Experimental Study on Purification of Diesel Particulate Matter by Non-thermal Plasma Technology

In order to investigate the effects of non-thermal plasma (NTP) on diesel particulate matter (PM), an engine test bench was built up. An engine exhaust particle sizer (EEPS) was introduced to analyze the emission concentration and size distribution of PM and a thermo-gravimetric analyzer was used to analyze the effects of NTP on the composition of the particulate matter in the exhaust gas. The results show that the size distribution interval of the particle mass concentration falls behind that of the quantity concentration under various loads. When the diesel engine operating speed is 2400 rpm and the load is 25%, after NTP, the proportions of the nucleation mode particles and the accumulative mode particles exhibit a small fluctuation while the proportion of ultrafine particles decreases by 10% due to their large quantity concentration. Under the dual effect of DPF and NTP, the particle quantity concentration decreases by 98%. In order to investigate the effect of NTP on the composition of the PM, a thermo-gravimetric analysis of the particles obtained before and after NTP was carried out. The results show that the proportion of volatile matter falls by 16.05% and solid carbon accounts for an increase of 7.29%. NTP has the ability to improve reduction activity of particles and make particles easier to be oxidized at a lower temperature.     

Uneven Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactors for Diesel Particulate Matter Removal

Uneven dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactors driven by positive–negative pulse plasma discharges were investigated for particulate matter (PM) removal from a diesel engine. Two kinds of uneven alumina plates and three kinds of uneven stainless steel plates were used to assemble six kinds of uneven DBD reactors of discharge gaps 0.4–1.0 mm. The experimental results show that PM from diesel engines can be removed using the uneven DBD reactors. The maximum PM removal was 67% at 300 W energy injections using the DBD reactor of 0.4 mm gap distance. PM removal increased with decreasing gap distance. The energy efficiency using the uneven DBD reactor of a shorter gap distance was higher than that using the uneven DBD reactor of a longer gap distance as the uneven DBD reactor of a shorter gap distance has a higher PM deposition rate. The energy efficiency was typically in a range of 3–10.6 g/kWh at an energy density of 2–16 J/L. A comparison of this study with reports given by other research groups is given.     

Plasma Burner for Active Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filter

This study proposes a diesel particulate filter system to remove particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines. Filters should be periodically burned (regenerated) to remove PM. In the proposed system, a plasma burner is utilized for filter regeneration. The plasma burner avoids the drawbacks of the electric heater and full-flow-type diesel burner by successively discharging and partially oxidizing the fuel, which produces hydrogen for flame stabilization under all revolution per minute and load conditions. The proposed system was verified by field testing three different vehicles for over 20,000 km. The field test results confirmed successful PM removal and the simultaneous removal of other emissions such as CO, NO_x, and hydrocarbons. The plasma burner is applicable to the thermal management of emission control systems for both retrofitted and original equipment manufacturer cars.     

Characterization and Identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Diesel Particulate Matter

Emission of toxic exhaust from diesel engines is one of the major problems associated with the use of petroleum fuels. Particulate matter emission is perceived as a major pollutant, detrimental to the human health and environment, and has led to considerable study. Vehicular emissions comprise toxic pollutants that include unburnt hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dioxins, and others. In this study, experiments have been carried out with the objective of determining overall particulate matter chemical composition and size. Electron microscopic images of the emitted soot were studied for average particle size distribution. More than 50 percent of the particles were in the range of 25 to 35 nanometers. Approximately 7, 9, 16, and 5 percent of the measured particles were from 35 to 40, 40 to 45, 45 to 50, and 50 to 55 nanometers, respectively. Determined elements were Al, Ba, Ca, K, Mg, Ti, Zn, and Zr at concentrations of 727, 53, 1100, 701, 1145, 638, 177, and 800 micrograms per milliliter respectively. Fifteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were detected in the extracts of filters and their concentrations were estimated. This investigation allows the comparison of particulate matter from different fuels and their blends.     

Effect of the Reaction Temperature on the Removal of Diesel Particulate Matter by Ozone Injection

This study seeks to investigate the removal efficiency of particulate matter (PM) from the actual diesel exhaust at various reaction temperatures by using non-thermal plasma (NTP). The effect of the reaction temperature on removal efficiency was reflected by the change in the concentration of particles in different modes and the weight fraction of volatile organics in PM. The Arrhenius equation was used to determine the apparent activation energies E_a of the soot in PM. In addition, the difference in the oxidation reaction at various reaction temperatures and the effect of NTP on the properties of PM were discussed. After considering the decreasing ranges of the total concentration and the weight of the PM, it was determined that 120 °C is the optimal temperature choice for PM removal. The decreasing range of the total concentration reached 57.13% and 66.79% of PM was removed when the PM is measured by weight. NTP has better effect on the removal of smaller particles. The weight fraction of the volatile fraction markedly decreases after the reaction and the apparent activation energy of soot noticeably decreased. The oxidizability of the excited species in NTP was enhanced with the increase of the reaction temperature. However, the excited species concentration declined concurrently, resulting in the occurrence of the optimized range of reaction temperature. The particles were removed by the oxidation that occurred on the surface of the primary particle and the disintegration of the structure of the particles.

     

Low Temperature Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration by Atmospheric Air Non-thermal Plasma Injection System

An experimental study of the regeneration of diesel particulate filter (DPF) was conducted through the use of a self-designed Non-thermal plasma (NTP) injection system with an experimental temperature of 20–300 °C, with atmospheric air being used as the gas source. The results revealed that the PM could be broken down into CO and CO₂ by NTP, through a discharge reaction of the NTP reactor. As the temperature increases, the mass of C₁ (mass of C in CO) showed an overall declining trend. Interestingly, the mass of C₂ (mass of C in CO₂) and C₁₂ (the sum of C₁ and C₂) both showed an initial increase, followed by a decrease. The peak mass of C₁₂ appears at 150 °C, and both axial and radial temperature gradients are less than the limit of DPF temperature gradient at this temperature. In conclusion, DPF can be regenerated by the NTP technology at a lower temperature, which can aid in the avoidance of thermal damage of DPF. The technology boasts a great advantage in adopting atmospheric air as its gas source, which can not only reduce costs, but also is convenient.     

可吸入颗粒物及其危害

可吸入颗粒物形成气溶胶,是我国多数城市的首要污染物,对环境有着十分严重的危害。     

Pulsed Discharge Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filters

A novel method for the removal of soot from a diesel particulate filter using pulsed electric discharges is presented. High voltage pulses of between 18 and 25 kV of nano to microsecond duration and with pulse energies of typically 100–200 mJ were applied to the filter via a series spark gap. Initial slow erosion of the soot layer proceeds via the formation of microdischarges. Subsequent spark discharges removed the accumulated soot more effectively from a larger filter volume. Average soot removal rates of ～0.1–0.2 g/min were achieved at 50 Hz breakdown frequency by optimizing both electrode geometry and breakdown voltage. On-engine long term testing of the technology showed soot removal by pulsed discharge to be reliable, efficient and uniform; a total of 100 g of soot was deposited and removed over 18 filter regeneration cycles.     

Microcolumn Liquid Chromatography Combined with Computer-Assisted Retention Prediction System for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Extract from Diesel Particulate Matter

Abstract

Recent advances in column and instrument technology have made the development of d new generation of high-resolution microcolumn liquid chromatography possible. In addition to offering reduced solvent consumption, this chromatographic technique also yields higher mass sensitivities than those in conventional systems. In this study, the applicability of this technique to the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is investigated. PAH in the extract from diesel particulate matter were analyzed to demonstrate the utility of this approach combined with the computer-assisted retention prediction. The technique proposed in this study makes very clean and high cost-performance environmental analysis possible.     

柴油机微粒过滤体结构形式研究进展

在阐述柴油机微粒过滤体相关机制的基础上,论述了过滤体主要的几种结构形式,分析其特性与问题,并对发展前景作了展望.     

卷烟烟气总粒相物中游离烟碱的测定

建立了卷烟烟气总粒相物中游离烟碱含量的气相色谱测定方法.此方法以茴香脑为内标,HP INNOWAX(30m×0.25mmI.d×0.25μm)色谱柱,FID检测器.线性范围为6.56～22.96μg/mL,r等于0.99945;平均回收率为95.42%.     

Retention of Metamitron by Model and Natural Particulate Matter

Abstract

Adsorption isotherms of metamitron on model soil colloidal components: kaolinite, illite, montmorillonite, iron oxide and humic acid, and their binary associations were obtained using a batch equilibration procedure. Sorption parameters, K_f and n_f, were calculated by fitting the sorption data to the Freundlich equation and results obtained for binary associations were compared with those obtained for the individual model components. The sorption efficiency of the humic acids and their binary associations was measured as Koc. The adsorption behaviour of the < 2 μm fraction of two soils from Southern Spain was also studied as natural particulate matter. Montmorillonite and humic acids were found to be the most important components responsible for metamitron retention by the model adsorbents studied. On the contrary, metamitron showed little interaction with kaolinite, illite or iron oxide. These individual adsorption behaviours were reproduced in the montmorillonite-iron oxide-humic acid binary systems, but with differences suggesting changes on the surface properties upon association. Differences in Koc values of isolated humic acids and their associations indicate that the interaction transforms the humic acid surfaces and suggest different types of bonding between colloids and metamitron. The results obtained with model adsorbents and their associations were in agreement with the highest adsorption of metamitron found for the natural clay fraction of two soils which displayed the largest adsorption in that with the highest content in montmorillonite and organic carbon. The importance of organic matter and montmorillonite in metamitron adsorption by colloidal components was also shown by the decrease in K_f and the increase in Koc observed after removal of organic matter from the soil clay fraction with the highest organic carbon content.     

Influence of Polarity and Rise Time of Pulse Voltage Waveforms on Diesel Particulate Matter Removal Using an Uneven Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactor

The influence of polarity and rise time of the pulse voltage on the removal of particulate matter (PM) emitted from a diesel engine was investigated using a dielectric barrier discharge reactor. Four kinds of pulse voltage waveforms (positive, negative, positive–negative and negative–positive) were used. It was found that the energy efficiency for PM removal is just a function of energy injection and that there are no obvious influences on PM removal and energy efficiency within the voltage waveforms except the negative pulse voltage of a peak voltage below 8 kV. A comparison of PM removals using various kinds of pulse voltage waveforms and different types of plasma reactors is given.     

Novel Extraction for Endocrine Disruptors in Atmospheric Particulate Matter

A rapid and efficient sample preparation method, which is called microwave-assisted microsolid phase extraction, was developed for the determination of endocrine disrupting chemicals in atmospheric particulate matter. The endocrine disrupting chemicals included bisphenol A, diethyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. The endocrine disrupting chemicals were isolated by microwave-assisted extraction following adsorption by copper(II) isonicotinate using microsolid phase extraction. The endocrine disrupting chemicals were subsequently determined by high performance liquid chromatography with an ultraviolet detector. The extraction was optimized for temperature, time, desorption time, and desorption solvent. Limits of detection (in the range of 2.0–8.5 nanograms per liter), limits of quantification (in the range of 6.6–28.0 nanograms per liter), and repeatability of the procedure (less than 10 percent) were established. Diethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate were determined at values from 0.57 to 68.8 nanograms per cubic meter in atmospheric particulate matter collected from an urban area, a business center, and an industrial site in Dongguan, China. The concentration of bisphenol A was below the detection limit in these samples.     

Measuring Submicron-Sized Fractionated Particulate Matter on Aluminum Impactor Disks

Sub-micron sized airborne particulate matter (PM) is not collected well on regular quartz or glass fiber filter papers. We used a micro-orifice uniform deposit impactor (MOUDI) to fractionate PM into six size fractions and deposit it on specially designed high purity thin aluminum disks. The MOUDI separated PM into fractions 56-100 nm, 100-180 nm, 180-320 nm, 320-560 nm, 560-1000 nm, and 1000-1800 nm. Since the MOUDI has a low flow rate (30 L/min), it takes several days to collect sufficient carbon on 47 mm foil disks. The small carbon mass (20-200 microgram C) and large aluminum substrate (~25 mg Al) present several challenges to production of graphite targets for accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) analysis. The Al foil consumes large amounts of oxygen as it is heated and tends to melt into quartz combustion tubes, causing gas leaks. We describe sample processing techniques to reliably produce graphitic targets for (14)C-AMS analysis of PM deposited on Al impact foils.     

气相色谱-质谱法测定大气颗粒物中的有机胺类物质

建立了大气颗粒物中有机胺类物质的气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)分析方法.样品用超纯水超声萃取,然后在碱性条件下,用苯磺酰氯(Benzenesulfonyl chloride,BSC)衍生化,衍生物用二氯甲烷萃取,最后用DB-5MS色谱柱分离测定,实现了13种有机胺(包括7种脂肪胺、2种杂环胺和4种芳香胺)的同时测定.本方法的仪器检出限(S/N=3)和定量限(S/N=10)分别为0.00008～0.017 μg/mL和0.00026～0.0565 μg/mL; 标准曲线线性相关系数为0.9903～0.9996,相关性良好;相对标准偏差(RSD)均小于30％, 除低浓度加标水平的甲胺和苯甲胺,其余样品基质加标平均回收率为54.4％～159.7％,大部分胺具有较高的精密度与准确度.将本方法应用于广州城区PM2.5样品的检测, 共检出有机胺9种,其中甲胺、二甲胺和二丁胺约占9种有机胺总和的90％,是PM2.5中主要胺类物质,而丙胺浓度最低,浓度小于1.0 ng/m3.     

利用代谢组学研究大气细颗粒物的生殖毒性效应

大气细颗粒物(PM2.5)污染已成为严峻的环境问题,探究PM2.5的毒性效应和机理变得尤为重要.本研究利用基于液相色谱/质谱的代谢组学技术,分析经PM2.5悬混液气管滴注暴露后成年雄性大鼠睾丸代谢组的全局变化,采用偏最小二乘判别分析法和非参数检验进行统计分析.结果表明,PM2.5暴露组大鼠睾丸的油提和水提代谢指纹谱均可与对照组实现准确区分,表明PM2.5暴露对大鼠睾丸的整体代谢网络产生了显著影响,最终鉴定出56个差异代谢物.通路分析显示,PM2.5暴露会引起大鼠睾丸的氨基酸和核苷酸代谢紊乱、类固醇激素代谢失衡以及脂类代谢异常,而这些重要通路可能是PM2.5生殖毒性的关键分子事件.     

谈“化学微粒观”的内涵及其教育价值

微粒观来自于具体的化学知识,是物质的微观组成和结构、反应机理等微观领域在学习者头脑中的总观性认识,微粒观是最基本的化学观念之一。阐述了化学微粒观的3个内涵,同时论述了化学微粒观的3种教育价值。     

加压溶剂萃取法萃取大气颗粒物中的烷烃

建立了一种小体积中压中温(332μL,2-8MPa,100-200℃)液体萃取大气颗粒物中烷烃的方法。研究了萃取时间、温度、压强及溶剂量对萃取效率的影响。检出限为2-12ng／m^3,重复性的相对标准偏差在0．8％-10．5％之间。     

Determination of Silicon in Airborne Particulate Matter By XRF and LA-ICP-MS

This study directly analyzes Si in airborne particulate matter by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-ICP-MS) as well as X-ray fluorescence (XRF).