Monitoring Particulate Matter Concentrations with Passive Samplers: Application to the Greater Thessaloniki Area |
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Authors: | Marc J. Assael Dimitris Melas Konstantinos E. Kakosimos |
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Affiliation: | 1. Laboratory of Thermophysical Properties and Environmental Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece 2. Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Abstract: | Modern European cities are characterized by high particulate matter (PM) concentrations. Unfortunately, the number of stations monitoring air pollution, especially PM, is never sufficient for the overall representation of the problem. In the present work, an inexpensive outdoor passive sampler (based on an indoor passive sampler) was developed and assembled in an effort to provide the means to extend current PM monitoring networks. The uncertainty of the sampler was tested in vitro and in vivo. Twenty such outdoor passive samplers were assembled and installed at specific locations in the Greater Thessaloniki Area and measurements of PM were carried out. The results were in good agreement with the official monitoring stations. In addition, they revealed the aggravated air quality in the center of the city and in the west suburbs. |
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