Tekniske rapporter

The NILU aircraft plume model: A technical description. NILU TR

Kraabøl, A.-G.; Stordal, F.; Konopka, P.; Knudsen, S.

En plume-modell som beskriver kjemisk og fysisk utvikling av eksosen fra fly er utviklet. Denne rapporten gir en detaljert beskrivelse av plume-spredningen, diffusjonen i plumen og det kjemiske skjemaet som er inkludert i modellen.

Air quality maps of NO2 and PM10 for the region including Stavanger, Sandnes, Randaberg and Sola (Nord-Jæren). Documentation of methodology. NILU TR

Denby, B.R.; Sundvor, I.; Schneider, P.; Vo, D.T.

Denne rapporten dokumenterer metodikken som har blitt brukt for å lage luftkvalitetskart av NO2 og PM10 for området Nord-Jæren, som innbefatter kommunene Stavanger, Sandnes, Randaberg og Sola. Denne rapport støtter oppsummeringsrapporten NILU OR 57/2013.

NORTRIP emission model user guide. NILU TR

Denby, B.R.

The NORTRIP emission model has been developed at NILU, in conjunction with other Nordic institutes, to model non-exhaust traffic induced emissions. This short summary document explains how to run the NORTRIP model from the MATLAB environment or by using the executable user interface version. It also provides brief information on input files and the model architecture.

Top-down assessment of air pollution and GHGs for Dhaka, Bangladesh. Analysis of GAINS derived model data. NILU TR

Randall, S.

The city of Dhaka was chosen for this assessment due to the current ongoing project Bangladesh Air Pollution Management (BAPMAN), which concentrates mostly on the capital city Dhaka. The Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollution Interactions and Synergies model (GAINS) was used to performed this top-down assessment due to the models integrated assessment approach of capturing interactions between air pollution control and economic development, as well as its focus on presenting cost effective pollution control strategies. Results from the GAINS model assessment for Dhaka shows that for 2010 the total PM2.5 emissions were 35000 tons/year, and the total PM10 emissions were 45000 tons/year. The top sectors making up the PM emissions included Industry and Residential sectors, where the specific sub-sectors were brick/cement production and residential cooking respectively; the top activities making up the emissions were 'no fuel use' and 'fuelwood direct'. GAINS estimates that the top 3 technical control measures available for PM can eliminate approximately 1/3 of the PM emissions at a cost of .65 MEuro/year. GAINS results also shows that for Dhaka in 2010 the total SO2 emissions were 34000 tons/year, dominated by the Industrial sector, made up of the sub-sectors of new power plants and industrial combustion; top activities contributing to these emissions are hard coal and natural gas. NOX emissions for Dhaka in 2010 were 30000 tons/year, dominated by the Industrial and Transport sectors, made up of the industrial combustion/power plant and light/heavy duty sub-sectors respectively; top activities contributing to these emissions include natural gas, gasoline, and medium distillates. GHG emissions for Dhaka in 2010 exceeded 23 million tons/year, dominated by the Industrial and Agricultural sectors, comprising of the industrial combustion and new power plant sub-sectors; top activities contributing to these emissions include natural gas and hard coal.

Investigation of incident at UMB July 14th, 2010. In-depth study of a laboratory incident. NILU TR

Dye, C.; Gjersøe, R.; Johansen, Ø.H.; Nevstad, G.O.; Stenstrøm, Y.

HENVINET. Evaluation questionnaire - causal chain for phthalates. NILU TR

Zimmer, K.E.,Gutleb, A.C.; Ravnum, S.; Murk, A.J.; Lyche, J.L.; Koppe, J.G. Ed. by Yang, A.; Bartonova, A.

The HENVINET consortium has developed a questionnaire to identify knowledge gaps in the state of the art in scientific knowledge. Literature reviews covered all elements that compose the causal chain of the different environmental health issues from emissions to exposures, to effects and to health impacts. Ultimately, the aim is to discuss the implications of these for policy and research.

In this evaluation we focus on the cause¿effect relationship between phthalates in the environment and endocrine disruption in humans. The questionnaire consists of two separate parts. In Part A, you will be asked to comments on the completeness and structure of a diagram illustrating our current understanding of the cause¿effect relationship. In Part B, you will be asked
to express your level of confidence in the scientists¿ ability to predict the magnitude of a variety of effects of phthalates in the environment.

HENVINET. Evaluation questionnaire - climate change and respiratory diseases. NILU TR

Forsberg, B.; Bråbäck, L. Ed. by Yang, A.; Bartonova, A.

The HENVINET consortium has developed a questionnaire to identify knowledge gaps in the state of the art in scientific knowledge. Literature reviews covered all elements that compose the causal chain of the different environmental health issues from emissions to exposures, to effects and to health impacts. Ultimately, the aim is to discuss the implications of these for policy and research.

In this evaluation we focus on various aspects of the cause¿effect relationship between climate change and asthma/allergy and other respiratory diseases. The questionnaire consists of two separate parts. In Part A, you will be asked to comments on the completeness and structure of a diagram illustrating our current understanding of the cause¿effect relationship. In Part B,
you will be asked to express your level of confidence in the claims that specific effects are expected to occur, at least in some regions, as a result of climate change.

HENVINET. Evaluation questionnaire - Causal chain for BFR decaBDE. NILU TR

Zimmer, K.; Ravnum, S. Ed. by Yang, A.,.

HENVINET. Evaluation questionnaire - causal chain for cancer. NILU TR

Fucic, A.; Merlo D.F. Ed. by Yang, A.; Bartonova, A.

The HENVINET consortium has developed a questionnaire to identify knowledge gaps in the state of the art in scientific knowledge. Literature reviews covered all elements that compose the causal chain of the different environmental health issues from emissions to exposures, to effects and to health impacts. Ultimately, the aim is to discuss the implications of these for policy and research.

In this evaluation we focus on various aspects of the cause¿effect relationship between our living environment and increased risk of cancer development. Occupational exposure to carcinogens is not included. Six cancer types are considered; brain cancer, breast tumors, colorectal tumors, leukemia, lung mesothelioma and melanoma.

A short introduction to the GEOmon and EBAS databases at NILU, available for the CityZen project. NILU TR

Fjæraa, A.M.; Solberg, S.

HENVINET networking portal. Design specifications. (Planning document). NILU TR

Kobernus, M.; Randall, S.; Yang, A.; Bartonova, A.

AirQUIS monitoring. User's guide. NILU TR

Johnsrud, M.; Gjerstad, K.I.; Krognes, T.