Particulate matter < 10 μm (PM10) and total suspended particulates (TSP) in urban, rural and alpine air in Switzerland

Air quality monitoring on the territory of AP Vojvodina was initiated in mid 90s. During the last decade of the 20th century the development of the air quality monitoring in Serbia didn?t keep up with the pace of the other countries in the region due to political isolation and severe economic crisis. Monitoring of the particular pollutants was conducted unsystematically and sporadically. Data presented in this paper were obtained on the territory of the city of Zrenjanin, which represents typical agglomeration in the region in regard to its geographical location, population, level of industry development and the presence of natural gas as energy product in the remote and domestic heating system of residential objects. Available data on the concentration levels of PM10 (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 10 ?m), TSP (total suspended particulates) and BS (black smoke) during the period of 2005-2007 (three cold and three warm seasons) have been used in this work in order to carry out analysis and comparison of the daily concentration levels of PM10, TSP and BS and their seasonal variation.

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Study of Ambient Air Particulates (Particulate Matter [PM]2.5, PM10, and Total Suspended Particulates [TSP]) Ionic Species Concentrations in Asian Countries During 1995–2009

Environmental Forensics ◽

10.1080/15275922.2013.781083 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 121-132

Author(s):

Guor-Cheng Fang ◽

Yuh-Shen Wu ◽

Shi Ming Lin ◽

Chao-Hsiung Lin

Keyword(s):

Particulate Matter ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ionic Species ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Pm 2.5 ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates

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The Intergovernmental Fiscal Effects of the Clean Air Act

Public Finance Review ◽

10.1177/1091142111414134 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 39 (6) ◽

pp. 810-830 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Douglas A. Carr

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Particulate Matter ◽

Sulfur Dioxide ◽

Local Governments ◽

Property Tax ◽

Clean Air Act ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates ◽

Criteria Pollutants ◽

Clean Air

The impacts of air quality regulations under the Clean Air Act extend beyond directly regulated polluting industries; these regulations also affect the tax bases of local governments. To assess the local fiscal effects of nonattainment regulations under the Clean Air Act, this article analyzes revenue data spanning twenty years for counties throughout the entire United States. Attainment status for ozone, total suspended particulates (TSP), particulate matter smaller than 10 μm (PM10), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) is found to affect local governments' own source or property tax revenues. Nonattainment for these criteria pollutants results in regulations focusing on local industries. These findings indicate declining revenues in ozone, TSP, and PM10 nonattainment areas and suggest suppression of growth during the nonattainment period for SO2.

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Source Apportionment of Ambient Total Suspended Particulates and Coarse Particulate Matter in Urban Areas of Jiaozuo, China

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association ◽

10.3155/1047-3289.57.5.561 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 57 (5) ◽

pp. 561-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Yinchang Feng ◽

Yonghua Xue ◽

Xiaohua Chen ◽

Jianhui Wu ◽

Tan Zhu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Particulate Matter ◽

Source Apportionment ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates ◽

Coarse Particulate Matter

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Air purifier – individual protection against indoor particulate matter

Health Promotion & Physical Activity ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.0663 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 13-19

Author(s):

Marek Chyc

Keyword(s):

Particulate Matter ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Research Work ◽

Residential Building ◽

Local Market ◽

Equipment Operation ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates ◽

Air Purifier ◽

Indoor Particulate Matter

The research work presents the findings of testing air purified using two commercial air purifiers available on the local market. Tests were carried out in the office and bedroom of a residential building. The results obtained show a high (75–93%) yield of air purification from particulate matter. Particulate matters fractions such as: PM1, PM2.5, PM4.0, PM10 and total suspended particulates (TSP) were analysed by means professional dust meter. A very strong correlation of particulate matter (PM) contents were found in individual particle classes during equipment operation. Obtained results approve high efficiency of equipment operation in the total range of measured values. This study is one of the first in the topic of assessing the effectiveness of PM purification, taking into account various dust fractions. This study should be useful for individual customers and for public utilities during purchase decisions.

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