Diesel Emission Survey at Dover AFB, Delaware.
Abstract
HQ MAC/SGPB requested a survey of the 436 Aerial Port Squadron truck off-load section to evaluate the effects of diesel and propane powered forklift emissions. Carbon monoxide concentrations were measured with Ecolyzer Model 6000 and Foxboro MIRAN 1B real-time instruments. Air sampling to determine 8-hr time- weighted averages was conducted for nitrogen dioxide (Palmes passive diffusion device), nitric oxide (Palmes passive diffusion device), aldehydes (impinger with MBTH reagent), formaldehyde (impinger with 1% NaHSOs solution), and hydrocarbons and benzene (3M Organic Vapor Monitors 3500 passive diffusion badge). MSA colorimetric detector tubes were used to screen for sulfur dioxide and aldehydes. The concentrations of all substances sampled were below their respective TLV's. Recommendations included an increase in the dilution ventilation in the aerial port and the use of local exhaust ventilation or administrative controls to control worker exposures due to forklift operations in truck trailers. USAFOEHL suggests that initial monitoring of diesel exhaust emissions in enclosed facilities should increase measurements of both carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA175763
Entities
People
- Jeffrey C. Jenkins