Estimation and dispersion analysis of shipping emissions in Bandirma Port, Turkey

S. Levent Kuzu (), Levent Bilgili () and Alper Kiliç ()
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S. Levent Kuzu: Yildiz Technical University
Levent Bilgili: Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University
Alper Kiliç: Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2021, vol. 23, issue 7, No 31, 10288-10308

Abstract: Abstract Ships emit numerous of pollutants from their stacks. Those emissions have substantial impact on urban areas since they are located on the proximity of residential and commercial areas. Estimation of these emissions, their effects, and their health impact remains crucial for environmental planning. This study was conducted in Bandirma, where is a district with immense port activity. First, we calculated the emissions, originated from ships, at berth. PM10, NOx, SO2, and CO emissions were 182.4, 7,996.6, 1,681.6, and 239.6 tons, respectively. The total environmental cost of the emissions was €41,146,400. Then, we employed air quality modelling by AERMOD. The concentrations of PM10, NOx, SO2, and CO were estimated on a 10 × 10 km domain, which covered the whole Bandirma district. This availed us to identify the most impacted areas by shipping emissions. Although the emissions were higher than other ports in the Marmara Sea, ground-level concentrations were lower. This was related to the effect of meteorology on pollutant dispersion. Consequently, we proposed administrative recommendations in order to manage the environmental impact of the emissions.

Keywords: Ship exhaust emissions; Bandirma Port; Exhaust emission dispersion; AERMOD; Environmental cost (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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