Emissions from simulated deep-seated fires in domestic waste

Chemosphere. 2008 Jan;70(4):626-39. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.06.083. Epub 2007 Aug 15.

Abstract

The emissions from deep-seated fires in domestic waste have been investigated. The gas phase yields of PAH, PCDD/F, PCB, HCB, particles, and metals associated to the particulate matter were analysed during a series of simulated deep-seated fires. The method of extinguishment was varied and in cases where water was used for extinguishment, the runoff water was analysed for PAH, PCDD/F, PCB, hexachlorobenzene, and metals. In total six tests were performed. In four of the tests, samples of the fire residue were analysed for PCDD/F, PCBs, and chlorobenzenes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / analysis*
  • Fires*
  • Hexachlorobenzene / analysis
  • Particulate Matter / analysis
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / analysis
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analogs & derivatives
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analysis
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / analysis
  • Refuse Disposal*

Substances

  • Air Pollutants
  • Particulate Matter
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Hexachlorobenzene
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls