Nanoparticles on electric, gas, and diesel buses in mass transit buses of Bogotá Colombia

Authors

  • Diego Armando Vargas Department of Thermal Engines and Machines, School of Marine, Nautical and Radioelectronic Engineering University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4051-5618
  • Boris Galvis Escuela de Ingeniería de los Recursos Naturales y del Ambiente – EIDENAR. Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Bogotá, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3659-427X
  • Vanesa Durán Department of Thermal Engines and Machines, School of Marine, Nautical and Radioelectronic Engineering University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9656-6428
  • Ivan Camilo Bernal Gesoltec, Bogotá, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6093/1970-9870/9907

Keywords:

Diesel buses, BEV electric buses, CNG compressed natural gas buses, Nanoparticles, LDSA lung deposited surface area, Mass transit system

Abstract

The concentration of traffic-related air pollutants (TRAP) within transport microenvironments has become increasingly relevant in many megacities with high population density, intense traffic, and prolonged travel times. These conditions can intensify exposure to TRAP and exacerbate public health problems. However, TRAP concentrations in these microenvironments are changing due to the introduction of cleaner technologies. In this study, we compared the concentration of nanoparticles inside diesel, gas, and electric buses during their normal operation in Bogota, Colombia. We used a miniature diffusion size classifier (DiSCmini) to measure the nanoparticles' concentrations, average particle size, and lung-deposited surface area. Our results revealed significantly lower levels of this pollutant inside electric buses. Specifically, the concentration of nanoparticles per cubic centimeter was approximately 41% and 27% lower in electric buses compared to diesel and gas buses, respectively. Additionally, the lung-deposited surface area was also lower in electric buses. However, the average particle size in electric buses was 10% and 18% smaller compared to diesel and gas buses, respectively. The results of this study give useful information for future selection processes of bus technologies for public passenger transport in cities around the world; This research provides information that can be used in technical evaluation processes that link the possible health effects on commuters and impacts the environment.

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Author Biographies

Diego Armando Vargas, Department of Thermal Engines and Machines, School of Marine, Nautical and Radioelectronic Engineering University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain

Production Engineer. Engineering Project Management Specialist. Master in Environmental Management. Master in Process Engineering. PhD student in Engineering at the University of Cádiz. University teacher and more than 16 years of Professional experience.

Boris Galvis, Escuela de Ingeniería de los Recursos Naturales y del Ambiente – EIDENAR. Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Bogotá, Colombia

Chemical Engineer, MSc in Civil and MSc in Environmental Engineering. PhD in Environmental Engineering. Associate Professor. Chemical Engineering Program.  Universidad de La Salle. Bogotá Colombia.

Vanesa Durán, Department of Thermal Engines and Machines, School of Marine, Nautical and Radioelectronic Engineering University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain

PhD Industrial engineering. Department of Thermal Engines and Machines, Director of the School of Marine, Nautical and Radioelectronic Engineering, Campus of International Excellence of the Sea (CEIMAR), University of Cadiz, Spain.

Ivan Camilo Bernal, Gesoltec, Bogotá, Colombia

Systems engineer and electronic technician with more than 18 years of experience in developing software for environmental monitoring sensors, technical expert in environmental instrumentation in areas of air, water, noise and occupational health.

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Published

2023-08-31

How to Cite

Vargas, D. A., Galvis, B., Durán, V., & Bernal, I. C. (2023). Nanoparticles on electric, gas, and diesel buses in mass transit buses of Bogotá Colombia. TeMA - Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment, 16(2), 367–381. https://doi.org/10.6093/1970-9870/9907

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2023): The city challenges and external agents. Methods, tools and best practices

Section

LUME (Land Use, Mobility and Environment)

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