3521. Stable carbon isotope analysis of selected halocarbons at parts per trillion concentration in an urban locationM Iqbal Mead, M Anwar H Khan, Ian D Bull, Iain R. White, Graham Nickless, Dudley E Shallcross, 2008, original scientific article Abstract: ∂13C values of a suite of halocarbons have been determined in an urban background site in Bristol, UK. A novel mobile preconcentration system, based on the use of multi-adsorbent sample tubes, has been developed for trapping relatively large-volume air samples in potentially remote areas. An Adsorption Desorption System-Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector was used to measure the mixing ratios of the selected halocarbon species, while a Gas ChromatographyCombustionIsotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer was used to determine ∂13C values. For the species with strong local sources, the variation of isotope ratios has been observed over the experimental period. Some of the results reported in the present study differ from previously reported values and reasons for this are discussed. The reporting of different ∂13C values for selected halocarbons from different areas in the present study suggests that ∂13C values may be used to determine the relative magnitudes of anthropogenic and biogenic sources. Keywords: Adsorption Desorption System (ADS), Automated Thermal Desorber (ATD), Electron Capture Detector (ECD), Gas Chromatography (GC), Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) Published in RUNG: 18.07.2019; Views: 3156; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
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3523. Methyl halide emission estimates from domestic biomass burning in AfricaM Iqbal Mead, M Anwar H Khan, Iain R. White, Graham Nicless, Dudley E Shallcross, 2008, original scientific article Abstract: Inventories of methyl halide emissions from domestic burning of biomass in Africa, from 1950 to the present day and projected to 2030, have been constructed. By combining emission factors from Andreae and Merlet [2001. Emission of trace gases and aerosols from biomass burning. Global Biogeochemical Cycles 15, 955-966], the biomass burning estimates from Yevich and Logan [2003. An assessment of biofuel use and burning of agricultural waste in the developing world. Global Biogeochemical Cycles 17(4), 1095, doi:10.1029/2002GB001952] and the population data from the UN population division, the emission of methyl halides from domestic biomass usage in Africa has been estimated. Data from this study suggest that methyl halide emissions from domestic biomass burning have increased by a factor of 4-5 from 1950 to 2005 and based on the expected population growth could double over the next 25 years. This estimated change has a non-negligible impact on the atmospheric budgets of methyl halides. Keywords: Africa, Biofuel, Domestic biomass burning, Emission factor, Methyl halide Published in RUNG: 17.07.2019; Views: 3279; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
3524. A study of pollutant concentration variability in an urban street under low wind speedsDamien Martin, Catheryn S Price, Iain R. White, Graham Nickless, Adrian Dobre, Dudley E Shallcross, 2008, original scientific article Abstract: The short time‐scale variability in pollutant concentrations in an urban street under very low wind speed conditions and short source–receptor distance has been investigated using the inert tracer sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) as a continuous point‐source (release times ≥ 5 min), and fast detection using separation by gas chromatography coupled with a μ‐electron capture detector (ECD). The results are complex but can be broadly interpreted in terms of horizontal wind speed and direction coherence. Comparisons with a simple dispersion model suggest that observed time‐averaged maximum concentrations approach predicted values, whilst instantaneous maximum concentrations vary greatly and would therefore be difficult to predict. Keywords: dispersion, tracer, intermittency Published in RUNG: 17.07.2019; Views: 3107; Downloads: 128 Full text (289,67 KB) |
3525. An estimation of the global emission of methyl bromide from rapeseed (Brassica napus) from 1961 to 20032008, original scientific article Abstract: Gan et al. [Gan, J., Yates, S.R., Ohr, H.D., Sims, J.J., 1998. Production of methyl bromide by terrestrial higher plants. Geophysical Research Letters 25 (19), 3595–3598] have reported that plants of the family Brassicaceae take up bromide from soils and subsequently release methyl bromide (CH3Br) to the atmosphere deriving a significant emission from this source of about 7 Gg(109 g) yr−1. In this study, we determine a yearly global emission rate for CH3Br from one such species, rapeseed, from 1961 to 2003 using data on crop harvest index and growth rate in conjunction with global production data. This study suggests that CH3Br emissions from rapeseed have increased 10-fold from 1961 to 2003 and by a factor of 3–4 since 1980. It also suggests that the geographical distribution of emissions has also changed substantially in the last 40 yr. The annual emission of CH3Br from mustard and cabbage is also estimated; whilst relative levels emitted from these species are less significant, as these crops are continually exploited for new applications CH3Br emissions are set to increase. Keywords: CH3Br, Rapeseed, Brassica, Ozone, Biosphere Published in RUNG: 17.07.2019; Views: 2928; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
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3528. Experimental determination of black and brown carbon heating rate from mid-latitudes to the Arctic ocean, and related energy gradientLuca Ferrero, Luca Cataldi, Griša Močnik, Asta Gregorič, Piotr Markuszewski, Przemek Makuch, Paulina Pakszys, Tomek Petelski, E. Bolzacchini, Tymon Zielinski, 2019, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: black carbon, heating rate, Arctic Published in RUNG: 17.07.2019; Views: 3580; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
3529. Multi-wavelength aerosol absorption coefficient measurements: instrument inter-comparison and results of source and source-component modellingVera Bernardoni, Luca Ferrero, Francesca Soldan, Sara Valentin, Mario Massabò, Griša Močnik, Asta Gregorič, Marco Cataldi A., Ezio Bolzacchini, Paolo Prati, Gianluigi Valli, Roberta Vecchi, 2019, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: aerosol absorption, method intercomparison Published in RUNG: 17.07.2019; Views: 3513; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
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