Digital modeling and environmental impact assessment in the Zawiya region

Abstract

The use of models is one of the most common methods for representing environmental reality by inputting information and obtaining results. Graphs are created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Undeniably, the environment of the Zawiya region combines the following characteristics Natural and urban areas, despite the environmental challenges they face, such as water depletion and its impact on agriculture (drying up of some crops), burning of waste which must be dealt with from an environmental perspective and as quickly as possible, and finally, the distortion of natural landscapes.

Simulation results for estimating polluting gaseous emission levels from the ZCPP dual-fuel power plant, using the DISPER V4.8.0 air modeling software and the WAR v.1.0.17 algorithm, showed that nitrogen oxide concentrations exceeded international standards The region's seasonal climatic conditions caused these oxides to disperse, reaching areas far from the emission source at high concentrations. Air quality measurements using AccuWeather revealed that the air pollution in the region is caused by the presence of particulate matter This makes assessing the environmental impacts in the region an important basis for environmental planning, legislation, policies, and programs, with the aim of achieving a balance between development and environmental protection in the Zawiya region by taking into account the environmental dimension in various aspects of development, or what is expressed as sustainable development strategies