Methylmercury and total mercury in estuarine organisms from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Guanabara Bay (GB), located in the Rio de Janeiro State, is still a productive estuary on the south-eastern Brazilian coast. It is an ecosystem heavily impacted by organic matter, oil and a number of other toxic compounds, including Hg. The present study aimed to comparatively evaluate the aquatic total mercury (THg) and MeHg contamination, and the ratios of MeHg to THg (% MeHg), in 3 species of marine organisms, Micropogonias furnieri-carnivorous fish (N = 81), Mugil spp.--detritivorous fish (N = 20) and Perna perna--filter-feeding bivalves (N = 190), which are widely consumed by the population. A total of 291 specimens were collected at the bay in different periods between 1988 and 1998. THg concentrations were determined by cold vapour AAS with stannous chloride as a reducing agent. MeHg was extracted by dithizone-benzene and measured by GC-ECD. Analytical quality was checked through certified standards. All organisms presented both low THg and MeHg concentrations and they were below the maximum limit of 1,000 micrograms Hg.kg-1 wet wt. as established for human intake of predatory fish by the new Brazilian legislation. Carnivorous fish showed higher THg and MeHg concentrations, and also % MeHg in muscle tissues, than organisms with other feeding habits and lower trophic levels. The average of THg concentrations in carnivorous fish was 108.9 +/- 58.6 micrograms.kg-1 wet wt. (N = 61) in 1990 and 199.5 +/- 116.2 micrograms.kg-1 wet wt. (N = 20) in 1998, but they presented different total length and body weights. The average THg content in detritivorous fish was 15.4 +/- 5.8 micrograms.kg-1 wet wt., whereas THg concentrations ranged from 4.1 to 53.5 micrograms.kg-1 wet wt. for the molluscs. The THg and MeHg contents of mussel varied according to the sampling point and water quality. MeHg concentration in detritivorous fish was similar to MeHg concentration in molluscs, but there was a significant difference in the MeHg/THg ratio: the carnivorous fish presented higher MeHg percentages (98%) than the detritivorous fish (54%) and the molluscs (33%). Weight-normalised average concentration of THg in carnivorous fish collected in 1990 (0.18 +/- 0.08 microgram.g-1/0.7 kg wet wt.) and in 1998 (0.16 +/- 0.09 microgram.g-1/0.7 kg wet wt.) presented no significant difference (t = 1.34; P < 0.5). In conclusion, the low THg and MeHg concentrations in the organisms from the GB ecosystem, are related to its eutrophic conditions and elevated amounts of suspended matter. In this situation, Hg could be strongly complexed or adsorbed by the particulate, which would dilute the Hg inputs and reduce its residence time in the water column, with a consequent decrease in its availability to organisms.     

Insights into the formation of secondary organic carbon in the summertime in urban Shanghai

To investigate formation mechanisms of secondary organic carbon(SOC) in Eastern China,measurements were conducted in an urban site in Shanghai in the summer of 2015. A period of high O_3 concentrations(daily peak 120 ppb) was observed, during which daily maximum SOC concentrations exceeding 9.0 μg/(C·m~3). Diurnal variations of SOC concentration and SOC/organic carbon(OC) ratio exhibited both daytime and nighttime peaks. The SOC concentrations correlated well with O_x(= O_3+ NO_2) and relative humidity in the daytime and nighttime, respectively, suggesting that secondary organic aerosol formation in Shanghai is driven by both photochemical production and aqueous phase reactions. Single particle mass spectrometry was used to examine the formation pathways of SOC. Along with the daytime increase of SOC, the number fraction of elemental carbon(EC) particles coated with OC quickly increased from 38.1% to 61.9% in the size range of 250–2000 nm, which was likely due to gas-to-particle partitioning of photochemically generated semi-volatile organic compounds onto EC particles. In the nighttime, particles rich in OC components were highly hygroscopic, and number fraction of these particles correlated well with relative humidity and SOC/OC nocturnal peaks. Meanwhile, as an aqueous-phase SOC tracer, particles that contained oxalate-Fe(III) complex also peaked at night. These observations suggested that aqueous-phase processes had an important contribution to the SOC nighttime formation. The influence of aerosol acidity on SOC formation was studied by both bulk and single particle level measurements, suggesting that the aqueous-phase formation of SOC was enhanced by particle acidity.     

我国废钢铁加工设备生产使用现状及前景展望

对我国2009年粗钢产量及废钢铁加工供应情况进行概述和预测,介绍了我国废钢铁加工设备的生产规模、使用状况及研发现状,以及我国废钢铁加工设备的种类及其性能。展望了我国废钢铁加工设备的前景,指出质优价廉、适合中国国情、具有环保功能的废钢铁加工设备市场发展空间巨大。     

我国东部沿海地区农村发展态势评价与驱动力分析

农村发展态势评价与驱动力分析,是乡村地理学研究的重要内容。论文通过构建农村发展态势评价指标体系,应用因子分析方法和驱动力指数模型,开展了我国东部沿海地区农村发展态势评价与驱动力分析。结果如下:①1990年农村发展水平普遍比较落后,2000年农村发展总体格局基本形成,2005年各地区普遍进入中等以上发达水平,但区域差异进一步拉大,长江三角洲、珠江三角洲地区农村发展呈面状辐射扩散态势;②除人均耕地面积、单位播种面积农业机械总动力外,其他指标均为农村发展的积极推动因素,尤以农民人均所得指标为最;③今后应借助工业化、城镇化的外部动力和农村自我发展能力的合力助推,倡导资源节约集约利用与生态环境保护意识,注重农村劳动力资源的培育与引进,既要进行农村产业升级,强化非农产业发展,又要加快现代农业建设。     

海洋水体原油污染存在形态及处置技术研究

详细描述了原油在海洋中存在的形态及对溢油事故的处置技术和方法,并结合原油的特性、气象水文条件等叙述了如何选择溢油处置方法。     

某型固体继电器储存性能退化规律研究

选用某型固体继电器在A、B、c、D等4地开展了为期131个月的库房储存试验,跟踪测试了其性能参数。应用F-检验和T-检验对其性能参数的测试数据进行了分析研究,结果表明储存131个月后,输入电流和输出接通电阻在4地有显著性的变化。通过研究4地试验样品性能参数的退化量,结果表明所有性能参数中输出接通电阻的退化量最大;4地相比,C地试验样品的输出接通电阻的退化量是最大的,A地试验样品的输出接通电阻的退化量是最小的。因此,A地最适合该型固体继电器的储存。     

A fuzzy logic and probabilistic hybrid approach to quantify the uncertainty in layer of protection analysis

Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a widely used semi-quantitative risk assessment method. It provides a simplified and less precise method to assess the effectiveness of protection layers and the residual risk of an incident scenario. The outcome failure frequency and consequence of that residual risk are intended to be conservative by prudently selecting input data, given that design specification and component manufacturer's data are often overly optimistic. There are many influencing factors, including design deficiencies, lack of layer independence, availability, human factors, wear by testing and maintenance shortcomings, which are not quantified and are dependent on type of process and location. This makes the risk in LOPA usually overestimated. Therefore, to make decisions for a cost-effective system, different sources and types of uncertainty in the LOPA model need to be identified and quantified. In this study, a fuzzy logic and probabilistic hybrid approach was developed to determine the mean and to quantify the uncertainty of frequency of an initiating event and the probabilities of failure on demand (PFD) of independent protection layers (IPLs). It is based on the available data and expert judgment. The method was applied to a distillation system with a capacity to distill 40 tons of flammable n-hexane. The outcome risk of the new method has been proven to be more precise compared to results from the conventional LOPA approach.     

2014年1月北京市大气重污染过程单颗粒物特征分析

利用在线单颗粒物气溶胶质谱仪(SPAMS)对2014年1月北京市典型大气重污染过程进行了连续监测,分析了具有正负离子质谱信息的颗粒物共2248225个.同时,利用ART-2a神经网络分类方法并结合Matlab统计分析,将具有质谱信息的颗粒物归为10类,分别为:矿尘类颗粒物(Dust)、元素碳颗粒物(EC)、有机碳颗粒物(OC)、元素碳和有机碳混合颗粒物(ECOC)、钠钾颗粒物(NaK)、富钾颗粒物(K)、含氮有机物(KCN)、高分子有机物(MOC,Macromolecular OC)、多环芳烃类颗粒物(PAHs)和重金属类颗粒物(Metal).结合PM_2.5质量浓度数据和HYSPLIT 4.0后向轨迹模型结果,将观测时间段划分为3个典型污染过程和1个清洁过程.结果显示,重污染期间OC、MOC和PAHs为最主要的颗粒物类型.最后,本文还比对分析了污染过程和清洁期间颗粒物的混合状态,结果表明,污染过程中硫酸盐和硝酸盐较清洁期间更容易与碳质颗粒物结合.     

南京北郊一次霾过程中气溶胶理化特征变化研究

本研究利用单颗粒飞行时间气溶胶质谱仪(SPAMS)、宽范围粒径谱仪(WPS)并结合气象数据对南京北郊一次霾过程中气溶胶的理化特征变化进行了分析.结果表明观测期间风向变化导致的气溶胶来源变化是大气能见度变化的主要原因.最低大气能见度出现在西北气团控制期间,其次是偏东气团和北西北气团.不同方向上气溶胶粒子的粒径分布有显著的差异,其中来自西北气团的气溶胶粒子,有最大的表面积浓度,尤其是0.5~1μm粒径范围内的气溶胶粒子浓度最大;而北西北气团的气溶胶粒子主要集中在核模态和粗模态.不同气团中气溶胶粒子的化学组成也有显著的差异,其中K-nitrate、Ammonium、C3、Metal主要来自西北气团的贡献、其次为偏东气团贡献,K-Biomass、K-OC、EC、ECOC在3类气团中均有浓度贡献,其中K-OC、EC、ECOC、Dust在北西北气团所占比例最高.     

不同修复材料对铅锌尾砂中DTPA浸提态Pb、Zn、Cu、Cd含量的影响

采矿业产生的大量尾砂作为典型的污染源,其含有的重金属等有害成分在雨水浸淋下会直接或间接对周边环境造成污染。为研究尾砂中重金属的污染修复技术,以湖南郴州某废弃矿区的尾砂为研究对象,通过添加质量分数为2.0%的生石灰、还原铁粉、过磷酸钙等廉价修复材料,对尾砂中DTPA浸提态Pb、Zn、Cu、Cd的含量变化进行研究,并就其含量变化所体现的时间效应及机理进行探讨。研究发现,还原铁粉对尾砂的修复作用最好,其次是过磷酸钙。还原铁粉使得尾砂中DTPA浸提态Pb、Zn、Cu、Cd的含量分别降低了59.91%,56.53%,75.81%,35.78%;过磷酸钙使得尾砂DTPA浸提态Pb、Zn、Cu、Cd的含量分别降低了48.85%,44.27%,44.27%,39.23%,可为尾砂中重金属稳定化工程实施提供参考。