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Estimation of VOCs Emissions Based on BTEX Compounds from Landfill Sites in Korea  

Jung S.W. (Deparment of Environmental Engineering/iETec, Konkuk University)
Kim Y.J. (Deparment of Environmental Engineering/iETec, Konkuk University)
Jang S.J. (Deparment of Environmental Engineering/iETec, Konkuk University)
Kim K.H. (Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Sejong University)
Hong J.H. (Area-Based Air Quality Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research)
Kim J.C. (Deparment of Environmental Engineering/iETec, Konkuk University)
SunWoo Y. (Deparment of Environmental Engineering/iETec, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment / v.22, no.2, 2006 , pp. 209-222 More about this Journal
Abstract
Odor problems brought about by deteriorating air quality occur in areas surrounding landfills because VOCs emissions from landfills are exhausted through surface soil and gas vents. Due to these factors, monitoring of VOCs emissions from landfills are essential. However, only a few studies have been carried out to assess VOCs emissions from landfills. A comprehensive approach to this problem is definitely warranted. In this study, we estimated BTEX emissions from 7 landfill sites in Korea using field experiments and LandGEM(Landfill Gas Emission Model), which is the USA EPA(Environmental Protection Agency)-recommended model for landfill gas emission estimation. For this purpose, we suitably modified the model's major input parameters $L_0$ and k according to 3 classes based on landfill scale after considering the characteristics of field experiments and LandGEM data. Consequently, we estimated VOCs emissions from landfills for cities, provinces and all of Korea alter modifying $L_0$ & k using LandGEM. Through the results of this study, we obtained essential basic data with respect to present conditions which will help us understand VOCs emissions from landfills in Korea.
Keywords
VOCs; Emissions; BTEX; LandGEM; $L_0$; k;
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