Air Particle Measurement

This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: Prediction of particle dispersion and distribution in a room is very important for creating and maintaining a healthy indoor environment. The present study used a CFD program with a Lagrangian particle tracking method to predict particle dispersion and concentration distribution in ventilated rooms. Since the Lagrangian method could generate great uncertainty in particle concentration calculations, this study first investigated such uncertainty using a statistical approach. It was found that the stability of the concentration solution became well controlled as a sufficient number of particles were analyzed. Although the overall computational cost was considerable, the numerical results agreed well with associated experimental data. In all cases studied, particle size distribution was monodisperse, and particle diameter ranged from 0.31 to 4.5@mm. Particle deposition rate was neglected, and particles were hence removed only by the ventilation system. Thus the particle removal performance of different ventilation systems can be evaluated. Three ventilation systems have been studied, including ceiling and side wall supply systems and an underfloor air distribution (UFAD) system. It was found that the UFAD system had a better particle removal performance than the ceiling and side wall supply systems in the study. However, resuspended particles at the floor level can still cause problems in an UFAD system.

Published on: 2006-06-01 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 12 pages

This book reviews the sources of the air pollutants responsible for building damage and the mechanisms involved. Studies investigating the relationships between pollution concentration (dose) and the resulting damage (response) are described and the latest research findings for dose-response functions are presented. Trends in pollutant emissions, ambient concentrations and building damage over time are described and future predictions are presented. Methodologies for assessing the extent of the potential problem in a region – the stock at risk – are presented. Procedures for estimating the economic implications are described and the consequences are discussed in detail, because economic factors are important for reaching policy and management decisions at local, national and international scales. Damage to cultural heritage buildings is an important additional effect which needs to be considered as the standards are revised and the factors which will need to be brought into the assessment are presented.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3503582 in Books Published on: 2009-09-17 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 311 pages

From the Back Cover This book examines the impact of air pollution on cultural heritage materials, which is a serious concern because it can lead to loss of important parts of our history and culture. Damage includes corrosion, bio-degradation and soiling. In recent years, there have been major changes in both the sources and amounts of emissions of air pollution that have altered the rate and extent of building damage. The book reviews the sources of the air pollutants responsible for building damage and the mechanisms involved. Studies investigating the relationships between pollution concentration (dose) and the resulting damage (response) are described and the latest research findings for dose-response functions presented. Trends in pollutant emissions, ambient concentrations and changes in building damage over time are discussed and future predictions presented.. Procedures for estimating the economic implications are described and the consequences are discussed in detail, because economic factors are important for reaching policy and management decisions at local, national and international scales. An important part of the economic evaluation relies on having reliable estimates of theactual amounts of material that need to be considered - the stock at risk. This estimation is difficult for heritage materials, since the buildings and monuments involved are very varied in size, shape, age and composition. The most up to date studies are presented, with a number of case studies to show how this subject may be approached. Damage to cultural heritage buildings is an important effect of air pollution, which needs to be considered as current air quality standards, largely based on health effects, are revised. The factors which will need to be brought into the assessment, including potential ways to address the fact that there is no general consensus on what might be considered a tolerable or acceptable rate, are presented. Finally, a range of possible strategies and methods for conservation and maintenance, as required by building managers, is described and a number of case studies presented. This book combines the results of recent research with practical information and provides an important reference manual for researchers, policy makers, economists and historic building managers working in the field of cultural heritage protection.

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on October 1, 2010. The length of the article is 16754 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Updating the conceptual model for fine particle mass emissions from combustion systems.(COMBUSTION AEROSOL 2009)(Report)Author: Allen L. RobinsonPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: October 1, 2010Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 60 Issue: 10 Page: 1204(19)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT Atmospheric transformations determine the contribution of emissions from combustion systems to fine particulate matter (PM) mass. For example, combustion systems emit vapors that condense onto existing particles or form new particles as the emissions are cooled and diluted. Upon entering the atmosphere, emissions are exposed to atmospheric oxidants and sunlight, which causes them to evolve chemically and physically, generating secondary PM. This review discusses these transformations, focusing on organic PM. Organic PM emissions are semi-volatile at atmospheric conditions and thus their partitioning varies continuously with changing temperature and concentration. Because organics contribute a large portion of the PM mass emitted by most combustion sources, these emissions cannot be represented using a traditional, static emission factor. Instead, knowledge of...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on August 1, 2009. The length of the article is 7914 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Modifications to the Sunset Laboratory carbon aerosol monitor for the simultaneous measurement of [PM.sub.2.5] nonvolatile and semi-volatile carbonaceous material.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Technical report)Author: Brett D. GroverPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: August 1, 2009Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 59 Issue: 8 Page: 1007(11)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

Published on: 2009-08-01 Released on: 2009-09-03 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 27 pages

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTARCT Semi-volatile organic carbonaceous material (SVOC) in fine particles is not reliably measured with conventional semicontinuous carbon monitors because semi-volatile carbonaceous material is lost from the collection media during sample collection. Two modifications of a Sunset Laboratory carbon aerosol monitor allowing for the determination of semi-volatile fine particulate organic material are described. Collocated conventional and modified instruments were operated simultaneously using a common inlet. Comparisons were made with integrated PC-BOSS data for quartz filter retained nonvolatile organic carbon (NVOC) and elemental carbon (EC), SVOC, and total carbon (TC = SVOC + NVOC + EC) and good agreement was observed between TC concentrations during studies conducted in Rubidoux, CA. Precision of the comparison was [sigma] = [+ or -]1.5 [micro]g-C/[m.sup...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on October 1, 2008. The length of the article is 7120 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Characterization of ambient fine particles in the northwestern area and Anchorage, Alaska.(Report)Author: Eugene KimPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: October 1, 2008Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 58 Issue: 10 Page: 1328(13)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

Published on: 2008-10-01 Released on: 2008-12-10 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 24 pages

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT Ambient [PM.sub.2.5] (particulate matter less than 2.5 [micro]m in aerodynamic diameter) in the northwestern United States and Alaska is dominated by carbonaceous compounds associated with wood burning and transportation sources. [PM.sub.2.5] source characterization studies analyzing recent [PM.sub.2.5] speciation data have not been previously reported for these areas. In this study, ambient [PM.sub.2.5] speciation samples collected at two monitoring sites located in the northwestern area, Olympic Peninsula, WA, and Portland, OR, and one monitoring site located in Anchorage, AK, were characterized through source apportionments. Gasoline vehicle, secondary sulfate, and wood smoke were the largest sources of [PM.sub.2.5] collected at the Anchorage, Olympic...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2007. The length of the article is 9708 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Revised algorithm for estimating light extinction from IMPROVE particle speciation data.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments)(Technical report)Author: Marc PitchfordPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: November 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 11 Page: 1326(11)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2007-11-01 Released on: 2007-12-10 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 33 pages

This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: The present study deals with particle pollution in a particular micro-environment: a French high-speed train smoker car. In the first part, measurements carried out in a real train are described. Both smoker and non-smoker cars' particle concentrations have been measured during a round trip. Additional experiments have been done in a stationary car with controlled particle pollution to evaluate parameters such as ventilation rates, deposition velocities and filter efficiencies involved in the particle mass balance of the studied zone. In the second part, a one-zone model has been developed to predict the particle concentration in the train car. Particle transport, deposition and filtration phenomena have been estimated from the stationary car experiments considering the well-mixed zone assumption. The model has then been applied to the round trip train to determine the particle concentration during the journey. Results show that the smoker car indoor air quality can be easily improved by changing the usual utilized filter by a high-efficiency H10-type filter, leading to a 34% reduction of the passengers inhaled dose.

Published on: 2004-05-01 Format: HTML Binding: Digital

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 7580 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Source apportionment of fine particles in Tennessee using a source-oriented model.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: Prakash DoraiswamyPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: April 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 57 Issue: 4 Page: 407(13)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2007-04-01 Released on: 2007-05-30 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 26 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2006. The length of the article is 10199 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: The Southeastern Aerosol Research and Characterization Study, Part 3: continuous measurements of fine particulate matter mass and composition.Author: Eric S. EdgertonPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: September 1, 2006Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 56 Issue: 9 Page: 1325(17)Distributed by Thomson Gale

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Presents the proceedings of a workshop on radon monitoring. Papers discuss subjects including the results of various surveys of environmental radon levels; monitoring by passive detection; monitoring of radon in water; and EC radioprotection recommendations with special regard to radon.

Published on: 1994-06 Original language: English Binding: Hardcover 588 pages

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on May 1, 2009. The length of the article is 5591 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Measurement and capture of fine and ultrafine particles from a pilot-scale pulverized coal combustor with an electrostatic precipitator.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Report)Author: Ying LiPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: May 1, 2009Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 59 Issue: 5 Page: 553(7)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT Experiments were carried out in a pilot-scale pulverized coal combustor at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) burning a Powder River Basin (PRB) subbituminous coal. A scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) and an electrical low-pressure impactor (ELPI) were used to measure the particle size distributions (PSDs) in the range of 17 nm to 10 [micro]m at the inlet and outlet of the electrostatic precipitator (ESP). At the ESP inlet, a high number concentration of ultrafine particles was found, with the peak at approximately 75 nm. A trimodal PSD for mass concentration was observed with the modes at approximately 80-100 nm, 1-2 [micro]m, and 10 [micro]m. The penetration of ultrafine particles through the ESP increased...

This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on November 1, 2008. The length of the article is 6872 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Roadside measurements of ultrafine particles at a busy urban intersection.(Report)Author: Yungang WangPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Magazine/Journal)Date: November 1, 2008Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 58 Issue: 11 Page: 1449(9)Article Type: ReportDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ABSTRACT A field sampling campaign on ultrafine particles (UFPs, diameter

This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: Continuous atmospheric measurements were carried out at the Pico de Orizaba National Park (PONP), Mexico, in order to evaluate the characteristics and sources of air quality. This action allowed one to identify specific threats for the effective protection of natural resources and biodiversity. Results show the presence of particles and polluted gases transported by winds from the urban zones nearby (cities of Mexico, Puebla and Tlaxcala), as well as their measurable influence on the optical properties of the park environment. Nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide show a daily pattern suggesting an influence of pollution generated by anthropogenic processes. Average concentration of SO"2 was higher than recorded at the southern part of Mexico City. Ozone concentrations ranging from 0.035 to 0.06ppm suggest residual or background ozone character. Back trajectory analysis of air parcels arriving at the site confirm pollution caused by biomass burning and mass transport from urban zones. The SO"4^2^-/TC ratio exhibited values (0.88+/-0.33) similar to urban areas. Ratios BC/TC and OC/BC for PONP are similar to those reported as influenced by burning emissions of fossil fuels. Typical rural aerosols were also found at the site, and sulfate and ammonium concentrations were correlated. The most predominating mode in surface particles size distribution was at 0.32@mm with no significant presence of coarse particles. Total carbon (OC+BC) content of fine particle mass (PM less than 1@mm) comprised, on average, 75%. Optical properties retrieved from photometric data show intermittent influence from urban pollution. Time periods with low absorbing particles, great visibility and abundance of small particles alternating with short times with bigger particles and high turbidity indicated by the optical depth.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Air and Waste Management Association on December 1, 2004. The length of the article is 6294 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Measurement of ultrafine particle size distributions from coal-, oil-, and gas-fired stationary combustion sources.(TECHNICAL PAPER)Author: M.-C. Oliver ChangPublication: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (Refereed)Date: December 1, 2004Publisher: Air and Waste Management AssociationVolume: 54 Issue: 12 Page: 1494(12)Distributed by Thomson Gale

Published on: 2004-12-01 Released on: 2005-08-01 Format: HTML Binding: Digital 21 pages

Particulate matter (PM)-dust, dirt, smoke, soot, and liquid droplets-comes from a variety of sources and is a mixture of many pollutants made up of several different chemical species. Recent evidence about health effects and the fundamental physical and chemical differences between fine and coarse PM prompted the EPA to set new standards. Monitoring to determine whether an area has met these standards requires a comprehensive approach that combines analytical techniques to assess mass and chemical composition with an integrated network of ambient and source PM monitors.

Amazon Sales Rank: #7427240 in Books Published on: 1998-07-21 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 56 pages

Most useful reviews 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. Observatory of fine particles. From an excellent customer review of the EPA Federal Reference Method and new technologies for the monitoring of fine particles. Well written, easy to read, entertaining and informative graphics. Beautiful cover! See all 1 reviews ...

The #1 guide to aerosol science and technology -now better than everSince 1982, Aerosol Technology has been the text of choice among students and professionals who need to acquire a thorough working knowledge of modern aerosol theory and applications. Now revised to reflect the considerable advances that have been made over the past seventeen years across a broad spectrum of aerosol-related application areas - from occupational hygiene and biomedical technology to microelectronics and pollution control -this new edition includes:* A chapter on bioaerosols* New sections on resuspension, transport losses, respiratory deposition models, and fractal characterization of particles* Expanded coverage of atmospheric aerosols, including background aerosols and urban aerosols* A section on the impact of aerosols on global warming and ozone depletion.Aerosol Technology, Second Edition also features dozens of new, fully worked examples drawn from a wide range of industrial and research settings, plus new chapter-end practice problems to help readers master the material quickly.

Amazon Sales Rank: #333912 in Books Published on: 1999-01-19 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 504 pages

From the Back Cover The #1 guide to aerosol science and technology -now better than everSince 1982, Aerosol Technology has been the text of choice among students and professionals who need to acquire a thorough working knowledge of modern aerosol theory and applications. Now revised to reflect the considerable advances that have been made over the past seventeen years across a broad spectrum of aerosol-related application areas - from occupational hygiene and biomedical technology to microelectronics and pollution control -this new edition includes:* A chapter on bioaerosols* New sections on resuspension, transport losses, respiratory deposition models, and fractal characterization of particles* Expanded coverage of atmospheric aerosols, including background aerosols and urban aerosols* A section on the impact of aerosols on global warming and ozone depletion.Aerosol Technology, Second Edition also features dozens of new, fully worked examples drawn from a wide range of industrial and research settings, plus new chapter-end practice problems to help readers master the material quickly. About the Author WILLIAM C. HINDS, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA School of Public Health. His primary research interest is fundamental and applied research related to aerosols and industrial control of airborne contaminants, including respiratory protection. A Diplomate of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (comprehensive practice) and a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, he has published numerous articles on aerosols.

Very helpful customer reviews 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The main work on aerosols by John F. Koerner, MPH, CIH, which the New Testament is that Christians and the Torah is for Jews, this work is fundamental literature to understand aerosols and aerosol understand. You enter as a novice in terms of human explanation and continued throughout most of the mundate and all the statistics, and then detonate the fascination of aerosols. Through comprehensive, yet comprehensable language, this is the first and only way to understand what has been an elusive and dissemination of knowledge was. Each edition features the latest technology and thought. A best first. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Feel free to write Dr. Hinds! As a customer How are aerosol cans of hairspray that refer to a carbonated beverage or a sponge? It has to do with ground and the media distorts the distribution. With these thoughts, provoking, William C. Hinds introduces us to the partculars suspended particles: aerosols. Mr. Hinds has done an amazing company here. The understanding of this complex area requires knowledge of at least one year of college calculus. With an eloquent writing style laced with detours and diversions, describes the various phenomena of aerosols, including the rate of sedimentation of inhaled particles and scattering of light, dust explosions, and more. His description of aerosol measurement techniques is interesting and detailed. (You'd be surprised at the complexity of the physics filter!) What is really special, however, is its ability to describe in words what the equations are saying. You can enter a meaning for the phenomena described, although some differences perplexing. With the problems (and their answers - Solutions NO) at the end of each chapter, it is an ideal text for graduate students in public health, engineering, industrial hygiene and toxicology professionals working in these areas, however, is the book a valuable reference. The text is full of useful tables and figures, and the most rigorous tests of important formulas presented in the appendices. References at the end of each chapter. 15 years old, still a reference book. Oh - and the sponge? The dispersed phase is air, is to cancel the media. Hmm. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Excellent guide for the behavior of aerosols in different programs! With the help of a guide with excellent customer behavior of particles ... I am involved in research on understanding in depth behavior aerosols is a need in the electrostatic powder coating and separation. This is an excellent resource and should be part of your professional library. See all 6 reviews ....

An increased standard of living in developed and developing countries has brought about a distinct rise in pollution. The problem of air pollution has specifically increased the public's awareness of the environmental and health-related consequences resulting from modern day industrial technology. This detailed collection of works devoted to the most popular methods in elemental analysis of airborne particles offers investigators a comprehensive book on the most common laboratory analytical methods currently used in trace element analysis. Discussed are atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma, atomic emission, particle induced gamma ray analysis, particle elastic scattering and Rutherford backscattering, and neutron activation analysis. Specific sections on quality assurance/quality control and source receptor modeling have also been included.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3490775 in Books Published on: 1999-03-08 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 326 pages

Research has shown that inhaling fine particles is a greater health risk than breathing larger particles. Title is "very timely...needed NOW," according to one reviewerCovers a "controversial" but important topic, for which there is a lack of literature and hence guidance for those professionals affected by itCovers legislative background and gives insight into regulatory and technical matters such as measurement and control of fine particle emissionsCombines the practical, theoretical, and regulatory areas of fine particulate monitoring, with "reference to the regulated community"Written by a recognized authority with over 30 years of pollution control experience

Amazon Sales Rank: #3048995 in Books Published on: 2008-09-09 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 266 pages

From the Back Cover Theory, practice, and regulation—all in one place!Written by leading experts in the field of pollution control, this timely book brings together and carefully explains the latest information on particle control. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on fine particles, defined as those less than 2.5 microns.Despite the fact that research indicates that fine particles pose a greater health risk than larger particles, the topic of fine particles is scarcely covered in the literature. Fortunately, professionals can now turn to this book for comprehensive coverage of fine particles, including:Results from the latest studies examining their deleterious health effectsMethods for measuring their concentration in gas streamsMethods and costs for removing them from gas streamsThe impact of collecting condensablesAn overview of the most recent legislation and regulationHelping readers make the best choices based on their specific needs, the authors review the fundamentals as well as the advantages and disadvantages of particulate control devices. Readers learn the importance of and how to evaluate fine particle removal efficiency, operation and maintenance, capital and operating costs for traditional and emerging technologies, and control device selection. In addition, readers gain a solid understanding of the risks associated with guaranteeing the performance of control devices.For all your questions regarding fine particulate control, including practice, theory, and regulation, this book is the ideal starting point. References in each chapter guide you to additional information on individual topics should you need it. About the Author John D. McKenna, PhD, is the President and CEO of ETS, Inc. He has more than thirty years of experience working in the field of pollution control, including managing a broad range of air and water pollution control applications.James H. Turner, PhD, PE, is a chemical engineer with forty years of technical experience. The bulk of his career has been spent working with particles, particle control (especially fabric filtration), and control system costing, primarily as part of the regulatory process.James P. McKenna Jr., BS, graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in chemical engineering. He has spent nearly a decade designing air pollution control equipment as well as performing field-testing of stack emissions.

Significantly expanded and completely updated, this revision of the 1985 text provides an in-dept look at particle size-selective criteria for aerosol exposure assessment. The book, prepared by the ACGIH® Air Sampling Procedures Committee, considers not only the harmonized criteria agreed upon by such scientific bodies as ISO, ACGIH®, and CEN, but also the new issues that are emerging as a result of the criteria. The book is divided into two parts. The first covers the background and status of what is now generally agreed upon and adopted. Topics include the scientific rational for particle size- selective sampling in both working and living environments; the essential physiological background; research leading to the development of formal definitions for the inhalable, thoracic, and respirable conventions in the working environment; and the development of corresponding conventions for particles in the ambient atmospheric environment. The history and current status of practical sampling instrumentation for the measurement of various particle size fractions is discussed. A section also reviews the general framework for developing TLVs® and discusses how the new particle size-selective sampling criteria may be applied in that process. The second part of the book deals with emerging issues where new knowledge is pointing the way towards the development of new or extended particle size-selective criteria. Among the topics of discussion are the distinction between particles that penetrate into the lung and those which are actually deposited, how the particle size affects the manner in which particles react with biological systems, and how standards should be set to define and determine the acceptability of aerosol sampling instruments in relation to the new particle size-selective criteria.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5226080 in Books Published on: 1998-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 252 pages

It is becoming increasingly important to understand how and why semivolatile atmospheric pollutants partition between gas phase and particulate matter in the atmosphere. In this text the world's leading researchers in the field explain the significance of gas/particle ratios; physical and chemical parameters determining how semivolatiles partition in the atmosphere; how gas/particle ratio measurements are made; what artefacts occur during sampling; and novel new techniques and instruments for obtaining artefact-free results. Intended to be a reference book and a guide for those who study the gas/particle ratios of semivolatile atmospheric compounds. This book will be of interest to beginners in the field as well as those who have been involved in the field for many years and would like, in a single reference text, a comprehensive compendium of what is known about the theory and practice of gas/particle phase measurements.

Amazon Sales Rank: #7139747 in Books Published on: 1999-09-21 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 408 pages

The definitive resource for information on air pollution emission sources and the technology available to control them.The Air Pollution Engineering Manual has long been recognized as an important source of information on air pollution control issues for industries affected by the Clean Air Act and regulations in other countries. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest emission factors and control measures for reducing air pollutants, this new edition provides industry and government professionals with the fundamental, technological, and regulatory information they need for compliance with the most recent air pollution standards. Contributing experts from diverse fields discuss the different processes that generate air pollution, equipment used with all types of gases and particulate matter, and emissions control for areas ranging from graphic arts and chemical processes to the metallurgical industry. More than 500 detailed flowcharts and photographs as well as an extensive listing of Internet resources accompany coverage of:* Biological air pollution control, including biofilters and bioscrubbers* Emissions from wood processing, brick and ceramic product manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, numerous other industrial processes, fugitive emissions, internal combustion sources, and evaporative losses* Water/wastewater treatment plant emissions* Changes in emission factors for each source category, including particle size factors related to PM10 and PM2.5 standards* Updated MACT regulations and technologies* And much moreTHE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION is the world's leading membership organization for environmental professionals. The Association enhances the knowledge and competency of environmental professionals by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach events. The Air & Waste Management Association promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations and individuals in making critical decisions that benefit society.

Amazon Sales Rank: #430903 in Books Published on: 2000-04-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 912 pages

Review "The manual is intended for industry and government professionals directly involved in the choice of air pollution control technologies and in their operation..." (Industry and Environment, Vol. 23., no. 1-2, January-June 2000)"Environmental engineers and specialists in various related fields provide a wealth of information on air pollution control issues for industries affected by the US Clean Air Act..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000)"deserves a place on the reference bookshelf of everyone who is actively involved or interested in air pollution control measures..."(Intl Jnl of Environment, Vol 15/2, 2001) From the Back Cover The definitive resource for information on air pollution emission sources and the technology available to control them.The Air Pollution Engineering Manual has long been recognized as an important source of information on air pollution control issues for industries affected by the Clean Air Act and regulations in other countries. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest emission factors and control measures for reducing air pollutants, this new edition provides industry and government professionals with the fundamental, technological, and regulatory information they need for compliance with the most recent air pollution standards. Contributing experts from diverse fields discuss the different processes that generate air pollution, equipment used with all types of gases and particulate matter, and emissions control for areas ranging from graphic arts and chemical processes to the metallurgical industry. More than 500 detailed flowcharts and photographs as well as an extensive listing of Internet resources accompany coverage of:* Biological air pollution control, including biofilters and bioscrubbers* Emissions from wood processing, brick and ceramic product manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, numerous other industrial processes, fugitive emissions, internal combustion sources, and evaporative losses* Water/wastewater treatment plant emissions* Changes in emission factors for each source category, including particle size factors related to PM10 and PM2.5 standards* Updated MACT regulations and technologies* And much moreTHE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION is the world's leading membership organization for environmental professionals. The Association enhances the knowledge and competency of environmental professionals by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach events. The Air & Waste Management Association promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations and individuals in making critical decisions that benefit society. About the Author WAYNE T. DAVIS, PhD, is a professor and coordinator of the Environmental Engineering Program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee. He is currently chair of the Higher Education Division of the Education Council of the Air & Waste Management Association. He can be reached at wtdavis@utk.edu

Most useful reviews 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. One of the most useful tools for environmental engineers with a client, this book has the most comprehensive inventory, by sector, data on the processes, emissions and control techniques. So here we have a greater range of useful information and guidance for our work in our daily struggle to "play doctor" with our own planet. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent, I use mine all the time ... By Michael H. Wofsey The only complaint I could have with this book is the format is a great book, and considering how often I need it, a small manual (the manual CRC) would be more convenient. But then that can affect readability. The book itself, however, is impressive, comprehensive, understandable, full of illustrations, a minimum of jargon, and useful for engineers and scientists. See all 2 reviews ...