Air pollution by heating plant proposal for a new reference index for emission limit

Increasing traffic causes not only communication difficulties, but also contributes to increasing air pollution and increasing noise levels. In an urban environment it is quite cumbersome, compact buildings, sometimes the proximity of industrial plants, contributes to the intensification of this phenomenon. By establishing a paid entry to selected areas, thus introducing zones covering the district, center or the whole city, it is possible to significantly influence the quality of the transport network in this area. The paper analyzes the EU regulations regarding emission limit values for vehicles sold in its area. There are also discussed threats resulting from excessive traffic in the city, such as air pollution, on the example of the city of Warsaw. The effects of excessive air pollution are also presented. The paper presents the concept of a system of paid entry to the city, based on the example of the Warsaw district of Śródmieście. The logical architecture of the system is presented, as well as an example of the arrangement of devices in one of the entrance points to the zone, using the existing infrastructure for this purpose.

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Replies to Challenges in the Field of Air Pollution Control in Foundry Plants

Archives of Foundry Engineering ◽

10.2478/v10266-012-0098-6 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 143-148

Author(s):

R. Margraf

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Pollution Control ◽

Point Of View ◽

Air Pollution Control ◽

Limit Values ◽

Ferrous Metals ◽

Filtration System ◽

Degree Of Separation ◽

Emission Limit

Abstract The solution of applications for air pollution control in foundries for iron and non-ferrous metals may not only be understood as the observance of requested emission limit values at the stack outlet. An effective environmental protection already starts with the greatest possible capture of pollutants at the source with at the same time minimisation of the volume flow necessary for this. Independent of this, the downstream installed filtration system has to realise a degree of separation of definitely above 99%. Furthermore, when selecting the filter construction, attention has to be paid to a high availability. An even temporarily production without filter will more and more no longer be accepted by residents and authorities. Incidents at the filter lead to a shutdown of the whole production. Additional measures for heat recovery while preparing concepts for filtration plants help to reduce the energy consumption and serve for a sustained conservation of environment. A consequent consideration of the items above is also condition for the fact that environmental protection in foundries remains affordable. The lecture deals with the subjects above from the point of view of a plant constructor.

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HEATING PLANT AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION: THE CASE OF KRAGUJEVAC TOWN

Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems ◽

10.1142/9789812771285_0041 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

PREDRAG RADOVANOVIĆ ◽

MARINA JOVANOVIĆ ◽

MILIĆ ERIĆ ◽

DEJAN MILOŠEVIĆ ◽

BILJANA STEFANOVIĆ

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Pollution Reduction ◽

Heating Plant

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Air Quality and Industrial Emissions in the Cities of Kazakhstan

Atmosphere ◽

10.3390/atmos12030314 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 314 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daulet Assanov ◽

Valeryi Zapasnyi ◽

Aiymgul Kerimray

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Air Quality ◽

Power Plants ◽

Pollution Level ◽

Industrial Emissions ◽

Limit Values ◽

Industrial Plants ◽

Industrial Cities ◽

Spatial Coverage ◽

Emission Limit

Industrial emissions are of major concern, especially in developing countries. Hence, there is a need for studies that investigate the trends in industrial emissions in these countries. The purpose of this study is to discuss trends in industrial emissions in Kazakhstan and the air pollution level in its industrial cities. Data on emission limit values from the permitting documents of twenty-one power plants and nine metallurgical enterprises of Kazakhstan were analyzed. Eight cities (out of fourteen) had a “high” level of atmospheric air pollution according to the Air Pollution Index in 2019. Most of the considered enterprises increased their emission limit values compared to the previous permitting period. In some cities there is a lack of monitoring stations, indicating the need for improving the spatial coverage of the air quality monitoring network in the industrial cities of Kazakhstan. The location of industrial plants far outside the cities could reduce the exposure of the urban population to air pollution. Kazakhstan urgently needs to adopt stringent emissions standards for coal-fired power plants and heavy industrial plants. The national air quality standards and definitions of air pollutants need to be updated based on the latest scientific knowledge.

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