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Project Code [2012-CCRP-FS.8]
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Project title
FS-2 Activity data for emissions of Non-methane VOC Fellowship
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Stephen Barry
Project Abstract
This research proposal is concerned with updating the transboundary emission inventory for the NFR sector 3 (Solvent and Other Product Use) of the Irish Informative Inventory Report. This will involve updating previous research (CTC/AEA, 2005; Finn et al., 2001) and also addressing a number of issues highlighted by the reports. These include addressing the accuracy of reported emissions from IPPC facilities, using new data sources from the Solvent Directive to ensure a complete emission inventory and investigate the potential for the inclusion of fugitive emissions. In addition, issues relating to the reliability and robustness of data from non-IPPC sources will be addressed by improving the reporting structure from these sources. This will be achieved by collaborating with data holders to overcome issues they may have in supplying the information. Where data is not forthcoming, robust proxy data will be sought from the public domain or from international sources. The proposal will also ensure that the most up-to-date EMEP Guidelines (2009) are used to ensure that the principals (Transparency, Completeness, Accuracy and Comparability) are adhered to.
Grant Approved
�129,834.40
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sinks, and Management Systems
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/11/2014