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Problems and Directions in Creating a National Non-Road Mobile Machinery Emission Inventory: A Critical Review

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  • Šimun Lončarević

    (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar, Savska Cesta 163, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Petar Ilinčić

    (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Goran Šagi

    (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Zoran Lulić

    (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

Abstract

Greenhouse emissions and air pollutants pose a global threat to the environment and human health. Emission inventories are a valuable tool in understanding emission sources and their overall impact on the environment. Most cities and countries do not include non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) when compiling emission inventories. Furthermore, little effort has been made to understand better the impact of this source of emissions on the environment. For these reasons, this research examines the data from the existing NRMM emission inventories and other studies concerning NRMM emissions. After careful literature review, three main problems in creating a national NRMM emission inventory are identified and reviewed: lack of a comprehensive list of NRMM and their activity data, lack of emission factor data, and lack of research. The data from the existing inventories show that compared to some emissions, NRMM has a three times larger proportion of emissions compared to the proportion of energy consumption. Furthermore, there are significant differences in total emissions when comparing the same pollutants among different countries. A general lack of data is the common denominator for all these problems and can only be solved by creating national NRMM databases operated by a designated institution. This institution must be able to annually update relevant NRMM data through questionnaires and experimental research on the existing NRMM.

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  • Šimun Lončarević & Petar Ilinčić & Goran Šagi & Zoran Lulić, 2022. "Problems and Directions in Creating a National Non-Road Mobile Machinery Emission Inventory: A Critical Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-16, March.
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