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Optimal Speed Model of Urban Underwater Tunnel Based on CO 2 Emissions Factor

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  • Ying Chen

    (School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

  • Zhigang Du

    (School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

  • Fangtong Jiao

    (School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China
    School of Transportation and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China)

  • Shuyang Zhang

    (School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

Abstract

This study aims to reduce air pollution caused by vehicle emissions in confined spaces and realize low-carbon travel in urban underwater tunnels. Based on the MEET (Methodologies for Estimating Air Pollutant Emissions from Transport) and COPERT (Computer Programme to Calculate Emissions from Road Transport) models, combined with real vehicle test data, an urban underwater tunnel speed–CO 2 emissions factor model was constructed. Results show that: Different working conditions have a great impact on the MEET model; load and slope factors expand the actual CO 2 emissions factor, which is different from the actual situation. The CO 2 emissions factor in the COPERT model is negatively correlated with the speed, and there are fewer variables in the model, so the parameters are more controllable and more in line with the actual situation. According to the vehicle gasoline consumption and taking CO 2, i > GC as the judgment index, the optimal limit speed of the ramp is calculated to be 40 km/h, while the main line maintains the existing state of 60 km/h. The model is simple and easy to operate, can be applied to estimate vehicle CO 2 emissions factor at underwater tunnels in other cities, providing a basis for traffic management and effectively realizing low-carbon travel.

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  • Ying Chen & Zhigang Du & Fangtong Jiao & Shuyang Zhang, 2022. "Optimal Speed Model of Urban Underwater Tunnel Based on CO 2 Emissions Factor," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:15:p:9592-:d:880335
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    1. Yongzheng Yang & Zhigang Du & Fangtong Jiao & Fuquan Pan, 2021. "Analysis of EEG Characteristics of Drivers and Driving Safety in Undersea Tunnel," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-18, September.
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