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KMID : 1156220180440010098
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2018 Volume.44 No. 1 p.98 ~ p.105
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Temporal Variation of Winter Indoor PM2.5 Concentrations in Dwellings in Ger Town of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Lee Bo-Ram
Lee Ji-Young
Jang Ye-Lim
Kim Yoon-Jee
Ha Hun-Sung
Lee Woo-Seok
Choe Woo-Seok
Kim Kyu-Sung
Woo Cheol-Woon
Ochir Chimedsuren
Lee Ki-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: In Mongolian housing, they use coal as a fuel for indoor heating and cooking. The combustion of coal releases particulate matter, which can affect indoor air quality. The purpose of this study was to analyze the concentrations of indoor PM 2.5 in winter time dwellings in ger town.
Methods: In this study, indoor PM2.5 concentrations, temperature and humidity in houses were measured by a real-time PM monitor, while the time activity patternsof the residents were also observed.
Results: The correlation between factors that may affect the indoor air quality was analyzed.The indoor PM2.5 concentrations were 178.4±152.7 μg/m3 (n=37). Five types of indoor PM2.5 concentrations have been classified, which were associated with indoor activity. The stove type, fuel types and indoor activities such as cleaning, cooking and opening the stoves were not significantly associated with indoor PM 2.5 levels.
Conclusions: Further study is needed to determine the effect of stove type through 24hours of indoor air quality monitoring.
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KEYWORD
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indoor air quality, PM 2.5, Mongolian residence, coal combustion
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