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Abstract
This research paper examines the levels of diesel particulate matter (DPM) in the atmosphere of Jagannathpur Opencast Coal Mine. Through extensive monitoring and analysis, spatial and temporal variations in DPM concentrations were identified, with high-traffic areas showing elevated levels. The study also characterizes DPM size distribution and chemical composition, offering insights into potential health and environmental impacts. A predictive model was developed to forecast DPM concentrations under different conditions, enabling the identification of mitigation strategies. The research provides valuable information for promoting sustainable mining practices and reducing the environmental impact of diesel emissions in Jagannathpur Mine and similar operations. In this study, we have focused on areas which are outside the opencast mines so that its health impacts on the workers and people nearby can be seen during the project. For this, have chosen eight different locations in Jagannathpur opencast project around the mines in upwind and downwind direction so that we can assess the dust generated from the mines during different seasons. Distribution of diesel particulate matter are determined by the application of DPM 520, DPM 520i, Kestrel 5500 and EVM is used for the sample collection and characterizing the particulate structures. Several softwares such as SPSS, R, Python are used for the betterment of data analysis and graph plot.
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Copyright © 2023 Dr. Ram Narayan Khare. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
