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Spatio-temporal distribution of atmospheric aerosol in urban and rural environment
Bendl, Jan
Air quality in Europe remains a significant environmental concern, affecting the health and quality of life of its population. While stationary network ambient air quality monitoring allows for the observation of main trends, it is not fully representative of personal exposure of citizens due to high spatio-temporal variability of atmospheric aerosol. Therefore, highly time-and- space resolved measurements with state-of-the-art instruments and methods are needed to observe the aerosol variability, dynamics, identify hot-spots, and pollution sources, which are necessary for successful targeted mitigation measures. This thesis addresses this gap focusing on the characterization of spatio-temporal distribution of atmospheric aerosol in inhabited environments. Novel mobile measurement systems were developed and employed to investigate diverse environments, including rural, urban and suburban area. Aerosol source-apportionment were conducted, and the toxicological effects associated with these environments were also investigated. A novel mobile measurement system was developed for personal exposure measurements and pollution mapping in urban and rural environments. The system was used to measure air quality in the Munich subway, revealing high aerosol dynamics with significantly higher concentrations of...
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Influence of polymers to reduce dust
Šubrt, Michal ; Mravcová, Ludmila (referee) ; Vávrová, Milada (advisor)
The main issue this bachelor thesis deals with the reduction of emit into the enviroment. A specific type of polymer compound from Canadian provenance will be tested for this purpose. The aim of this work will be the identification of positive characteristics of the polymer, and determine to the appropriate method of application. The above mentioned reduction of dust, stabilization of areas after application, possibly reduction of its permeability and increase of its maximum dry density will also by measured.
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Design of a filter unit for waste gas cleaning
Volánka, Lukáš ; Wegschmied, Roman (referee) ; Jecha, David (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the design of the filtration unit and on particulate matter, or PM, which is still a significant contributor to air pollution. The first chapter describes the basic properties of these pollutants and their influence on the design of the separator. The next chapter briefly discusses the current legislation in the Czech Republic dealing with emission and air pollution limits. In the third chapter, which is also the last of the theoretical part of the thesis, the individual methods of removal of PMs are presented and explained. The practical part follows, mainly devoted to the design of the filtration unit for the given case, which ends with the measurement of emissions and a brief evaluation of the results.
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The concentration of particulate matter in the air of selected areas of the city of Brno and its health risks
Bulejko, Pavel ; Čáslavský,, Josef (referee) ; Adamec, Vladimír (advisor)
Tato práce se zabývá znečištěním ovzduší pevnými prachovými částicemi v lokalitách města Brna. V teoretické části je pojednáno o možných zdrojích prachových částic, o chemickém složení a velikostní klasifikaci polétavých částic a dalších fyzikálně-chemických charakteristikách. Další část je věnována zdravotním rizikům prašnosti. V této souvislosti práce pojednává o anatomii dýchacího systému a účincích prachu na něj. Jsou taktéž rozebrány zdravotní efekty prachového znečištění, včetně uvedení možných nemocí respiračního a kardiovaskulárního systému, jejichž může být prach příčinou. V praktické části byl proveden sběr prachu. Byly vybrány celkem čtyři lokality, kde byly prováděny odběry vzorků. Následně byly stanoveny koncentrace polétavých částic PM10 a PM2,5. Dále byly u vybraných lokalit stanoveny koncentrace těžkých kovů a polyaromatických uhlovodíků vázaných na prachových částicích. V závěru bylo provedeno srovnání s legislativou a stanovena zdravotní rizika.
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The DPF and SCR systems
Novodomský, Tomáš ; Janoušek, Michal (referee) ; Dundálek, Radim (advisor)
The presented bachelor thesis deals with exhaust emission reducing systems for diesel engines. The first part is devoted to the composition of exhaust gases and emission standards. The thesis analyses the formation of solid particles, their regulation by the DPF system and its various variants. Further the principle of reducing the nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gases by the selective catalytic reduction system is described. In the final part, there is a reflection on the future of emission reduction systems, emission standards and alternative drives.
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Electrostatic precipitator for household wood firing boiler
Preisler, Lukáš ; Skála, Zdeněk (referee) ; Brázdil, Marian (advisor)
This diploma thesis aims on the development of an experimental electrostatic precipitator for household wood firing boiler. First, a literature review was conducted, aiming on the description of the precipitator using physical relations and, on its basis, a numerical model was created. By applying the numerical model, the precipitator configuration was designed as well as the engineering design of the whole system. The chosen configuration was validated by measurement using the corona discharge starting at voltage of 6,5 kV. By applying modifications, the electrostatic precipitator was built and tested during a running boiler. Due to flue gas condensation and load, corona discharge did not initiate, and the parameters were not validated. Modifications in the construction design were suggested leading to launch the electrostatic precipitator. The main requirement is a surface finishing of wire hinging components.
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Gasoline Particulate Filters
Kadlček, František ; Janoušek, Michal (referee) ; Dundálek, Radim (advisor)
This research deals with particulate matter, its origin and harmfulness, focusing on filters that trap these carcinogenic particles from exhaust gases. The work also lists emission stand-ards that affect the requirements for filtering efficiency of the equipment. Furthermore, the functions of specific components are described and the principle of filter regeneration is explained.
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