| Author | Somasundar, Mutnury |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-92-4 |
| Subject(s) | Transportation--Environmental aspects--India--Visakhapatnam
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| Note | A Research Study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Fngineering. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. ET-92-4 |
| Abstract | Transport sector share of petroleum products js gradually jncreasing in developing countries along with growing vehicle strengths. The implications are more burden on foreign exchange reserves for imponing petroleum products but. more importantly, urhan air pollution from transport sector. The present study analyzes the transport sector emissions in Visakhapatnmn which is a rapidly growing urban center in India and iJ1e methods of obtafoing emission reductions with emphasis on improving existing or easily adaptable systems. The options considered are increasing mass tnmspo1i share, improvb1g road conditions, strengthening inspection and maintenance, improving fuel quality, and opting for energy efficient and emission control devices. These op1fons have been considered agajnst the business as usual seenario (BAU) for their impact on emissions and energy consumpt ion in transport sect.or in Visakhapatnam. A H the options eonsidered have shown net fuel savings and emission reductions against 1he BA lJ case. Increasing the shm·e of mass transport reduces the total transport sector pollution by 12 % if the gasoline growth rate is 6% and by 22% if it is 3%. Fuel savings are 17% diesel and 24% gasoline and foreign exchimge conserved is to the tw1e of 4 mirnon $ in l O years. Road improvem ents show impressive fuel savings and emission reductions . The foreign exchange conserved is to the tune of J5 - J8 million $ imd emfasion reductions are about 32%. This underscores the importance of providing the requisite infrastructure for the vehicles to operate at their best. Inspection an d maintenance programs reduce emissions by about l 0% and the costs are modest. The desirability of a combination of road improvernerns and J/M program lies jn very large fuel savings, emission reduction 1md improved sHfety on roads. Control devices option shows that using catalytic convertors in cars may not have significant impact on emission reduction but the user costs are very high. ll has been fow1d thal there is good scope for adopting newer and cost effective technology for fuel imd emission reductions. It is highly desirable lhat. the government. adopts an integrated approach that promotes mass transport, improves infrastructure , strengthens I/M programs and simultaneously encourages technologies that are suitable to Indi1m conditions enswfog the requisite fuel quality to achieve the twin goal of acceptable air quality and fuel savings. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. ET-92-4 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| 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) | Mohanty, B.;Zhuang, Yai Hui |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Denmark. |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |