{"id":8394,"date":"2023-01-16T11:32:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T03:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palas.com.cn\/en\/?p=8394"},"modified":"2023-01-19T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T04:31:11","slug":"news-2023-01-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palas.com.cn\/en\/news-2023-01-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Efforts to Visualize the Ambient Air Quality in Smart City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Ettlingen in Germany a blue sky city? Yes, since the city makes use of Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors to measure at different locations the ambient air quality. The easy-to-install units from Palas\u00ae can be found at the city train station as well as the gas station. In this pilot project, the Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality will collect real-time particulate matter data from different areas of the city. Then, the devices will transmit the data to Palas GmbH’s cloud-based environmental measurement system “MyAtmosphere”. The data will be available on the municipal homepage<\/strong><\/a>. With the help of the Palas\u00ae devices, Ettlingen expects to advance the process of air quality visualization and create a blue-sky smart city for its residents.<\/p>\n

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Underestimated effects of air pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Europe, air pollution is becoming more serious over recent years. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that 96% of the urban population was exposed to particulate matter concentrations above the new WHO guideline value of 5 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (PM2.5<\/sub>) in 2021. However, as Henrik Hof, product manager of Palas GmbH says, air pollution is unfortunately not taken seriously enough yet despite having a great impact on people and the environment. According to the WHO, more than seven million people die from air pollution every year. The effects of air pollution on health deserve people\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

The city of Ettlingen, located near the southwestern border of Germany, is recently drawing residents’ attention through a pilot program for air quality monitoring. The Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality have been installed at the city train station and the gas station of Seehof. They can also be found on the tower of Ettlingen\u2019s city hall and the roof of Ettlingen\u2019s public utility company. In addition to the PM2.5<\/sub> and PM10<\/sub> particulate matter values, the Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality also display temperature and humidity. The pollutant gases SO2<\/sub>, CO and O3<\/sub> at high-traffic locations can also be measured by the Palas\u00ae devices. More Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality are to follow in other areas of the city. People can learn about the air quality around them with the help of the Palas\u00ae devices and obtain a clear picture of possible health risks.<\/p>\n

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\nLocations of Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality<\/em><\/p>\n

Palas\u00ae<\/strong> devices for visualization of smart city<\/strong><\/p>\n

The City of Ettlingen has been working hard to transform it into a blue-sky smart city. The stable measurements of the Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality helpfully further the visualization of the city’s air quality.\u00a0 Mayor Johannes Arnold says: “We are pleased that we were able to install these devices in Ettlingen together with the company Palas and we are excited about the long-term evaluations. ” Andreas Kraut, who is responsible for installation, adds: “It is exciting to observe how the air quality changes over the course of the day – depending on the traffic situation, time of year, weather situation, temperature, etc. ”<\/p>\n

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The Palas\u00ae AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality transmit data to MyAtmosphere, Palas GmbH’s cloud-based environmental measurement system. And the city of Ettlingen can update the real-time PM2.5<\/sub> concentrations and air quality levels at the city\u2019s different locations on its municipal website, please click here<\/a> to view the air quality situation in Ettlingen.
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\nAir quality situation of Ettlingen on January 11<\/em><\/p>\n

As shown in the graph above, the air quality situation in Ettlingen was relatively good at 9:28 a.m. on January 11. For example, the PM2.5<\/sub> concentration around the train station is 0.9 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3, and 1.6 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 around the gas station of Seehof. The optical particle analysis used by the Palas\u00ae devices can determine the particulate matter values immediately without post-evaluation and correction, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. People can view stable values throughout the day and take appropriate protective measures accordingly.<\/p>\n

In addition, Palas\u00ae is testing the integration of the AQ Guard Smart Grid Monitors for Ambient Air Quality into the city’s existing, area-wide LoRaWAN network (Long Range Wide Area Network). Therefore, the residents can get convenient access to the city’s air quality situation. \u00a0Palas\u00ae will also help Ettlingen build a digital and transparent smart city in further steps.
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\nReliable Palas\u00ae monitors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Palas\u00ae stable air quality monitors provide reliable, continuous and flexible measurements of particle concentration and distribution. They are able to identify the causes of particle pollution and predict its dispersion. Palas\u00ae devices can be used for mobile walk-away monitoring, particle emission dispersion studies and monitoring of safe working conditions. In addition, they are also helpful in monitoring the air quality both temporarily or in a long-term at roadside locations, construction sites or industrial plants to help people face a variety of air pollution challenges.<\/p>\n

AQ Guard Smart <\/strong>Grid Monitor for Ambient Air Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optional data cloud platform, plug and play, real-time viewing of hotspot data:<\/p>\n

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AQ Guard Smart is a robust aerosol spectrometer for ambient air. It uses the measurement principle of optical scattered light measurement on single particles based on the technology of the EN 16450 certified Fidas\u00ae 200. It can be upgraded with a gas sensor package (SO2<\/sub>, CO, NO2<\/sub>, O3<\/sub>) and thus offers optimal options for evaluating the air quality. AQ Guard Smart can be operated over longer periods without recalibration. Deviations in the particle size determination and, therefore drifts of the PM values, are determined by a specific analysis of the particle size distribution and displayed and reported when a tolerance threshold is exceeded as part of the self-monitoring. AQ Guard Smart transmits measurement data via Palas\u00ae MyAtmosphere and when operating alone, the system can be operated by an external battery with or without solar support.<\/p>\n

Advantages
\n<\/strong>\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Technology based on the certified Fidas\u00ae 200 series (EN16450 and MCERTS), easy and fast installation
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Configuration via Wi-Fi hotspot, remote, external touchpad
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Communication via GPRS \/ 3G \/ 4G \/ Ethernet \/ Wi-Fi
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Expandable with weather station \/ external battery \/ solar
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Simultaneous measurement of Cn<\/sub>, PM1<\/sub>, PM5<\/sub>, PM4<\/sub>, PM10 <\/sub>with high temporal resolution
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Particle measurement range from 0.175 \u2013 20,000 nm up to 100 mg\/m\u00b3 mass concentration or 20,000 particle\/cm\u00b3 (single particle analysis)
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Continuous and simultaneous real-time measurement in second-by-second resolution
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Visualization of the measured data in real time and their course
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Data and parameters can be subsequently evaluated with Palas\u00ae PDAnalyze software
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Real-time transfer of measured data without post-processing or adjustment<\/p>\n

Applications
\n<\/strong>\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Industry:
\n– Production processes
\n– Bulk material handling (mixing, discharge, storage, packaging, etc.)
\n– Fence line Monitoring
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Construction sites: roads, railroads, demolition sites
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Buildings: schools, kindergartens, hospitals, hotels, offices, public service buildings
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Residential buildings near construction sites or other polluted areas
\n\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0Public transportation: airports, train stations, tramway & underground stations, cruise ships, passenger cabin, e.g. in tram, train<\/p>\n

Palas\u00ae will arrange a series of online webinars both in English and Chinese for Ambient air quality continuous monitoring system, SMPS scanning mobility particle size spectrometer, Promo\u00ae aerosol spectrometer, Aerosol generator and Dilution system, ISO 16890 filter media test rig-MFP 3000 G, ISO 29463-3 HEPA\/ULPA filter media test rig-MFP Nano plus 4000, ISO 17536 oil mist separator filtration performance test rig-HMT 1000, as well as many other aerosol measurement solutions. You are welcome to register for the conference and will be informed of the webinar information as soon as possible!<\/p>\n

Click<\/strong><\/a> here to register now<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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