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Application of a developed dispersion model to port of Brisbane
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posted on 2023-05-19, 21:37 authored by Jahangiri, S, Nataliya NikolovaNataliya Nikolova, Kiril TenekedjievKiril TenekedjievThe emissions from vessels utilising heavy fuel oil include large amounts of nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, presenting significant health risks to people living near ports. To determine the effect of these emissions on human health, complex atmospheric dispersion modelling using CALPUFF assesses ground-level concentrations at receptors surrounding the sources. This paper demonstrates the application of the methodology by applying it to Port of Brisbane for the full 2013 calendar year. Various Health impact assessments as well as carcinogenic and ecological effects are discussed in depth. Results reveal that with the imminent development of many Australian ports, there is a need for continual monitoring of emissions caused by shipping.
History
Publication title
American Journal of Environmental SciencesVolume
14Issue
4Pagination
156-169ISSN
1553-345XDepartment/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
United Arab EmiratesPlace of publication
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Copyright 2018 Sanaz Jahangiri, Natalia Nikolova and Kiril Tenekedjiev. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Repository Status
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