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Determination of Particulate Matter Emission Factors of Common Pyrotechnic Articles.

Authors :
Keller, Fritz
Schragen, Christian
Source :
Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics; May2021, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p825-842, 18p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The measurement of particulate matter (TSP, PM10, and PM2.5) emitted by pyrotechnic articles is described. For this purpose, pyrotechnic articles for entertainment purposes of category F2 (i. e. consumer fireworks according to European legislation) are examined exemplarily. The aim was to determine reliable emission factors (EF). Different types of pyrotechnic articles were used to obtain a more representative database. Commonly used analytical methods, like impactor technology, are accompanied by scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy to obtain a better insight into the nature of the emissions. Specific emission factors are determined for each pyrotechnic article. In the absence of activity rates, an average specific emission factor can be used to assess emission inventories. The average emission factors for investigated articles are 253 g PM10 per kg net explosive content (NEC) and 200 g PM2.5 per kg NEC. The highest emission is found for a battery of shot tubes, the lowest emission of particulate matter is found for a fountain‐like pyrotechnic article. Furthermore, the hypothesis is assessed whether it makes a difference to determine emission data based on pyrotechnic mixtures or pyrotechnic articles. It is demonstrated that the combustion of pyrotechnic articles generates a higher amount of particulate matter than the combustion of pyrotechnic mixtures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07213115
Volume :
46
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150131603
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.202000292