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Estimation of Mercury Emission from Major Sources in Annex D of Minamata Convention and Future Trend

국내 비의도적 주요 배출원의 지역별 수은 대기 배출량 산정 및 미래 활동도 변화와 최적가용기술 적용 시 배출량 추이

  • Sung, Jin-Ho (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Oh, Joo-Sung (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Back, Seung-Ki (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jeong, Bup-Mook (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jang, Ha-Na (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Seo, Yong-Chil (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Seong-Heon (Department of Environmental Engineering, WtERT Center, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2016.01.15
  • Accepted : 2016.04.05
  • Published : 2016.04.30
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Abstract

This study discusses the present status of mercury emission and distribution from major anthropogenic sources in Korea and the future trend of mercury emission by activity changes and application of BATs. Atmospheric mercury emission from major anthropogenic sources based on Annex D of Minamata convention was estimated to around 4.89 tonne in 2012. Emission ratios of cement clinker production, coal-fired power plant, waste incineration and non-ferrous metal smelting were 68.68%, 24.75%, 6.29% and 0.28%, respectively. High mercury emission regions were characterized by the presence of cement clinker production facilities and coal-fired power plants. Prediction of future activities was carried out by linear regression of the previous year data. The (total) mercury emission was estimated to decrease up to 48% Under the scenario of BATs to be applied and the change of future activities. Emissions from coal-fired powerplants and cement clinkers were expected to decrease significantly.

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