Case Study

Environmental impact of port operations in the port of Almeria

Aptica

Need

Through the prediction of the environmental impact of port operations, the aim is to create a series of algorithms that allow the optimisation of the activity in the port of Almeria. This is the objective of the project developed by Aptica, in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Madrid, called ACOPIA^IA – Ports 4.0 (Algorithm for the Characterisation, Optimisation and Prediction of Environmental Impact based on Artificial Intelligence in Ports 4.0).

This project is supported by the Port Authority of Almeria, which will provide the port area for the installation of the monitoring network using Kunak AIR Pro stations for the initial data collection and validation of the algorithms.

The ACOPIA^IA – Ports 4.0 project has been awarded by Red.es of the 2021 call for aid for research and development projects in artificial intelligence and other digital technologies and their integration into value chains.

Solution

For the environmental impact measurement project, a network of 7 Kunak AIR Pro air quality stations has been deployed with the capacity to measure multiple pollutants such as CO, NO, NO₂, O₃ and SO₂ and suspended particles (PM₁, PM_2,5, PM₄, PM₁₀, TSP and TPC), as well as various meteorological variables such as temperature, humidity, pressure and dew point.

In addition, 4 of the stations have a sound level meter to measure noise pollution arising from port activity.

Results

Accurate and reliable information on the environmental impact of port operations through real-time monitoring of gases and particles for the development of algorithms to optimise port activity.

In addition, control of the environmental impact and the impact on workers with a focus on people’s health.

Project details

Customer: Aptica

User: Aptica

Location: Port of Almeria, Spain

Sector: Ports & Airports

Year: 2023

Parameters:

CO, NO, NO₂, O₃ and SO₂
PM₁, PM_2,5, PM₄, PM₁₀, TSP and TPC
Sound level meter
Temperature, humidity, pressure and dew point.

Solutions

AIR ProProfessional air quality monitoring station
AIR Pro
The most accurate air quality monitoring station

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Benefits
- Multi-pollutant
- Smart cartridge system
- Fully autonomous
- Real-time data
- Proven accuracy
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AIR CloudAir quality software
AIR Cloud
Multipurpose air quality software for professionals

REAL-TIME DATA | ALWAYS UPDATED

Benefits
- Secure and condifential
- Air quality reporting
- Advanced data analysis and visualisation
- Reliable data guaranteed
- Data sharing and integration
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Carbon monoxideReliable real-time data on CO
Carbon monoxide
Reliable information about carbon monoxide

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Electrochemical
- R² >0.85
- Range: 0-12,000 ppb (Type A) | 0-500 ppm (Type B)
- Resolution: 1 ppb (Type A) | 0.01 ppm (Type B)
- 24 months of operating life
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Nitric oxideReliable real-time data on NO
Nitric oxide
Reliable information about nitric oxide

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Electrochemical
- R² >0.9
- Range: 0-5,000 ppb
- Resolution: 1 ppb
- 24 months of operating life
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Nitrogen dioxideReliable real-time data on NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
Reliable information about nitrogen dioxide

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Electrochemical
- R² >0.85
- Range: 0-12,000 ppb (Type A) | 0-500 ppm (Type B)
- Resolution: 1 ppb (Type A) | 0.01 ppm (Type B)
- 24 months of operating life
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OzoneReliable real-time data on O₃
Ozone
Reliable information about ozone

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Electrochemical
- R² >0.9
- Range: 0-2,000 ppb
- Resolution: 1 ppb
- 24 months of operating life
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Sulphur dioxideReliable real-time data on SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
Reliable information about sulphur dioxide

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Electrochemical
- R² >0.7
- Range: 0-10,000 ppb
- Resolution: 1 ppb
- 24 months of operating life
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Particulate MatterReliable real-time data on suspended particles
Particulate Matter
Reliable information about particulate matter

GASPLUG TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN

Specs
- Optical particle counter
- Up to R² >0.9
- Range: 0-1,000 | 0-2,000 | 0-10,000 ppb
- Resolution: 1 μg/m³
- 24 months of operating life
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