In addition to being one of the largest metropolises in
the world, Istanbul is also one of the busiest routes of international maritime
transport through the Strait of Istanbul (SoI). Currently, the average number
of ships which passes through SoI is approximately 45,000 per year. This number does not
increase much due to the natural structure of SoI. So, larger ships with larger
tonnages pass through SoI. In addition to the existing transit ship traffic in SoI,
ship-based exhaust pollution caused by local maritime traffic adversely affects
human health, comfort and the environment.
In this study, the exhaust emissions generated by the
ships of the local companies transporting in SoI were investigated. In
addition, exhaust emissions from ships, one of the most important air pollutant
emission sources such as motor vehicles, industrial processes and heating of
residences in Istanbul, were calculated and presented. Ship exhaust gas
emissions in SoI were calculated based on actual ship movements and ship
machinery information using the bottom up method.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 8, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 6 Issue: 3 |
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