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Project Code [2020-CCRP-LS.6]
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Project title
Source Apportionment of Air Pollution in the Dublin Port Area
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
John Wenger
Project Abstract
Ship emissions contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter (PM) that can impact on human health and the environment. The aim of this project is to assess, for the first time, the contribution of shipping emissions to air pollution in Dublin. The research will use an innovative combination of continuous air monitoring, intensive field campaigns and source apportionment modelling. Continuous monitoring will focus on the following key air pollutants; PM, heavy metals, black carbon, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ozone. Highly detailed chemical and physical characterisation of ship emissions will also be achieved using state-of-the-art mass spectrometers operating in real-time. This chemical composition data will be used in source apportionment models to provide quantitative estimates of all major source contributions to PM, including shipping and other port-related emissions, road traffic, domestic solid fuel burning, construction and industry. The results will be used to inform policy on air pollution reduction strategies and provide recommendations and mitigation options for reducing emissions from ships in the Dublin Port area.
Grant Approved
�499,961.97
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Air science
Initial Projected Completion Date
29/02/2024