PM10, arsenic emissions, fuels, gas, atmosphere of Zenica
Abstract:
The aim of the research conducted in this research is to analyze the arsenic content in PM10 particulate matter for the period 2020-2024, providing an objective assessment of whether there has been a significant reduction in arsenic emissions into the atmosphere of the city of Zenica during this period. This timeframe was selected for analysis due to changes that may have influenced arsenic emissions into the atmosphere. The key changes include the transition from fossil fuels to gas for the heating needs of Zenica in the ArcelorMittal company, where coal was officially replaced by gas in 2022. Additionally, the coking plant at ArcelorMittal Zenica ceased operations. Finally, there was the installation of hybrid filters on agglomachines in the Agglomeration department of Arcelor Mittal. The results of the conducted research and subsequent analyses confirm that arsenic emissions into the atmosphere decreased in the period 2022– 2024 compared to the period 2020–2021. This research will also examine the possible reasons that contributed to the reduction of arsenic emissions in the atmosphere of Zenica.
Cite as:
Farzet Bikić, Halim Prcanović, Mirnes Duraković, Naida Bikić, Sanela Beganović (2025) Analysis of arsenic content in the air of the city of Zenica for the period 2020-2024. Quality 2025 (S. Jašarević, editor), ISSN 1512-9268, Neum, B&H, 3-5 June 2025., pp. 249-254
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