Impact of industrial atmospheric emissions (PM10) on ambient air quality in the region of Arzew, Algeria

Authors

  • Said Naili Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sciences and Technology of Oran - Mohamed Boudiaf, Algeria. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5618-3975
  • A. Morsli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48422/IMIST.PRSM/ajees-v7i1.24771

Keywords:

Air pollution, Particulate matter (PM10), Air quality, Industrial emission.

Abstract

The main objective was to assess the level of air pollution, in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO). This work focused on the impact of atmospheric emissions, such as particulate matter (PM10) generated by industrial activities of petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas processing and petrochemicals, on ambient air quality in the region of Arzew (Algeria) during 2019. The study found that PM10 level greatly exceeded (51.18 μg/m3) the annual average (20 μg/m3) recommended by the WHO During the sampling period. This study also demonstrated that PM10 levels are dependent on industrial emission rates and weather seasons, peaking in the summer mainly due to stable weather conditions.

Author Biography

Said Naili, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sciences and Technology of Oran - Mohamed Boudiaf, Algeria.

El Mnaoua, BP 1505, Bir El Djir 31000, Oran

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Published

31-03-2021

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Articles