Sensor Systems to Monitor Vehicle Emissions and Industrial Odours

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2017.

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh questioned the rationale behind NEA’s calls for proposals to monitor diesel vehicle emissions and industrial odours, and whether the sensors would support action against polluters.
Masagos Zulkifli explained that vehicular and industrial emissions are major air pollution sources, and real-time monitoring will help NEA assess emissions more efficiently and effectively.
For diesel vehicles, the system will address the gap between laboratory tests and actual road emissions, supporting better pollution control measures.
For industrial emissions, the sensors will detect and characterise odours, identify sources, and enhance NEA’s current monitoring capabilities.

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong

Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (a) what is the rationale for NEA's calls for proposals to develop sensor systems to monitor emissions from diesel vehicles and to monitor odours generated through industrial activity; and (b) whether these sensors will provide the basis to act against polluters.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Vehicular and industrial emissions are significant sources of air pollution in Singapore. To enhance the National Environment Agency's (NEA's) capabilities in addressing air pollution, NEA is seeking technological solutions for remote real-time monitoring of emissions from diesel vehicles and industries.

Regarding vehicular emissions, studies have shown that the pollutive emissions from diesel vehicles on the roads, mainly nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, can be higher than those measured in laboratory emission tests. The real-time vehicle emission monitoring system will enable NEA to more efficiently and effectively assess the extent and impact of emissions from diesel vehicles. The system will also support the review and enhancement of air pollution control measures.

As for industrial emissions, NEA is seeking sensing devices and solutions to detect and monitor odours, characterise chemicals in the air and identify the sources of industrial odours. These will enhance NEA's current suite of sensors.

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh questioned the rationale behind NEA’s calls for proposals to monitor diesel vehicle emissions and industrial odours, and whether the sensors would support action against polluters.
Masagos Zulkifli explained that vehicular and industrial emissions are major air pollution sources, and real-time monitoring will help NEA assess emissions more efficiently and effectively.
For diesel vehicles, the system will address the gap between laboratory tests and actual road emissions, supporting better pollution control measures.
For industrial emissions, the sensors will detect and characterise odours, identify sources, and enhance NEA’s current monitoring capabilities.

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Sensor Systems to Monitor Vehicle Emissions and Industrial Odours

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2017.

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh questioned the rationale behind NEA’s calls for proposals to monitor diesel vehicle emissions and industrial odours, and whether the sensors would support action against polluters.
Masagos Zulkifli explained that vehicular and industrial emissions are major air pollution sources, and real-time monitoring will help NEA assess emissions more efficiently and effectively.
For diesel vehicles, the system will address the gap between laboratory tests and actual road emissions, supporting better pollution control measures.
For industrial emissions, the sensors will detect and characterise odours, identify sources, and enhance NEA’s current monitoring capabilities.

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh questioned the rationale behind NEA’s calls for proposals to monitor diesel vehicle emissions and industrial odours, and whether the sensors would support action against polluters.
Masagos Zulkifli explained that vehicular and industrial emissions are major air pollution sources, and real-time monitoring will help NEA assess emissions more efficiently and effectively.
For diesel vehicles, the system will address the gap between laboratory tests and actual road emissions, supporting better pollution control measures.
For industrial emissions, the sensors will detect and characterise odours, identify sources, and enhance NEA’s current monitoring capabilities.

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