IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF WOOD-PROCESSING FACILITIES ON FORMALDEHYDE CONCENTRATIONS IN ATMOSPHERIC AIR
Abstract
In the paper new results of investigation of formaldehyde in the air at the sources of release and in the ambient air at the impact zones of wood-processing facilities of Belarus producing laminated wood materials and formaldehyde resins are given. It is shown that highest average concentrations of formaldehyde at sources of release are typical for particleboard and resins production at out of date equipment. It is revealed that levels of formaldehyde content in atmospheric air near particleboard and resins production facilities are higher compared to plywood, fiberboard and MDF production. Stable relation of formaldehyde content in atmospheric air with release rate was established. Relation of content of formaldehyde in atmospheric air with the distance from the source of release and dispersion conditions was estimated.
About the Authors
S. V. KAKAREKA
Institute for Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
Y. G. KOKOSH
Institute for Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
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