Pm10 And Pm2.5 concentration profiles within a university campus in Malaysia

Ruzitah Mohd Salleh, . and Nor Roslina Rosli, . and Atikah Kadri, . (2008) Pm10 And Pm2.5 concentration profiles within a university campus in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Particulate matter PM10 and PM1.5 are categories of atmospheric pollutants that are known to have adverse effects on human health such as respiratory and cardiopulmonary illnesses. Its concentrations and trend was studied over an eight month period at sites at the Universiti Teknologi MARA in Shah Alam Malaysia. Aerosol samples were collected at various altitudes and locations using a set of portable particle monitor. The results indicate that on windy and sunny days higher particulate concentrations are observed but the highest particulate matter concentrations are observed during the morning rush hour coinciding with a peak in human activity and vehicle movement. PM10 and PM1.5 concentrations have been determined to be in the range of 0.005-0.385 ug/m3 and 0.004-0.384 ug/m3 respectively. It was observed that there is little or no variation in particulate matter concentration with altitude. Expectedly outdoor air quality has been measured to be poorer than indoor air quality.

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Particulate matter PM10 and PM1.5 are categories of atmospheric pollutants that are known to have adverse effects on human health such as respiratory and cardiopulmonary illnesses. Its concentrations and trend was studied over an eight month period at sites at the Universiti Teknologi MARA in Shah Alam Malaysia. Aerosol samples were collected at various altitudes and locations using a set of portable particle monitor. The results indicate that on windy and sunny days higher particulate concentrations are observed but the highest particulate matter concentrations are observed during the morning rush hour coinciding with a peak in human activity and vehicle movement. PM10 and PM1.5 concentrations have been determined to be in the range of 0.005-0.385 ug/m3 and 0.004-0.384 ug/m3 respectively. It was observed that there is little or no variation in particulate matter concentration with altitude. Expectedly outdoor air quality has been measured to be poorer than indoor air quality.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. GE90 M3I61 2008 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Atmospheric pollution
AGROVOC Term:	Respiratory diseases
AGROVOC Term:	Air
AGROVOC Term:	Quality
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11826

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