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Project Code [2011-CCRP-MS-4.5]
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Project title
Emission Factors for Domestic Solid-Fuel Appliances (EFDOSOF)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
William Smith
Project Abstract
The project will establish country-specific emissions factors (EF) for domestic-scale, solid-fuel, combustion appliances. Four solid fuels will be assessed: coal, smokeless coal, peat briquettes, and wood. Three classes of combustion appliance will be used: open fire, stove, and stove with integral water-heating function. In situ and laboratory measurement of emissions will be carried out, covering PM, UHC, NOx, CO, CO2, and SOx . In addition to determining steady-state EFs, the programme will examine the effect of cold start and refuelling on both the nature and the rate of emissions. Particular emphasis will be placed on particulate emissions, given their impact on human health, on local air quality, and on transboundary air pollution. Particle number, and size distribution, will be determined in real time using an Electrical Low Pressure Impactor (ELPI), in addition to standard measurements of TSP, PM10 and PM2.5. The UCD Advanced Imaging Analysis Centre will be leveraged to provide physical and chemical morphology data for selected samples. In so far as practicable, fuel and appliance sales data will be analysed to provide spatially-resolved estimates of emission source intensity.
Grant Approved
�259,394.38
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Trans-Boundary Air Pollution/Short Life Climate Forcers
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/12/2013