENT
Microscopically Examination, by
Atmospheric Scientist- Roger J. CHENG
ASRC-(Atmospheric Sciences Research Center)
SUNY-(State University of New York)
31. The MICRO-WORLD in our ENVIRONMENT
INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS & CLIMATE CHANGE
工业排放与气候变化
ROGER J. CHENG: ASRC UNIVERSITY at ALBANY SUNYA
郑均华研究员纽约州立大学大气科学研究中心
32. Effect of Graphitic Carbon on the Albedo of Clouds
Petr Chýlek and V. Ramaswamy
National Center for Atmospheric Research,
Roger J. CHENG
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center,
State University of New York,
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 21 (November 1984)
33. Effect of Graphitic Carbon
on the Albedo of Clouds
Petr Chýlek and V. Ramaswamy
National Center for Atmospheric Research,
Roger J. CHENG
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center,
State University of New York,
ABSTRACT
We examine the radioactive properties of clouds containing submicron soot Particles as impurities. The
soot particles are assumed to be distributed Randomly inside water drops. The refractive index of this
inhomogeneous mixture is evaluated using the mixing rule for a composite medium. Single and multiple
scattering properties are obtained using, respectively the Mie theory and the Delta-Eddington
approximation.
The presence of soot enhances the visible light absorption in clouds. A soot volume fraction of 7 × 10"6 in
a model stratus cloud increases the value of the single scattering co-albedo from 10"7 (the value
corresponding to that of pure water) to 10"3.
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 21 (November 1984)
34. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Petr Chylek is a researcher for Space and Remote Sensing Sciences at
Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Prior to becoming a government researcher in 2001, Chylek was a Professor at
several US and Canadian universities including SUNY Albany, Purdue University,
University of Oklahoma and Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada.
Chylek has published over 100 first authored scientific papers in remote sensing,
atmospheric radiation, climate change, cloud and aerosol physics, applied laser
physics and ice core analysis.
His work has been cited more than 4000 times. Chylek is best known for
his work in remote sensing, aerosols and climate change.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petr_Chylek
35. OPTICAL PROPERTIES and MASS CONCENTRATION
of CARBONACEOUS SMOKES
Petr Chylek and V. Ramaswamy
Department of Meteorology,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Roger J. Cheng
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
APPLIED OPTICS
VOL. 20, NO. 17--SEPT-1981
36. OPTICAL PROPERTIES and MASS CONCENTRATION
of CARBONACEOUS SMOKES
Petr Chylek and V. Ramaswamy
Department of Meteorology,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Roger J. Cheng
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
ABSTRACT
Carbonaceous smokes are produced by a variety of combustion sources like chimney stack furnaces, industrial
flames, aircraft and rocket engines, all mote vehicles and especially diesel engines. The soot formation results
from incomplete combustion of fuels containing carbon. The carbonaceous particles contribute to local air
pollution of densely populated and industrial areas, as well as to global pollution possibly affecting the earth's
climate. For these reasons there is a need to measure and eventually routinely monitor the mass concentration
of these pollutants released into the atmosphere. In this paper we propose a simple method (based upon the
extinction measurement at two wavelengths) to determine accurately the mass concentration of carbonaceous
smokes
APPLIED OPTICS
VOL. 20, NO. 17--SEPT-1981
37. CATALYTIC REACTIVITY of AIRBORNE
PARTICULATE MATERIAL
RESEARCHERS from:
RENSSELAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
and ASRC UALBANY SUNY
CONF. on CARBONACEOUS PARTICLES
in the ATMOSPHERE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION and
LAWERENCE BERKELEY LAB.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA--MARCH 1978
38. CATALYTIC REACTIVITY of AIRBORNE
PARTICULATE MATERIAL
RESEARCHERS from:
RENSSELAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
and ASRC UALBANY SUNY
INTRODUCTION
A cooperative effort between research groups at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center of the State University of
New York and the Surface Studies Laboratory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is currently under way. The ultimate
aim of this effort is to assess the role that heterogeneous catalysis of atmospheric chemical reactions at the surface of
airborne particulate material plays in the overall turnover rate of pollutant gases in the atmosphere. The approach to
the problem is twofold. On the one hand, atmospheric sampling techniques are being used to collect airborne
particulate materials, such as those found in fossil fuel fired power plant boilers. These particles are characterized in
terms of morphology, size distribution and chemical composition both bulk and surface. Samples of these particles are
then prepared for chemical kinetic studies in the molecular beam surface research system, to be described below. In a
concurrent study, samples are being prepared to simulate those aspects of the surface composition of the airborne
particulates that are felt to be of possible significance catalytically. These samples, after characterization, are being
exposed to reactant gas mixtures in the molecular beam system. A combination of mass spectrometric detection of
desorbed product fluxes and Auger electron spectrometric detection of non-volatile surface products is being used to
characterize the rate and extent of the surface reaction. It is hoped that this combination of techniques will lead to
unequivocal conclusions as to the rate-limiting steps in the chemical reactions studied. In the work to date, we have
been investigating the overall reaction SO/2 + O/2 +SO/3 + Sulfates at the surfaces of both real stack particulate
samples and laboratory- prepared samples, prepared so as to simulate the surface composition of the real particulates.
The aim of the work is to assess the role that catalytic reaction on particulate surfaces plays in the turnover of SO/2 in
power plant plumes. The techniques used are applicable to a wide range of reactions on a wide range of surfaces. The
aim of the present paper is as much to explain the potentialities and limitations of the techniques employed as to
report results on the specific system studied to date.
CONF. on CARBONACEOUS PARTICLES in the ATMOSPHERE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION and LAWERENCE BERKELEY LAB.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA--MARCH 1978
39.
40. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
Roger J. CHENG: ASRC UALBANY SUNY
REFERENCES:--CLIMATE CHANGE & GLOBAL WARMING:
Global warming-From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
Climate Change G
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/+-
NOAA --Global Warming--Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cmb-faq/globalwarming.html
Climate Change and Global Warming
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/178/climate-change-and-global-warming
Researching and reporting the science and impacts of climate change
http://www.climatecentral.org/?gclid=CImGsbTV87cCFe1QOgodKFUAHg
What Can Anyone Do About Climate Change?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bevis-longstreth/what-can-anyone-do-about-_b_3471581.html
Will Climate Change Destroy New York City?
http://news.yahoo.com/climate-change-destroy-york-city-134833101.html
Shocking Before And After Pictures Of How Climate Change Is Destroying The Earth
http://www.businessinsider.com/climate-change-before-and-after-photos-2013 5?op=1#ixzz2WnXTtBZ0
Global Warming-http://
ucsusa.org/global_warming/
41. 工业排放与气候变化
***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
Roger J. CHENG: ASRC UALBANY SUNY
PHOTO: CLIMATE CHANGE & GLOBAL WARMING:
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CLIMATE /ASRC/IMAGES
https://www.google.com/search?source=ig&rlz=&q=ASRC%2FCLIMATE%2FIMAGES&oq=&gs_l=
https://www.google.com/search?q=CLIMATE/ASRC/IMAGES&newwindow=1&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=90rSU
deHKK7K4AOSioDwBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979
42.
43. 汽车废气可能影响天气吗?观察与实验结果
WEATHER MODIFICATION by AUTO EXHAUST
NATURE JOURNAL 自然杂志
1982年5卷1期---in CHINESE
王明康教授: 南京大学大气科学系,中美交流学者
郑均华研究员: 纽约州立大学大气科学研究中心
http://www.rogerjcheng.com/WEATHER%20MODIFICATION%20by%20AUTO%20EXHAUSTxx.html
58. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
****大气中的微观世界系列----环境****
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
Roger J. CHENG , ASRC UALBANY SUNY
纽约州立大学大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
59. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
工业排放与气候变化
Obama takes on power plants--
-- as part of new climate plan
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/25/us-usa-climate-obama-idUSBRE95O0G120130625
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama tried to revive his stalled climate change agenda on Tuesday, promising new rules
to cut carbon emissions from U.S. power plants and other domestic actions including support for renewable energy.
奥巴马宣布将限制电厂碳排球变暖放量以缓解全球气候变暖的危机
http://www.sxcoal.com/dl/3273181/articlenew.html
美国总统奥巴马周25日宣布一揽子计划,限制美国发电厂的碳排放量,协助缓解全球气候变暖的危机。
据报道,奥巴马当天在乔治城大学发表演说时指出,目前已有法例规管发电厂排放有害物质如砷、水银、铅及
其他物质的数量,但没有限制它们释出被指导致气候暖化元凶的二氧化碳排放量,因此有需要改变这做法。
奥巴马指出,所有美国人承担发电厂排放二氧化碳的苦果。因此,他的政策会以减少使用污染能源,加大洁净
能源,以及节约用能为主导。他还宣布计划扩大再生能源项目,改善防洪设施,并呼吁达成国际气候协议。
奥巴马在今年1月就职演说中表示,他将在第二任期对气候变化采取行动。
中国新闻网http://www.sxcoal.com--- 时间:2013年06月26日来源
60. ***** INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS and CLIMATE CHANGE*****
Climate Change-A Looming threat to Life
Naseem Sheikh on 28, Dec 2011 |
http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/2011/12/climate-change-a-looming-threat-to-life/
62. ***** POWER PLANT EMISSIONS AFFECT OUR CLIMATE *****
工业排放与气候变化
Roger J. CHENG: ASRC UALBANY SUNY
http://rogerjcheng.com/POWER%20PLANT%20EMISSIONS%20AFFECT%20to%20OUR%20CLIMATE-Ax.htm
A SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTATION for STUDENT, TEACHER and GENERAL PUBLIC
纽约州立大学大气科学研究中心郑均华研究员主持的科研项目
63.
64. NEXT ATTRACTION
雪花冰晶人工降雨
SNOW, ICE and WEATHER MODIFICATION STUDY
AgI
AgI
http://www.rogercheng.com/SNOW,%20ICE%20and%20WEATHER%20MODIFICATION%
20STUDY%20by%20ROGER%20J%20CHENG-ASRC.htm