Evaluation of One- and Two-Box Models as Particle Exposure Prediction Tools at Industrial Scale

Author:

Ribalta CarlaORCID,López-Lilao Ana,Fonseca Ana SofiaORCID,Jensen Alexander Christian ØsterskovORCID,Jensen Keld AlstrupORCID,Monfort Eliseo,Viana MarORCID

Abstract

One- and two-box models have been pointed out as useful tools for modelling indoor particle exposure. However, model performance still needs further testing if they are to be implemented as trustworthy tools for exposure assessment. The objective of this work is to evaluate the performance, applicability and reproducibility of one- and two-box models on real-world industrial scenarios. A study on filling of seven materials in three filling lines with different levels of energy and mitigation strategies was used. Inhalable and respirable mass concentrations were calculated with one- and two-box models. The continuous drop and rotating drum methods were used for emission rate calculation, and ranges from a one-at-a-time methodology were applied for local exhaust ventilation efficiency and inter-zonal air flows. When using both dustiness methods, large differences were observed for modelled inhalable concentrations but not for respirable, which showed the importance to study the linkage between dustiness and processes. Higher model accuracy (ratio modelled vs. measured concentrations 0.5–5) was obtained for the two- (87%) than the one-box model (53%). Large effects on modelled concentrations were seen when local exhausts ventilation and inter-zonal variations where parametrized in the models. However, a certain degree of variation (10–20%) seems acceptable, as similar conclusions are reached.

Funder

Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad

Danish Government

Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación

Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Chemical Health and Safety,Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis,Toxicology

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