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A high-order model for accurately simulating the size distribution of ultrafine particles in a traffic tunnel
Abstract We present a computational model for simulating the dispersion of traffic emitted particulate matter inside a road tunnel, with an emphasis on the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP). The model primarily calculates the size distribution of the particle number concentration at each location inside the tunnel. The proposed model differs from existing models in the sense that it uses a continuous representation of the size distribution based upon the high-order finite element method and that it solves the governing equations using the state-of-the-art discontinuous Galerkin method. Next to the traditional transport processes, the model also implements the most important aerosol transformation processes such as coagulation, condensation and dry deposition. It is shown that based upon parametrisations found in literature, the process of condensation in a traffic tunnel cannot properly be modelled. Therefore, we present a correction factor that allows for a better parametrisation. The adequate performance of the model is demonstrated by both a verification study and a validation study. For the verification we show that the discretisation error converges consistently while for the validation we compare the modelled results with a suitable set of data from a UFP measurement campaign in a Taiwanese traffic tunnel. The model is shown to correctly simulate the observed behaviour and by applying a statistical model evaluation we demonstrate that the proposed model meets widely accepted air quality model acceptance criteria.
Graphical abstract Display Omitted Highlights ► We present a model for simulating the particle number distributions in a road tunnel. ► The model combines the high-order finite element method with the discontinuous Galerkin method. ► The parametrisation of condensation appears to be a critical uncertainty. ► Validation against measurements gives R 2 = 0.85, NMSE = 0.18, FB = −0.025, FAC2 = 83%.
A high-order model for accurately simulating the size distribution of ultrafine particles in a traffic tunnel
Abstract We present a computational model for simulating the dispersion of traffic emitted particulate matter inside a road tunnel, with an emphasis on the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP). The model primarily calculates the size distribution of the particle number concentration at each location inside the tunnel. The proposed model differs from existing models in the sense that it uses a continuous representation of the size distribution based upon the high-order finite element method and that it solves the governing equations using the state-of-the-art discontinuous Galerkin method. Next to the traditional transport processes, the model also implements the most important aerosol transformation processes such as coagulation, condensation and dry deposition. It is shown that based upon parametrisations found in literature, the process of condensation in a traffic tunnel cannot properly be modelled. Therefore, we present a correction factor that allows for a better parametrisation. The adequate performance of the model is demonstrated by both a verification study and a validation study. For the verification we show that the discretisation error converges consistently while for the validation we compare the modelled results with a suitable set of data from a UFP measurement campaign in a Taiwanese traffic tunnel. The model is shown to correctly simulate the observed behaviour and by applying a statistical model evaluation we demonstrate that the proposed model meets widely accepted air quality model acceptance criteria.
Graphical abstract Display Omitted Highlights ► We present a model for simulating the particle number distributions in a road tunnel. ► The model combines the high-order finite element method with the discontinuous Galerkin method. ► The parametrisation of condensation appears to be a critical uncertainty. ► Validation against measurements gives R 2 = 0.85, NMSE = 0.18, FB = −0.025, FAC2 = 83%.
A high-order model for accurately simulating the size distribution of ultrafine particles in a traffic tunnel
Vos, Peter E.J. (author) / Nikolova, Irina (author) / Janssen, Stijn (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 59 ; 415-425
2012-05-02
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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