Investigation of Fine and Coarse Particulate Matter from Burning Areas in Chiang Mai, Thailand using the WRF/CALPUFF
Teerachai Amnuaylojaroen[a] , Jiemjai Kreasuwun* Author for corresponding; e-mail address: teerachai4@gmail.com
Volume: Vol.39 No.2 (APRIL 2012)
Research Article
DOI:
Received: 18 July 2011, Revised: -, Accepted: 13 December 2011, Published: -
Citation: Amnuaylojaroen T. and Kreasuwun J., Investigation of Fine and Coarse Particulate Matter from Burning Areas in Chiang Mai, Thailand using the WRF/CALPUFF , Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2012; 39(2): 311-326.
Abstract
The WRF/CALPUFF modeling system has been performed to investigate PM2.5 distributions and relative contribution of fine fraction (PM2.5) and coarse fraction (PM10-2.5) to PM10 fraction from forest fires in Chiang Mai basin in March 2007. The strong atmospheric stability and low level light wind over the Chiang Mai basin were the favorable conditions for the particulate matter accumulation. The distributions of simulated PM2.5 were mostly close to the burning areas. Model results indicated that the daily average concentrations of the PM10 and PM2.5 in March 2007 were in the range of 73-300 µg/m3 and 32.1 – 203.5 µg/m3, respectively which frequently exceeded Thai and overseas standards. About 74% and 26 % of the PM10 consist of the PM2.5 and PM10-2.5 contributions, respectively. The PM10 concentrations are more strongly associated with PM2.5 concentrations compared to that of PM10-2.5 due to higher contribution of the PM2.5.
Related Articles
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2026.004.
Kate Grudpan*, Kanokwan Kiwfo, Siripat Suteerapataranon, Ian McKelvie and Gary Christian
Vol.53 No.1 (January 2026)Special Article View: 975 Download: 37
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2025.067.
Yun Li, Hamza Khan, Yasir Nadeem Anjam, Ayesha Saleem, Muhammad Arshad and Sufian Munawar
Vol.52 No.5 (September 2025)Research Article View: 490 Download: 162
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2025.013.
Guo-Qiang Gan, Yu-Feng Zhang, Ke-Cheng Wang, Zhen Han and Ke-Min Xue
Vol.52 No.2 (March 2025)Research Article View: 803 Download: 258
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2024.013.
Mattanun Sangkhawasi, Tawun Remsungnen, Chonnikan Hanpaibool, Rungtiva P. Poo-arporn, Alisa S. Vangnai and Thanyada Rungrotmongkol
Vol.51 No.2 (March 2024)Research Article View: 1,789 Download: 1,614
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2023.048.
Mohammd Amine Meraou, Fatimah Alshahrani, Ibrahim M. Almanjahie and Mohammed Kadi Attouch
Vol.50 No.5 (September 2023)Research Article View: 1,166 Download: 525
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2022.042.
Melvin A. Castrosanto, Karen B. Alviar and Jitrayut Jitonnom
Vol.49 No.4 (July 2022)Research Article View: 3,799 Download: 517
DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2022.032.
Dumrongsak Rodphothong, Ongard Thiabgoh and Tanin Nutaro
Vol.49 No.2 (March 2022)Research Article View: 1,864 Download: 405
page: 135 - 149
Kulisara Kittivibul, Suriya Tateing and Nuttee Suree*
Vol.48 No.1 (January 2021)Research Article View: 1,442 Download: 833
page: 984 - 1000
Wittaya Tala and Thipsukon Khumsaeng
Vol.47 No.5 (September 2020)Research Article View: 1,089 Download: 954
page: 547 - 557
Wanwisa Panman, Panupong Mahalapbutr, Oraphan Saengsawang, Chompoonut Rungnim, Nawee Kungwan, Thanyada Rungrotmongkol and Supot Hannongbua
Vol.46 No.3 (May 2019)Research Article View: 1,374 Download: 402
page: 85 - 94
Yuwadee Peerapornpisal*, Chomyong Chaiubol, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Hathaitip Kraibut, Manida Chorum, Pittsanu Wannathong, Neti Ngearnpat, Kajeewan Jusakul, Angkhana Thammathiwat, Janchira Chuanunta and Thanisara Inthasotti
Vol.31 No.1 (JANUARY 2004)Research Article View: 1,844 Download: 460
page: 93 - 105
Warabhorn Boonyarat, Patchreenart Saparpakorn and Supa Hannongbua
Vol.46 No.1 (January 2019)Research Article View: 1,375 Download: 386
page: 2361 - 2373
Nadia Hanim Sabri, Siti Nadiah Abd. Halim, Sharifuddin Md Zain and Vannajan Sanghiran Lee
Vol.45 No.6 (September 2018)Research Article View: 1,023 Download: 470
page: 2201 - 2210
Napat Kongtaworn, Namon Hirun, Vimon Tantishaiyakul, Thanyada Rungrotmongkol and Supaporn Dokmaisrijan
Vol.45 No.5 (Special 2018)Research Article View: 1,026 Download: 315
page: 2140 - 2151
Anong Jainan, Aree Deenu and Suthaphat Kamthai
Vol.45 No.5 (Special 2018)Research Article View: 1,041 Download: 432
page: 625 - 633
Wararit Panichkitkosolkul and Kamon Budsaba
Vol.45 No.1 (January 2018)Research Article View: 879 Download: 296
page: 511 - 523
Sukrit Kirtsaeng*[a,b],JiemjaiKreasuwun[b], Somporn Chantara[a], Supap Kirtsaeng[c],Pattara Sukthawe
Vol.39 No.3 (JULY 2012)Research Article View: 835 Download: 330
page: 478 - 485
Sohel Rana*[a,b] , Md.Siraj-Ud-Doulah[c], Habshah Midi[a,b] and A.H.M. R. Imon[d]
Vol.39 No.3 (JULY 2012)Research Article View: 904 Download: 333
page: 171 - 190
Watha Minsan
Vol.39 No.2 (APRIL 2012)Research Article View: 832 Download: 439
page: 105 - 111
Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud* [a] and Razman Mat Tahar [b]
Vol.31 No.2 May 2004Research Article View: 872 Download: 266
page: 171 - 182
Chainarong Raktham, Jiemjai Kreasuwun, and Wonchai Promnopas
Vol.34 No.2 (MAY 2007)Research Article View: 1,015 Download: 289
page: 131 - 140
Parinya Khongprom, Sunun Limtrakul and Terdthai Vatanatham
Vol.35 No.1 (JANUARY 2008)Research Article View: 932 Download: 396
page: 97 - 108
Wan L. H. M. Desa* and Razman M. Tahar
Vol.32 No.2 (MAY 2005)Research Article View: 848 Download: 256
page: 106 - 115
Padungsee Khomhoi, Waleepan Sangprasert, Vannajan S. Lee, and Piyarat Nimmanpipug
Vol.37 No.1 (JANUARY 2010)Research Article View: 992 Download: 299
page: 39 - 47
Teerachai Amnauylawjarurn, Jiemjai Kreasuwun, Sripen Towta, and Kingkeo Siriwitayakorn
Vol.37 No.1 (JANUARY 2010)Research Article View: 1,030 Download: 308
page: 89 - 93
Preecha P. Yupapin* [a], Wichian Chotiwattana [b] and Pongpan Rattanathanawan [b]
Vol.29 No.2 (AUGUST 2002)Opinion View: 910 Download: 311
page: 131 - 139
Shamala Subramaniam, Mohd Y.M. Saman, Mohamed Othman and Rozita Johari
Vol.28 No.2 (DECEMBER 2001)Opinion View: 890 Download: 247
page: 102 - 113
Weerasak Roongruangwongse [a], Pongpor Asnachinda [b] and Wanchai Sonthichai [a]
Vol.27 No.2 (DECEMBER 2000)Opinion View: 1,052 Download: 265