In the nineties, a steel mill has been established in the south part of Udine municipality (Italy), in an industrial zone close to built-up areas, which were consequently affected by pollutants continuously released to the atmosphere by the firm. The amount of TPM, its PMI0 content, the concentration and the distribution of metals within the two PM classes have been evaluate. Data analysis allows identifying severa1 trace metals as representative of different kind of emissions released to the atmosphere; data concerning PM detected dose to the Industrial zone have been frequently compared with those obtained for urban traffic in the Udine urban area in order to highlight the steel mi11 contribution to the production and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants. Results concerning the amount of PM10 found in TPM and issues related to the distribution of metals into both substrates, PM10 and TPM, have been discussed. Severa1 metals, such as Zn, Mn, Pb and Cd, showed interesting relationships based on their distribution between the two substrates, which allows for identifying markers of the metallurgica1 activities and emissions sources.

Dispersion of atmospheric particulate emissions in built-up areas close to a steel mill

BORRONI, ANGELO;DERUDI, MARCO;
2007-01-01

Abstract

In the nineties, a steel mill has been established in the south part of Udine municipality (Italy), in an industrial zone close to built-up areas, which were consequently affected by pollutants continuously released to the atmosphere by the firm. The amount of TPM, its PMI0 content, the concentration and the distribution of metals within the two PM classes have been evaluate. Data analysis allows identifying severa1 trace metals as representative of different kind of emissions released to the atmosphere; data concerning PM detected dose to the Industrial zone have been frequently compared with those obtained for urban traffic in the Udine urban area in order to highlight the steel mi11 contribution to the production and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants. Results concerning the amount of PM10 found in TPM and issues related to the distribution of metals into both substrates, PM10 and TPM, have been discussed. Severa1 metals, such as Zn, Mn, Pb and Cd, showed interesting relationships based on their distribution between the two substrates, which allows for identifying markers of the metallurgica1 activities and emissions sources.
2007
Chemical Engineering Transaction
9788895608006
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