Question: Problem 1 ( 1 0 p t s ) : The use of biofuel stoves for cooking has led to significant health problems in some

Problem 1(10pts) : The use of biofuel stoves for cooking has led to significant health problems in some lowresource countries. The stoves produce a large quantity of small particles (PM2.5). Assume that an indoor space of 17.5m3 has a stove producing particulate matter at a rate of 72gh(for comparison, EPA certified wood stoves need to meet a particulate emissions limit of 4.5gh). Assume 1%(by mass) of the particulate matter emitted is PM2.5. Assume the decay rate constant for PM2.5 in ambient air is 0.42h-1.
a)(5pts) For the situation described in this problem, derive (from the conservation of mass equation) a model for the steady-state concentration of PM2.5 in the indoor space (i.e.C=?). Define all your terms. For simplicity, you can assume that the ventilation air (air coming in) has no PM2.5.
b)(5pts) One engineering solution to the sooty stove problem is to increase the ventilation of the room. What ventilation rate is required to reduce the PM2.5 concentration to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 35gm3? Express your answer as m3hour and as air changes per hour ( ACH ). Is this ACH value reasonable? You can reference the building ventilation recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) here (look for "How Much Ventilation Is Enough?").
Problem 1 ( 1 0 p t s ) : The use of biofuel

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