A Comparison of PAH Emission Sampling Methods (Cyclone, Impactor) in Particulate and Gaseous Phase

Horák, Jiří; Kuboňová, Lenka; Krpec, Kamil; Hopan, František; Kubesa, Petr; Koloničný, Jan; Plachá, Daniela

doi:10.4209/aaqr.2017.10.0408

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“…Greater uncertainties existed in the establishment of emission inventories due to the absence of detailed EF values (Yue et al, 2018). Localization and particularization of EFs related to these enterprises were urgently needed in China (Horák et al, 2018).…”

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Emission Factors of NOx, SO2, PM and VOCs in Pharmaceuticals, Brick and Food Industries in Shanxi, China

Wang

et al. 2019

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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The acquisition of accurate emission factors (EFs) of pollutants is an inevitable step to the establishment of emission inventories for development of pollution control policies. The current studies were focused on large-scale industries (LSIs) although tremendous pollutants emitted from the small-scale industries (SSIs) with small coal-fired boilers (SCFBs) ascribe to the deficiency of pollutant removal facilities (RFs). A systematic field sampling and measurements conducted in 51 enterprises involving production of pharmaceuticals, brick and food to obtain the EFs of SO 2 , NO x , PM, and VOCs (SNPV) associated with coal consumption (EF I ), industrial output (EF II ), and product yield (EF III ). Among them, PM-RFs were all equipped except for 3 brick factories, no NO x -and VOCs-RFs were installed, and SO 2 -RFs were installed in part. Obvious fluctuations existed in EF I and EF II values among 51 companies owning to the differences of pollutant removal efficiencies, coal compositions, annual outputs, production processes, and products. Co-burning of coal and coal gangue (raw material) in brick production weakened the correlation between sulfur contents in coal and SO 2 EF I values. The using of organic solvents in drug making process promoted the emission of VOCs. SO 2 EFs in factories with RFs were much lower than those factories without RFs. SO 2 EFs dominated over those of PM and NO x among three kinds of enterprises, especially in brick companies. For EF I (in kg t -1 ), food industry possessed highest value for SO 2 , PM, and NO x , while the maximum value for VOCs occurred at pharmaceuticals industry. Due to the low output values of brick companies, their SNPV possessed the highest EF II compared to the other two kinds of factories. NO x EFs experienced lessen fluctuations than other pollutants among all the factories due to the different formation mechanism and no installation of NO x RFs. EF III showed various fluctuations due to the different product types.

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Emission Factors of NOx, SO2, PM and VOCs in Pharmaceuticals, Brick and Food Industries in Shanxi, China

Wang

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Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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“…The studies stamped the fact that DGI investigates particles generated in diverse combustion settings within household devices, correlating their findings with intrinsic chemical and physical properties of particulates [284,287,288]. Wang et al (2015) [289] integrated the DGI with a low-pressure impactor (LPI) [290,291] to collect PM.…”

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“…Due to its compact size, relative to the HVCI, it emerges as a favourable choice for the collection of substantial volumes of particle specimens in fieldwork, particularly for biochemical and toxicological investigations Lamberg et al (2011). extended this approach[286], utilising the DGI sampler coupled with PRD, maintaining the same settings as Ruusunen et al (2011), with a flow rate of 70 L/min and a particle size fraction ranging from 0.2 µm to 2.5 µm, and the inclusion of an additional supporting filter for the 0.1 µm particle size[286].The studies stamped the fact that DGI investigates particles generated in diverse combustion settings within household devices, correlating their findings with intrinsic chemical and physical properties of particulates[284,287,288] Wang et al (2015). [289] integrated the DGI with a low-pressure impactor (LPI)[290,291] to collect PM.…”

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Review on Sampling Methods and Health Impacts of Fine (PM2.5, ≤2.5 µm) and Ultrafine (UFP, PM0.1, ≤0.1 µm) Particles

Chauhan,

Corada,

Young

et al. 2024

Atmosphere

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Airborne particulate matter (PM) is of great concern in the modern-day atmosphere owing to its association with a variety of health impacts, such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Of the various size fractions of PM, it is the finer fractions that are most harmful to health, in particular ultrafine particles (PM0.1; UFPs), with an aerodynamic diameter ≤ 100 nm. The smaller size fractions, of ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5; fine particles) and ≤0.1 µm (PM0.1; ultrafine particles), have been shown to have numerous linkages to negative health effects; however, their collection/sampling remains challenging. This review paper employed a comprehensive literature review methodology; 200 studies were evaluated based on the rigor of their methodologies, including the validity of experimental designs, data collection methods, and statistical analyses. Studies with robust methodologies were prioritised for inclusion. This review paper critically assesses the health risks associated with fine and ultrafine particles, highlighting vehicular emissions as the most significant source of particulate-related health effects. While coal combustion, diesel exhaust, household wood combustors’ emissions, and Earth’s crust dust also pose health risks, evidence suggests that exposure to particulates from vehicular emissions has the greatest impact on human health due to their widespread distribution and contribution to air pollution-related diseases. This article comprehensively examines current sampling technologies, specifically focusing on the collection and sampling of ultrafine particles (UFP) from ambient air to facilitate toxicological and physiochemical characterisation efforts. This article discusses diverse approaches to collect fine and ultrafine particulates, along with experimental endeavours to assess ultrafine particle concentrations across various microenvironments. Following meticulous evaluation of sampling techniques, high-volume air samplers such as the Chem Vol Model 2400 High Volume Cascade Impactor and low-volume samplers like the Personal Cascade Impactor Sampler (PCIS) emerge as effective methods. These techniques offer advantages in particle size fractionation, collection efficiency, and adaptability to different sampling environments, positioning them as valuable tools for precise characterisation of particulate matter in air quality research and environmental monitoring.

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Effect of oxidative torrefaction on particulate matter emission from agricultural biomass pellet combustion in comparison with non-oxidative torrefaction

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A Comparison of PAH Emission Sampling Methods (Cyclone, Impactor) in Particulate and Gaseous Phase

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Emission Factors of NOx, SO2, PM and VOCs in Pharmaceuticals, Brick and Food Industries in Shanxi, China

Emission Factors of NOx, SO2, PM and VOCs in Pharmaceuticals, Brick and Food Industries in Shanxi, China

Review on Sampling Methods and Health Impacts of Fine (PM2.5, ≤2.5 µm) and Ultrafine (UFP, PM0.1, ≤0.1 µm) Particles

Effect of oxidative torrefaction on particulate matter emission from agricultural biomass pellet combustion in comparison with non-oxidative torrefaction

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