Diagnosis of emissions of air pollutants in the production of asphalt mixtures
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Diagnosis of emissions, Atmospheric pollution, Asphalt mixtures, MachiningAbstract
Asphalt pavements are commonly used in large urban centers in Brazil. However, several air contaminants are emitted during the production cycle of these pavements due, mainly, to the need to use high temperatures during this process. This research aims to evaluate the levels of pollution during the production process (machining) of asphalt mixtures in a real context. To evaluate such aspect, emissions of air pollutants generated in an asphalt mixtures plant during its operation period were analyzed in comparison with its inactivity stage. Passive sampling methods were used for the quantification of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) and active sampling was used for the quantification of particulate matter of aerodynamic size less than 10 µm (PM10), in which their chemical specification for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nickel (Ni) were carried out. Comparing the results found in the context of the plant in operation with those obtained during its inactive stage, there was an increase in the concentration of all pollutants analyzed, of which stands out the PM10 with VOCs, PAHs and Ni adsorbed.
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