The links between microclimatic and particulate matter concentration in a multi-storey car parking: a case study iran

Multi-storey cars increasing with population growth have excellent security and temporary parking for cars in big cities, which isn’t suitable for parking in the streets. The goals of this study are (1) to determine PM concentrations in the ZGP and (2) to investigate the effect of temperature and hu...

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Published in:Journal of environmental health science and engineering 2022-08, Vol.20 (2), p.775-783
Main Authors: Rezaei Rahimi, Nayereh, Fouladi-Fard, Reza, Rezvani Ghalhari, Mohammad, Mojarrad, Hasan, Yari, Ahmadreza, Farajollahi, Mohammad Mahdi, Hamta, Amir, Fiore, Maria
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Language:English
Subjects:
Earth and Environmental Science
Environment
Environmental Economics
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology
Environmental Health
Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice
Quality of Life Research
Research Article
Waste Management/Waste Technology
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Summary:Multi-storey cars increasing with population growth have excellent security and temporary parking for cars in big cities, which isn’t suitable for parking in the streets. The goals of this study are (1) to determine PM concentrations in the ZGP and (2) to investigate the effect of temperature and humidity on PM concentration in ZGP. This study measured the levels of emitted PM 1 , PM 2.5 , and PM 10 by GRIMM EDM 107 laser dust monitor in a busy multi-storey parking garage located in Qom. Moreover, the relationship between microclimatic parameters and the contaminants mentioned above was investigated. Samples were collected in two stages in different spatiotemporal conditions, namely, the summer and autumn of 2017. The results indicate that during the sampling period, the daily mean ± standard deviation of PM 10 , PM 2.5, and PM 1 were 120.9 ± 90.6, 28.5 ± 10.4, and 10.8 ± 3.8 µg/m 3 , respectively. A decrease in pollution level was observed during the measurement period. During rush hours, the levels of particulate matter increased. Also, a significant positive relationship between indoor humidity and particle level was observed, while there was a meaningful, inverse relationship between temperature and particle level. The high PM concentration in the parking garage indicates the necessity of proper management and planning. Graphical Abstract
ISSN:2052-336X
2052-336X
DOI:10.1007/s40201-022-00818-x