The Impacts of Methane (CH₄) On Misrata Municipality's Eco Environment

Mustafa Mahjoub; Giuma Ali Shneba; Mustafa Eroba; Mohamed Eroba; Ali Alabyed

المؤلفون

Mustafa Mahjoub Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University, Misurata, Libya مؤلف
Giuma Ali Shneba Mechanical Engineering Department, Higher institute of industrial technology, Alnajilh, Libya مؤلف
Mustafa Eroba Libyan Academy, Misrata, Libya مؤلف
Mohamed Eroba Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University, Misurata, Libya مؤلف
Ali Alabyed Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University, Misurata, Libya مؤلف

الكلمات المفتاحية:

Waste disposal، Waste incineration، Methane emissions، Air quality، Environmental and Health impact، Computational fluid dynamics، Gas dispersion، Misrata City

الملخص

The Paper study the Waste disposal that poses significant environmental and health challenges in numerous cities worldwide, including Misrata City. In the absence of effective waste management systems, waste burning has been adopted as an expedient yet unsustainable solution. This study seeks to evaluate the environmental and health impacts of waste incineration in (Saso Mardoum), located south of Misrata, with the aim of highlighting the risks associated with this practice and proposing viable alternatives. The research specifically examines the influence of methane (CH₄) emissions resulting from waste burning on Misrata, assessing the spatial distribution of these emissions and their impact on air quality and the local environment. Computational fluid dynamics software ANSYS was utilized to simulate air flow and gas dispersion, while methane concentration levels in various regions were analyzed to evaluate the degradation of air quality. The findings reveal that waste incineration produces substantial methane emissions, which significantly deteriorate air quality in Misrata. Consequently, the study recommends implementing measures to mitigate waste burning and transitioning to more environmentally sustainable waste disposal practices.