Monitoring of Outdoor and Indoor Air Particulate Matter (PM10) at Buildings Located in An Industrial District

Abstract

Particulate matter (PM10) pollution has become a problem of significant impact in many countries and cities due to its dangerous effects on public health and environmental balance.The current study aims tomonitorthe indoor and outdoor PM10concentrations ofthe buildings located next to an industrialarea that releasing industrial fumes. Three buildings were selected to be investigated. Two factors were considered in the current study, including the outdoor PM10 and wind speed. Response surface methodology (RSM) design was used to identify the relationship between the outdoor and indoor PM10concentration (I/O) through the ANOVA analysis (P<0.05). The obtained results of PM10concentrations were showed an acceptable concentration (PM10.In.max= 34 μg.m-3, PM10.Out.max= 77 μg.m-3) compared to the Malaysian standard of Practice (DOSH) and RMAAQG (150 μg.m-3) for the selected areas. The investigation was showed a relationship between PM10.in, PM10.out, and the wind speed with a significant ANOVA factor (P < 0.05). The study findings are considered a knowledge contribution of the PM10concentrations on the relationship of indoor and outdoor air quality for building surrounded by factories.