INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST FROM COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya ◽  
Norsyamimi Hanapi
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Cyclone Sampler

Among the anthropogenic air pollutant that lead to the global warming, this research focuses on the inhalable dust and respirable dust that comes from the emissions of coal. Recently, the demand of electricity supply in Malaysiais raising and leads to the diversification of its resources towards the non-renewable energy. Coal-fired power plant emission had been recognized as one of the manmade sources of particulate matter. 8-hours personal particulate matter sampling had been done at a coal-fired power plant with 7-hole sampler at 2 L/min air flow and cyclone sampler at 2.2 L/min air flow. This study found that 96.78 % of the result from total inhalable dust exceeds the PM10DOE Malaysia standard of 0.15mg/m3. The percentage ratio of respirable towards total inhalable dust is 50.25%. Further analysis showed that as the temperature increases, the particulate matter concentration also increases. It is believed that the smaller particles offer higher degree of human health risk. The particulate from coal with aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micron and lesser can be deposited into deeper part of lung and provide adverse health impact towards the public or residence of surrounding coal-fired power plant location area, generally and coal-fired power plant workers, in specific.

COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT AIRBORNE PARTICLES IMPACT TOWARDS HUMAN HEALTH

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Nik Nurul-Hidayah Nik Yahya ◽  
Norsyamimi Hanapi ◽  
Alias Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Airborne Particles ◽  
Atmospheric Environment ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Cyclone Sampler ◽  
Coal Workers ◽  
Percentage Ratio

The explosion of global warming and climate change occurs parallel to the raise rise of earth development. These phenomena happen due to the deterioration of atmospheric environment rooted from human activity. Ranges of air pollutants had been discovered. However, this research focuses on airborne particles in particular that comes from the emissions of coal. Recently, Malaysia electricity demand is raising and leads to the diversification of its sources towards the non-renewable energy. Manjung coal-fired power plant emission had been recognised as one of the potential anthropogenic sources of airborne particles. 8-hours airborne particles sampling had been done at Manjung Power Plant in March and July 2011 with 7-hole sampler at 2 L/min air flow and cyclone sampler at 2.2 L/min airflow. This research found that total inhalable dust exceeds 96.78 %; PM10 standard of 0.15mg/m3.This study also found that the percentage ratio of respirable towards total inhalable dust is 33.49%. This study also found that, as the temperature increases, the airborne particles concentration also increases. It is believed that the smaller offers particulate higher degree of illness. Thus, it is believed, the airborne particles dissemination from its sources is affected by the climate of an environment. Whichcan be deposited into deeper part of lung and provide adverse health impact towards the public or residence of surrounding coal-fired power plant neighbourhood area, generally and coal workers, specifically.

scholarly journals METAL EXPOSURE IN RESPIRABLE & INHALABLE DUST BY THE LOCALITY OF COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Combustion Source ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
New Research ◽  
And Control

The surrounding area of the coal-fired power plant are mostly exposed to its chemical contents. The world has witnessed multicases relevant to mortality due to overexposure to coal materials. However, these factor have not been faced by the Malaysians. Still, it is significant to monitor and control the coal-fired power plant exposure. This research aims to identify the dominant metal within the radius of a coal-fired power plant combustion source point. The inhalable and respirable dust are being collected then analysed and calculated its Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Later, health impact knowledge is being synchronize withthe obtained data. Hence, built environment at the radius 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km were being observed as well as inhalable and respirable dust. The data was analysed using the ICPMS (Nexion 300x) to trace the concentrations of metals. The metals include Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, V, and Zn. Generally, the results showed that the total of respirable towards inhalable dust ratio of metal concentration found at Manjung was 88.62%. The highest concentration found inIron was at 4.710 ng m-3 for respirable dust and Zinc for inhalable dust at 7.387 ng m-3; thus, claiming both Iron and Zinc as the dominant metals in Manjung. The pattern of metals concentration found in this research proven that the FGD and ESPs application in Manjung coal-fired power plant contributed in reducing the airborne particles emissions. However, the PEL calculations showed exceeding limits of metals found on site. Hence affecting the human respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Therefore, new research in developing the policy for the construction of the coal-fired power plant, especially within the radius of residential and public area are in significant need.

scholarly journals METAL EXPOSURE IN RESPIRABLE & INHALABLE DUST BY THE LOCALITY OF COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Rashidi Othman ◽  
Nik Nurul Hidayah Nik Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Combustion Source ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
New Research ◽  
And Control

The surrounding area of the coal-fired power plant are mostly exposed to its chemical contents. The world has witnessed multicases relevant to mortality due to overexposure to coal materials. However, these factor have not been faced by the Malaysians. Still, it is significant to monitor and control the coal-fired power plant exposure. This research aims to identify the dominant metal within the radius of a coal-fired power plant combustion source point. The inhalable and respirable dust are being collected then analysed and calculated its Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Later, health impact knowledge is being synchronize withthe obtained data. Hence, built environment at the radius 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km were being observed as well as inhalable and respirable dust. The data was analysed using the ICPMS (Nexion 300x) to trace the concentrations of metals. The metals include Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, V, and Zn. Generally, the results showed that the total of respirable towards inhalable dust ratio of metal concentration found at Manjung was 88.62%. The highest concentration found inIron was at 4.710 ng m-3 for respirable dust and Zinc for inhalable dust at 7.387 ng m-3; thus, claiming both Iron and Zinc as the dominant metals in Manjung. The pattern of metals concentration found in this research proven that the FGD and ESPs application in Manjung coal-fired power plant contributed in reducing the airborne particles emissions. However, the PEL calculations showed exceeding limits of metals found on site. Hence affecting the human respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Therefore, new research in developing the policy for the construction of the coal-fired power plant, especially within the radius of residential and public area are in significant need.

Status of Air Pollutant Emissions and Health Impact of LNG Cogeneration Plant in Administrative City, Republic of Korea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Cogeneration Plant ◽  
Impact Prediction ◽  
The Impact

<p><span><span>Along with the development of new cities, the construction of LNG cogeneration plant in urban areas is being promoted, and the facility has been pointed out as one of the major air pollution sources along with many vehicles in urban areas. For example, the construction of a new administrative city in Korea has led to the relocation of major government buildings and the influx of more than 300,000 people. The city has a 530 MW power plant + 391 Gcal/h district heating facility. The facility released 294,835 kg and 325,381 kg of NOx annually in 2017 and 2018, respectively. When examining the impact, we analyzed the impact of air pollutants (PM<sub>2.5</sub>, O<sub>3</sub>, NO<sub>2</sub>, etc.) through CMAQ modeling. In addition, the impact prediction using AERMOD related to the release of carcinogenic air pollutants is estimated to be no more than 10<sup>-5</sup> (risk level), but measurement and verification are required. In addition to concentration-based risk assessments, health impact assessments are needed that consider the number of populations exposed. In this study, QGIS was used to calculate population. In conclusion, even if the same LNG power plant is constructed, the LNG cogeneration plant located adjacent to a large residential facility requires air pollutant management measures according to the exposure population by radius of influence</span></span></p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Seasonal Variations of Fine Particulate Matter and Mortality Rate in Seoul, Korea with a Focus on the Short-Term Impact of Meteorological Extremes on Human Health

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Sun Kyoung Park
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Cerebrovascular Disease ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Fine Particulate Matter ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Fine Particulate ◽  
Pollutant Concentrations ◽  
The Impact

Rapid industrialization of Korea’s economy has brought with it environmental pollution that threatens human health. Among various other pollutants, ambient fine particulate matter known to endanger human health often exceeds air quality standards in Seoul, South Korea’s capital. The goal of this research is to find the impact of meteorological extremes and particle levels on human health. The analysis was conducted using hourly air pollutant concentrations, meteorological variables, and the daily mortality from cerebrovascular disease. Results show that the effect of fine particulate matter on mortality from cerebrovascular disease was more noticeable during meteorological extremes. The linkage between extreme weather conditions and mortality was more apparent in winter than in summer. Comprehensive studies of various causes of diseases should be continued to more accurately analyze the effects of fine particulate matter on human health and meteorological extremes, and to further minimize the public health impact of air pollution and meteorological conditions.

scholarly journals INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST CONCENTRATION OF SOILED STONE, METAL AND CERAMIC ARTEFACT INSIDE NATIONAL MUSEUM MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Nur Baiti Mat Husin ◽  
Rashidi Othman
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Construction Activity ◽  
Cyclone Sampler ◽  
Particulates Matter

Airborne particulate matter is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can travel in distances and suspended in the atmosphere, it affects human health and museum artefact. The primary idea of this paper is to discuss the mass concentration of airborne particulates matter in terms of inhalable and respirable dust from the stone, metal and ceramic display showcase. The fluctuation of temperature and relative humidity, the museum cleaning activity, the usage of HVAC system and construction activity affect the soiling defect of stone, metal and ceramic artefact. The approach selected to collect primary data for this research is by conducting case study at the National Museum of Malaysia. Personal air sampling was conducted using Casella 7-Holes and Cyclone sampler head. Results revealed high abundances of inhalable dust at stone and ceramic artefact both in Galley A and B. This study is beneficial towards the Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM), Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) by emphasising that reducing air pollution will reduce soiling defect of the museum artefact. Thus, it can reduce government expenses to the museum management towards cleaning procedure for the damaged artefact.

scholarly journals Optimizing the combustion processes of a small scale solid fuel-fired boiler

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-369
Author(s):  
Dóra Mentes ◽  
Zoltán Sajti ◽  
Tamás László Koós ◽  
Csaba Póliska
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Solid Fuel ◽  
Fuel Combustion ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
The Public ◽  
Particulate Matter Emissions ◽  
Solid Fuel Combustion

Over the last decade, the public has been paying increasing attention to reducing greenhouse gas and acid rain emissions and reducing particulate matter, which is extremely harmful to health and the environment. To improve air quality, the European Commission has achieved a range of measures to reduce air pollutant emissions in the transport, heat and electricity, industrial and agricultural sectors. In Hungary, the amount of gas and solid air pollutants from solid fuel combustion used by the public during the heating season represents a significant percentage of the total amount present in the atmosphere. In 2016, taking into the total emission, the 29% of CO2 emissions; 85% of CO emissions; 75% of the particulate matter emissions and 21% of the NOx emissions were derived from households. It follows that the improvement of air quality can also be achieved by controlling the emissions of solid fuel combustion plants. During our research we aimed to optimize the operation of a newly purchased TOTYA S18 boiler and a pilot pellet boiler. Operating the boilers in the correct mode minimizes air pollutant emissions, and the greater part of the heat generated is actually turns to heating the home, as with poor settings, a lot of heat leaves through the chimney. The data obtained during the tests can also be used to determine whether the boilers comply with the emission values set out in Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1185.

scholarly journals INHALABLE AND RESPIRABLE DUST CONCENTRATION OF SOILED STONE, METAL AND CERAMIC ARTEFACT INSIDE NATIONAL MUSEUM MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din ◽  
Nur Baiti Mat Husin ◽  
Rashidi Othman
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Airborne Particulate Matter ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Inhalable Dust ◽  
Construction Activity ◽  
Cyclone Sampler ◽  
Particulates Matter

Airborne particulate matter is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can travel in distances and suspended in the atmosphere, it affects human health and museum artefact. The primary idea of this paper is to discuss the mass concentration of airborne particulates matter in terms of inhalable and respirable dust from the stone, metal and ceramic display showcase. The fluctuation of temperature and relative humidity, the museum cleaning activity, the usage of HVAC system and construction activity affect the soiling defect of stone, metal and ceramic artefact. The approach selected to collect primary data for this research is by conducting case study at the National Museum of Malaysia. Personal air sampling was conducted using Casella 7-Holes and Cyclone sampler head. Results revealed high abundances of inhalable dust at stone and ceramic artefact both in Galley A and B. This study is beneficial towards the Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM), Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) by emphasising that reducing air pollution will reduce soiling defect of the museum artefact. Thus, it can reduce government expenses to the museum management towards cleaning procedure for the damaged artefact.

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