| Author | Malla, Sunil |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-93-7 |
| Subject(s) | Energy consumption--Nepal--Kathmandu Valley
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ET-93-7 |
| Abstract | Increasing urbanization, industrial activities and vehicular traffic have led to a dramatic increase in the use of fossil fuels and have caused a substantial deterioration of air quality in Kathmandu valley. The present study estimates the emissions of key air pollutants (i.e. Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur dioxide (S02), Lead (Pb), Hydrocarbon (HC) and Total suspended particulates (TSP)) in the year 1992/93 due to the use of fossil and biomass fuels in Kathmandu valley. The emissions of the different pollutants are presented at disaggregated levels for major economic sectors by type of fuels used. Also emissions trends of different pollutants for selected years in the future are presented. CO is the major pollutant emitted in the valley and automobiles are the major source of air pollution. This study also discusses the environmental implications and economics of selected policy options for environmental management of urban energy use in transport and household sectors of Kathmandu valley. The specific options considered in transport sector include fuel quality improvement, use of energy efficient devices, emission control equipments, and electrically operated trolley bus system for mass transport modes. In the household sector the options include fuel substitution and improved cook stove in cooking. The trolley bus transport operation is beneficial both from economic and environmental perspectives. Fuelwood used in households is not a cheap option for cooking. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ET-93-7 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Shrestha, Ram M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya, S. C.;Weber, Karl E.;Su, Weihan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Denmark; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |