Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons

Abstract PM2.5 pollution has been a major problem that threatens the environment and human health. To implement more effective management of this problem, the sensitivity of ambient PM2.5 reduction to precursors needs to be clarified. In this study, a mature air quality model was used to simulate th...

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Main Authors: Chih-Rung Chen, Hsin-Chih Lai, Min-Chuan Hsiao, Hwong-wen Ma
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Published: Springer 2022-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.210381
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author Chih-Rung Chen
Hsin-Chih Lai
Min-Chuan Hsiao
Hwong-wen Ma
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description Abstract PM2.5 pollution has been a major problem that threatens the environment and human health. To implement more effective management of this problem, the sensitivity of ambient PM2.5 reduction to precursors needs to be clarified. In this study, a mature air quality model was used to simulate the contribution of precursors emission reduction to decreased PM2.5 concentration. To evaluate the benefits of emission reduction on PM2.5 and the changes in different seasons and regions, we used CMAQ to establish the Response Surface Model (RSM) and set an emission reduction scenario based on 2013 to reduce emissions by 10–100% for each species. The RSM model was used to calculate the decreased concentration of PM2.5 under the reduction of primary PM2.5, NOx, SOx, and NH3 emissions, and then to estimate the impact of emission reduction on PM2.5 concentration per ton of precursor. The primary PM2.5 emission reduction benefits ranged from 9.43–9.79 × 10−5 µg m−3 t−1, NOx from 8.12–8.84 × 10−6 µg m−3 t−1, SOx from 6.15–7.45 × 10−6 µg m−3 t−1 and NH3 from 1.78–1.83 × 10−5 µg m−3 t−1. The reduction benefit of primary PM2.5 was more than 11 times that of NOx, whereas the reduction benefit of NH3 was more than twice that of NOx and SOx. The simulation results show that PM2.5 concentration is highly sensitive to primary PM2.5 and NH3, and the reduction benefit of NH3 is superior to that of NOx and SOx. Through RSM calculation, the temporal and spatial variation of emission reduction benefits can be obtained, which is helpful to formulate flexible control strategies for different pollutants in different seasons.
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spelling doaj-art-d17b5198fc014d7d902497b48e728c0d2025-02-09T12:18:09ZengSpringerAerosol and Air Quality Research1680-85842071-14092022-07-01221011410.4209/aaqr.210381Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different SeasonsChih-Rung Chen0Hsin-Chih Lai1Min-Chuan Hsiao2Hwong-wen Ma3Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan UniversityDepartment of Green energy and Environmental Resources, Chang Jung Christian UniversityEnvironmental Research and Information Center, Chang Jung Christian UniversityGraduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan UniversityAbstract PM2.5 pollution has been a major problem that threatens the environment and human health. To implement more effective management of this problem, the sensitivity of ambient PM2.5 reduction to precursors needs to be clarified. In this study, a mature air quality model was used to simulate the contribution of precursors emission reduction to decreased PM2.5 concentration. To evaluate the benefits of emission reduction on PM2.5 and the changes in different seasons and regions, we used CMAQ to establish the Response Surface Model (RSM) and set an emission reduction scenario based on 2013 to reduce emissions by 10–100% for each species. The RSM model was used to calculate the decreased concentration of PM2.5 under the reduction of primary PM2.5, NOx, SOx, and NH3 emissions, and then to estimate the impact of emission reduction on PM2.5 concentration per ton of precursor. The primary PM2.5 emission reduction benefits ranged from 9.43–9.79 × 10−5 µg m−3 t−1, NOx from 8.12–8.84 × 10−6 µg m−3 t−1, SOx from 6.15–7.45 × 10−6 µg m−3 t−1 and NH3 from 1.78–1.83 × 10−5 µg m−3 t−1. The reduction benefit of primary PM2.5 was more than 11 times that of NOx, whereas the reduction benefit of NH3 was more than twice that of NOx and SOx. The simulation results show that PM2.5 concentration is highly sensitive to primary PM2.5 and NH3, and the reduction benefit of NH3 is superior to that of NOx and SOx. Through RSM calculation, the temporal and spatial variation of emission reduction benefits can be obtained, which is helpful to formulate flexible control strategies for different pollutants in different seasons.https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.210381Fine particulate matterAir quality managementEmission reductionResponse model
spellingShingle Chih-Rung Chen
Hsin-Chih Lai
Min-Chuan Hsiao
Hwong-wen Ma
Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
Aerosol and Air Quality Research
Fine particulate matter
Air quality management
Emission reduction
Response model
title Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
title_full Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
title_fullStr Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
title_full_unstemmed Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
title_short Benefit Analysis of Precursor Emission Reduction on PM2.5: Using CMAQ-RSM to Evaluate Control Strategies in Different Seasons
title_sort benefit analysis of precursor emission reduction on pm2 5 using cmaq rsm to evaluate control strategies in different seasons
topic Fine particulate matter
Air quality management
Emission reduction
Response model
url https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.210381
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