scholarly journals INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST CONCENTRATION OF SOILED STONE, METAL AND CERAMIC ARTEFACT INSIDE NATIONAL MUSEUM MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Nur Baiti Mat Husin ◽  
Rashidi Othman
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Construction Activity ◽  
Cyclone Sampler ◽  
Particulates Matter

Airborne particulate matter is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can travel in distances and suspended in the atmosphere, it affects human health and museum artefact. The primary idea of this paper is to discuss the mass concentration of airborne particulates matter in terms of inhalable and respirable dust from the stone, metal and ceramic display showcase. The fluctuation of temperature and relative humidity, the museum cleaning activity, the usage of HVAC system and construction activity affect the soiling defect of stone, metal and ceramic artefact. The approach selected to collect primary data for this research is by conducting case study at the National Museum of Malaysia. Personal air sampling was conducted using Casella 7-Holes and Cyclone sampler head. Results revealed high abundances of inhalable dust at stone and ceramic artefact both in Galley A and B. This study is beneficial towards the Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM), Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) by emphasising that reducing air pollution will reduce soiling defect of the museum artefact. Thus, it can reduce government expenses to the museum management towards cleaning procedure for the damaged artefact.

scholarly journals INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST CONCENTRATION OF SOILED STONE, METAL AND CERAMIC ARTEFACT INSIDE NATIONAL MUSEUM MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Nur Baiti Mat Husin ◽  
Rashidi Othman
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Construction Activity ◽  
Cyclone Sampler ◽  
Particulates Matter

Airborne particulate matter is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can travel in distances and suspended in the atmosphere, it affects human health and museum artefact. The primary idea of this paper is to discuss the mass concentration of airborne particulates matter in terms of inhalable and respirable dust from the stone, metal and ceramic display showcase. The fluctuation of temperature and relative humidity, the museum cleaning activity, the usage of HVAC system and construction activity affect the soiling defect of stone, metal and ceramic artefact. The approach selected to collect primary data for this research is by conducting case study at the National Museum of Malaysia. Personal air sampling was conducted using Casella 7-Holes and Cyclone sampler head. Results revealed high abundances of inhalable dust at stone and ceramic artefact both in Galley A and B. This study is beneficial towards the Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM), Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) by emphasising that reducing air pollution will reduce soiling defect of the museum artefact. Thus, it can reduce government expenses to the museum management towards cleaning procedure for the damaged artefact.

INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST FROM COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya ◽  
Norsyamimi Hanapi
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Cyclone Sampler

Among the anthropogenic air pollutant that lead to the global warming, this research focuses on the inhalable dust and respirable dust that comes from the emissions of coal. Recently, the demand of electricity supply in Malaysiais raising and leads to the diversification of its resources towards the non-renewable energy. Coal-fired power plant emission had been recognized as one of the manmade sources of particulate matter. 8-hours personal particulate matter sampling had been done at a coal-fired power plant with 7-hole sampler at 2 L/min air flow and cyclone sampler at 2.2 L/min air flow. This study found that 96.78 % of the result from total inhalable dust exceeds the PM10DOE Malaysia standard of 0.15mg/m3. The percentage ratio of respirable towards total inhalable dust is 50.25%. Further analysis showed that as the temperature increases, the particulate matter concentration also increases. It is believed that the smaller particles offer higher degree of human health risk. The particulate from coal with aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micron and lesser can be deposited into deeper part of lung and provide adverse health impact towards the public or residence of surrounding coal-fired power plant location area, generally and coal-fired power plant workers, in specific.

Abstract P391: Inhalation Of Airborne Particulate Matter Alters Cardiovascular Function Of Alzheimer-prone Mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Devin R O'Piela ◽  
Ty A Saldana ◽  
David M Aslaner ◽  
Matthew W Gorr ◽  
Amy R Mackos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Mouse Model ◽  
Transgenic Mouse ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Transgenic Mouse Model ◽  
Cardiovascular Dysfunction ◽  
Airborne Particulate

Air pollution has detrimental effects on cardiovascular and lung function, and the extent of its pathological consequences continues to be uncovered. Recently, air pollution has been implicated in the development of Alzheimer Disease (AD) progression. AD and heart failure are common co-morbidities, giving reason to believe that cardiovascular dysfunction may contribute to AD. A known contributor to cardiovascular dysfunction-particulate matter (PM 2.5 , < 2.5 μm diameter)—is a critical component of air pollution and is considered a risk factor for heart failure and AD development. This co-morbidity pattern and shared environmental risk factor prompted the hypothesis that PM 2.5 contributes to cardiovascular dysfunction in a transgenic mouse model of AD. We tested our hypothesis by subjecting 6-month-old transgenic (APP) and non-carrier wildtype (WT) male mice to filtered air (FA) or PM 2.5 for 5 days/week, 6 hours/day for 3 months (n = 34). Following exposure, echocardiography, pressure-volume (PV) loops, and respiratory mechanics were performed to detect cardiac and pulmonary changes associated with genotype and exposure conditions among the 3-month group. Echocardiography revealed left ventricular anterior wall thickness in systole was significantly elevated among PM-exposed APP mice compared to FA-exposed APP controls. PV data demonstrated significant reduced end-systolic elastance in PM-exposed mice compared to FA-exposed mice in both WT and APP mouse models, demonstrating impaired contractility. PV loops also showed that the time constant of isovolumetric relaxation was increased in PM-exposed compared to FA-exposed WT mice. APP mice experienced higher lung resistance and central airway resistance with an increasing dose of methacholine. Taken together, these findings indicate airborne particulate matter exposure causes cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction in a transgenic mouse model of AD.

Airborne particulate matter from livestock production systems: A review of an air pollution problem

2010 ◽  
Vol 158 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Cambra-López ◽  
André J.A. Aarnink ◽  
Yang Zhao ◽  
Salvador Calvet ◽  
Antonio G. Torres
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Airborne Particulate ◽  
Pollution Problem

scholarly journals Quantifying the Health and Wealth Benefits of Reducing Point Source Pollution: The Case of the Sugar Industry in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13252
Author(s):  
Sanaullah Panezai ◽  
Ubaid Ali ◽  
Alam Zeb ◽  
Muhammad Rafiq ◽  
Ayat Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Sugar Industry ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
World Health ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
The Impact

Air pollution is among the major causes of death and disease all around the globe. The prime impact of ambient air pollution is on the lungs through the respiratory system. This study aims to estimate the health cost due to air pollution from a Sugar Mill in the Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. To determine the impact of pollution on respiratory illness, primary data were collected from 1141 individuals from 200 households living within a 3 km radius of the mill. The Household Production Method was used to drive the reduced-form Dose–Response Function and the Mitigation Cost Function for assessing the impact of pollution on health and then estimating the monetary cost associated with mitigating such illnesses. The results indicate that about 60% of the respondents living in the surrounding area of the mill suffered from different respiratory illnesses. The study estimates that by reducing the suspended particulate matter (SPM) level by 50%, the expected annual welfare gains to an individual living within a 3 km radius of the mill are US $20.21. The whole community residing within a 3 km radius of the mill will enjoy an estimated welfare gain of PKR. 70.67 million (US $0.511 million). If the pollution standard limits prescribed by the World Health Organization are followed, the expected monetary benefits to all the individuals living within a 3 km radius of the mill are PKR. 114.48 million (US $0.27 million) annually.

scholarly journals Analyzing the basic meteorological aspects of a particulate air pollution episode over the industrial area of Northwestern Greece during the November of 2009

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-253 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Wind Field ◽  
Lower Troposphere ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Lower Atmosphere ◽  
Horizontal Wind ◽  
Pollution Episode

The complex terrain basin of Amyntaio – Ptolemais – Kozani in Western Macedonia of Greece is an area characterized by increased industrial activity and therefore it demands continuous and assiduous environmental monitoring. A prolonged particulate matter air pollution episode was recorded in the area during November 2009. Basic meteorological aspects are analyzed, during the episode period. Daily and hourly PM10 and PM2.5 concentration measurements were used along with surface and lower atmosphere hourly meteorological parameters from 13 measuring stations. The observational data were supported by data produced by the meteorological component of an air pollution model. The overall analysis showed that the episode was primarily the result of the synoptic setting of the middle and lower troposphere. An Omega blocking pattern which gradually transformed to a high-over-low pattern prevailed over central and southern Europe during the episode’s period. The examination of the vertical wind field in the lower troposphere and appropriate stability indices, revealed a continuous absence of significant convection. The weak horizontal wind field near the surface and the reduced mixing height combined with the lack of synoptic forcing resulted in the trapping of the pollutants in the lower troposphere and the recording of increased airborne particulate matter concentrations. The radical change of the synoptic setting in the first days of December marked the end of the episode.

scholarly journals METALS IN RESPIRABLE AND INHALABLE DUST AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Inhalable Dust

Haze episode has always becomes the one of the common reasons for emergency closing of school. Unique approach had been used to collect and examine the toxic metal of the respirable and inhalable dust by combining the latest personal cyclone and seven-hole head sampler together with the latest spectrometer of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in a single framework. Iron is found significantly different with the highest concentration at 107.895 ng m-3. The mean ranges of metal in respirable dust found in educational institutions are between 0.005 and 78.629 ng m-3. The findings of this research seen the amount of respirable dust exceeds more than 21.13 per cent than inhalable dust. Analysed metals found are not exceeding the ambient air exposure limit established by Department of Environment Malaysia. Hence, it is understood that the outdoor atmospheric environments of Malaysian educational institutions are non-hazardous for both visitors and occupiers (students and personnel). The high level of iron signify that it is safe for the crossing of children to have a traffic light in front of the school, but the idling of motor vehicles emitted more pollutant that risks health of the school children, teachers and officers. These suggest that when there are schools, there shall be constructed of flyover crossing for long term solution or with certain distance to traffic sources.

scholarly journals Analisis Pencemaran Udara Akibat Kepadatan Jalan Lalu Lintas di Kota Padang (Studi Kasus: Karbon Monoksida di Jalan Prof.Dr.Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said)

JURNAL BUANA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Putri Ines Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Gas Concentration ◽  
Standard Index ◽  
Total Vehicle ◽  
Road Width ◽  
Co Gas

ANALISIS PENCEMARAN UDARA AKIBAT KEPADATAN JALAN LALU LINTAS DI KOTA PADANG (Studi Kasus: Karbon Monoksida di Jalan Prof Dr Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said) Putri Ines Wijaya1 , Triyatno2, Febriandi3 Program Studi Geografi Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Universitas Negeri Padang Email : [email protected] ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui kepadatan kendaraan bermotor Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang, (2) mengetahui volume karbon monoksida (CO) yang dilepaskan kendaraan bermotor yang diakibatkan oleh kepadatan Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data primer untuk melihat volume kendaraan, kadar karbon monoksida (CO), dan meteorologi. Data yang diperoleh di lapangan diolah dengan menggunakan rumus dari Interval untuk jumlah kendaraan, rumus ISPU (Indeks Standar Pencemaran Udara) untuk karbon monoksida (CO) di udara. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa, (1) kepadatan tertinggi terjadi di ruas Jalan Khatib Sulaiman dihari Senin total jumlah kendaraan 13125 unit kendaraan dengan lebar ruas jalan 3,50 meter. Kepadatan terendah di hari Sabtu di ruas Jalan Khatib Sulaiman total jumlah kendaraan 3826 unit kendaraan (2) konsentrasi gas CO tertinggi di Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka sebesar 160,66 mg/m3 kategori udara tidak sehat, sedangkan konsentrasi terendah di Jalan Rasuna Said sebesar 26,67 mg/m3 kategori udara belum tercemar. Kata kunci : kepadatan lalu lintas, pencemaran udara, karbon monoksida (CO) ABSTRACT His study aims to: (1) know the density of motor vehicles Road Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, and Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang, (2) to know the volume of carbon monoxide (CO) released by motor vehicles caused by the density of Prof. Roads. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, and Jalan Rasuna Said, Padang City. The type of this research is descriptive quantitative by using primary data to see vehicle volume, carbon monoxide (CO), and meteorology. The data obtained in the field is processed using the formula of the Interval for the number of vehicles, the formula of the ISPU (Air Pollution Standard Index) for carbon monoxide (CO) in the air. The results found that, (1) the highest density occurred in Jalan Khatib Sulaiman Street on Monday total vehicle number 13125 units of vehicles with road width of 3.50 meters. The lowest density on Saturdays in Jalan Khatib Sulaiman total number of vehicles of 3826 units of vehicles (2) the highest CO gas concentration on Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka of 160.66 mg/m3 unhealthy air category, while the lowest concentration in Jalan Rasuna Said of 26.67 mg/m3 air category has not been contaminated. Keywords: traffic density, air pollution, carbon monoxide (CO)

scholarly journals Spatial Extent and Distribution of Ambient Airborne Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Selected Land Use Sites in Nairobi, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Caroline Kiai ◽  
Christopher Kanali ◽  
Joseph Sang ◽  
Michael Gatari
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Spatial Extent ◽  
Airborne Particulate ◽  
Concentration Levels ◽  
Pm2.5 Concentration

Air pollution is one of the most important environmental and public health concerns worldwide. Urban air pollution has been increasing since the industrial revolution due to rapid industrialization, mushrooming of cities, and greater dependence on fossil fuels in urban centers. Particulate matter (PM) is considered to be one of the main aerosol pollutants that causes a significant adverse impact on human health. Low-cost air quality sensors have attracted attention recently to curb the lack of air quality data which is essential in assessing the health impacts of air pollutants and evaluating land use policies. This is mainly due to their lower cost in comparison to the conventional methods. The aim of this study was to assess the spatial extent and distribution of ambient airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) in Nairobi City County. Seven sites were selected for monitoring based on the land use type: high- and low-density residential, industrial, agricultural, commercial, road transport, and forest reserve areas. Calibrated low-cost sensors and cyclone samplers were used to monitor PM2.5 concentration levels and gravimetric measurements for elemental composition of PM2.5, respectively. The sensor percentage accuracy for calibration ranged from 81.47% to 98.60%. The highest 24-hour average concentration of PM2.5 was observed in Viwandani, an industrial area (111.87 μg/m³), and the lowest concentration at Karura (21.25 μg/m³), a forested area. The results showed a daily variation in PM2.5 concentration levels with the peaks occurring in the morning and the evening due to variation in anthropogenic activities and the depth of the atmospheric boundary layer. Therefore, the study suggests that residents in different selected land use sites are exposed to varying levels of PM2.5 pollution on a regular basis, hence increasing the potential of causing long-term health effects.

scholarly journals METAL EXPOSURE IN RESPIRABLE & INHALABLE DUST BY THE LOCALITY OF COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Combustion Source ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
New Research ◽  
And Control

The surrounding area of the coal-fired power plant are mostly exposed to its chemical contents. The world has witnessed multicases relevant to mortality due to overexposure to coal materials. However, these factor have not been faced by the Malaysians. Still, it is significant to monitor and control the coal-fired power plant exposure. This research aims to identify the dominant metal within the radius of a coal-fired power plant combustion source point. The inhalable and respirable dust are being collected then analysed and calculated its Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Later, health impact knowledge is being synchronize withthe obtained data. Hence, built environment at the radius 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km were being observed as well as inhalable and respirable dust. The data was analysed using the ICPMS (Nexion 300x) to trace the concentrations of metals. The metals include Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, V, and Zn. Generally, the results showed that the total of respirable towards inhalable dust ratio of metal concentration found at Manjung was 88.62%. The highest concentration found inIron was at 4.710 ng m-3 for respirable dust and Zinc for inhalable dust at 7.387 ng m-3; thus, claiming both Iron and Zinc as the dominant metals in Manjung. The pattern of metals concentration found in this research proven that the FGD and ESPs application in Manjung coal-fired power plant contributed in reducing the airborne particles emissions. However, the PEL calculations showed exceeding limits of metals found on site. Hence affecting the human respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Therefore, new research in developing the policy for the construction of the coal-fired power plant, especially within the radius of residential and public area are in significant need.

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