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  Potential Contribution of Traffic to Air Pollution in the State of Kuwait
 
 
Title: Potential Contribution of Traffic to Air Pollution in the State of Kuwait
Author: N. Al-Mutairi
P. Koushki
Appeared in: American journal of environmental sciences
Paging: Volume 5 (2009) nr. 3 pages 218-222
Year: 2009
Contents: Problem statement: The reduction in ambient air pollution is a universal goal-particularly in urban areas, the lack of resources often necessitates identification and prioritization of sources of air pollutants. Efficient planning and effective management of environmental pollutants is thus important for optimum utilization of limited resources. Approach: This study examined seven years of data from three air pollution monitoring stations in the State of Kuwait. The stations-each located at a different district-were selected such that the influence of traffic source and oil refineries/power stations on ambient air pollution contaminants could be detected. A sampling plan was developed and CH4, CO, O3, SO2, NO, NOX and TS concentrations were measured both during peak-traffic hours as well as off-peak hours. Results: Analyses of the data showed that concentrations of the air pollutants had slightly increased over the seven-year study period and only those of the NOX and SO2, exceed the permitted standard levels. Traffic was the main source of air pollution in the district located adjacent to the city centre, while oil refineries contributed most to ambient air pollution in the rural district. Conclusion: The concentration levels of NO, NOX and Total Sulfate (TS) were significantly less at the district located away from urban traffic and oil refineries compared to those of with heavy daily traffic congestions and those of the district in proximity to oil refineries.
Publisher: Science Publications (provided by DOAJ)
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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