Dust suppressants efficiency study: in situ measurements of dust generation on gravel roads

Dust suppressants were applied on fifteen 1 km long test sections at four sites in Sweden during three summer seasons with the objective to compare their relative efficiency and determine minimum application rates in Nordic climate. Dust generation from the test sections was measured both visually and by PM10 measurements. All products except lignosulphonate, sugar and bitumen emulsion showed acceptable efficiency. Chloride solutions were the most efficient. Results indicate the possibility to reduce application rates of chlorides by applying them as solutions instead of solids. The minimum application rate for a chloride solution was estimated at 0.8 m3/km, which is equivalent to a rate reduction of 50% by weight compared with traditionally applied rates of solid chloride. The results are expected to reduce life cycle costs for gravel roads and contribute to environmental gains by reducing the release of dust into the atmosphere and chemicals into the environment.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2011.561844
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/44544515
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Edvardsson, Karin
  • Gustafsson, Alf
  • Magnusson, Rolf
• Publication Date: 2012-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 11-31
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavement Engineering
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1029-8436
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10298436.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Dust; Dust control; Environmental impacts; Field tests; Gravel roads; Measurement
• Geographic Terms: Sweden
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I15: Environment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01362936
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 16 2012 10:15AM