scholarly journals Assessment of environmental impacts of Rabak cement factory on vegetation and soil by cement dust

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 053-058
Author(s):  
Mazahir Elhadi Abdallah Mohammed Ali ◽  
Bashir Mohamed Elhassan ◽  
Mutaman Ali A Kehail ◽  
Abdelaal Ali Hammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Industrial Emissions ◽  
Cement Dust ◽  
Exposed Area ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Standard Methods ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
The Mean

Globally, the cement industry has been identified as a factor which causes significant pollution. This study is conducted to assess environmental impacts of cement industry - Rabak Cement Factory on vegetation and soil. Standard methods were followed in collecting, preparation and examination of some plant and soil samples from the study areas. The results showed that, the mean values of soil pH, electric conductivity and moisture contents, were (7.58, 449.38 µs/cm, 4.56%), respectively in the exposed area, and (7.28, 343.63 µs/cm, 4.31%) in the unexposed area. There were significance differences between exposed and unexposed areas with regard to concentrations of oxides of elements (Fe2O3, CaO, MgO, Mn2O, Na2O and K2O) in soil and in different vegetables (Radish, Jews mallow, Fennel, Rocket) in the study area. The factory management should further provide the latest technologies to reduce industrial emissions to protect the environment and population living around the factory. Further studies are needed to investigate the impacts of cement industry on environment.

scholarly journals Soil acidity and mobile aluminum status in pseudogley soils in Cacak-Kraljevo basin

2012 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-843 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivica Djalovic ◽  
Djordje Jockovic ◽  
Goran Dugalic ◽  
Goran Bekavac ◽  
Bozana Purar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Soil ◽  
Forest Soils ◽  
Soil Acidity ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Arable Soils ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Exchangeable Acidity ◽  
The Mean

Soil acidity and aluminum toxicity are considered most damaging soil conditions affecting the growth of most crops. This paper reviews the results of tests of pH, exchangeable acidity and mobile aluminum (Al) concentration in profiles of pseudogley soils from Cacak-Kraljevo basin. For that purpose, 102 soil pits were dug in 2009 in several sites around Cacak- Kraljevo basin. The tests encompassed 54 field, 28 meadow, and 20 forest soil samples. Samples of soil in the disturbed state were taken from the Ah and Eg horizons (102 samples), from the B1tg horizon in 39 field, 24 meadow and 15 forest pits (a total of 78 samples) and from the B2tg horizon in 14 field, 11 meadow, and 4 forest pits (a total of 29 samples). Mean pH values (1M KCl) of the tested soil profiles were 4.28, 3.90 and 3.80 for the Ah, Eg and B1tg horizons, respectively. Soil pH of forest samples was lower than those in meadow and arable land samples (mean values of 4.06, 3.97 and 3.85 for arable land, meadow and forest samples, respectively). Soil acidification was especially intensive in deep horizons, as 27% (Ah), 77% (Eg) and 87% (B1tg) soil samples had the pH value below 4.0. Mean values of total exchangeable acidity (TEA) were 1.55, 2.33 and 3.40 meq 100 g-1 for the Ah, Eg and B1tg horizons, respectively. The TEA values in forest soils were considerably higher (3.39 meq 100 g-1) than those in arable soils and meadow soils (1.96 and 1.93, respectively). Mean mobile Al contents of tested soil samples were 11.02, 19.58 and 28.33 mg Al 100 g-1 for the Ah, Eg and B1tg horizons, respectively. According to the pH and TEA values, mobile Al was considerably higher in the forest soils (the mean value of 26.08 mg Al 100 g-1) than in the arable soils and meadow soils (the mean values of 16.85 and 16.00 mg Al 100 g-1, respectively). The Eg and B1tg horizons of the forest soil had especially high mobile Al contents (the mean values of 28.50 and 32.95 mg Al 100 g-1, respectively). High levels of mobile Al were especially frequent in the forest soils, with 35% (Ah), 85.0% (Eg) and 93.3% (B1tg) of the tested samples ranging above 10 mg Al 100 g-1.

ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION OF SOIL SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM THE AREA AROUND AL-MARQUB CEMENT PLANT

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Dr. Salem M. ELNakeib ◽  
Dr. Fathi K. Elyaagubi ◽  
Dr. Mohamed A. Alrabib ◽  
Eng. Afaf Abouzed ◽  
Eng. Hanan Saleh Wanis
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Cement Dust ◽  
Physiochemical Properties ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
High Concentrations

Soil samples were collected from and around Almarqub cement factory, AL-Khums city, Libya. These samples were collected from four different sites M1 (inside the factory), M2 (150 m from the factory), M3 (350 m from the factory) and M4 (60 km away from the factory as the control samples. The study was conducted to determine the heavy metal concentration in the soil. Organic matter, pH and water content value were determined according to the method described by Chaturvedi and Sankar (2006). Metals were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The results obtained for the examined physiochemical properties of soil in the area studied prove that cement dust from the Almarqub cement factory has had a significant impact on the soil. The affected soil properties are pH and total calcium content. These properties were found to be higher than those in similar soils from the same area unpolluted. The increase of soil pH in the same area may be a result of precipitation of cement dust over the years. Metal uptake from cement to soil and plants. Metals determined in contamination soil indicated high concentrations in M1 inside cement factory compared to soil samples as control. Results of the analysis have shown that there are signs of slight impact of soil properties arising from the cement dust on the soils, especially at location inside the factory. Recommendations were offered to monitor the dust falling on the soils through trapping and utilizing the dust emissions of cement.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals Contents in Soils and Cassava Plants from Farmlands within Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
N. P. Udeh ◽  
A. C. Ikegwuonu ◽  
O. A. Okeke ◽  
C. Obudulu ◽  
K. P. Okafor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Metal Enrichment ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
The Mean

Soil samples and cassava tubers collected from farmlands within Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka vicinity were analyzed for their heavy metal levels using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) in order to assess their levels of contamination on the environment as a result of excessive fertilizers and automobile emission. Physiochemical properties of the soil samples were determined using standard methods. The soil pH had a mean value of 6.27 ± 0.07, 6.10 ± 0.06 and 6.57 ± 0.03 respectively indicating that the soils were slightly acidic to neutrality. Total organic carbon and nitrate mean values were 105.20 ± 6.20, 95.75 ± 9.57 and 94.6 ± 2.27 and 138.07 ± 12.09, 149.35 ± 14.25 and 149.20 ± 1.17 respectively showing presence of some organic matters. The mean levels of heavy metals in the soil samples were 0.01 ± 0.01, 0.05 ± 0.03 and 0.05 ± 0.03 for lead (Pb), 0.24 ± 0.16, 0.001 ± 0.001 and 0.001 ± 0.000 for cadmium (Cd) and 0.00 ± 0.00, 0.010 ± 0.006 and 0.001 ± 0.001 for chromium (Cr). These metals levels were in the abundance trend of Pb>Cd> Cr. The mean metal concentrations obtained in the cassava tubers respectively were 0.001 ± 0.001, 0.001 ± 0.001 and 0.005 ± 0.005 for lead (Pb), 0.000 ± 0.000, 0.0003 ± 0.0003 and 0.000 ± 0.000 for cadmium (Cd) and 0.002 ± 0.002, 0.000 ± 0.000 and 0.002 ± 0.002 for chromium (Cr). These metals levels were in the abundance trend of Pb> Cr > Cd. For both the soil and cassava samples, there were no significant variations in the heavy metal concentrations and also in physicochemical parameter except for pH; this showed that there is low heavy metal enrichment in the soils studied. Based on the study, the following heavy metals (Pb, Cd, and Cr) falls within the Codex maximum permissible limits 0.1mg/l or ppm expect soil cadmium in science village which is above the Codex limit. The overall results showed that the farmlands (on soils and cassava tuber) appear to be free from poisoning or some metal enrichment and safe for agricultural purposes and also safe for human health and consumption.

Comparing of the Natural Radioactivity in Soil Samples of University at Al-Husseineya and Al-Mothafeen Sites of Kerbala, Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-191
Keyword(s):  
Natural Radioactivity ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Standard Errors ◽  
Radiological Hazard ◽  
Gis Technology ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Radiological Hazard Indices

Abstract: Radioactivity must be studied in soil to see the changes in the doses of human exposure. In this study, natural radioactivity and radiological hazard indices in soil samples of the Faculty of Agriculture (Al-Husseineya site) and the Faculty of Medicine (Al-Mothafeen site) in Kerbala Governorate were determined using gamma-ray spectroscopy. The results showed that the mean values of specific activity (in units of Bq/kg) and standard errors of: 238U, 232Th and 40K at Al-Husseineya site was 21.7±7.2, 9.43±3.2 and 335.8±82.2, respectively, while at Al-Mothafeen site, the mean values and standard errors were 22.4±8.8, 11.2±3.3 and 333.1±70.7, respectively. Radiation maps of natural radioactivity (238U, 232Th and 40K) at Al-Husseineya and Al-Mothafeen sites were mapped using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Moreover, most results in the present study fall within the acceptable levels, as defined by OCDE, UNSCEAR and ICRP. Therefore, there is no significant radiological hazard at the sites which were studied. Keywords: Radiological hazard, Natural radioactivity, Soil, NaI (Tl), Gamma-ray, Karbela University.

Aluminium, extractable from soil samples by the acid ammonium acetate soil-testing method

1968 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Osmo Mäkitie
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Ammonium Acetate ◽  
Acid Soils ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Ammonium Acetate Solution ◽  
Soil Testing ◽  
Acetate Solution ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
The Mean

The extractant, 0.5 M acetic acid –0.5 M ammonium acetate at pH 4.65, which is used in soil-testing, extracts relatively high amounts of aluminium from acid soils. The mean values of acetate-extractable aluminium at pH 4.65, 1.75 meq Al/100 g of soil, and of exchangeable aluminium (M KCI extraction), 0.41 meq Al were obtained from a material of 30 samples of acid soils (Table 2). Several other acetic acid ammonium acetate extractants, from M acetic acid to M ammonium acetate solution were also used for studying the extractability of soil aluminium. The soil-testing extractant can be used for the estimation of the soluble amounts of aluminium in acid soils, however, further studies are needed for a better interpretation of the ammonium acetate extractable (at pH 4.65) aluminium in our soils.

scholarly journals Natural radioactivity in the soil of Thoulakhom district in Vientiane province, Laos

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Sonexay Xayheungsy ◽  
Khiem Hong Le
Keyword(s):  
Activity Concentration ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Surface Soil ◽  
Natural Radionuclides ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Radiation Hazard ◽  
Gamma Spectrometer ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Activity Concentrations ◽  
The Mean

Results of the first investigation of the activity concentration of the surface soil samples collected at various locations of Thoulakhom district of Vientiane province of Laos People's Democratic Republic (PDR) are presented in this work. The activity concentration of the natural radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in the soil samples were determined by gamma spectrometer using a highenergy resolution semiconductor detector HPGe. The activity concentrations of the natural radionuclides were in the range from 11.28 to 31.46 with the mean of 21.76 Bq.kg-1 for 226Ra, from 7.13 to 44.47 with the mean of 21.85 Bq.kg-1 for 232Th and from 8.96 to 581.52 with the mean of 112.89 Bq.kg-1 for 40K. These mean values of the activity concentration were lower than the average worldwide ones, which were 33, 45 and 420 Bq.kg-1 for 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K, respectively. The results indicate dthat the radiation hazard from natural 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K radionuclides in all investigated soil samples taken from area under investigation in this work was not significant.

scholarly journals Assessment of Effect of Cement Dust from Cement Factory on Elemental Properties of Some Cultivated Crops, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
N. O. Olatunbosun ◽  
B. A. Sawa ◽  
A. Jibrin ◽  
A. E. Ilori
Keyword(s):  
Control Site ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Polluted Site ◽  
Cement Dust ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
Plant Samples ◽  
Cassava Plant ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Deviation Coefficient

This study assessed the effects of cement dust pollution on cultivated crops in Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. Plant samples used were obtained directly from cultivated lands in Obajana closed and far away from the cement industry within the community. The 12 plant samples collected were analyzed at Soil Science Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. Mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variability and T-test were used in analyzing the data. The results revealed that except in the case of potassium concentration (2.21) the maize controls site nitrogen (1.01) and phosphorus (0.23) concentrations are higher than the polluted site (0.21 and 0.15 for nitrogen and phosphorus respectively). Results also showed that the 3 element (nitrogen (0.784), phosphorus (0.38), and potassium (2.42) concentrations studied in the cassava plant of the polluted site were higher than those obtained in the control site with 0.31, 0.36 and 1.83 for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It was concluded that there was significant difference in the elemental properties of maize potassium only but in other elements and in cassava plant there was no significant difference. Dusts emitted from the factory have affected the elemental properties of maize and cassava farm lands that are proximate to the cement factory in the study area. The study recommends that the propone 5th plant by the cement company operating in the study area should be diverted to another settlement in order to boost agricultural produce from Obajana community.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES ON THE SOILS OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT AROUND SELECTED OPERATIONAL SITES IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-53
Author(s):  
PA Ogar ◽  
CC Ejiogu ◽  
CN Uyo ◽  
AE Ukpe ◽  
I Esomonu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Total Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Industrial Activities ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Physical And Chemical

The study examined the heavy metal components, physical and chemical parameters of soil samples around selected industrial establishments. This was to ascertain the level that industrial activities impacts on the soil quality with a view to providing a platform for rapid generation of data for environment related decision making and promoting compliance to environmental standards in Ibadan metropolis. Twelve composite soil samples to the depths of 0-15 cm, 15-30 cm, 30-45 cm to represent top and subsoil were collected at each of the selected industrial locations using soil auger for soil physical and chemical properties determination. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean Pb values for 0-15, 15–30, 30-45 cm soil depths were 5.66± 0.55, 4.58±0.68, 4.52±1.35mg/kg; Cd values were 10.23± 0.60, 9.40 ± 1.33 and 10.55± 0.36mg/kg; Co values were 9.76± 1.00, 9.98 ± 2.57 and 13.58 ± 4.16mg/kg; Cr were 10.18 ± 2.40, 12.53 ±3.17 and 12.1 ± 3.75 and Ni were 11.17 ± 3.55, 12.24 ± 2.19 and 12.53 ± 2.34 mg/kg. For Macro nutrients, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) mean values for BC was 33.50 ± 2.48, 29.3 ± 3.91, 26.6 ± 2.74 and 3.60 ± 0.16 and TN values were 3.60 ± 0.16, 3.40 ± 0.12, and 2.90 ± 0.28 respectively while AC had Total Organic Carbon mean values of 28.03 ± 0.65, 23.5 ± 2.01, 19.24 ± 1.43 and Total Nitrogen (TN) mean values 2.90 ± 0.07, 2.43 ± 0.21 and 1.99 ± 0.15 respectively. For Micro nutrient Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, the mean values at 0-15, 15-30 and 30-45 soil depth for BC were 39.08 ± 9.57, 32.43 ± 11.93 and 18.78 ± 4.80 for Mn, mean values for Fe were 39.53 ± 15.58, 51.83 ± 14.62 and 34.33 ± 10.68, also mean values for Cu was 8.53 ± 0.32, 8.26± 0.29, 7.99 ± 0.06 and mean values for Zn were 9.01 ± 0.66, 6.62 ±0.21 and 4.42 ± 1.11 respectively. There was a decrease in value with depth which may be associated with downward movement of organic materials and nutrients. The study concluded that industrial activities are impacting on the soil quality with special reference to nutrient and heavy metal contents within and around industrial facilities.

scholarly journals Natural Radionuclides and Radon Exhalation Rate in the Soils of Cauvery River Basin

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 117862211774694 ◽  
Author(s):  
CS Kaliprasad ◽  
PR Vinutha ◽  
Y Narayana
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Natural Radionuclides ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Radon Exhalation Rate ◽  
Exhalation Rate ◽  
Cauvery River ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Radon Exhalation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Recommended Level

In this study, systematic measurement of activity concentrations of 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th and radon exhalation rate has been done in soil samples of Cauvery River environment. The activity was measured using HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer, and the mean values of 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in the soil samples were found to be 182 ± 4, 34 ± 2, and 19 ± 1 Bq kg−1, respectively. The radon exhalation rate was measured by “Can technique” using SSNTD (LR-115) films. The mean values of radium concentration, surface exhalation, and mass exhalation rate were found to be 118.95, 293.61, and 108.53 mBq kg−1 h−1, respectively. The radiological hazard indices due to natural radioactivity were calculated and compared with international recommended values, which are lower than the recommended level. The radon exhalation rate is lower than the recommended level.

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