Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria

Author: Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C.

ijeab doi crossref DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/2.2.44

Keyword: ambient, air pollution, coastal city, congestion, exposure.

Abstract: Port Harcourt is a coastal city located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, with very short dry season and long heavy rainy season periods. The objective of this study was to assess air pollution level from vehicular emission during the rainy season period. Three locations in the city noted for high traffic congestion were selected for the study. Air sampling in these locations were carried out for 11 days, covering peak and off peak periods. The following air pollutants were measured namely; nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and unburnt hydrocarbons (CxHy), as well as climatic elements – ambient temperature and relative humidity. The air pollutant levels obtained were compared with local and international standards. CO complied with international standard, but exceeded local standard. There is need for effective air pollution monitoring and control, this will go a long way to reduce the health risk associated with air pollution in the city.

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Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C. et al."Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878),vol 2, no. 2, 2017, pp.0906-0911 AI Publications doi:10.22161/ijeab/2.2.44

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Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C., P.(2017).Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(2), 0906-0911.10.22161/ijeab/2.2.44

Chicago

Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C., P.(2017).Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(2), pp.0906-0911.

Harvard

Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C.. 2017."Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(2):0906-0911.Doi:10.22161/ijeab/2.2.44

IEEE

Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C.."Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology,vol.2,no. 2, pp.0906-0911,2017.

Bibtex

@article { nkwochaa.c.2017environmental,
title={Environmental Assessment of Vehicular Emission in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria},
author={Nkwocha A.C., Ekeke I.C., Kamalu C.I.O., Kamen F.L., Uzondu F.N., Dadet W.P., Olele P.C. , R},
journal={International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology},
volume={2},
year= {2017} ,
}