Evaluación de la concentración de material particulado pm10 en la Región Norte – Centro Histórico de la ciudad de Barranquilla.

Air pollution is one of the most important environmental problems due to increasing urbanization. One of the pollutants that most affect air quality is atmospheric particulate material. This comes from multiple sources such as vehicular traffic, industrial emissions and indiscriminate burning, among...

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Autores:: Barraza Villareal, Camila Andrea
Sánchez Quintero, Leidy María

Tipo de recurso:: Trabajo de grado de pregrado

Fecha de publicación:: 2019

Institución:: Corporación Universidad de la Costa

Repositorio:: REDICUC - Repositorio CUC

Idioma:: spa

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Summary:	Air pollution is one of the most important environmental problems due to increasing urbanization. One of the pollutants that most affect air quality is atmospheric particulate material. This comes from multiple sources such as vehicular traffic, industrial emissions and indiscriminate burning, among others. In this way, the North-Historic Center of Barranquilla, due to its location, is susceptible to air quality deterioration since it receives the contribution of these sources, making it necessary to monitor the concentrations of these pollutants. In this study, PM10 levels were evaluated using two methodologies in the North-Historic Center of Barranquilla between April and October of 2018. Concentrations were determined using the gravimetric method with a low-cost Stacked Filter Unit (SFU) sampler and the Partisol equipment, validated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The results obtained by these two methodologies were compared using different statistical analyzes. Likewise, the influence of meteorological parameters on PM10 concentrations and the contribution of long-distance transport of this pollutant were evaluated. The results showed an average PM10 concentration of 46.40 µg/m3, respecting the Air Quality standards for Colombia. The sampler showed an efficiency of 98.26% in the collection of PM10. It was also shown that meteorological variables directly influence PM10 concentrations. The reliability of the low cost SFU sampler for continuous monitoring of this important air pollutant was demonstrated.

Evaluación de la concentración de material particulado pm10 en la Región Norte – Centro Histórico de la ciudad de Barranquilla.

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