Envi Engg Flashcards
An extremely toxic subs. That in a minute quantities improves efficiency and performance of interna combustion engines
Tetraethyl lead
Protocol regulates O3 depleting substance
Montreal protocol
Protocol for hazardous waste minimization
Basel convention
Protocol for greenhouse gases
Kyoto protocol
A subs. Present in photochemical smog that irritates the eyes causing them to water or sting
Peroxy acetyl nitrate (PAN)
Build up of nutrients in water
Eutrophication
The capacuty od the body to receive, dilute and carry waste
Assimilative capacity
The percentage of 2,2,4- trimethyl pentane present in the mixture of 2,2,4- trimethyl pentane and heptane
Octane number
Define as the volume percent of n-hexadecane in a blend of hexadecane and 1-methylnaphthalene
Cetane number
