Comparison and evaluation of several mobile-source and line-source models in Israel

被引:28
作者
Marmur, A [1 ]
Mamane, Y [1 ]
机构
[1] Technion Israel Inst Technol, Dept Civil Engn, Div Environm Engn & Water Resources, IL-32000 Haifa, Israel
关键词
mobile-source model; line-source model; NOx; emission factor; model evaluation;
D O I
10.1016/S1361-9209(03)00002-6
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This study compares several transportation-related air quality models. Two line-source models were used: Caline4 (California Department of Transportation) and Hiway2 (US Environmental Protection Agency). Two mobile-source models, Mobile5b (US Environmental Protection Agency) and COPERT3 (European Environment Agency), along with real-world emission factors were used and evaluated as well. Model predictions of NOx concentrations were compared to measured values at two sites in Israel, differing by fleet composition and physical layout ('at-grade' and a 'cut/depressed' road sections). The process indicated that emission factors generated by COPERT3 are the most appropriate for free flowing traffic situations in Israel. Predictions by both line-source models were similar when applied to 'at-grade' road sections. When applied to 'cut/depressed' sections, Hiway2 better predicted concentrations during unstable conditions, while Caline4 better predicted concentrations during stable conditions and peak concentrations. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:249 / 265
页数:17
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