Characterizing Diesel Exhaust Particulate Matter, Elemental, and Total Carbon Concentrations During Snorkeling Operations of Los Angeles Class Submarines

Abstract

Personnel working in an operational environment on U.S. Navy Los Angeles Class Submarines may be exposed to Diesel Exhaust (DE) at concentrations higher than recommended occupational exposure limits while submarines operate the Emergency Diesel Engine (Snorkeling). Exposure to elevated levels DE has been linked to adverse health effects such as asthma, headaches, irritation of the nasal passage, and nausea. DE has been classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for the Research of Cancer (IARC) due to a strong association between exposure to DE and the development of lung cancer. The objective of this study was to characterize the concentrations of Diesel Exhaust Particulate Matter (PM 10, 2.5, RESP), Elemental Carbon (EC), and Total Carbon (TC) and to determine whether occupational exposure limits are exceeded during pier-side Snorkeling operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 29, 2019
Accession Number
AD1127792

Entities

People

  • Jhermayne L. Bullock

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Hygiene
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Laser Diodes
  • Los Angeles Class
  • Lung Cancer
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navy
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Particles
  • Particulate Matter
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Submarines

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology