Bolling AFB Stack Emission Evaluation Bolling AFB DC

Abstract

This report presents the results of particulate emission testing done on a single oil fired steam boiler at Bolling AFB, Washington DC. Testing was done at three different heat input loadings as requested by the Washington District Commission. Particulate emissions varied from 0.055 pounds/Million British Thermal Units (lbs/MBTU) to 0.080 lbs/MBTU. The unit was found to be in compliance with District of Columbia standards which ranged from 0.072 lbs/MBTU to 0.086 lbs/MBTU Emission data are compared with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published emission factors for similar units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA491181

Entities

People

  • Marlin L. Sweigart

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Pollution
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Civil Engineering
  • Dielectric Gases
  • District Of Columbia
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Flue Gases
  • Hydroxides
  • Litmus Tests
  • Measurement
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Performance Tests
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Thermal Efficiency
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.