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Nitrate and nitrite photochemistry might also play a role in atmospheric hydrometeors. Nitrite photolysis has been shown to account for the majority of hydroxyl photoformation in irradiated fog water from a polluted site [ 14]. In addition, the generation of mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds from amino acids and amines dissolved in fog water [147] is a process that can be linked with nitrite photochemistry [20,141]. Furthermore, the formation of atmospheric nitrophenols partially takes place in aqueous solution. Reactions in the aqueous phase can account for about 30% of the atmospheric sources of mononitrophenols and for the vast majority of the dinitrophenol ones [ 148], and irradiation of nitrate and nitrite can possibly play a role in the process (see Sect. 3.2). Mono- and dinitrophenols are toxic compounds, and their occurrence in rainwater is thought to be a contributory factor in forest decline [149-151]. 

The atmospheric movement of pollutants from sources to receptors is only one form of translocation. A second one involves our attempt to control air pollutants at the source. The control of parhculate matter by wet or dry scrubbing techniques 3delds large quantities of waste materials—often toxic—which are subsequently taken to landfills. If these wastes are not properly stored, they can be released to soil or water systems. The prime examples involve the disposal of toxic materials in dump sites or landfills. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and subsequent revisions are examples of legislation to ensure proper management of solid waste disposal and to minimize damage to areas near landfills (4). 

Exposures to chemicals, resulting in toxic effects or oxygen-deficient atmospheres, may arise in a variety of industrial situations. A summary of common sources is given in Table 5.18 clearly this is not exhaustive since exposure may result whenever materials are mixed, machined, heated, dispersed or otherwise processed or used. 

Particulate emissions have their greatest impact on terrestrial ecosystems in the vicinity of emissions sources. Ecological alterations may be the result of particulate emissions that include toxic elements. Furthermore, the presence of fine particulates may cause light scattering, known as atmospheric haze, reducing visibility and adversely affecting transport safety, property values, and aesthetics. 

The primary concern abont hazardons processes is that they be operated in a safe manner so that fires, deflagrations, detonations, and releases of flammable and toxic gases into the atmosphere or inside process bnildings are eliminated or minimized. Also of great concern from an environmental standpoint is the control and minimization of volatile organic componnd (VOC) emissions from process vents and fugitive sources. 

A proposed source is to emit 72 g/s of a toxic pollutant from a stack 30 meters liigh with a diameter of 1.5 meters. Tlic effluent gases are emitted at a temperature of 250 F (394K) with an exit velocity of 13 m/s. Using Holland s plume rise equation, obtain the plume rise as a function of wind speed for stability classes B and D. Assume that the design atmospheric pressure is 970 mbar and that the design ambient air temperature is 20 C (293K). 

The name dust , is used in a variety of ways, and with different meanings. These range from the material that accumulates on the earth s surface, such as on streets and in living and working environments, to the particulate material suspended in the atmosphere. In this paper I wish to consider these two materials in terms of their chemical composition, sources and relationship between them. The names used for the two materials will be surface dust and atmospheric dust . The word aerosol may also be used for atmospheric dust but it more properly applies to the finer particles of atmospheric dust and includes liquid aerosol (i). Botfi surface and atmospheric dusts are increasingly seen to be a hazard to human beings as they are a source of intake of toxic materials such as heavy metals. For this reason study is important of the composition and sources of the dusts. 

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