Level of benzene concentrations emitted from motor vehicles in various sites in Nibong Tebal, Malaysia

Abstract

Benzene is classified as carcinogenic compound which is emitted mainly from cars. In this study, benzene was measured at various sites in Nibong Tebal (urban, suburban, town, and rural) of different traffic volume, and traffic counts were performed simultaneously. Monitoring was carried out during the morning and afternoon traffic peaks. The aim of this study is to monitor benzene concentration at several development sites with different traffic flow. The monitoring was done by using indoor air quality meter.

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Keywords

Emissions, Permissible limit, Suburban, UK standards urban

Citation

Al Madhoun, W. A., Ramli, N. A., Yahaya, A. S., Yusuf, N. F. F. M., Ghazali, N. A., & Sansuddin, N. (2011). Levels of benzene concentrations emitted from motor vehicles in various sites in Nibong Tebal, Malaysia. Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 4, 103-109.

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