Modeling of carbon monoxide dispersion around the urban tunnel portals

• Published in: Global journal of environmental science and management Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 359 - 372
• Main Authors: Rafiei, M, Sturm, P J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tehran Solid Waste Engineering and Management Association, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran 01.07.2018; GJESM Publisher
• Subjects: Air pollution; Air quality; Carbon monoxide; Chemical pollution; Chemical reactions; Computer simulation; Dispersion; Dispersion modeling; Emission; Environmental aspects; Environmental impact; Graz Lagrangian Model (GRAL); Graz Mesoscale Model (GRAMM); Mathematical models; Modelling; Organic chemistry; Pollutants; Quality management; Residential areas; Systems design; Traffic congestion; Tunnel pollutant; Tunnel portal; Tunnel ventilation; Tunnels; Vehicle emissions; Ventilation

The aim of this study is to investigate the problems caused by discharge of polluted air from tunnels into the environment with a specific focus on residential areas. In city tunnels, portal or stacks, pollutant management is a big challenge. Nowadays, air quality management, particularly in urban t...