Simulator characterizes air pollution in aircraft cabins

"Fume events" occur when fluids such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid contaminate the air inside an airplane cabin via the "bleed air" used for air supply and conditioning. Measurements taken in flight do not allow for determination of whether the air quality on board is negatively affected as a result.

Simulator characterizes air pollution in aircraft cabins

lovablevibes.co - 03/Feb 20:37

Dr. Florian Mayer prepares to take measurements on the Bleed Air Contamination Simulator. Credit: Fraunhofer IBP “Fume events” occur when...

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airlive.net - 28/Jan 07:57

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stabroeknews.com - 28/Jan 12:32

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airlive.net - 23/Jan 08:42

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