Meteorology and Environment in Aviation

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Tag: aviation

AIRSPACE: Tailoring the Adsorption Properties of Bamboo-Derived Activated Carbons (BAC) for VOCs Removal in Aviation Air Process Streams

(Funded by ETH Zürich Leading House Asia to promote Swiss and Thai research collaborations) Project Description and Objectives Air quality in airplane cabins is vital due to the presence of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can affect passengers’ and crew members’ health (known as Aerotoxic Syndrome). These VOCs, originating from sources like exhaust gases […]

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Kategorie: Aviation and Air Quality

Project RAPTOR: Second test campaign at the Gas Turbine Research Centre in Wales

Exactly one year after the first measurements at the Gas Turbine Research Centre (GTRC) in Wales, the second measurement campaign was due there. And just like last year, the situation with the COVID pandemic started to deteriorate dramatically just before our departure. After numerous meetings, discussions and clarifications, including the development of strict COVID protection […]

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Kategorie: Aviation and Air Quality

Paper published: First reported nonvolatile particulate matter emissions of a business jet aircraft measured according to a new international emissions standard

Particle emissions of small turbine engines are unknown and unregulated Jet engines for commercial airliners in production now and in the future are certified for particle emissions from a virtual landing and take-off cycle. However, one potentially large group of engines is left out. Small jet engines (<26.7 kN rated thrust), found on business jets, […]

Lukas Durdina
Kategorie: Publications