Abstract:
Objectives To propose a recommended standard value of health protection zone for nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industry.
Methods The standard value of health protection zone was assessed by comprehensive data analysis, with conducting research in the field on fugitive emissions and population-based epidemiology investigation.
Results The recommended standard distance of health protection zone for factory producing ammonia is based on the production scale and the conditions of wind-speed.The recommended standard distance is 500 ~ 900 meters for a factory with a production scale of < 300 000 t / year and that is 600 ~ 1 200 meters for a factory with a production scale of ≥300 000 t / year.
Conclusion Proposing a health protection zone is important for protecting the health of residents around the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industry.