Volume 28, Issue 160 (5-2018)
J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2018, 28(160): 76-87 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Mohseni Bandpai A, Yaghoubi M, Hadei M, Salesi M, Shahsavani A. Concentrations of Criteria Air Pollutants and BTEX in Mehrabad International Airport
. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2018; 28 (160) :76-87
URL: http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-10038-en.html
URL: http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-10038-en.html
Abstract: (4935 Views)
Background and purpose: Airports are proved to have adverse effects on the air quality of neighboring areas. This study aimed at determining the concentrations of air pollutants including PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, CO, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) in Mehrabad International Airport.
Materials and methods: The samples were taken from two sites (runway and passengers waiting hall) in Mehrabad in December 2015. The concentrations of BTEX, particulate matter, and other gaseous pollutants were measured using gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID), MetOne aerocet 531s, and Aeroqual Series 500, respectively. The effect of meteorological parameters (temperature, wind speed, and relative humidity) on the concentrations of air pollutants were analyzed using nonparametric correlation test.
Results: In runway, the temperature was found to have a significant correlation with all the pollutants except PM2.5 (p<0.05). Relative humidity showed a significant correlation with all pollutants, except PM2.5 and O3 (p<0.05). Moreover, wind speed was significantly correlated with all the pollutants except O3, NO2, and toluene (P<0.05). No significant difference was found between the concentrations of pollutants in two sampling sites, except for benzene, toluene, and ethylbenzene (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Prevention of air pollution in neighboring areas of Mehrabad airport could be done using appropriate management system and flight schedule planning according to current findings, especially the effect of meteorological parameters.
Materials and methods: The samples were taken from two sites (runway and passengers waiting hall) in Mehrabad in December 2015. The concentrations of BTEX, particulate matter, and other gaseous pollutants were measured using gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID), MetOne aerocet 531s, and Aeroqual Series 500, respectively. The effect of meteorological parameters (temperature, wind speed, and relative humidity) on the concentrations of air pollutants were analyzed using nonparametric correlation test.
Results: In runway, the temperature was found to have a significant correlation with all the pollutants except PM2.5 (p<0.05). Relative humidity showed a significant correlation with all pollutants, except PM2.5 and O3 (p<0.05). Moreover, wind speed was significantly correlated with all the pollutants except O3, NO2, and toluene (P<0.05). No significant difference was found between the concentrations of pollutants in two sampling sites, except for benzene, toluene, and ethylbenzene (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Prevention of air pollution in neighboring areas of Mehrabad airport could be done using appropriate management system and flight schedule planning according to current findings, especially the effect of meteorological parameters.
Type of Study: Research(Original) |
Subject:
Environmental Health
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
Articles Copyright © The Author(s). Owned by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Contact Us
Address: Journal Office, Building No. 2, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Moallem Square, Sari.Tel: +98 (011)34484874 Postal code: 48175-866 E-Mail: jmums@mazums.ac.ir Telefax: +98 (011)33262679
