Search Results - "McNabola, A."

Cost Model for Pumps as Turbines in Run-of-River and In-Pipe Microhydropower Applications by Novara, D, Carravetta, A, McNabola, A, Ramos, H. M

“…AbstractPumps as Turbines (PATs) are standard water pumps utilized as hydraulic turbines by reversing the flow direction across them. The off-the-shelf…”
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Comparing the environmental and economic impacts of on- or off-grid solar photovoltaics with traditional energy sources for rural irrigation systems by Mérida García, A., Gallagher, J., McNabola, A., Camacho Poyato, E., Montesinos Barrios, P., Rodríguez Díaz, J.A.

“…This study quantifies the environmental and economic life cycle impacts of solar photovoltaics (PV), grid electricity and a diesel generator as power sources…”
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Spatiotemporal representativeness of air pollution monitoring in Dublin, Ireland by Perillo, H.A., Broderick, B.M., Gill, L.W., McNabola, A., Kumar, P., Gallagher, J.

“…The importance of selecting appropriate air pollution monitoring sites in a city is vital for accurately reporting air quality, enhancing the quality of…”
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Exploring the Optimal Location of Pumps as Turbines Within Branched Irrigation Networks by Global Optimization by Morani, M. C., Crespo Chacón, M., Garcia Morillo, J., McNabola, A., Fecarotta, O.

“…In this study a new procedure to address the optimization of the location and selection of pumps as turbines (PATs) within irrigation networks is presented in…”
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Modelling the impacts of a carbon emission-differentiated vehicle tax system on CO2 emissions intensity from new vehicle purchases in Ireland by GIBLIN, S, MCNABOLA, A

“…The increasing awareness of the effects of climate change on the environment and the economic pressure on oil supply has focused international attention on…”
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A strategic assessment of micro-hydropower in the UK and Irish water industry: Identifying technical and economic constraints by Gallagher, J., Harris, I.M., Packwood, A.J., McNabola, A., Williams, A.P.

“…Energy recovery using micro-hydropower (MHP) technology can enhance the sustainability of the water industry. This paper presents a structured four-step…”
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The passive control of air pollution exposure in Dublin, Ireland: A combined measurement and modelling case study by Gallagher, J., Gill, L.W., McNabola, A.

“…This study investigates the potential real world application of passive control systems to reduce personal pollutant exposure in an urban street canyon in…”
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A comparison of route-choice navigation across air pollution exposure, CO2 emission and traditional travel cost factors by Alam, M.S., Perugu, H., McNabola, A.

“…•Air pollution dose as a route choice factor is compared to traditional cost factors.•The lowest air pollution dose route was significantly different to other…”
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Relative exposure to fine particulate matter and VOCs between transport microenvironments in Dublin: Personal exposure and uptake by McNabola, A., Broderick, B.M., Gill, L.W.

“…To compare the relative exposure to and uptake of air pollutants between modes of commuter transport, measurements of personal exposure to PM 2.5 and…”
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Spoiling air pollution dispersion: A numerical investigation of exhaust plume dispersion from cars with rear spoilers by McNabola, A.

“…► We examined effects of vehicle rear spoiler on dispersion of exhaust emissions. ► 5 different rear spoiler configurations were examined. ► Some…”
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Numerical modelling of the passive control of air pollution in asymmetrical urban street canyons using refined mesh discretization schemes by Gallagher, J., Gill, L.W., McNabola, A.

“…This study evaluates the potential of passive controls in asymmetrical street canyons to reduce personal exposure to air pollutants on footpaths. A passive…”
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Optimizing the use of on-street car parking system as a passive control of air pollution exposure in street canyons by large eddy simulation by Gallagher, J., Gill, L.W., McNabola, A.

“…An investigation was carried out to establish the effectiveness of parked cars in urban street canyons as passive controls on pedestrian pollutant exposure. A…”
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Reducing pedestrian exposure to environmental pollutants: A combined noise exposure and air quality analysis approach by King, E.A., Murphy, E., McNabola, A.

“…This study offers a combined analysis of pedestrian exposure to noise and air pollution within a specific urban setting in Dublin, Ireland. The impact of a…”
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Energy recovery in the water industry: an assessment of the potential of micro‐hydropower by McNabola, A, Coughlan, P, Williams, A. P

“…Water supply is a core service on which civilised society depends. It involves considerable energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and costs. As such, scientific…”
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Modelling personal exposure to particulate air pollution: An assessment of time-integrated activity modelling, Monte Carlo simulation & artificial neural network approaches by McCreddin, A., Alam, M.S., McNabola, A.

“…An experimental assessment of personal exposure to PM10 in 59 office workers was carried out in Dublin, Ireland. 255 samples of 24-h personal exposure were…”
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A numerical investigation of the impact of low boundary walls on pedestrian exposure to air pollutants in urban street canyons by McNabola, A., Broderick, B.M., Gill, L.W.

“…A previous investigation into methods of exposure reduction for the pedestrian in the urban commuter environment highlighted the impact of a low boundary wall…”
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Environmental tobacco smoke in designated smoking areas in the hospitality industry: Exposure measurements, exposure modelling and policy assessment by McNabola, A., Eyre, G.J., Gill, L.W.

“…Tobacco control policy has been enacted in many jurisdictions worldwide banning smoking in the workplace. In the hospitality sector many businesses such as…”
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Modelling the impacts of a carbon emission-differentiated vehicle tax system on CO 2 emissions intensity from new vehicle purchases in Ireland by Giblin, S., McNabola, A.

“…The increasing awareness of the effects of climate change on the environment and the economic pressure on oil supply has focused international attention on…”
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Reduced exposure to air pollution on the boardwalk in Dublin, Ireland. Measurement and prediction by McNabola, A., Broderick, B.M., Gill, L.W

“…This paper outlines an air pollution study carried out on Dublin city's recently completed boardwalk along the side of and overhanging the River Liffey. Air…”
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The impacts of inter-vehicle spacing on in-vehicle air pollution concentrations in idling urban traffic conditions by McNabola, A., Broderick, B.M., Gill, L.W.

“…The influence of inter-vehicle spacing on the in-vehicle air pollution exposure of car commuters in heavy traffic conditions was investigated, both…”
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