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What does AQI stand for?
What does AQI stand for?
Air Quality Index
What are the five main pollutants that are included in the AQI?
What are the five main pollutants that are included in the AQI?
- Particulate matter, ground level ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, lead
- Ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead
- Particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides
- Particulate matter, ground level ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide (correct)
What are the units for AQI?
What are the units for AQI?
µg/m³
What is the AQI range for hazardous air quality?
What is the AQI range for hazardous air quality?
Flue gas is typically referred to as the carbon dioxide exhaust gas produced from power plants.
Flue gas is typically referred to as the carbon dioxide exhaust gas produced from power plants.
What is the primary component of flue gas?
What is the primary component of flue gas?
What are the three areas that flue gas analysis is used for?
What are the three areas that flue gas analysis is used for?
Ambient air quality refers to the quality of indoor air.
Ambient air quality refers to the quality of indoor air.
What are the two types of air monitoring?
What are the two types of air monitoring?
What are the five main pollutants included in the Air Quality Index (AQI)?
What are the five main pollutants included in the Air Quality Index (AQI)?
What is the meaning of an AQI value of 151 to 200?
What is the meaning of an AQI value of 151 to 200?
What does Flue gas refer to?
What does Flue gas refer to?
Which of these pollutants are typically expressed in ppm (parts per million) in flue gas analysis?
Which of these pollutants are typically expressed in ppm (parts per million) in flue gas analysis?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of combustion analysis?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of combustion analysis?
Ambient air quality refers to the quality of the air inside buildings.
Ambient air quality refers to the quality of the air inside buildings.
What are two examples of temporary mobile air monitoring methods?
What are two examples of temporary mobile air monitoring methods?
Which method is typically used for measuring VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) during temporary air monitoring ?
Which method is typically used for measuring VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) during temporary air monitoring ?
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Air Quality Index (AQI)
Air Quality Index (AQI)
An index that measures air pollution levels in a city or location. It considers five main pollutants.
Pollutants in AQI
Pollutants in AQI
Particulate matter, ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
Flue Gas
Flue Gas
Exhaust gas emitted from a fireplace, furnace, boiler, or other similar equipment.
Flue Gas Analysis
Flue Gas Analysis
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Combustion Analysis
Combustion Analysis
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Ambient Air Quality
Ambient Air Quality
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Air Monitoring
Air Monitoring
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Permanent Monitoring
Permanent Monitoring
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Temporary Monitoring
Temporary Monitoring
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Particulate Matter
Particulate Matter
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Ground-level Ozone
Ground-level Ozone
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Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide
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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide
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Nitrogen Dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
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Orsat Apparatus
Orsat Apparatus
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Mobile Air Monitoring Laboratory (MAML)
Mobile Air Monitoring Laboratory (MAML)
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Portable Air Monitoring (PAM)
Portable Air Monitoring (PAM)
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PM2.5 / PM10
PM2.5 / PM10
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VOCs
VOCs
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ppm
ppm
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Particulate Matter (PM)
Particulate Matter (PM)
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Ground-level Ozone (O3)
Ground-level Ozone (O3)
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
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Handheld Flue Gas Analyzer
Handheld Flue Gas Analyzer
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Permanent Air Monitoring
Permanent Air Monitoring
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Temporary Air Monitoring
Temporary Air Monitoring
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Canister Sampling
Canister Sampling
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E-BAM (Electronic Balloon-borne Air Monitor)
E-BAM (Electronic Balloon-borne Air Monitor)
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Air Quality Monitoring Methods
Air Quality Monitoring Methods
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Safety in Combustion
Safety in Combustion
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Energy Saving in Combustion
Energy Saving in Combustion
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Pollution Control in Combustion
Pollution Control in Combustion
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ppm (Parts per Million)
ppm (Parts per Million)
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Percentage (%)
Percentage (%)
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NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
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H2O (Water Vapor)
H2O (Water Vapor)
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VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
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PM2.5
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Study Notes
Air Pollutants Analysis
- Air pollutants analysis is a key topic in CHM031: Chemistry for Engineers.
- The aim is to understand methods of analyzing different air pollutants.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and explain various methods for analyzing air pollutants.
Analyzing Air Pollutants
- Key methods include Air Quality Index (AQI), Flue Gas Analysis, and Ambient Air Monitoring.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
- AQI measures the level of pollution in a city.
- It's determined by calculating the concentration of five major pollutants.
- These pollutants are particulate matter, ground-level ozone (O₃), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
- AQI values range from 0 to 500, each range correlating to a level of health concern.
AQI – µg/m³
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Different numerical values for AQI corresponded to different health concerns and descriptions of the current air quality (good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy, hazardous).
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Data from Manila Observatory (2002–2012), EDSA (2009), and New Year (2003–2013) show varied AQI levels, indicating different pollution levels in Metro Manila over time.
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These levels range from good to hazardous, highlighting the importance of monitoring these levels for public health.
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The amount of time spent at each category is shown for each period(2002-2012), EDSA(2009), and NY(2003-2013) monitoring.
Pollution Index
- Global pollution index data, represented by different color-coded maps and values.
- This presents trends in various countries.
Flue Gas Analysis
- Flue gas refers to gases emitted from combustion processes in power plants, fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, etc.
- Primarily composed of nitrogen, carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚), water vapor (Hâ‚‚O), and oxygen.
- It also contains smaller amounts of other harmful pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur oxides (SOx).
- Used to determine efficiency and emissions of combustion processes.
- Measurement values are provided in parts per million (ppm) or percentages, depending on context (e.g., Oâ‚‚ and COâ‚‚ often in percentage and NOx and CO usually in ppm).
- Different methods, including Orsat apparatus (older method) and modern devices like the A550 Merk Wohle, are available for measuring flue gas pollutants.
Combustion Analysis
- Flue gas analysis is integral to understanding combustion processes.
- Analysis serves the purposes of improving safety by ensuring equipment is safe.
- It also promotes energy saving.
- Finally, it guides pollution control to reduce undesirable emissions.
Ambient Air Quality
- Refers to the quality of air in the surrounding environment outside of specific facilities.
- Quantified by measuring concentrations of identified substances through monitoring.
- Typically measured near ground level, away from direct pollution sources.
Permanent Air Monitoring
- Continuous: near-instantaneous measurements, costly, require power and roads access.
- Passive: long-term measurements (monthly), portable, cost-effective.
Temporary Air Monitoring
- Cheaper and portable than permanent methods.
- Mobile Air Monitoring Laboratory (MAML), portable monitoring devices (PAM), canisters for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and E-BAM (electronically-based ambient monitoring systems) for PM.
Equipment Shown
- Diagrams and photos of different monitoring devices (e.g., continuous air monitoring systems, passive air monitoring systems, mobile air monitoring labs, Air Quality Monitors, canisters).
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This quiz covers the analysis of air pollutants as part of CHM031: Chemistry for Engineers. Participants will explore key methods such as the Air Quality Index (AQI), Flue Gas Analysis, and Ambient Air Monitoring. Understand various pollutants and their health impacts for a comprehensive insight into air quality management.
