An assessment of the air pollution data from two monitoring stations in Kuwait

This article assesses the air pollution data from two monitoring stations in Kuwait. The measurements cover major pollutants, i.e., CO, CO 2 , methanated and non-methanated hydrocarbons, NO x , SO 2 , O 3 , and particulate matter (PM10). The data also includes meteorological parameters, i.e., solar...

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Published in:Toxicological and environmental chemistry 2010-04, Vol.92 (4), p.655-668
Main Authors: Ettouney, Reem S., Zaki, John G., El-Rifai, Mahmoud A., Ettouney, Hisham M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
air pollution measurements
Airborne particulates
Assessments
daily variations
Data analysis
Deserts
Emissions
Environmental chemistry
Hydrocarbons
Maxima
meteorological data
Monitoring
Outdoor air quality
Pollutants
Stations
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Summary:This article assesses the air pollution data from two monitoring stations in Kuwait. The measurements cover major pollutants, i.e., CO, CO 2 , methanated and non-methanated hydrocarbons, NO x , SO 2 , O 3 , and particulate matter (PM10). The data also includes meteorological parameters, i.e., solar intensity, temperature, wind speed, and wind direction, and has been collected over a period 4 years, from 2001 to 2004. Data analysis includes the assessment of annual hourly averages and 1-h maxima. Typical pollutant concentration trends, similar to those previously reported for Kuwait and for other locations around the world, are observed except for particulate matter measurements, which have higher values because of proximity to the desert. Emissions of nitrogen oxides show a consistent increase over the years. This is caused by the increase in the number of motor vehicles and the expansion in power generation and industrial activities. The data collected is a subset of the air quality criteria, as defined by the US EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency).
ISSN:0277-2248
1029-0486
DOI:10.1080/02772240903008609