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Review of European oil industry benzene exposure data (1986 – 1992)
November 21, 1994

Review of European oil industry benzene exposure data (1986 – 1992)

Report no. 7/94: This report summarizes over 2,000 occupational exposure data on benzene,measured in the period 1986-1992. Exposures for the various types of jobs are reviewed against a number of time...
Diesel fuel emissions performance with oxidation catalyst equipped diesel passenger vehicles – Part I
September 21, 1994

Diesel fuel emissions performance with oxidation catalyst equipped diesel passenger vehicles – Part I

Report no. 94/55: This study confirms the very effective control of diesel exhaust particulate, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions with oxidation catalyst technology. In addition, the investiga...
A review of analytical methods for the quantification of aromatics in diesel fuels
August 21, 1994

A review of analytical methods for the quantification of aromatics in diesel fuels

Report no. 94/58: The definition of "aromatics" in diesel fuel has caused difficulties, both within the oil industry and amongst other interested parties. By virtue of the boiling range of the fuel, t...
A preliminary study of ambient air concentrations of benzene around service stations and distribution terminals in Europe
August 21, 1994

A preliminary study of ambient air concentrations of benzene around service stations and distribution terminals in Europe

Report no. 94/53: CONCAWE initiated a programme to measure the ambient air concentrations of benzene in the vicinity of a number of gasoline stations and distribution terminals in Europe. The steps in...
The contribution of sulphur dioxide emissions from ships to coastal deposition and air quality in the channel and southern north sea area
June 13, 1994

The contribution of sulphur dioxide emissions from ships to coastal deposition and air quality in the channel and southern north sea area

Report no. 2/94: The purpose of this report is to present a detailed analysis of the impact of sulphur emissions from ships within the heavily trafficked southern North Sea and Channel as a contributi...
The use of dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) extract by the IP 346 method as an indicator of the carcinogenicity of lubricant base oils and distillate aromatic extracts
February 21, 1994

The use of dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) extract by the IP 346 method as an indicator of the carcinogenicity of lubricant base oils and distillate aromatic extracts

Report no. 94/51: Untreated lubricant base oils have been associated in the past with the development of human skin cancer to give a better understanding of these health effects, industry has conducte...
The effect of gasoline voatility on vehicle exhaust emissions at low ambient temperatures
February 21, 1993

The effect of gasoline voatility on vehicle exhaust emissions at low ambient temperatures

Report no. 93/51: Eight European vehicles, four of which were equipped with 3-way catalysts,have been tested on two gasoliries with significantly different front-end midrange volatilities. The investi...
Ecotoxicological testing of petroleum products: test methodology
January 21, 1993

Ecotoxicological testing of petroleum products: test methodology

Report no. 92/56: This report reviews the applicability of standard ecotoxicological tests for petroleum products and provides guidance on the choice of appropriate methodology....
Diesel fuel aromatic content and its relationship with emissions from diesel engines
June 21, 1992

Diesel fuel aromatic content and its relationship with emissions from diesel engines

Report no. 92/54: This report provides the results of a research programme designed to investigate the influence of diesel fuel aromatic content arid cetane number on diesel engine exhaust emissions....
VOC running losses from canister equipped vehicles
June 21, 1992

VOC running losses from canister equipped vehicles

Report no. 92/53: Six European vehicles fitted with carbon canisters have been tested under severe conditions to establish if evaporative losses of volatile organic compounds occur under European driv...
The chemical composition of diesel particulate emissions
January 21, 1992

The chemical composition of diesel particulate emissions

Report no. 92/51: In July 1990 CONCAWE published a report on the influence of diesel fuel sulphur content on particulate emissions. The chemical analysis procedures employed in that programme for the...
Review of chemical and UV light induced melanomas in experimental animals in relation to human melanoma incidence
January 21, 1991

Review of chemical and UV light induced melanomas in experimental animals in relation to human melanoma incidence

Report no. 91/52: Animal data relating to melanoma induction by polycyclic aromatichydrocarbons (PAHs) were examined for evidence on the likelihood of PAH exposure being responsible for the increase i...
Factors affecting the skin penetration and carcinogenic potency of petroleum products containing polycyclic aromatic compounds
November 21, 1990

Factors affecting the skin penetration and carcinogenic potency of petroleum products containing polycyclic aromatic compounds

Report no. 90/55: A review is made of the Factors which affects the skin penetration of petroleum products containing polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC). The bioavailability of petroleum products...
The sulphur content of diesel fuel and its relationship with particulate emissions from diesel engines
July 21, 1990

The sulphur content of diesel fuel and its relationship with particulate emissions from diesel engines

Report no. 90/54: This report gives the results of a research programme to investigate the influence of diesel fuel sulphur content on diesel engine exhaust particulate emissions. A representative ran...
Closing the gasoline system – control of gasoline emissions from the distribution system and vehicles
April 13, 1990

Closing the gasoline system – control of gasoline emissions from the distribution system and vehicles

Report no. 3/90: This report shows that a series of measures effectively closing up the gasoline system of distribution and use in motor vehicles is the preferred strategy to control gasoline emission...
An assessment of occupational exposure to noise in western European oil refineries
March 21, 1990

An assessment of occupational exposure to noise in western European oil refineries

Report no. 90/53: This report summarizes personal noise exposure measurements,collected for workers in Western European oil refineries. The data are collated by different refinery process operation...
The effects of temperature and fuel volatility on vehicle evaporative emissions
January 21, 1990

The effects of temperature and fuel volatility on vehicle evaporative emissions

Report no. 90/51: Matched pairs of European vehicles with and without carbon canister evaporative emission control systems have been tested to establish gasoline evaporative emissions, including runni...
A US perspective on hydrocarbon controls at service stations
December 21, 1989

A US perspective on hydrocarbon controls at service stations

Report no. 11/89: This paper was presented by Lee M. Thomas, Chairman and CEO of Law Environmental and former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at the international worksh...
Costs to reduce the sulphur content of diesel fuel
November 13, 1989

Costs to reduce the sulphur content of diesel fuel

Report no. 10/89: This study examines the consequences to refineries of making step-wise reductions in the sulphur content of diesel fuel from 0.26 to 0.05% wt. The EC-12's 95 refineries have been gro...
Emergency planning guidance note – marketing installation emergency planning
July 22, 1989

Emergency planning guidance note – marketing installation emergency planning

Report no. 7/89: This guidance note highlights aspects that need to be considered when developing emergency plans for oil marketing installations in order to protect life, the environment and property...

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