Measurements of environmental 1,3-butadiene with pumped and diffusive samplers using the sorbent Carbopack X

Martin, Nicholas A.; Duckworth, Philippa; Henderson, Malcolm H.; Swann, N. R.; Granshaw, Simon T.; Lipscombe, Robert P.; Goody, B A

doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2004.09.078

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“…VOC passive samplers may be used to monitor select petroleum-related VOCs such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers (BTEX) and do not require a power source. Sampling integrals are typically a week or more for passive samplers to measure pollutants above detection limits (Kumar and Víden, 2007;Martin et al, 2005;Partyka et al, 2007).…”

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Spatial analysis of volatile organic compounds in South Philadelphia using passive samplers

Mukerjee

Smith

Thoma

et al. 2016

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association

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Select volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were measured in the vicinity of a petroleum refinery and related operations in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, using passive air sampling and laboratory analysis methods. Two-week, time-integrated samplers were deployed at 17 sites, which were aggregated into five site groups of varying distances from the refinery. Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers (BTEX) and styrene concentrations were higher near the refinery's fenceline than for groups at the refinery's south edge, mid-distance, and farther removed locations. The near fenceline group was significantly higher than the refinery's north edge group for benzene and toluene but not for ethylbenzene or xylene isomers; styrene was lower at the near fenceline group versus the north edge group. For BTEX and styrene, the magnitude of estimated differences generally increased when proceeding through groups ever farther away from the petroleum refining. Perchloroethylene results were not suggestive of an influence from refining. These results suggest that emissions from the refinery complex contribute to higher concentrations of BTEX species and styrene in the vicinity of the plant, with this influence declining as distance from the petroleum refining increases.Implications: Passive sampling methodology for VOCs as discussed here is employed in recently enacted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Methods 325A/B for determination of benzene concentrations at refinery fenceline locations. Spatial gradients of VOC concentration near the refinery fenceline were discerned in an area containing traffic and other VOC-related sources. Though limited, these findings can be useful in application of the method at such facilities to ascertain source influence.PAPER HISTORY

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Spatial analysis of volatile organic compounds in South Philadelphia using passive samplers

Mukerjee

Smith

Thoma

et al. 2016

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association

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“…Temperature inversions result in stable atmospheric conditions, which limit vertical air mixes, constraining pollutants near the surface. Moreover, temperature inversions occur frequently in the cooler seasons, exacerbating the impact of emissions from industry and traffic the surfaces of this adsorbent [20,21]. Martin et al [21] have recommended Carbopack X as an appropriate adsorbent for ambient 1,3-butadiene sampling.…”

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“…Moreover, temperature inversions occur frequently in the cooler seasons, exacerbating the impact of emissions from industry and traffic the surfaces of this adsorbent [20,21]. Martin et al [21] have recommended Carbopack X as an appropriate adsorbent for ambient 1,3-butadiene sampling. Table 1 also represents the statistics of ambient VOC concentrations monitored for different types of land use.…”

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Evaluation of Atmospheric Volatile Organic Compound Characteristics in Specific Areas in Korea Using Long-Term Monitoring Data

Jo¹,

Chun²,

Lee³

2012

Environmental Engineering Research

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This study was performed mainly to examine whether a city with a metal industrial presence presents different characteristics in ambient volatile organic compound (VOC) concentrations compared to residential (RES) and commercial/residential combined (CRC) areas of another city by using long-term monitoring data (from January 2006 to February 2009). For most target VOCs, ambient concentrations in the metal-industrialized city were lower than for the RES and CRC areas. Aromatic compounds were the predominant VOC groups for the metal industry city as well as for other land uses. The ambient concentrations of aromatic VOCs were higher in the winter and spring seasons than in the summer and fall seasons, whereas those of chlorinated VOCs did not show any distinctive variations. In addition, higher concentrations were observed during daytime hours. The correlations between the ambient target compounds were statistically significant, except for the correlation between benzene and ozone.

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“…Several researchers have evaluated the effect of relative humidity on the rate of uptake of VOCs by carbonaceous adsorbents. For example, Martin et al reported that C 4 -C 13 VOCs were collected by carbonaceous adsorbents with few problems at high humidity [4]. Lan and Binh reported that the effect of relative humidity on the rate of uptake of benzene and its derivatives on activated charcoal was negligible [13].…”

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“…The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified 1,3-butadiene as a probable human carcinogen [2]. Methods for measuring the concentration of 1,3-butadiene have been reported previously [3][4][5][6]. Passive sampling is a simple, reliable technique for determining indoor and outdoor pollutants, their spatial distribution, and the level of personal exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) [7][8][9][10], but it is affected by environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed, and minimizing the effects of these conditions during sampling is important.…”

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Development of a Dehumidification System for a Passive Sampler for Determining 1,3-Butadiene

Sakurai

Miyake

Amagai

2016

J UOEH

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: The passive sampler is a simple device for collecting gaseous compounds. It is affected by environmental conditions such as relative humidity, but a dehumidification system (DHS) has not been developed for it. We have developed a dehumidification device for the passive sampler for determining 1,3-butadiene. It consists of a passive sampler surrounded by a DHS consisting of a basket filled with granular magnesium perchlorate as the dehumidification agent. The passive sampler consists of a porous polytetrafluoroethylene tube packed with Carboxen 1000 adsorbent. We compared the amounts of water adsorbed on the Carboxen 1000 adsorbent in the presence and in the absence of the DHS; the results showed that the DHS prevented water from entering the sampler. Volatile organic compounds that entered the sampler were collected by the Carboxen 1000 adsorbent. In the case of 1,3-butadiene, much higher amounts were collected by the passive sampler with the DHS than without it. This may be due to interference of adsorption or acceleration of 1,3-butadiene degradation by the water-soluble oxidant on the surface of the Carboxen 1000 adsorbent.

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Measurements of environmental 1,3-butadiene with pumped and diffusive samplers using the sorbent Carbopack X

Cited by 32 publications

References 9 publications

Spatial analysis of volatile organic compounds in South Philadelphia using passive samplers

Spatial analysis of volatile organic compounds in South Philadelphia using passive samplers

Evaluation of Atmospheric Volatile Organic Compound Characteristics in Specific Areas in Korea Using Long-Term Monitoring Data

Development of a Dehumidification System for a Passive Sampler for Determining 1,3-Butadiene

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