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04372 Estimation of VOC emissions
Environmental impacts of ocean disposal of CO, 96104365 Herzog, H. J. et a/., Energy Convers. Mgmr., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 999-1005. The paper analyzes one of the most important environmental impacts of ocean disposal of CO,, the acidification around the release point. Presents a methodology which allows the authors to quantify the effects of lower pH on marine organism. Preliminary results show taht some impacts are inevitable around the release point, but their severity will depend on the release technology. Environmental information services 96104366 Suraniranat, 0. A. Resources, Conservation & Recyc/ittg, Apr. 1996, 16, (l), 383-391. The Environmental Systems Information Center (ENSIC) was founded in 1978 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) by the Library and Regional Documentation Center (LRDC) in cooperation with the Environmental Engineering Division of AIT. ENSIC was initially supported financially by the Government of Australia, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada and AIT. The objective of the service is to collect information covering all aspects affecting the environment. Environmental issues of the Appalachian coal 96104367 region Kleinmann, R. L. et al., Min. Eng. (Littleron, Co/o.), 1995, 47, (12), 1120-1123. Discusses the environmental issues of the Appalachian coal region, including water quality, subsidence, and coal combustion. 96104366 Commission Scat-don, A.
Environmental
management
in the Hydro-Electric
Proc. Solar ‘95 Conference, Hobart, Box 124 Caulfield East, Vie. 3145, Australia.
Tasmania,
ANZSES,
The Hydro (HEC) provides electricity generation, transmission, distribution and retail services throughout TAsmania. It is a significant manager of Tasmania’s land and water resources and has important environmental responsibilities. The HEC has a relatively recent history of conflict with the environmental movement over power development projects. Describes how the Hydro has now adopted a more proactive approach to the environment. Environmental management systems - Principles 96104369 and practice Hunt, D. and Johnson, C. McGraw-Hill, ISNB 0 07 707910-8, 1995, 299 PP.
The book is written for managers and specialists involved in the development and implementation of an environmental management system (EMS). Covers the requirements of such EMS models as BS.7750, the European Union EMA scheme and the emerging international standard IS0 14001. Estimates
of nitrous
oxide
emissions
from
soil in
Skiba, U. et al., Energy Cowers. Mgmr., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1303-1308. Soil yzO emissions will be the largest single source of N,O in the UK, when Industrial emissions as a result of adipic and nitric acid production will stop later this year. Total annual soil N,O emissions for the UK are estimated at 16 kt N, of which agricultural SOIISare responsible for 19% of the total soil emissions and grazed grasslands are the single latest source.
Evaluation criteria for carbon dioxide mitigating projects in forestry and agriculture Bohlin, F. and Eriksson, L. 0. Energy Convers. Mgmr., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1223-1228. Projects in forestry and agriculture aiming at carbon dioxide mitigation are complex. This complex necessitates that policy makers analyse project proposals from multiple view points. In the paper three conceptual projects -fossil fuel substitutin by forest fuel, by Salti plantations and sequestration through forest growth - are analysed with respect to time profile, cost efficiency and transaction costs. The project differ greatly with respect to these criteria. This implies that neglect of any of the criteria may lead to an inadequate project appraisal. 96104373
An evaluation of a UK energy conservation programme Lofstedt, R. E. Energy & Environmenr, 1996, 7, (l), 41-49. The paper evaluates the Department of the Environment’s Helping the Earth Begins at Home Campaign that was carried out in the early 1990s from a global warming perception perspective. The study is based on both qualitative and quantitative research in the UK including random telephone surveys and interviews with policy makers. The study shows that the campaign largely failed for two reasons: a) the majority of the respondents did not make a link between their own energy consumption and global warming and b) the respondent’s still confused global warming with the ozone hole. 96104374
Evaluation of safety properties of permissible explosives by a simple gallery test with free suspension Guo, Z. er al., Baopo Qicai, 1995, 24, (6), 5-7. (In Chinese) The paper discusses a simple gallery test with freely suspended explosives, for evaluation of safety properties of permissible explosives for coal mines. 96104375
Evaluation of the distribution of trace elements in coal combustion products Alvarez, R. R. et al., Coal Sci. Technol., 1995, 24, (2), 1971-1974. Presents the evaluation of the distribution of trace elements in coal combustion products. 96104376
Experimental measuring of coal explosibllity for its use at hyperbaric conditions Torrent, J. G. el al., Coal Sci. Technof., 1995, 24, (l), 531-534. The explosibility of dust of six subbituminous coals and their mixtures with limestone was determined. 96104377
Experimental studies on the deposition to crops of radioactive ases released from gas cooled reactors. Part 1. Carbonyl su Bphlde-35 Collins, C. D. and Bell, J. N. J. Environ. Radioactiviv, 1996, 30, (2), 96104376
99-115.
Experimental studies have been performed under controlled environmental conditions to determine the velocity of deposition (V,) of COj5S to crops, in order to validate mathematical models developed by Nuclear Electric for use in relation to emissions from its gas cooled nuclear power stations. The effects of a spike release at different growth stages was determined for wheat, bean and cabbage. After measurement of the V, the fate of the “S in individual organs of the crops was determined by sequential measurements upto harvest at maturity. Deposition velocity measurments ranged beteen 0.002 and 1.104 cm s- , dependent on plant size. The external explosion characteristics of vented 96104379 dust explosions Crowhurst, D. et al., Insr. Chem. Eng. Symp. Ser., (Major Hazards Otlshore
Estimating landfill methane emissions 96104371 Meadows, M. Energy Cowers. Mgml., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1099-1104. Landfill methane emissions, estimated to be around 2 million tonnes in 1990, represent a significant but highly uncertain proportion of the UK’s releases of methane to the atmosphere. The mass and rate of methane emissions depends on many factors that are difficult to quantity and vary from site to site. Direct measurement of landfill methane emissions are scarce and the UK currently uses simple models for its estimates. These models necessarily use data and assumptions with wide uncertainty ranges. The Department of the Environment is funding two complementary projects measuring landfill methane emissions. These studies aim to reduce uncertainties in UK landfill emissions estimates and help inform guidance to regulators and operators on measures to reduce landfill methane emissions. Estimation of VOC emlsslons Cunningham, D. J. Cleaner Prod., 1995, 3, (4). 225-228. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a major concern for industry. In order to reduce these, and 10 apply prevention options, it is necessary 10 accurately quantify them. A reliable methodology for such quantification does not yet exist. The paper presents an overview of methods currently available, together with some shortcomings. It urges further work 10 develop reliable techniques, and suggest possible areas for future work. 96104372
302
Fuel and Energy
Abstracts
July
1996
and Offshore),
1995, 79-96.
Quantification of the external effects of blast and fire generated by vented dust explosions is important in explosion relief siting and for safety. A study was made of the external effects of vented explosions of Kellingley coal dust and maize starch in 20 m’ and 40 m3 chambers. Factors affecting the transfer of radionuclides to sheep grazing on pastures reclaimed from the sea Green, N. et al., J. Environ. Radioactivity, 1996, 30, (2), 173-183. The ingestion of soil by sheep grazing on pasture reclatmed from the sea is discussed in this paper. 96104380
96104381 Fate of caesium in the environment: Distribution between the abiotic and biotic components of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems Avery, S. V. J. Environ. Radioactiviry, 1996, 30, (2), 139-171. Interest in the fate of radiocaesium in the environment has heightened considerably in recent years in the wake of the Chernobyl accident in 1986. The distribution of released “‘Cs and ‘?s is related to the chemical properties of Cs’. which generally dictate a high degree of mobility and bioavailability of the radionuclude. The evidence discussed in the paper indicates that radiocaesium continues to be recirculated in biological systems for many years following a pulse of contamination. Feature - Green englneerlng Halliday, S. er al., Bldg. Serv. Environ. Engr., Nov. 1995, 19, (3), 15-25. Presents five short articles on buildings and the environment.
96104382
Environmental
management
in the Hydro-Electric
Proc. Solar ‘95 Conference, Hobart, Box 124 Caulfield East, Vie. 3145, Australia.
Tasmania,
ANZSES,
The Hydro (HEC) provides electricity generation, transmission, distribution and retail services throughout TAsmania. It is a significant manager of Tasmania’s land and water resources and has important environmental responsibilities. The HEC has a relatively recent history of conflict with the environmental movement over power development projects. Describes how the Hydro has now adopted a more proactive approach to the environment. Environmental management systems - Principles 96104369 and practice Hunt, D. and Johnson, C. McGraw-Hill, ISNB 0 07 707910-8, 1995, 299 PP.
The book is written for managers and specialists involved in the development and implementation of an environmental management system (EMS). Covers the requirements of such EMS models as BS.7750, the European Union EMA scheme and the emerging international standard IS0 14001. Estimates
of nitrous
oxide
emissions
from
soil in
Skiba, U. et al., Energy Cowers. Mgmr., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1303-1308. Soil yzO emissions will be the largest single source of N,O in the UK, when Industrial emissions as a result of adipic and nitric acid production will stop later this year. Total annual soil N,O emissions for the UK are estimated at 16 kt N, of which agricultural SOIISare responsible for 19% of the total soil emissions and grazed grasslands are the single latest source.
Evaluation criteria for carbon dioxide mitigating projects in forestry and agriculture Bohlin, F. and Eriksson, L. 0. Energy Convers. Mgmr., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1223-1228. Projects in forestry and agriculture aiming at carbon dioxide mitigation are complex. This complex necessitates that policy makers analyse project proposals from multiple view points. In the paper three conceptual projects -fossil fuel substitutin by forest fuel, by Salti plantations and sequestration through forest growth - are analysed with respect to time profile, cost efficiency and transaction costs. The project differ greatly with respect to these criteria. This implies that neglect of any of the criteria may lead to an inadequate project appraisal. 96104373
An evaluation of a UK energy conservation programme Lofstedt, R. E. Energy & Environmenr, 1996, 7, (l), 41-49. The paper evaluates the Department of the Environment’s Helping the Earth Begins at Home Campaign that was carried out in the early 1990s from a global warming perception perspective. The study is based on both qualitative and quantitative research in the UK including random telephone surveys and interviews with policy makers. The study shows that the campaign largely failed for two reasons: a) the majority of the respondents did not make a link between their own energy consumption and global warming and b) the respondent’s still confused global warming with the ozone hole. 96104374
Evaluation of safety properties of permissible explosives by a simple gallery test with free suspension Guo, Z. er al., Baopo Qicai, 1995, 24, (6), 5-7. (In Chinese) The paper discusses a simple gallery test with freely suspended explosives, for evaluation of safety properties of permissible explosives for coal mines. 96104375
Evaluation of the distribution of trace elements in coal combustion products Alvarez, R. R. et al., Coal Sci. Technol., 1995, 24, (2), 1971-1974. Presents the evaluation of the distribution of trace elements in coal combustion products. 96104376
Experimental measuring of coal explosibllity for its use at hyperbaric conditions Torrent, J. G. el al., Coal Sci. Technof., 1995, 24, (l), 531-534. The explosibility of dust of six subbituminous coals and their mixtures with limestone was determined. 96104377
Experimental studies on the deposition to crops of radioactive ases released from gas cooled reactors. Part 1. Carbonyl su Bphlde-35 Collins, C. D. and Bell, J. N. J. Environ. Radioactiviv, 1996, 30, (2), 96104376
99-115.
Experimental studies have been performed under controlled environmental conditions to determine the velocity of deposition (V,) of COj5S to crops, in order to validate mathematical models developed by Nuclear Electric for use in relation to emissions from its gas cooled nuclear power stations. The effects of a spike release at different growth stages was determined for wheat, bean and cabbage. After measurement of the V, the fate of the “S in individual organs of the crops was determined by sequential measurements upto harvest at maturity. Deposition velocity measurments ranged beteen 0.002 and 1.104 cm s- , dependent on plant size. The external explosion characteristics of vented 96104379 dust explosions Crowhurst, D. et al., Insr. Chem. Eng. Symp. Ser., (Major Hazards Otlshore
Estimating landfill methane emissions 96104371 Meadows, M. Energy Cowers. Mgml., Jun.-Aug. 1996, 37, (6), 1099-1104. Landfill methane emissions, estimated to be around 2 million tonnes in 1990, represent a significant but highly uncertain proportion of the UK’s releases of methane to the atmosphere. The mass and rate of methane emissions depends on many factors that are difficult to quantity and vary from site to site. Direct measurement of landfill methane emissions are scarce and the UK currently uses simple models for its estimates. These models necessarily use data and assumptions with wide uncertainty ranges. The Department of the Environment is funding two complementary projects measuring landfill methane emissions. These studies aim to reduce uncertainties in UK landfill emissions estimates and help inform guidance to regulators and operators on measures to reduce landfill methane emissions. Estimation of VOC emlsslons Cunningham, D. J. Cleaner Prod., 1995, 3, (4). 225-228. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a major concern for industry. In order to reduce these, and 10 apply prevention options, it is necessary 10 accurately quantify them. A reliable methodology for such quantification does not yet exist. The paper presents an overview of methods currently available, together with some shortcomings. It urges further work 10 develop reliable techniques, and suggest possible areas for future work. 96104372
302
Fuel and Energy
Abstracts
July
1996
and Offshore),
1995, 79-96.
Quantification of the external effects of blast and fire generated by vented dust explosions is important in explosion relief siting and for safety. A study was made of the external effects of vented explosions of Kellingley coal dust and maize starch in 20 m’ and 40 m3 chambers. Factors affecting the transfer of radionuclides to sheep grazing on pastures reclaimed from the sea Green, N. et al., J. Environ. Radioactivity, 1996, 30, (2), 173-183. The ingestion of soil by sheep grazing on pasture reclatmed from the sea is discussed in this paper. 96104380
96104381 Fate of caesium in the environment: Distribution between the abiotic and biotic components of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems Avery, S. V. J. Environ. Radioactiviry, 1996, 30, (2), 139-171. Interest in the fate of radiocaesium in the environment has heightened considerably in recent years in the wake of the Chernobyl accident in 1986. The distribution of released “‘Cs and ‘?s is related to the chemical properties of Cs’. which generally dictate a high degree of mobility and bioavailability of the radionuclude. The evidence discussed in the paper indicates that radiocaesium continues to be recirculated in biological systems for many years following a pulse of contamination. Feature - Green englneerlng Halliday, S. er al., Bldg. Serv. Environ. Engr., Nov. 1995, 19, (3), 15-25. Presents five short articles on buildings and the environment.
96104382