Title: PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 - legislation, measurement and control

Authors: Lesley L. Sloss, Irene M. Smith

Addresses: IEA Coal Research, The Clean Coal Centre, Gemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AA, UK. IEA Coal Research, The Clean Coal Centre, Gemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AA, UK

Abstract: New standards for PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 in ambient air are being formulated in Europe and the USA. There is much controversy over this legislation, not only with respect to the stringent limits proposed, but also due to the many problems associated with ensuring compliance with standards for a pollutant which is so poorly understood. New sampling and analysis techniques are being developed to improve the understanding of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5. Existing pollution control systems already control much of the emissions from coal-fired power plants which may be precursors of fine particulates. New and emerging technologies may reduce these emissions even further.

Keywords: PM₁₀; PM_2.5; fine particulates; legislation; measurement; control

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.2002.000664

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2002 Vol.17 No.1/2, pp.157-169

Published online: 09 Jul 2003 *

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