Optimal fleetwide emissions reductions for passenger ferries: an application of a mixed-integer nonlinear programming model for the New York-New Jersey Harbor.
Emissions from passenger ferries operating in urban harbors may contribute significantly to emissions inventories and commuter exposure to air pollution. In particular, ferries are problematic because of high emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from primarily unregulated diesel engines. This paper explores technical solutions to reduce pollution from passenger ferries operating in the New York-New Jersey Harbor. The paper discusses and demonstrates a mixed-integer, non-linear programming model used to identify optimal control strategies for meeting NOx and PM reduction targets for 45 privately owned commuter ferries in the harbor. Results from the model can be used by policy-makers to craft programs aimed at achieving least-cost reduction targets.
Winebrake
James J
JJ
STS/Public Department, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA. jjwgpt@rit.edu
Corbett
James J
JJ
Wang
Chengfeng
C
Farrell
Alexander E
AE
Woods
Pippa
P
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004777:Environment; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009515:New Jersey; D009518:New York; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides / Q000032:analysis; D012767:Ships; D014186:Transportation; D001335:Vehicle Emissions / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000393:Air Pollutants; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides; D001335:Vehicle Emissions