BENZENE EMISSIONS FROM PASSENGER CARS

This report characterises the losses of benzene into the atmosphere from three typical European passenger cars during average daily use. Three sources of loss are identified: losses during refuelling, evaporation from fuel systems and emissions in exhaust gases. The relative contributions of these sources are discussed and the report evaluates the effectiveness of various alternative means of control, including regulating the composition of motor gasoline by controlling the benzene content, and fitting control devices to passenger cars. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Stichting Concawe

  60 van Hogenhoucklaan
  The Hague,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Tims, J M
• Publication Date: 1983-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Aromatic hydrocarbons; Automobiles; Benzene; Carburetors; Control; Control devices; Equipment; Evaporation; Exhaust gases; Fuel tanks; Gasoline; Loss and damage
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decreases
• Old TRIS Terms: Exhaust emission control
• ITRD Terms: 7358: Aromatic compounds; 1243: Car; 1373: Carburettor; 3874: Control; 9009: Decrease; 2442: Emission; 3674: Equipment; 1325: Fuel tank; 9040: Loss
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451948
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1986 12:00AM