Air Pollution at Khartoum Refinery: Analysis and Control Procedures

Abstract

This study focuses on analysis and control procedures of air pollution at Khartoum Refinery Company (KRC). The study aims at analyzing, discussing and assessing the level of emitted gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂), hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NO, NO₂, NOx). It also shows the control procedures followed by KRC to reduce the emitted gases and their impacts. The study was carried out from 1st January 2018 to 22nd May 2018. Sophisticated measuring devices running continuously are used to measure the levels of such gases. The study points out that the level of sulfur dioxide was (0 mg/m³); hydrogen sulphide was (0 mg/m³); carbon monoxide was (0.4061 mg/m³); and nitrogen oxides was (0.0001 mg/m³). It was also found that the measurement procedures of gas emissions taken are with accordance to Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO). The study found that the levels of the measures gases are within the range specified by Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO). The study recommends that the existing levels of gases emission should be sustained. The study further recommends that improving awareness of local community is also seen as an important step in exposure to such gases.