Variation Concentration of Sulfur Dioxide and Correlation With Meteorological Parameters

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

Popović

Markić³

2020

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The paper presents results of the measurements of the tropospheric ozone (O3) concentration and meteorological parameters: temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, speed and wind direction. The data were collected from January 2016 to December 2016 at station located in locality Centre (Banja Luka), Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ozone is one of the most harmful pollutants to plants and health and highly reactive secondary pollutant. The present study covers investigation of the relationship between the concentration of ozone and meteorological parameters as well as time variations of ozone concentration (by hours, months, seasons). This topic has not been studied up to now in this region, although the recent research data indicates that there is a correlation between them and previously obtained from the world’s relevant scientific centres, as already cited above. Statistical analysis confirms string of rolls, which shows directional connection between tropospheric ozone and meteorological parameters, specially temperature (r = 0.148), air pressure (r = –0.292) and relative humidity (r = –0.292). These parameters are the most important meteorological factors influencing the variation in ozone levels during the research. The correlation ozone concentrations with speed and direction of wind is not significant, like other parameters.

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Meteorological Effects and Ozone Variation in Urban Area

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

Popović

Markić³

2020

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“…This indicates that the investigated area in Banja Luka is not overburdened with this pollutant, and the values are below the limits that most often occur in the urban area Ilić, 2009;Ilić et al, 2010). Higher values were measured during later research and the annual value is 21.81 μg/m 3 (Ilić, et al, 2018), whereas the prime cause is the increase in the number of vehicles in the city. As in the case of Bijeljina, in the case of Banja Luka, the highest concentrations were recorded during the winter period, due to intensive combustion of sulfur-containing fuels and traffic , while during the summer period an extremely low average monthly value was recorded.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 77%

Air Quality in the Town of Bijeljina - Trends and Levels of So2 and No2 Concentrations

Radović

Popović

et al. 2022

QOL

The paper presents results of the measurements of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration and meteorological parameters: temperature, air pressure, relative humidity and wind speed. The data were collected from January 2019 to December 2020 at two stations, namely Center and Heating plant, in the City of Bijeljina, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. SO2 and NO2 are one of the major air pollutants that could negatively affect the human health. Levels of SO2 and NO2 in air samples and meteorological variables from urban zone of Bijeljina were determined at both localities, which represent a highly-populated area with intensive traffic. This topic has not been studied up to now in Bijeljina, although the recent research data indicates that there is a correlation between meteorological parameters and air pollutants. Statistical analysis confirms direct corelation between SO2 and NO2 and meteorological parameters, specially temperature in locality Center (r = -0.639), the wind speed in locality Heating plant (r = 0.399) and relative humidity (r = 0.162). Correlation of NO2 with temperature is not confirmed in both localities. The wind speed increase is followed by rises of the NO2 concentration values and vice versa. Correlation of NO2 with pressure is confirmed in locality Center (r = 0.128) but it is not confirmed in locality Heating plant. Correlation between NO2 and relative humidity found to be negative in locality Center (r = -0.062). These parameters are the most important meteorological factors influencing the variation in SO2 and NO2 concentration in the air during the research. Depending on the obtained correlation, meteorological parameters had a positive or negative impact on air pollution.

“…Sulfur dioxide is considered one of the indicators of air quality. It is formed primarily from the combustion of sulfur-containing fuels and can affect the health of people and have a negative impact on the environment (Ilić et al, 2018). Sulfur dioxide is a major component in acid rain.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is especially noticeable in young plants (Gheorghe & Ion, 2011). Measured average values of sulfur dioxide are 12 μg/m 3 (Ilić et al, 2006), 39,35 μg/m 3 (Ilić et al, 2010b), 10,41 μg/m 3 (Ilić et al, 2012b), 10,23 μg/m 3 , 26,51 μg/m 3 (locality Center) (Ilić et al, 2014) and 21.81 μg/m 3 (Ilić et al, 2018). In some cases, exposure to pollutant gases, particularly SO 2 , causes stomatal closure, which protects the leaf against further entry of the pollutant but also curtails photosynthesis (Gheorghe & Ion, 2011).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Balkan countries suffer the highest rate of the air contamination and air pollution related deaths throughout Europe. The problem of air pollution is largely present in the Republic of Srpska, BiH (Ilić et al, 2018). Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is listed as the worst European performer and had European highest average of 55.1 μg particular matter per m 3 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Air Pollution on Vegetation in Banja Luka

Maksimović

Bajić

2018

QOL

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Atmospheric pollutants have a negative effect on the plants; they can have direct toxic effects, or indirectly by changing soil pH followed by solubilization of toxic salts of metals. Large number of studies have investigated the possible effects of ambient air pollution on vegetation and air pollution in stomata number and size and stomatal apparatus. The primary aim of this study was to impact air pollution from the aspect of presence SO2, NOX, CO2, O3 and PM10 on vegetation in the city of Banja Luka and stomatal response to air pollution, through a review of existing research.