The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece
This research focuses on monitoring and analyzing air pollutant emissions, mainly from passenger vehicles, at a busy urban intersection with 19 traffic lanes at the junction of Thivon Avenue and Iera Odos, located in the Egaleo municipality, an urban region of Athens, Greece. To collect data, a moni...
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| description | This research focuses on monitoring and analyzing air pollutant emissions, mainly from passenger vehicles, at a busy urban intersection with 19 traffic lanes at the junction of Thivon Avenue and Iera Odos, located in the Egaleo municipality, an urban region of Athens, Greece. To collect data, a monitoring study was conducted specifically on the four central traffic streams of this specific intersection. On each segment of the road, a specific length was assigned through which vehicles pass at an average speed in order for their emissions to be estimated. For each vehicle, the engine type (gas or diesel) and engine displacement were taken into account to calculate the predicted mass of vehicle emissions. These measurements were conducted separately for each segment and recorded during three signal phases (from green to red) for two weekdays and one non-working day. This approach allows pollutant levels to be monitored at various hours and under various traffic conditions. The analysis revealed not only the overall quantity of emissions from vehicles but also their fluctuations throughout the day and traffic conditions, comparing them with the regulatory limits set by the EU. Significant findings regarding the impact of traffic on air quality are highlighted. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-91e42f76f45e42b9a1b5bd29aaba40872025-06-25T13:21:14ZengMDPI AGAir2813-41682025-05-01321410.3390/air3020014The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, GreeceMaria-Aliki Chasapi0Konstantinos Moustris1Kyriaki-Maria Fameli2Georgios Spyropoulos3Air Pollution Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon and P. Ralli Str., GR-12244 Athens, GreeceAir Pollution Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon and P. Ralli Str., GR-12244 Athens, GreeceAir Pollution Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon and P. Ralli Str., GR-12244 Athens, GreeceAir Pollution Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon and P. Ralli Str., GR-12244 Athens, GreeceThis research focuses on monitoring and analyzing air pollutant emissions, mainly from passenger vehicles, at a busy urban intersection with 19 traffic lanes at the junction of Thivon Avenue and Iera Odos, located in the Egaleo municipality, an urban region of Athens, Greece. To collect data, a monitoring study was conducted specifically on the four central traffic streams of this specific intersection. On each segment of the road, a specific length was assigned through which vehicles pass at an average speed in order for their emissions to be estimated. For each vehicle, the engine type (gas or diesel) and engine displacement were taken into account to calculate the predicted mass of vehicle emissions. These measurements were conducted separately for each segment and recorded during three signal phases (from green to red) for two weekdays and one non-working day. This approach allows pollutant levels to be monitored at various hours and under various traffic conditions. The analysis revealed not only the overall quantity of emissions from vehicles but also their fluctuations throughout the day and traffic conditions, comparing them with the regulatory limits set by the EU. Significant findings regarding the impact of traffic on air quality are highlighted.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4168/3/2/14air pollutionurban intersectionvehicle emissionsAthensGreece |
| spellingShingle | Maria-Aliki Chasapi Konstantinos Moustris Kyriaki-Maria Fameli Georgios Spyropoulos The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece Air air pollution urban intersection vehicle emissions Athens Greece |
| title | The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece |
| title_full | The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece |
| title_fullStr | The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece |
| title_short | The Application of an Empirical Method for the Estimation of Vehicles’ Contribution to Air Pollution in an Urban Environment: A Case Study in Athens, Greece |
| title_sort | application of an empirical method for the estimation of vehicles contribution to air pollution in an urban environment a case study in athens greece |
| topic | air pollution urban intersection vehicle emissions Athens Greece |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4168/3/2/14 |
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