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In-vehicle exposure to carbon monoxide emissions from vehicular exhaust: a critical review

In-vehicle exposure to carbon monoxide emissions from vehicular exhaust: a critical review
In-vehicle exposure to carbon monoxide emissions from vehicular exhaust: a critical review
Vehicle-induced emissions constitute a major source of air
pollutants, particularly in urban areas, where heavy traffic is common occurrence. Contaminated air can flow into enclosed micro-environments, including vehicle compartments. Among various exhaust emissions, carbon monoxide (CO) was the first indicator examined in passenger compartments. This paper presents a critical review of worldwide research work conducted to characterize
CO exposure inside vehicles. Measurement methodologies for
field testing are presented alongside impacts of various factors on in-vehicle CO exposure, including outdoor CO levels, roadway type, ventilation mode, weather conditions, and vehicle characteristics. Results of in-vehicle CO exposure measurements in various cities are compared. Modeling efforts to characterize in-vehicle CO exposure and relate it to potential explanatory factors are also discussed. Based on the review findings, limitations and future needs are defined.
in-vehicle exposure, carbon monoxide, air quality monitoring
1547-6537
585-621
El-Fadel, M.
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Abi-Esber, L.
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El-Fadel, M.
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Abi-Esber, L.
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El-Fadel, M. and Abi-Esber, L. (2009) In-vehicle exposure to carbon monoxide emissions from vehicular exhaust: a critical review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 39 (8), 585-621. (doi:10.1080/10643380701798264).

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Abstract

Vehicle-induced emissions constitute a major source of air
pollutants, particularly in urban areas, where heavy traffic is common occurrence. Contaminated air can flow into enclosed micro-environments, including vehicle compartments. Among various exhaust emissions, carbon monoxide (CO) was the first indicator examined in passenger compartments. This paper presents a critical review of worldwide research work conducted to characterize
CO exposure inside vehicles. Measurement methodologies for
field testing are presented alongside impacts of various factors on in-vehicle CO exposure, including outdoor CO levels, roadway type, ventilation mode, weather conditions, and vehicle characteristics. Results of in-vehicle CO exposure measurements in various cities are compared. Modeling efforts to characterize in-vehicle CO exposure and relate it to potential explanatory factors are also discussed. Based on the review findings, limitations and future needs are defined.

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Published date: August 2009
Keywords: in-vehicle exposure, carbon monoxide, air quality monitoring

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Local EPrints ID: 75853
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/75853
ISSN: 1547-6537
PURE UUID: 80a40bee-82af-49e2-8905-5b83ceb8f8ca

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Date deposited: 11 Mar 2010
Last modified: 13 Mar 2024 23:03

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Author: M. El-Fadel
Author: L. Abi-Esber

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