Evaluating Nitrogen Oxide (NO) Impacts on Misrata Municipality's Ecosystem

Abstract

"This study investigates the environmental and health consequences of open waste burning, a prevalent, unsustainable practice in cities like Misrata, due to inadequate waste management. Specifically, it examines the impact of nitrogen oxide (NO) emissions from the Saso Merdoom waste dump yard, located south of Misrata, on the city's air quality and environment. Employing ANSYS software, the research analyzes air flow and gas dispersion to determine the spatial distribution and concentration of NO emissions. The findings reveal that waste burning significantly elevates NO levels, severely degrading Misrata's air quality. Consequently, the study advocates for the implementation of sustainable waste disposal alternatives to mitigate the detrimental environmental and health effects of open waste burning."