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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.
Other Authors
Author Title of a Work
Siegel, R.
Gipson, Gerald L.
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
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)
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=910104F9.PDF
Holdings
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EHAM  EPA-450/3-75-068 Region 1 Library/Boston,MA 05/25/2016
EKBD  EPA-450/3-75-068 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 01/26/2001
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 450-3-75-068 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ESAD  EPA 450-3-75-068 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. 07/26/2022
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.