Measuring and Modelling of PM Level in Winter Season in Hacikaymak Region, Konya (Türkiye)

Abstract

The province of Konya is Turkey's largest province in terms of surface area and is one of the first five provinces in terms of population. The fact that a large part of the surface area consists of flat areas provides convenience in creating infrastructure. With this feature, it is one of the provinces that are suitable for immigration. The middle-income level of the population causes the use of low quality fossil fuels for heating needs in the cold winter months in the residences in the settlements. Depending on the traditional food culture, the use of wood is common in some ovens. This stop is an important source of atmospheric particulate matter concentration in all seasons. This feature has therefore led to the development of flue gas control mechanisms for such enterprises. Konya residential areas and the location of the industry cause the prevailing winds to carry industrial pollutants to the city center. In the Hacıkaymak region, which was chosen as the study area, chimney pollution of fuels originating from domestic heating is important as a source of air pollution, as well as pollutants from traffic and industrial areas. The particulate matter samples taken in winter and the modelling study made by using them showed that the pollution is high from time to time, and it is important in determining the locations of the pollutant sources in the pollution dimension. In the densely populated residential area, increases in PM pollution were observed at some measurement points with the effect of meteorological factors. The fact that this situation is important for human health shows that precautions should be taken.

Keywords

• Konya
• Hacıkaymak
• District
• Air Pollution
• Particle matter
• Human health

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