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Project Code [2011-CCRP-MS-4.5]

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Project title

Emission Factors for Domestic Solid-Fuel Appliances (EFDOSOF)

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

William Smith

Project Abstract

The project will establish country-specific emissions factors (EF) for domestic-scale, solid-fuel, combustion appliances. Four solid fuels will be assessed: coal, smokeless coal, peat briquettes, and wood. Three classes of combustion appliance will be used: open fire, stove, and stove with integral water-heating function. In situ and laboratory measurement of emissions will be carried out, covering PM, UHC, NOx, CO, CO2, and SOx . In addition to determining steady-state EFs, the programme will examine the effect of cold start and refuelling on both the nature and the rate of emissions. Particular emphasis will be placed on particulate emissions, given their impact on human health, on local air quality, and on transboundary air pollution. Particle number, and size distribution, will be determined in real time using an Electrical Low Pressure Impactor (ELPI), in addition to standard measurements of TSP, PM10 and PM2.5. The UCD Advanced Imaging Analysis Centre will be leveraged to provide physical and chemical morphology data for selected samples. In so far as practicable, fuel and appliance sales data will be analysed to provide spatially-resolved estimates of emission source intensity.

Grant Approved

�259,394.38

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

Trans-Boundary Air Pollution/Short Life Climate Forcers

Start Date

01/01/2012

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/12/2013