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Left image: Kunak Air Pro deployed at Las Palmeras coal mine.


Right image: PM size distribution in Kunak AIR Cloud.


minerals that could affect nearby populations. The air quality monitoring network deployed enables the recording of the target parameters, facilitating the establishment of alert thresholds and supervision systems to aid decision-making. Besides, it provided accurate and reliable data in mining activities, contributing to the identifi cation of critical periods during the extraction processes.


Conclusions


Sensor-based air quality systems provide a useful solution for continuous monitoring, offering real-time data on various pollutants, which helps reduce the environmental impact of the operations and contributes protection of the health of workers and nearby populations. Additionally, the use of sensor-based instruments results in cost savings by quickly identifying ineffi ciencies or malfunctions in the industrial processes, allowing for immediate interventions to solve them, and avoiding any economic losses.


NH3 pollutant detection (pollution rose) in a sludge treatment plant. Heavy industry


Industrial monitoring for the detection of leakage and fugitive emissions and hotspot identifi cation. Sensor-based systems are suitable for evaluating actions to minimize the impact of the operations, comply with environmental regulations, and economic savings by reducing maintenance costs and implementing more effi cient systems and technologies. The main industries to deploy a pollutant monitoring network are cement and steel industries, power plants and transportation.


One of the real use cases is the air quality monitoring at the CEMEX plant in Monterey (Mexico). CEMEX deployed a Kunak AIR Pro monitoring network, both in the quarry and in the factory, providing excellent data quality on the main pollutants derived from cement production. The monitoring network records the main parameters to alert when any of them exceed pre- established levels through a notifi cation system and thus helps in taking preventive measures.


Oil & Gas industry


Pollutants monitoring at in-mission helps to create a more sustainable future by measuring the impact of petrochemical industry emissions on air quality. The use of sensor-based instruments facilitates the identifi cation of operational issues within the industry, such as ineffi ciencies, leakages, and breakages. Furthermore, these instruments aid in promptly detecting maintenance defi ciencies by monitoring an increment in diffuse emissions, thereby enabling cost savings and quick intervention to address ineffi ciencies.


There are several study cases in which Kunak AIR solutions were deployed in petrochemical industries, such as Latin America and the Middle East (customer names are confi dential). Kunak AIR devices are deployed in the oil and gas industries, equipped with VOCs, HCl and SO2


sensors among other pollutants, to identify


the emissions, ensure the health of the workers, and protect and preserve the environment. Additionally, the Kunak AIR Cloud provides diverse tools for analyzing pollutant behaviour, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of emission sources.


Mining and Construction Industry


A sensor-based network allows the assessment of the environmental impact of mining operations in real-time to protect the environment and people’s health. This will facilitate


VOCs detection (polar plot) from a petrochemical industry.


increased effi ciency through the identifi cation of emission sources, compliance with legislation, and support of dust control mechanisms (irrigation, chemical suppressants, etc.), leading to reduced costs through mitigation actions.


One study case is the deployment of a hybrid network of Kunak AIR Pro devices, together with equivalence particulate matter instruments, GRIMM analyzers (Dugar Group) in Las Palmeras coal mine in Colombia to control both dust and suspended particles derived from the extraction and processing of


In this context, Kunak stands out as a leader in the sensor- based instrument market, offering compact and cost-effective air quality solutions. Proven to be highly accurate through numerous evaluations and certifi cations, Kunak’s solutions establish themselves as trusted tools for pollution source characterisation, leakage detection and comprehensive environmental monitoring. Elevate your industry standards with Kunak’s reliable and effi cient solutions.


As industries continue to focus on reducing their environmental footprint, the integration of innovative technologies like sensor-based air quality systems emerges as a key strategy for achieving better environmental outcomes, economic effi ciency, and overall sustainability.


Kunak AIR Pro station installed at CEMEX Plant in Monterey (Mexico).


Author Contact Details Edurne Ibarrola-Ulzurrun, PhD • Kunak Technologies • Address: P.E. La Muga 9, fl oor 4, offi ce 1, Orcoyen, Navarra, Spain • Tel: +34 848 470 055 • Email: eibarrola@kunak.es • Web: https://kunakair.com


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