| Main Title |
Impact of energy shortage on ambient sulfur dioxide and particulate levels in metropolitan Boston AQCR / |
| Author |
Siegel, Richard D. ;
Guldberg, Peter H. ;
Wiltsee, Jr., Kenneth W. ;
D'Agostino., Ralph B.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Abcor, Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Walden Research Div.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Waste Management, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, |
| Year Published |
1975 |
| Report Number |
EPA-450/3-75-068; C-597; EPA-68-02-1830 |
| Stock Number |
PB-246 592 |
| OCLC Number |
45760703 |
| Subjects |
Air--Pollution--Research--Massachusetts--Boston
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| Additional Subjects |
Air pollution ;
Combustion products ;
Urban areas ;
Increasing ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Sulfur dioxide ;
Particles ;
Statistical distributions ;
Mathematical models ;
Factor analysis ;
Massachusetts ;
Fuel substitution ;
Environmental impacts ;
Air quality data ;
Boston(Massachusetts)
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EHAM |
EPA-450/3-75-068 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
05/25/2016 |
| EJBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 450-3-75-068 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
05/19/2014 |
| EKBD |
EPA-450/3-75-068 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
01/26/2001 |
| ESAD |
EPA 450-3-75-068 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
| NTIS |
PB-246 592 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The present day oil shortage has led to relaxation of some fuel restrictions, allowing conversions from oil to coal and thereby increasing emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulates to the atmosphere. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of the energy shortage on ambient sulfur dioxide (SO2) and total suspended particulate (TSP) concentrations in a major urban area, metropolitan Boston. A combined approach based on a statistical analysis of measured air quality data, regulatory and emissions analysis, and diffusion modeling of changes in ambient pollutant concentrations was used to attain this objective. |
| Notes |
EPA project officer: Gerald L. Gipson. Prepared by Walden Research Division of Abcor, Inc. "July 1975." Final report. Includes bibliographical references (5/1-5/3). "EPA-450/3-75-068." PB-246592. |
| Contents Notes |
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of the energy shortage on ambient sulfur dioxide (SOb2s) and total suspended particulate (TSP) concentrations in a major urban area, Metropolitan Boston. A combined approach based on a statistical analysis of measure air quality data, regulatory and emissions analysis, and diffusion modeling of changes in ambient pollutant concentrations was used to attain this objective. The objective of the air quality analysis was to identify and interpret changes in trends of measured SOb2s and TSP levels between January 1970 and March 1974 with regard to SIP regulations, variances granted because of the energy shortage, and meteorological conditions. The objectives of the regulatory and emissions analysis was to develop quarterly emissions inventories for SOb2s and particulates in Metropolitan Boston for the period January 1973 to June 1974 to support the subsequent modeling analysis task. The objective of the diffusion modeling task was to obtain a clear understanding of the impact and potential impact of the energy shortage on air quality levels by isolating the relative effects of factors such as meteorology, growth and conservation, and variances on ambient SOb2s and TSP concentrations. |
