Dataset of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) at ground level near to petrochemical plant
Description
The dataset was collected in the city of Cadereyta, Nuevo León, Mexico, from March 1 to May 31, 2024. The monitoring station is implemented in an area with different characteristics regarding potential sources of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The air quality monitoring station is located at the residential, commercial, and industrial levels, as well as on avenues and boulevards with high vehicular traffic and heavy cargo transport, and near a petrochemical plant. VOC concentration (ppm) values were measured using a low-cost ZE40B-TVOC sensor, with samples taken every 3 minutes. Relative humidity (%), temperature (°C), and barometric pressure values were measured with a Bosch BME280 sensor.
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Steps to reproduce
The low-cost monitoring stations were installed at an average height of 8 meters above ground level. Using a colocation method, the sensors were previously calibrated from data collected by a reference instrument. The Dataset_TVOC_v3.xlsx file includes the updated version of the raw data, featuring a unique identifier for each record.
Institutions
- Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas Facultad de Ingenieria y Ciencias