It is concluded that atmospheric temperatures play an importantrole in the effectiveness of chemical suppressants.
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Objective & Hypothesis:The objective of this study is to investigate the role of different atmospheric temperature on the effectiveness ofchemical suppressants to control mine haul road dust.
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Key Findings & Data:In this study, water and selected chemical surfactants—salt,chloride free agents, polymers, and molasses—were tested experimentally for their dust retentionefficiency under three different atmospheric temperatures (i.e., 35 °C, 15 °C, and −19 °C) within a time frame of72 h.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is concluded that atmospheric temperatures play an importantrole in the effectiveness of chemical suppressants.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
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The objective of this study is to investigate the role of different atmospheric temperature on the effectiveness ofchemical suppressants to control mine haul road dust. In this study, water and selected chemical surfactants—salt,chloride free agents, polymers, and molasses—were tested experimentally for their dust retentionefficiency under three different atmospheric temperatures (i.e., 35 °C, 15 °C, and −19 °C) within a time frame of72 h. From the results, it is found that these chemical surfactants performed differently under the influence ofatmospheric temperatures. Also, salt solution, chloride free solution, polymer solution, and molasses solutionachieved higher efficiencies than those of water. It is concluded that atmospheric temperatures play an importantrole in the effectiveness of chemical suppressants.
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Cite This Article
OMANE, D., LİU, W., POURRAHİMİAN, Y. (2018). Comparison of chemical suppressants under different atmospheric temperatures for the control of fugitive dust emission on mine hauls roads. Atmospheric Pollution Research, Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 3, 561–568. https://ajindex.com/articles/351354
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