Emission Estimation Techniques for Unique Source Categories in Mexicali, Mexico; EPA-456/R-99-002
Lead
Robert J. Blaszczak
Information Transfer Group
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OAQPS - U.S. EPA
RTP, NC 27711
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Abstract
This report documents an initial study of street vendor cooking devices and open sewage impoundments, canals and conveyance systems; two unique air emissions source categories in Mexicali, Mexico. The assessment included: preliminary literature review to develop an emissions inventory methodology; identification, ranking and evaluation of several options for emissions estimation approaches; and presentation of final ideas for the control programs needed to reduce emission rates from these sources.
A project report is available in English and in Spanish.
Partners
- U.S. EPA Region 9
- Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), California
- Instituto Nacional de Ecología (INE)