Environmental assessment of vehicular emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria
Date
2017
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U. P.
Abstract
Port Harcourt is a coastal city located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, with very short dry season and long heavy rainy season periods. The objective of this study was to assess air pollution level from vehicular emission during the rainy season period. Three locations in the city noted for high traffic congestion were selected for the study. Air sampling in these locations were carried out for 11 days, covering peak and off peak periods. The following air pollutants were measured namely; nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and unburnt hydrocarbons (CxHy), as well as climatic elements – ambient temperature and relative humidity. The air pollutant levels obtained were compared with local and international standards. CO complied with interthe health risk associated with ainational standard, but exceeded local standard. There is need for effective air pollution monitoring and control, this will go a long way to reduce the health risk associated with air pollution in the city..
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A research article with figures and tables
Keywords
Ambient, air pollution, coastal city, congestion, exposure, Department of Chemical Engineering
Citation
Nkwocha, A.C., Ekeke, I. C., Kamalu, C. I. O., Uzondu, F. N., Dadet, W. P. & Olele, P. C. (2017). Environmental assessment of vehicular emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2(2), 906 - 911