Particulate Matter from Diesel Vehicles: Emissions and Exposure

Maeve Gallagher, B. Basu, B Gosh, Saniul Alam, Laurence Gill, Balz Kamber, Aonghus McNabola

Research output: Book/ReportProject report

Abstract

Research was conducted to assess the contribution of diesel vehicle emissions to the concentrations of PM2.5 in Dublin. The major source identified was solid fuel burning, contributing 46-50% of the total mass recorded. The 2nd largest contributor at a roadside site was diesel vehicle emissions (22%) followed closely by road dust (19%). The 2nd largest source at a suburban site was soil (20%) followed closely by sea spray (14%).
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationIreland
Number of pages40
Volume367
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2021

Publication series

NameResearch Reports
PublisherEnvironmental Protection Agency
Volume367

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