Solving the problem of atmospheric air pollution in Russian regions

Pyzheva, Yulia I.; Pyzhev, Anton I.; Zander, Evgeniya V.

doi:10.24891/ea.18.3.496

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“…The authors attributed this difference to the fact that in the Trans-Baikal Territory electricity and heat are supplied by coal-fired plants. The need for gradual replacement of coal-fired thermal power plants with more environmentally friendly energy sources was discussed in [5]. It was noted that nuclear power is a promising type of power generation for Siberia due to the availability of enterprises for the production and enrichment of uranium ore, as well as capacities for storing spent fuel.…”

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The Effect of Energy Generation Mix on Air Quality in the Siberian Regions

Syrtsova

2023

Energy Systems Research

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Production of electricity and heat makes a significant contribution to environmental pollution. The article shows that key factors behind the negative impact of this type of activity on air quality are the power generation mix and the type of fuel used. In order to address environmental issues facing the Siberian regions it is necessary to expand the use of natural gas and introduce the best available technologies of coal combustion at existing thermal power plants in order to reduce emissions of the most hazardous pollutants.

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The Effect of Energy Generation Mix on Air Quality in the Siberian Regions

Syrtsova

2023

Energy Systems Research

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“…One of the largest Siberian cities, Krasnoyarsk, is a clear example. Large industrial enterprises, a multi-hundred-thousand vehicle fleet, the hollow relief, decreasing wind speeds, and the ice-free Yenisei River in winter are the main factors determining the significant air pollution [1][2][3]. During periods of low wind speeds, pollutants accumulate in the surface air layer due to a combination of the air temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, and direction [4].…”

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Costs of Coal Abatement for Residential Heating to Reduce Urban Air Pollution in Asian Russia: Evidence from Krasnoyarsk

Syrtsova,

Ivantsova,

Miskiv

et al. 2024

Energies

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Heat and electricity generation are major sources of air pollution in many large cities worldwide. In Siberian cities, the heat supply significantly contributes to air pollution, as coal remains the primary energy fuel in most of Asian Russia. Krasnoyarsk, the second-largest city in the macro-region by population, serves as a clear example of urban air pollution. In recent years, public authorities have implemented several measures to reduce pollutant emissions. These measures include modernizing thermal power stations, replacing inefficient small boiler houses, and converting residential heating to more environmentally friendly types of fuel. However, our analysis shows that these policies have not yet resulted in a significant transition away from using coal for heating. One of the primary reasons is that alternative fuels are unable to compete with coal in terms of price. The proposal suggests transitioning private households to pellet heating. Our goal is to evaluate the potential environmental and economic impacts of this measure. We estimate the necessary subsidy size for the successful implementation of both initiatives. In conclusion, converting households from coal to pellet heating can reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, and suspended particles by 0.2%, 8.5%, 4.4%, and 2.7%, respectively, of the total pollutant emissions in Krasnoyarsk. Furthermore, this conversion can provide economic benefits by supporting local pellet producers who heavily rely on export markets. If practically implemented, the proposed approach could solve one of the most significant development issues of one of the largest Russian cities within a few years, with only 2.5% of the annual city budget expenditure.

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