Motor vehicle emission concentration measurements: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbon
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Abstract/Summary
Motor vehicles in the Philippines are poorly maintained causing an increase in the level of air pollution especially in the metropolis. Since there are no data available for the amount of CO, HC and NO2 emitted by various vehicles, this research was conducted for the measurement of CO, HC and NO2 gases present in the exhaust of motor vehicles. Motor vehicles in Metro Manila were pre-selected. These were tested inside the LTO compound for the measurement of CO and HC concentrations. At the same time, NO2 measurements were taken using UV spectrometer. Motor vehicles tested were cars, taxis, buses, jeepneys and tricycles. Data showed that gasoline engines emit greater CO and HC concentrations while diesel engines emit greater NO2 concentrations. In addition, the increase in the concentration of the pollutants was proportional to the age of the vehicle. In the case of gasoline engines, the concentration of pollutants was inversely proportional to the increase in load. On the other hand, the concentration of pollutants in diesel fed engines was proportional to the increase in load. A comparison was made to relate the emissions of the two engines.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06321
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
[47] leaves ; Computer print-out
Keywords
Air—Pollution--Philippines--Metro Manila; Atmospheric carbon dioxide—Environmental aspects--Philippines--Metro Manila
Recommended Citation
Go, N., & David, J. (1993). Motor vehicle emission concentration measurements: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbon. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/3860
Embargo Period
1-14-2021