大气监测中DOAS与点式仪器一致性分析

在监测环境空气中SO2、NO2、O3和TOL(甲苯)等项目时,为进一步探讨DOAS仪器与国内现行的点式仪器之间监测结果的一致性,以及高湿降雨不利气象条件对DOAS仪器监测结果的影响,该文开展了DOAS仪器与传统点式仪器的比对实验.结果表明:DOAS仪器监测SO2、NO2、O3和TOL等项目与点式仪器监测结果之间具有较好的一致性和相关性;深圳高湿降雨天气对DOAS仪器的监测结果无显著影响,与点式仪器的监测结果仍具有较好的一致性和相关性;TOL作为典型的高活性芳香烃类化合物,在环境空气挥发性有机物(VOCs)中占有较高的比例,可以利用TOL监测结果间接评估VOCs的污染趋势.     

Thermoelectrically cooled quantum-cascade-laser-based sensor for the continuous monitoring of ambient atmospheric carbon monoxide

We report the first application of a thermoelectrically cooled, distributed-feedback quantum-cascade laser for continuous spectroscopic monitoring of CO in ambient air at a wavelength of 4.6 microm. A noise-equivalent detection limit of 12 parts per billion was demonstrated experimentally with a 102-cm optical pathlength and a 2.5-min data acquisition time at a 10-kHz pulsed-laser repetition rate. This sensitivity corresponds to a standard error in fractional absorbance of 3 x 10(-5).     

环境空气PM_(2.5)监测技术及其可比性研究进展

随着我国PM2.5国家标准的颁布,PM2.5的科学监测对了解和评价环境空气质量显得尤为重要。由于PM2.5的组成复杂多变、各种检测技术原理及特点各异,PM2.5的准确监测及其方法的规范化成为环境空气质量管理的基础和关键。该文重点评述PM2.5监测的研究进展及监测技术,介绍β射线法、振荡天平法、光散射法及目前国内外开展不同方法比对研究的最新进展,探讨适合我国国情的PM2.5监测设备及技术,为制定相应的标准方法及规范提供技术支持。     

连续采样-实验室分析法与空气质量自动监测系统比对分析

空气质量中二氧化硫、二氧化氮、可吸入颗粒物三种污染因子用连续采样-实验室分析法与空气质量自动监测系统两种方法进行比对实验并进行原因分析。     

建立快速测定空分设备液氧中氧化亚氮的分析方法

介绍一种利用毛细管热导检测器气相色谱法(GC-TCD)测定空分设备液氧中氧化亚氮的检测方法。比较了填充柱和毛细管柱、脉冲放电检测器和热导检测器的优缺点,从生产实际出发,确定选择10m的毛细管PQ柱和热导检测器的搭配,对空分设备旁冷凝器的液氧中氧化亚氮含量进行监控。实际运用情况表明:该方法具有分析准确、过程时间短和稳定性好的优点。     

A sensitive method for the quantification of acrolein and other volatile carbonyls in ambient air

Acrolein, an unsaturated aldehyde found in both indoor and outdoor air, is considered one of the greatest noncancer health risks of all organic air pollutants. Current methods for determining acrolein often employ sorbent-filled cartridges containing a carbonyl derivatizing agent (e.g., dinitrophenylhydrazine). These methods are of limited use for unsaturated compounds due to the formation of unstable derivatives, coelution of similar compounds, long sample collection times, and ozone interferences that result in poor sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility. The goal of this research was to develop an analytical method for determining ppt concentrations of acrolein and other carbonyls in air with short sampling times (10 min). The method uses a mist chamber to collect carbonyls by forming water-soluble carbonyl-bisulfite adducts. The carbonyls are then liberated from the bisulfite, derivatized, and quantified by gas chromatography/electron capture negative ionization mass spectrometry. The method was applied to determine atmospheric acrolein concentrations at three sites in northern California reflecting hemispheric background concentrations, biogenic-dominated regions, and urban environments. The resulting acrolein concentrations were 0.056, 0.089, and 0.29 microg/m3, respectively, which are all above the EPA Reference Concentration of 0.02 microg/m3. The minimum detection limit of 0.012 microg/m3 is below that of other published methods. Methacrolein, methyl vinyl ketone, crotonaldehyde, glyoxal, methyl glyoxal, and benzaldehyde were also quantified.     

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for ambient air particulate monitoring: correlation of total and speciated aerosol particle counts

A statistical analysis of ambient air particle monitoring, namely PM2.5, is presented to elucidate the correlations between laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)-based speciated aerosol monitoring and non-speciated aerosol monitoring (i.e., total particle counts). LIBS was used in a real-time, conditional-processing mode to identify individual aerosol particles containing detectable quantities of either calcium or sodium, as based on the resulting atomic emission signals. Using this technique, real-time measurements of speciated aerosol particle concentrations and analyte mass concentrations were evaluated for a total of 60 1-hour sampling periods spread over a 5-week period. For each 1-hour sampling period, total aerosol counts were simultaneously monitored using a commercial light scattering-based instrument. Over the 30 sampling periods, aerosol counts (both total and LIBS-based) were found to vary by more than one order of magnitude. For aerosol particles in the 500 nm to 2.5 microm size range, significant correlations were found between the two sampling methods, resulting in correlation coefficients (r2) ranging from 0.22 to 0.93. In addition, transient fluctuations in aerosol counts on a timescale of 5 to 10 minutes were successfully observed simultaneously with the two monitoring techniques, thereby demonstrating the temporal resolution of LIBS.     

Nanoparticles in ambient air. measurement methods

Methods for the measurement of the parameters of aerosol particles with the use of an analyzer based on the differential mobility of nanoparticles and with a diffusion aerosol spectrometer are described and tested. A comparison of the results of measurements of the diameters of nanoparticles by the two methods is performed. Results of inter-laboratory comparisons of the analyzers based on the differential mobility of nanoparticles and studies of the electric motors of household appliances which are generators of the aerosols of nanoparticles with dimensions in the range 6–50 nm are presented.     

Automated measurement of nitrogen trifluoride in ambient air

We present an analytical method for the in situ measurement of atmospheric nitrogen trifluoride (NF(3)), an anthropogenic gas with a 100-year global warming potential of over 16,000. This potent greenhouse gas has a rising atmospheric abundance due to its emission from a growing number of manufacturing processes and an expanding end-use market. Here we present a modified version of the "Medusa" preconcentration gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) system of Miller, B. R.; Weiss, R. F.; Salameh, P. K.; Tanhua, T.; Greally, B. R.; Mühle, J.; Simmonds, P. G. Anal. Chem.2008, 80 (5), 1536-1545. By altering the techniques of gas separation and chromatography after initial preconcentration, we are now able to make atmospheric measurements of NF(3) with relative precision <2% (1σ) for current background clean air samples. Importantly, this method augments the currently operational Medusa system, so that the quality of data for species already being measured is not compromised and NF(3) is measured from the same preconcentrated sample. We present the first in situ measurements of NF(3) from La Jolla, California made 11 times daily, illustrating how global deployment of this technique within the AGAGE (Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment) network could facilitate estimation of global and regional NF(3) emissions over the coming years.     

Instrumentation for continuous in situ monitoring of water quality

A continuous river water-pollution level monitoring system using a comprehensive instrumentation package coupled with a microprocessor (μP)-based data logger and telelink is described. The instrumentation package along with a power supply unit and a μP-based converter and transmitter set is housed in a floating buoy, and on-shore receiving is effected through another μP-based system. A retransmission is performed next, and data are received at a station sufficiently remote from the river banks, where the data are stored as well as processed for further use. Bench-level tests and in situ experiments have shown promising results for long-term monitoring of water-quality parameters of a river     

Low GWP R22 replacement for air conditioning in high ambient conditions

Due to the ongoing phase-out of R22 and implementation of stringent efficiency requirements for air-conditioning in the Middle East there is need for environmentally friendly replacement. This paper focuses on a thorough evaluation of the R22 replacement options for air conditioning applications. It includes a thermodynamic analysis, experimental testing and determination of the environmental impact of the refrigerant selection. Two potential alternatives to R22 were studied: one HFC (R407C) and one HFO based (R444B). R444B is shown to be an efficient and environmentally acceptable option to replace R22 in air conditioning applications.     

室内空气中苯系物监测技术的研究进展

室内空气中苯系物的测定是评价室内环境质量的重要指标之一，针对目前苯系物测定中存在的问题，本文综述了近年来国内外在苯系物的采样及测试技术上的进展，重点评述了各种采样技术（容器捕集法、固体吸附剂采样法和固相微萃取法等）以及以气相色谱法为主的分析方法，并对一些非色谱法的分析技术进行了简介，介绍了同时测定苯系物和总挥发性有机物两个指标监测技术的最新研究进展。     

A device for sampling and determination of total particulate mercury in ambient air

A miniaturized device, which serves as both particulate trap and pyrolyzer for airborne particulate mercury species, is described. It has been used in combination with amalgamation/thermal desorption/cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry detection for the determination of total particulate mercury (TPM) associated with atmospheric aerosols. A standard reference material (SRM 1633b, NIST) has been used for validating of the pyrolysis technique, and a relative error smaller than 3% has been obtained. Contrary to most methods currently employed, this new technique does not require any sample preparation (e.g., extraction/digestion), no manual sample transfer or sample handling, and no addition of chemicals or reagents. Hence the risk of contamination is low. The time for complete analysis is less than 10 min per sample. The concentrations of TPM determined in metropolitan Toronto ranged from 3 to 91 pg m(-)(3) with standard deviations of <±2 pg m(-)(3) for simultaneous sets of four samples. These atmospheric TPM concentration values fall within the range reported in the literature. Good agreement was obtained by the three methods compared in a field study at Ny-?lesund (78°54'N, 11°53'E), Svalbard. The elevated values of TPM concentrations obtained using the method developed in this work may arise from the Arctic springtime conversion of atmospheric mercury from gas-phase to particulate-phase Hg species.     

Determination of methane in ambient air by multiplex gas chromatography

A multiplex gas chromatographic technique for the determination of methane in ambient air over extended periods is reported. A modest gas chromatograph which uses air as the carrier gas was modified by adding a silver oxide sample modulator for multiplex operation. The modulator selectively catalyzes the decomposition of methane in air. The resulting analytical systems requires no consumables beyond power. A profile of the methane concentration in this laboratory was obtained for an 8-day period. During this period, methane concentration varied with an approximately daily period from a low of 1.53 +/- 0.60 ppm to a high of 4.63 +/- 0.59 ppm over the entire 8 days. Some of the measured concentrations are higher than those reported elsewhere indicating the presence of some local source or sources for methane. This work has demonstrated the utility of a relatively simple multiplex gas chromatograph for the analysis of environmental samples. The technique should be applicable to other trace components in air through use of other selective modulators.     

深圳市环境空气中黑碳气溶胶的污染特征研究

为了解深圳市环境空气中黑碳气溶胶(BC)的污染状况及变化规律,2009年利用黑碳仪(aethalometer)对黑碳气溶胶组分进行了在线观测及来源分析研究.结果表明:大气环境中黑碳气溶胶质量浓度为5.72μg·m-3,占PM25的14.8％,且黑碳气溶胶浓度呈现冬高夏低、占PM25比例呈现夏高秋低的变化趋势.各季节BC浓度均具有显著的日变化,风向分析表明:静风时BC浓度较高,说明BC主要来自本地污染源;而区域污染传输发生时,东北方向的传输更易影响深圳市BC污染水平.     

Sampling of trace volatile metal(loid) compounds in ambient air using polymer bags: a convenient method

The sampling of volatile metal(loid) compounds (VOMs) such as hydrides, methylated, and permethylated species of arsenic, antimony, and tin is described using Tedlar bags. Advantages as well as limitations and constraints are discussed and compared to other widely used sampling techniques within this area, namely, stainless steel canisters, cryotrapping, and solid adsorbent cartridges. To prove the suitability of Tedlar bags for the sampling of volatile metal(loid) compounds, series of stability tests have been run using both laboratory synthetic and real samples analyzed periodically after increasing periods of storage. The samples have been stored in the dark at 20 degrees C and at 50 degrees C. Various volatile arsenic species (AsH3, MeAsH2, Me2AsH, Me3As), tin species (SnH4, MeSnH3, Me2SnH2, Me3SnH, Me4Sn, BuSnH3), and antimony species (SbH3, MeSbH2, Me2SbH, Me3Sb) have been generated using hydride generation methodology and mixed with moisturized air. Three static gaseous atmospheres with concentrations of 0.3-18 ng/L for the various compounds have been generated in Tedlar bags, and the stability of the VOMs has been monitored over a period of 5 weeks. Sewage sludge digester gas samples have been stored only at 20 degrees C for a period of 48 h. Cryotrapping GC/ICPMS has been used for the determination of the VOMs with a relative standard deviation of 5% for 100 pg. After 8 h, the recovery rate of all the compounds in the air atmospheres was better than 95% at 20 and 50 degrees C, whereas the recovery after 24 h was found to be between 81 and 99% for all VOMs at 20 and 50 degrees C except for Me3Sb and Me3As. These species show a loss between 48 and 73% at both temperatures. After 5 weeks at 20 degrees C, a loss of only 25-50% for arsine and stibine and the above-mentioned tin compounds was determined. Only Me3Sb, Me3Bi, and Me2Te were present in the digester gas sample. After 24 h, losses of 44, 10, and 12%, respectively, could be determined. Given these results, Tedlar bags could even be used, with some limitations, for long-term sampling of air containing traces of VOMs. The loss is more pronounced at higher temperatures.     

Self-aligning lidar for the continuous monitoring of the atmosphere

In a lidar system an accurate transmitter-receiver alignment is essential for correct results. Usually this optical adjustment is time consuming and requires the intervention of highly qualified personnel. As a solution to this problem, a fast and precise automatic alignment procedure is presented, based on a simple model of the transmitter-receiver overlap. The lidar mounted at the Naples University is used to test this method. A centering precision of few microradians is obtained through dedicated software controlling a gimbal-mounted mirror. The automatic alignment procedure is then assessed. In particular, the correctness of the center and of its error is determined. Finally, the system is applied to the monitoring of tropospheric aerosols, leading to the continuous retrieval of profiles with fine spatiotemporal resolution.