Elemental Analysis of Total Suspended Particulates and PM10 in the Ambient Air of Lafarge Cement Syria and Ceramic (Fayhaa) Industry

Background. Cement plants generate particulate matter (PM) across processes from raw material preparation to packaging. The presence of total suspended particulates (TSP) coming out of the stack causes a high accumulation of dust in residential areas. Human exposure to TSP could affect human health and wellbeing. Objectives. The present study aims to evaluate concentrations of TSP and to estimate the health risks of TSP exposure through the inhalation pathway in communities surrounding a private cement industry in Maros regency, Indonesia. Methods. Total suspended particulates were collected using a high-volume air sampler (HVAS) at five locations. Samples were taken by grab sampling for 24 hours. The SCREEN3 program was used to view the maximum range and distribution of pollutants based on the geographical, stack profiles and meteorological factors in the study area. Hazard quotient (HQ) was used to estimate non-carcinogenic risks of TSP in surrounding communities. Results. Total suspended particulate concentrations were measured with a maximum value of 133.24 μg/m3 and a minimum value of 18.48 μg/m3. This maximum value exceeds the minimum acceptable level from Canadian National Ambient Air Quality Objectives (C-NAAQOs). The non-carcinogenic risks from the inhalation pathway were low except for location 3 (HQ>1) across all locations. Conclusions. The cement plant may significantly contribute to total TSP concentrations in air and may potentially have adverse effects on human health. Communities near the cement plant are vulnerable to TSP exposure and measures are needed to reduce TSP in Maros regency, Indonesia. Participant Consent. Obtained Ethics Approval. This study was approved by the Health Research Ethics Committee of Hasanuddin University with protocol number 28920093022. Competing Interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

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Toxicity potential of particulates in the airshed of haulage vehicle park

Global NEST Journal ◽

10.30955/gnj.000948 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 466-473 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Keyword(s):

Control Point ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Sampling Point ◽

Total Suspended Particulate ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates ◽

Suspended Particulate ◽

Toxicity Potential ◽

Major Highway ◽

Regulatory Measure

<p>This study examined the toxicity potential of total suspended particulate in the airshed of a haulage vehicle park located in a major highway connecting Lagos, the commercial centre of Nigeria to its other parts. It has an approximate area of 0.6 km2. Ambient air total suspended particulates (TSP) were monitored at five different sub- parks using the GT331 particulate monitor. A control sampling point was also set at about a kilometer southward of the sub-parks. The average measured particulate concentrations within the park ranged between 197.07 and 653.28 µg m-3 with an average of 334.5 µg m-3 but at the control point, it was between 18.5 and 46.6 µg m-3 with an average of 36.23 µg m-3. An assessment of toxicity potential of these particulates shows unhealthy air conditions at the haulage park. It was between 0.58 and 6.00 at the park’s sampling points but ranged between 0.11 and 0.33 at the control location. This study establishes that haulage vehicles may contribute significantly to its host airshed degraded air quality thus calls for appropriate regulatory measure to protect commuters plying the major highway around the park.</p>

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Apply Woods Model in the Predictions of Ambient Air Particles and Metallic Elements (Mn, Fe, Zn, Cr, and Cu) at Industrial, Suburban/Coastal, and Residential Sampling Sites

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/2012/207620 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Guor-Cheng Fang ◽

Ci-Song Huang

Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Dry Deposition ◽

Thermal Power ◽

Sampling Site ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Deposition Flux ◽

Metallic Elements ◽

Suspended Particulates ◽

Total Suspended Particulates ◽

Central Taiwan

The main purpose for this study was to monitor ambient air particles and metallic elements (Mn, Fe, Zn, Cr, and Cu) in total suspended particulates (TSPs) concentration, dry deposition at three characteristic sampling sites of central Taiwan. Additionally, the calculated/measured dry deposition flux ratios of ambient air particles and metallic elements were calculated with Woods models at these three characteristic sampling sites during years of 2009-2010. As for ambient air particles, the results indicated that the Woods model generated the most accurate dry deposition prediction results when particle size was 18 μm in this study. The results also indicated that the Woods model exhibited better dry deposition prediction performance when the particle size was greater than 10 μm for the ambient air metallic elements in this study. Finally, as for Quan-xing sampling site, the main sources were many industrial factories under process around these regions and were severely polluted areas. In addition, the highest average dry deposition for Mn, Fe, Zn, and Cu species occurred at Bei-shi sampling site, and the main sources were the nearby science park, fossil fuel combustion, and Taichung thermal power plant (TTPP). Additionally, as for He-mei sampling site, the main sources were subjected to traffic mobile emissions.

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