Particulate Matter Emission Factors for Biomass Combustion

Autor(es)

Amaral, Simone Simoes ; de Carvalho, Jr., Joao Andrade ; Martins Costa, Maria Angelica ; Pinheiro, Cleverson

• Tipo de documento: Artigo de Revisão
• Fonte: ATMOSPHERE; v. 7, n. 11 NOV 2016.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

Emission factor is a relative measure and can be used to estimate emissions from multiple sources of air pollution. For this reason, data from literature on particulate matter emission factors from different types of biomass were evaluated in this paper. Initially, the main sources of particles were described, as well as relevant concepts associated with particle measurements. In addition, articles about particle emissions were classified and described in relation to the sampling environment (open or closed) and type of burned biomass (agricultural, garden, forest, and dung). Based on this analysis, a set of emission factors was presented and discussed. Important observations were made about the main emission sources of particulate matter. Combustion of compacted biomass resulted in lower particulate emission factors. PM2.5 emissions were predominant in the burning of forest biomass. Emission factors were more elevated in laboratory burning, followed by burns in the field, residences and combustors. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 08/04490-4 - Combustão de biomassa de florestas tropicais
• Beneficiário: João Andrade de Carvalho Junior
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
• Processo FAPESP: 13/21231-0 - Condições que potencializam a propagação de incêndios florestais e a emissão de poluentes gasosos para atmosfera
• Beneficiário: Simone Simões Amaral
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado