Determination of volatile organic compounds in emissions by coal-fired power stations from Spain.
This study concerns the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by coal fired power stations. The main compounds are monoaromatic hydrocarbons and aliphatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated compounds have less importance. The influence of combustion parameters can not be clearly established. Emissions factors were calculated and they are smaller than those of other anthropogenic combustions. A comparative study of two sources of VOCs, power stations and motor vehicles, indicates that the environmental impact of the latter are most important.
Fernández-Martínez
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Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of A Coruña, Zapateira s/n. E-15071 A Coruña, Spain.
López-Vilariño
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López-Mahía
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Muniategui-Lorenzo
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Prada-Rodríguez
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Fernández-Fernández
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D003031:Coal; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D017745:Incineration; D010316:Particle Size; D011210:Power Plants; D001335:Vehicle Emissions; D014835:Volatilization
D000393:Air Pollutants; D003031:Coal; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D001335:Vehicle Emissions