Li, H and Gale, WF (2012) Analysis of removal and decomposition pathways of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) for aircraft decontamination operation. In: Curran, R, (ed.) Air Transport and Operations: Proceedings of the 3rd International Air Transport and Operations Symposium 2012. Third International Air Transport and Operations Symposium 2012, 18-20 Jun 2012, Delft, The Netherlands. IOS Press , 532 - 539. ISBN 978-1-61499-118-2
Abstract
In response to possible terrorist attacks and epidemic/pandemic diseases, there is a need for efficient infection control and sanitization of airliners. Use of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) is a promising method to achieve the goal. However, the impact of disposed VHP on atmospheric environment after decontamination operation needs to be fully understood to avoid any detrimental consequence caused by airliner decontamination. This paper analyzed the removal and decomposition pathways of VHP in the atmosphere, including physical and chemical pathways. Absorption by water droplets in atmosphere and photolytic decay mechanisms have been investigated. The results show that the uptake to water droplets in the air appears to be a major pathway for the removal of VHP.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2012, with permission from IOS Press. www.iospress.nl and http://www.iospress.nl/book/air-transport-and-operations-3/ |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemical & Process Engineering (Leeds) > Energy Research Institute (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Feb 2015 15:35 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2022 13:30 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:83030 |