Articles | Volume 17, issue 14
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-8987-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-8987-2017
Research article
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26 Jul 2017
Research article |  | 26 Jul 2017

Power plant fuel switching and air quality in a tropical, forested environment

Adan S. S. Medeiros, Gisele Calderaro, Patricia C. Guimarães, Mateus R. Magalhaes, Marcos V. B. Morais, Sameh A. A. Rafee, Igor O. Ribeiro, Rita V. Andreoli, Jorge A. Martins, Leila D. Martins, Scot T. Martin, and Rodrigo A. F. Souza

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AR by Adan Medeiros on behalf of the Authors (05 May 2017)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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ED: Reconsider after minor revisions (Editor review) (07 Jun 2017) by Maria Assuncao Silva Dias
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ED: Publish as is (24 Jun 2017) by Maria Assuncao Silva Dias
AR by Adan Medeiros on behalf of the Authors (28 Jun 2017)
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How a changing energy matrix for power production affects air quality is considered for an urban region in a tropical, forested environment. The atmospheric chemistry modeling study shows that the burning of fuel oil and diesel have enormous potential for regional ozone production (an important pollutant and air quality indicator). Conversely, substitution with natural gas has an excellent effect on comparative air quality and human health.
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