The public health risks posed by automotive particulate emissions are
well known. Such particles are sufficiently small to reach the deepest
regions of the lungs; and moreover act as carriers for many
potentially toxic substances. Historically, diesel engines have been
singled out in this regard, but recent research shows the need to
consider particulate emissions from gasoline engines as well. Already
implicated in more than one respiratory disease, the strongest
evidence in recent times points to particle-mediated cardiovascular
disorders (strokes and heart attacks). Accordingly, legislation
limiting particulate emissions is becoming increasingly stringent,
placing great pressure on the automotive industry to produce cleaner
vehicles - pressure only heightened by the ever-increasing number of
cars on our roads. Particulate Emissions from Vehicles addresses a
field of increased international interest and research activity;
discusses the impact of new legislation globally on the automotive
industry; and explains new ways of measuring particle size, number and
composition that are currently under development. The expert analysis
and summary of the state-of-the-art, which encompasses the key areas
of combustion performance, measurement techniques and toxicology, will
appeal to R&D practitioners and engineers working in the automotive
industry and related mechanical fields, as well as postgraduate
students and researchers of engine technology, air pollution and life/
environmental science. The public health aspects will also appeal to
the biomedical research community.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780470986509
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Wiley Global Research (STMS)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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