Particulate emission rates for unpaved shoulders along a paved road.
J Air Waste Manag Assoc
; 48(5): 398-407, 1998 May.
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This paper reports the first empirical estimate of particle emissions from unpaved shoulders along paved roads. Its objectives are to develop and demonstrate an emission rate measurement methodology that can be applied in different areas; identify the mechanisms that suspend dust from unpaved shoulders and the observables related to this suspension process; and quantify PM10 mass emissions in the form of an emission rate. To achieve these objectives, fast-response observations from nephelometers and a sonic anemometer were used to characterize short-lived dust plumes generated by passing vehicles. In addition, detailed soil surface measurements determined the mechanical properties of the shoulder surfaces. Large traffic-induced turbulence events that led to significant dust entrainment were almost exclusively caused by "large" vehicles such as trucks, semis, and vehicles pulling trailers, all traveling 50-65 mph. PM10 emission rates for these large, fast-traveling vehicles were determined to be 8 +/- 4 grams per vehicle kilometer traveled under dry conditions. Emissions due to smaller vehicles such as cars, vans, and sport utility vehicles were negligible for normal on-road driving. These results indicate that the majority of PM10 emissions from unpaved shoulders is caused by relatively few vehicles.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Monitoreo del Ambiente
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Vehículos a Motor
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Contaminación del Aire
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Air Waste Manag Assoc
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
1998
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos