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Reclassification of petroleum substances
October 1, 1998

Reclassification of petroleum substances

EINECS, the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances, contains entries for 661 petroleum substances, all of which have to be classified and labelled under the Dangerous Substances Directiv...
The ‘Precautionary Principle’
October 1, 1998

The ‘Precautionary Principle’

The Precautionary Principle has become very much a part of the vocabulary of the general environmental scene today. It has found its way into various international declarations and conventions, is bei...
Cost-effectiveness of marine vapour emissions control
October 1, 1998

Cost-effectiveness of marine vapour emissions control

The European Directive (94/63/EC) on the ‘control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations’, the so...
Acidification strategy sensitivity analysis
October 1, 1998

Acidification strategy sensitivity analysis

In mid 1997, the European Commission published its strategy to combat adverse environmental effects resulting from the deposition of acidifying pollutants. The ultimate target was to achieve zero exce...
Automotive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
October 1, 1998

Automotive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified certain PAH as carcinogenic to animals and probably carcinogenic to humans. Evidence for the carcinogenicity of some PAH is equivocal;for...
Pilot study to investigate airborne benzene levels in service station kiosks
June 21, 1998

Pilot study to investigate airborne benzene levels in service station kiosks

Report no. 98/53: This report describes the results of a small pilot study which was carried out in two service stations in the UK. The purpose of the study was to compare the concentrations of benzen...
Мethods of prevention, detection and control of spillages in European oil pipelines
May 21, 1998

Мethods of prevention, detection and control of spillages in European oil pipelines

Report no. 1/98: This report gives information on the measures which are used to ensure safe operation of industry pipelines in Western Europe related to the causes of spillages. The result of the...
European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance
April 15, 1998

European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

Report no. 4/98: Statistical Summary of Reported Incidents - 1997 and overview 1993 to 1997....
Automotive particulate matter
April 1, 1998

Automotive particulate matter

Particulate matter (PM) in the air continues to be the focus of increased attention due to the concern of potential health effects. Accordingly, under the EU Air Quality Framework Directive an air q...
A study of the number, size & mass of exhaust particles emitted from European diesel and gasoline vehicles under steady-state and European driving cycle conditions
February 21, 1998

A study of the number, size & mass of exhaust particles emitted from European diesel and gasoline vehicles under steady-state and European driving cycle conditions

Report no. 98/51: This study investigates the measurement of the mass and the number of light duty automotive (diesel and gasoline) exhaust particles and their related size distributions. Different an...
A joint petroleum / petrochemical barge inspection questionnaire
November 22, 1997

A joint petroleum / petrochemical barge inspection questionnaire

Report no. 97/55: This report provides an agreed checklist to be used when carrying out pre-chartering checks of barges intended for the transport of petroleum products and similar petrochemicals with...
European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance
June 13, 1997

European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

Report no. 4/97: Statistical summary of reported incidents - 1996. This report is the third by CONCAWE reviewing the safety performance of the downstream oil industry in Western Europe. It includes th...
Task Risk Assessment
April 22, 1997

Task Risk Assessment

Report no. 3/97: Task Risk Assessment (TRA) is presented, what it is and how it is used in the petroleum industry. Typical techniques are covered with respect to the area of business (upstream/refinin...
Proposed EU year 2000 gasoline volatility specifications
April 21, 1997

Proposed EU year 2000 gasoline volatility specifications

Report no. 97/53: A CONCAWE study identified the proposed flat maximum RVP limit across Europe to be of greatest concern within the gasoline volatility specification in the year 2000EU Draft Fuels Dir...
The health hazards and exposures associated with gasoline containing MTBE
April 21, 1997

The health hazards and exposures associated with gasoline containing MTBE

Report no. 97/54: This report compares the toxicological properties of gasoline with and without MTBE. It also reviews the available occupational and consumer exposure data for MTBE....
Less oil in refinery effluents
April 1, 1997

Less oil in refinery effluents

CONCAWE first started collecting data on refinery effluents as long ago as 1969. In those days, environmental awareness was in its infancy and this was reflected in the quantity of oil discharged in...
Motor vehicle emission regulations and fuel specifications. Part 2: Detailed information and historic review (1970-1996)
March 21, 1997

Motor vehicle emission regulations and fuel specifications. Part 2: Detailed information and historic review (1970-1996)

Report no. 6/97: This report details the development of world-wide legislation and regulations governing motor vehicle emissions, fuel specifications and fuel consumption from circa 1970 to 1996. It d...
Exposure profile: gasoline
January 21, 1997

Exposure profile: gasoline

Report no. 97/52: This report details the available exposure data for gasoline and gasoline products. It provides information on estimated release rates; measured human exposure data for occupationall...
Scientific basis for an air quality standard for carbon monoxide
January 21, 1997

Scientific basis for an air quality standard for carbon monoxide

Report no. 97/51: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is emitted into the atmosphere mainly as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous material. The major sources of CO exposure for the general, non-s...
Diesel fuel/engine interaction and effects on exhaust emissions. Part 1: diesel fuel density. Part 2: heavy duty diesel engine technology
November 21, 1996

Diesel fuel/engine interaction and effects on exhaust emissions. Part 1: diesel fuel density. Part 2: heavy duty diesel engine technology

Report no. 96/60: CONCAWE has investigated two major aspects of fuel/engine interaction and the resulting effects on exhaust emissions: • The impact of fuel density on the particulate emissions o...

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