IJESD 2023 Vol.14(2): 111-118
doi: 10.18178/ijesd.2023.14.2.1422
doi: 10.18178/ijesd.2023.14.2.1422
Simulation of Fine Particulate Matter Dispersion from the Grand Cereals Industry Jos, Nigeria Using a Modified Gaussian Plume Model
Tyoyima John Ayua*, Aondongu Alexander Tyovenda, Emmanuel Vezua Tikyaa, and Shehu Balarabe
Manuscript received May 30, 2022; revised June 30, 2022; accepted July 11, 2022.
Abstract—Air pollution in Jos, Nigeria, is concerning due to a variety of anthropogenic sources which expose residents to possible respiratory health risks. Good emission source data and an understanding of all elements connected to air pollution is the foundation for successful pollution abatement. The study established a model for crosswind-integrated concentrations by solving the advection-diffusion equation using the reducible and irreducible techniques and utilizes it to forecast the concentration of PMX pollutants released from a stack in Jos, Nigeria. Data was collected from the Grand Cereals environment using a Handheld Portable Particle Counter for PMx with model number CW-HAT 200 for a year. High values of fine particulates recorded in the study are worrisome because they represent a threat to human health. Moreover, the monitored and modeled results evidenced a higher risk for human health in specific points, particularly areas less than 100m away from the stack which is seen as deriving from the stack emissions. Electrostatic precipitators or mist collectors can be installed to reduce the PMX emissions and its impact on human health. We proposed that the boiler stack be replaced with a taller one and that people living and working near the industry wear a nasal mask to mitigate inhaling dangers. The model performs better in estimating PM2.5 concentrations under unstable conditions and is recommended for PM2.5 monitoring.
Index Terms—Analytical model, fine particulate pollutant, grand cereals jos, PMX variation and distribution
Tyoyima John Ayua is with the Department of Physical and Natural Sciences, University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, The Gambia.
Aondongu Alexander Tyovenda and Emmanuel Vezua Tikyaa are with the Department of Physics, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Shehu Balarabe is with the Department of Applied Physics, Kaduna Polytechnic, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, Nigeria.
*Correspondence: tayua@utg.edu.gm (T.J.A.)
Index Terms—Analytical model, fine particulate pollutant, grand cereals jos, PMX variation and distribution
Tyoyima John Ayua is with the Department of Physical and Natural Sciences, University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, The Gambia.
Aondongu Alexander Tyovenda and Emmanuel Vezua Tikyaa are with the Department of Physics, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Shehu Balarabe is with the Department of Applied Physics, Kaduna Polytechnic, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, Nigeria.
*Correspondence: tayua@utg.edu.gm (T.J.A.)
Cite: Tyoyima John Ayua*, Aondongu Alexander Tyovenda, Emmanuel Vezua Tikyaa, and Shehu Balarabe, "Simulation of Fine Particulate Matter Dispersion from the Grand Cereals Industry Jos, Nigeria Using a Modified Gaussian Plume Model," International Journal of Environmental Science and Development vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 111-118, 2023.
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