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R Manikumar¹, D Sivasundhararaja, R Anand Kumar

¹Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar-626 001, India. mani2k72006@yahoo.co.in

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This study developed a model to detect harmful carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from vehicles. The system alerts authorities to seize vehicles exceeding pollution limits, aiding air quality control.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Analytical Chemistry
Automotive Engineering

Background:

Air pollution poses significant health risks, with toxic pollutants contributing to global atmospheric contamination.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a primary pollutant, largely emitted from automobile exhaust, necessitating emission control strategies.
Rapid expansion of motor vehicle usage exacerbates air pollution challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an analytical model for sensing carbon monoxide (CO) levels in automobile emissions.
To establish a system for monitoring and reporting vehicles that exceed permitted CO emission thresholds.
To support regulatory action for controlling vehicular pollution and improving air quality.

Main Methods:

Development of a sensing model to detect CO concentration in exhaust fumes.
Implementation of a data transmission system to send vehicle identification and CO levels to a central testing center.
Establishment of a protocol for governmental intervention based on emission data.

Main Results:

The model effectively senses CO levels in automobile exhaust.
The system successfully transmits vehicle and CO concentration data to a monitoring center.
A mechanism is proposed for identifying and penalizing high-emission vehicles.

Conclusions:

The developed model provides a viable method for monitoring and controlling vehicular CO emissions.
This technology can assist authorities in enforcing emission standards and reducing air pollution.
Effective control of automobile emissions is crucial for mitigating the impact of toxic air pollutants.