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Catherine P. Koshland Combustion Processes: Emissions, Monitoring and Control This project, funded by Superfund Basic Research Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and National Institue of Health entitled Toxic Substances in the Environment examines the evolution of toxic substances in combustion and post-combustion processes through experiments in a combustion-driven flow reactor and through modeling. In addition, new diagnostic methods are being developed to study the reaction chemistry, and as prototypes for continuous emissions monitors for toxic species such as metals. In collaboration with ERG Affiliate Robert Sawyer, Professor Martyn Smith (public health), and Dr. Don Lucas.
Industrial Ecology A review of the literature on industrial ecology and human health identifying major concepts, and critiquing significant omissions is being conducted. Of interest is the application of human health factors to the design of industrial systems for the protection of human health in the production and use of products, and materials.With Public Health PhD student Susan Fischer.
Methodologies for Environment-Based Planning in Machining Operations A grant from the National Science Foundation to perform fundamental studies of machining operations combined with integrated analysis that includes health and environmental parameters as well as process para-meters. Its objective is to develop methodologies that are more environmentally benign. In collaboration with Professor Paul Sheng (mechanical engineering) and ERG student Edgar Hertwich.(Completed) MTBE and Evironmental Regulation We participated as part of the Univeristy of California team that evaluated the environmental and health impacts and benefits of MTBE in California gasoline. The assessment, which involved extensive literature review, laboratory experiments and analysis suggested that many of the air quality benefits of California reformulated gasoline could be achieved without the use of MTBE or perhaps any oxygenate. The work was presented both at hearings conducted by the State, and at the Blue Ribbon Panel convened by EPA. Subsequent work is assessing the regulatory deicisions and processes that led to the reliance on MTBE. Particpants include ERG PhD student Pamela Franklin, and ERG affiliates Prof. Robert Sawyer, adn Dr. Donald Lucas. For other research projects Prof. Koshland is currently involved in, please follow the links below. Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, UC Berkeley
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