Technology for Predicting Particulate Matter Emissions at Construction Sites in South Korea

Jihwan Yang, Sungho Tae and Hyunsik Kim
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Jihwan Yang: Department of Living and Built Environment Research, Seoul Institute of Technology, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03909, Korea
Sungho Tae: School of Architecture & Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, Korea
Hyunsik Kim: Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, Korea

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 24, 1-14

Abstract: In recent years, particulate matter (PM) has emerged as a major social issue in various industries, particularly in East Asia. PM not only causes various environmental, social, and economic problems but also has a large impact on public health. Thus, there is an urgent requirement for reducing PM emissions. In South Korea, the PM generated at construction sites in urban areas directly or indirectly causes various environmental problems in surrounding areas. Construction sites are considered a major source of PM that must be managed at the national level. Therefore, this study aims to develop a technology for predicting PM emissions at construction sites. First, the major sources of PM at construction sites are determined. Then, PM emission factors are calculated for each source. Furthermore, an algorithm is developed for calculating PM emissions on the basis of an emission factor database, and a system is built for predicting PM emissions at construction sites. The reliability of the proposed technology is evaluated through a case study. The technology is expected to be used for predicting potential PM emissions at construction sites before the start of construction.

Keywords: construction site; particulate matter emissions; emission factor; prediction technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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