Assessing the contribution of power station particulate emissions to atmospheric dust

James T. Hinkley; Howard A. Bridgman; Bart J. P. Buhre; Rajender P. Gupta; Peter F. Nelson; Terry F. Wall

Assessing the contribution of power station particulate emissions to atmospheric dust

James T. Hinkley, Howard A. Bridgman, Bart J. P. Buhre, Rajender P. Gupta, Peter F. Nelson, Terry F. Wall

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In recent years, it has been shown that fine particle concentrations in the atmosphere are strongly correlated with increased mortality rates and respiratory disease. One of the major anthropogenic sources of fine particles is coal-fired power generation. This study has been initiated to determine the contribution of coal fired power stations (CFPS) to the levels of atmospheric dust. Sampling has been conducted in the Upper Hunter Valley, Australia, at an existing monitoring site 7km SE of two large CFPS. Time resolved samples have been collected on carbon tape using a Burkard spore sampler. SO₂ at the site has been shown to be predominantly from the CFPS. This has been used as an indicator of when power station impacts are likely to be greatest; sections of the tape have been selectively analysed by Scanning Electron Microscopy to estimate the mass concentration of particles emitted by CFPS. This paper reviews the methodology and presents preliminary results indicating that the maximum contribution due to CFPS is two orders of magnitude less than annual PM₁₀ measured at the site.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	National Clean Air Conference
Subtitle of host publication	linking air pollution science, policy and management : papers
Editors	H. Bridgeman
Place of Publication	Newcastle, NSW
Publisher	CASANZ
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Print)	0957850387
Publication status	Published - 2003
Event	National Clean Air Conference (CASNO3) - Newcastle Duration: 23 Nov 2003 → 27 Nov 2003

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Conference	National Clean Air Conference (CASNO3)
City	Newcastle
Period	23/11/03 → 27/11/03

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Assessing the contribution of power station particulate emissions to atmospheric dust. / Hinkley, James T.; Bridgman, Howard A.; Buhre, Bart J. P. et al.
National Clean Air Conference: linking air pollution science, policy and management : papers. ed. / H. Bridgeman. Newcastle, NSW: CASANZ, 2003.

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Assessing the contribution of power station particulate emissions to atmospheric dust

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