Homicide by methane gas

De-Giorgio, Fabio; Grassi, Vincenzo M.; Vetrugno, Giuseppe; Rossi, Riccardo; Fucci, Nadia; d’Aloja, Ernesto; Pascali, Vincenzo Lorenzo

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.012

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“…CH 4 is a suffocating gas that can at high concentrations replace O 2 in the atmosphere. When the concentration of O 2 decreases to below 10%, significant hypoxemia sets in, and death can follow upon further decline . CO 2 is a colorless odorless gas that is heavier than air.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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A Fatal Case of Gas Intoxication in Silage Pit

Handlos

Gebauerová

Tomková

et al. 2018

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Fatalities due to gas intoxication are rare in routine forensic casework. The most common gas is carbon monoxide, with other gases (ammonia, methane, propane and butane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide) encountered only very rarely. In this report, we describe the accidental death of two maintenance workers who were found in the silage pit at a biogas plant. The autopsy revealed signs of asphyxia in both the deceased. Analysis of the gaseous mixtures in the tank using an infrared gas analyzer showed slightly elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide. Toxicological examination of the blood of both the deceased using gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector, spectrophotometry and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry did not detect any toxicologically significant substance that would explain the sudden collapse. Both the autopsy and the toxicology analyses suggest CO intoxication as the most likely cause for the collapse of the two men, which then led to sudden asphyxia.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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A Fatal Case of Gas Intoxication in Silage Pit

Handlos

Gebauerová

Tomková

et al. 2018

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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“…The concentration is the same as that reported by Poles et al,[ 24 ] but slightly lower than that reported by Boros et al[ 25 ] (2.5%). Given that inhalation of methane can induce hypoxia and asphyxia,[ 26 ] the safe limit for methane inhalation is 25% to 30%. If the concentration of methane exceeds this limit, it would cause paralysis, breathing difficulties and even death.…”

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A narrative review of methane in treating neurological diseases

Zhang¹,

Ye²,

Fan³

2023

Medical Gas Research

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Methane has shown protective effects on a variety of diseases. Among these, neurological diseases have attracted much attention. However, there are many different indicators and application methods of methane in the treatment of neurological diseases. In this review, we summarize the indicators related to the protective effects of methane and evaluate the preparation and administration of methane. Thus, we hope to offer available indicators and effective ways to produce and administer methane in future research.

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“…Physical Properties: Is a gas that is flammable, odorless, is a colorless gas, has a specification of a flame of 500 -700 k.cal/m 3 . So, methane is both odourless and colourless [12].…”

Section: Methane Gasmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Utilization of Electricity Renewed From Methane Gas Organic Waste Product

Hasbi¹,

Gunawan²,

Dell³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, ICESSD

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The aim of the study was to determine the amount of electrical energy generated from methane gas produced from the volume of waste. The research method is carried out by literature review and field surveys, as well as theoretical calculations. Data was collected at the Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) and Kendari City Sanitation Office, by meeting and interviewing people directly related to the landfill management process, communities in energy independent settlements, as well as in the municipal sanitation office. The results of the study revealed that the energy produced from the Tempat Pembuangan Akhit (TPA) Puuwatu in the daily average was 288,466.5332 kWh. The amount of electrical energy that has been utilized by the Pemukiman Mandiri Energi is 1,080 kWh. The untapped energy is 287,386.5332 kWh.

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Homicide by methane gas

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

A Fatal Case of Gas Intoxication in Silage Pit

A Fatal Case of Gas Intoxication in Silage Pit

A narrative review of methane in treating neurological diseases

Analysis of Utilization of Electricity Renewed From Methane Gas Organic Waste Product

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