AECL LABORATORY ANALYSIS REPORT

Memo # AECL :
Company Name : Longjian Road and Bridge Company Ltd.
Project Address : Lebukhali Bridge, Paira, Patuakhali, Barishal.

Description of : Ambient air at four (4) locations

Samples taken Ground water from one (1) location
River water from one (1) location
Noise level at project premises
Sample Collector : Adroit Environment Consultants Ltd. (Monitoring team).

Sampling date : 11th ~ 13th July, 2019

Reporting date : 30th July, 2019.

Project Summary

The Lebukhali/Paira Bridge, being built across the Patuakhali River is located at Patuakhali’s Lebukhali,
Dumki Upazila. The four-lane Paira Bridge will be 1470 meter long and 19.76 meter wide with approach
roads on either sides which will be 1,286 meters in length and 22.80 meters in width. The bridge is
expected to vastly improve road communication with the southern region.

Table 1- Sampling Location ID with GPS Coordinates

Location Name/Type Location Sample Latitude Longitude

ID criteria
Near Ferry Ghat on Barishal L1 Air 22˚28’20.1” N 90˚20’29.3” E
Side
C.C. Block Construction Area L2 Air 22˚28’9.98” N 90˚20’29.18” E
Near Ferry Ghat on Patuakhali L3 Air 22˚27’45.98” N 90˚20’28.17” E
Side
Local Settlement L4 Air 22˚27’34.13” N 90˚20’29.80” E
River Water L5 Water 20˚27’54.70” N 90˚20’27.31” E
Ground Water L6 Water 22˚28’6.21” N 90˚20’28.69” E
Near Ferry ghat-Barishal side L7 Noise 22˚28’20.1” N 90˚20’29.3” E
(Consultants office gate)
C.C. Block Construction Area L8 Noise 22˚28’9.98” N 90˚20’29.18” E
Near Ferry ghat-Patuakhali side L9 Noise 22˚27’44.69” N 90˚20’28.16” E
Local Settlement 1 L10 Noise 22˚27’34.42” N 90˚20’29.20” E
Local Settlement 2 L11 Noise 22˚27’40.14” N 90˚20’27.58” E

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 Fig 1: Lebukhali/Paira Bridge Construction Site

Sampling Details

Air samples were collected in four separate locations on site. These are Near Ferry Ghat on Barishal Side
(L1), C.C. Block Construction Area (L2), Near Ferry Ghat on Patuakhali Side (L3) and Local Settlement
(L4). Air samples were collected in these area for eight (08) consecutive hours. Samples from first two
locations (L1 & L2) were collected from 11th July to 12th July, 2019 at 5.25 pm to 10.00 am and 4.30
pm to 11.00 am respectively. Samples from other two locations (L3 & L4) were collected from 12 th July
to 13th July, 2019 at 10.30 am to 8.00 am and 11.00 am to 8.50 am respectively. There was moderate
rainfall on 11th July and heavy rainfall on 12th and 13th July.

River Water was sampled on 13th July, 2019 between 1.50 pm to 2.30 pm. Both glass and plastic
sampling bottles were filled up to brim and preserved in cooler for corresponding analysis purpose.

Ground Water was also sampled on 13th July, 2019. The time was between 2.45 pm to 3.15 pm. Both
glass and plastic sampling bottles were filled up to brim and preserved in cooler for corresponding
analysis purpose.

Noise Level data was collected from aforementioned locations (Table 1) in a respective time to time
manner. All the noise data were taken from 11th July to 13th July, 2019.

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Methodology for Ambient Air Analysis

Particulate monitoring is accomplished with Respirable Dust sampler, which is a vacuum type device
that draws air with particulate matter through a filter paper. Particles within the range of 100 to 0.1
microns diameter are ordinarily collected on glass fiber filter. The instrument sucks the ambient air with
a blower at a flow rate that allows suspended particles to pass to the filter surface. This sampling filter
paper is dried up in the laboratory and the weight difference is the amount of PM10 or PM2. 5, content
measured in micro grams per cubic meter of air collected over a period of 8 hours.

Fig 2: APM 460 BL

Field Equipment Used

The APM 460 sampler uses an improved cyclone with sharper cutoff (D50 at 10 microns) to separate
the coarser particulates from the air stream before filtering it on the glass microfibre filter. By using the
APM 460, measurement of Respirable Particulate Matter can be done accurately and TSPM can also be
assessed by collection of dust retained in the cyclone cup. APM 460 BL comes with an in-built voltage
stabilizer to compensate for voltage fluctuations. This model has been made more user-friendly by
providing a lighting arrangement for night operation, tool box within the instrument, softer handles,
lockable top-cover and wheels for easy transportation. The cabinet design has also been improved to
prevent entry of rain water and dust into the machine. Owing to its modular design, APM 460 BL can be
easily paired with a gaseous sampling attachment (for monitoring SO2, NOx, NH3, Ozone etc.) as
gaseous sampling requires only a few LPM of air flow.

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 Fig 3: AAS 217 BL

In AAS 217BL ambient air is sucked using low maintenance brushless and noiseless blower through
corrosion free aluminum modular pipe and pass thorough a sharp cutoff cyclone which is based on the
concept given by NEERI which divides the particulate matters in two fractions one below 10 microns and
another above 10 microns. The Respirable dust (below 10 microns) directly get deposited on filter paper
and the coarser dust (above 10 microns) collected in the cup fitted under the cyclone. A time totalizer
records the total running time of the blower. A programmable digital timer makes the instrument to
stop and start as per requirements set in the timer. The manometric systems indicates the rate of flow
in cubic meter per minute which can be read directly on calibrated scale. Ecotech RDS has all branded
components and suitable for outdoor field use. In 217BL regenerative blower is fitted where impeller is
directly mounted on the induction motor. Due to use of induction motor stabilizer is not required.
Induction motor has capability to maintain its rpm automatically of wide range of input voltage 190-
250v. Due to very low noise it can be operated in residential and sensitive areas without any
disturbances. Noiseless blower does not require regular maintenance.

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 Fig 4: AAS 127 Mini

The AAS 127 Mini system (Two sets were used) is operate and portable and compact instrument
using which PM10 or PM2.5 concentration in ambient air can be measured gravimetrically. Impactor
fitted in AAS 127MINI are based on the designed published in Federal Register 40 CFR part 50 Appendix
L. Ecotech AAS 127 Mini is fitted with brushless and noiseless pump assembly where sampling rates of
1m3/hr is maintained constant with the help of critical orifice. Suction pump is equipped with heavy duty
induction motor. These features ensures that sampling rate is unaffected with filter choking and input
voltage fluctuations. Key component of the instrument is WINS IMPACTOR (PM2.5 impactor) which is
accurately fabricated using CNC machine as per design of USEPA. Filter holder is designed to accept any
standard 47 mm diameter filters. Flow Meter is an integral part of the system for accurate display of
sampling rate of air passed through PM 2.5 sampling filter.

Principle of West Gaeke Method: This method is based on the absorption and stabilization of SO 2
from air by a solution of Sodium tetrachloromercurate II to form the dichlorosulfitomercurate II complex.
Quantitative determination is accomplished by adding acid bleached parasonaline HCl and formaldehyde
to the sulfite complex and measuring the color intensity by a UV Spectrophotometer.

Principle of jacobs-hochheiser Method: Ambient NO2 is collected by bubbling Air through a solution
of Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Arsenite. The concentration of Nitrite ion produce during sampling is
determined colorimetrically by reacting the Nitrite ion with Hydrogen Peroxide, Sulphanilamide, NEDA
(N-(1-Naphthyl) Ethylenediamine di-hydrochoride) and measuring the Absorbance of highly colored azo
dye at 540 nm.

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 Fig 5 & 6: Air quality monitoring at site

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 Data Table 1: Air Quality Analysis Result

S Ambient Air Pollutant Concentration

N Parameters Method Test Unit L1 L2 L3 L4 Banglade
sh (DoE)
IFC
Duration /World
Standard
(Min) Bank
Standard
1 PM2.5 Gravimetric 480 µg/m3 31.28 54.86 13.91 26.27 65 75

2 PM10 Gravimetric 480 µg/m3 7.86 29.98 6.94 3.28 150 150

3 SPM Gravimetric 480 µg/m3 16.87 31.21 16.77 6.64 200 NF

4 SO2 West-Geake 480 µg/m3 19.92 29.08 12.33 11.79 365 125

5 NOx Jacob and 480 µg/m3 40.66 46.29 14.37 18.88 NF* 200
Hochheiser

6 CO CO Meter 60 ppm 0 0 0 0 NF NF

N.B. Moderate to heavy rainfall happened all day long for almost three consecutive
sampling days.

Terminology:
1. Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). 4. DoE- Department of Environment
2. Respirable Dust Content (PM10). 5. NF- Not Found
3. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM).

Comment: - The above result for ambient air quality monitoring shows the PM2.5, PM10, SPM, SO2,
NOx & CO concentrations of the ambient air. From the above analysis it is observed that the
concentration of all the parameters are below the allowable limit as per Bangladesh Standard and
International standard for ambient air.

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Methodology for Water Quality Analysis

APHA Standard methods for the examination of water and waste water, 21st edition American Public
Health Association, Washington, DC. The first edition of Standard Methods was published in 1905. Since
then it has been considered to be the best available guidance of water analysts, which covers all aspects
of water and wastewater analysis techniques and categorizes the analytical methods based on the
constituent and not on the type of water. Since the Twenty-First Edition, all existing, revised and new
methods are available online (www.standardmethods.org). The recently published Twenty-Second
Edition contains 87 EPA-approved methods, 233 revised methods and 14 new methods described in ten
chapters divided in sections.

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) technique uses basically the principle that free atoms (gas)
generated in an atomizer can absorb radiation at specific frequency. The sample is vaporized and the
element of interest atomized at high temperatures. The element concentration is determined based on
the attenuation or absorption by the analyte atoms, of a characteristic wavelength emitted from a light
source. The light source is typically a hollow cathode lamp containing the element to be measured.
Separate lamps are needed for each element. The detector is usually a photomultiplier tube. A
monochromator is used to separate the element line and the light source is modulated to reduce the
amount of unwanted radiation reaching the detector.

Potentiometry is one of the methods of electroanalytical chemistry. It is usually employed to find the
concentration of a solute in solution. Potentiometric titration is a technique similar to direct titration
of a redox reaction. It is a useful means of characterizing an acid. No indicator is used; instead the
potential is measured across the analyte, typically an electrolyte solution.

UV spectroscopy obeys the Beer-Lambert law, which states that: when a beam of monochromatic light
is passed through a solution of an absorbing substance, the rate of decrease of intensity of radiation
with thickness of the absorbing solution is proportional to the incident radiation as well as the
concentration of the solution. The expression of Beer-Lambert law is-

A = log (I0/I) = Ecl

Digital Dissolved Oxygen Meter contains a polarographic type probe with an incorporated
temperature sensor which serves for precise Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Temperature measurement.

The Digital pH Meter is a useful instrument that is meant to measure the pH value of both acidic and
alkaline water.

TDS-3 is an ideal meter (tool) that can be used for any application; Ranging from water purification, to
hydroponics to industrial waste water treatment.

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 Fig 7: DO Meter Fig 8: pH Meter

Fig 9: TDS Meter

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 Fig 10 & 11: River water sampling

Fig 12: Ground water sampling

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 Data Table 2: River Water Analysis Result

Name of Unit Concentration DoE IFC/World Method of analysis

the present (Bangladesh) Bank
parameter Standard * Standard

Dissolved mg/L 4.6 4.5-8 - DO meter

Oxygen(D
O)
BOD5 mg/L <0.2 50 50 5-day BOD test
COD mg/L 1.5 200 250 Spectrophotometry
Cr mg/L <0.02 0.5 0.5 Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy
Cd mg/L <0.002 0.5 0.1 Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy
Pb mg/L <0.05 0.1 0.1 Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy

Comment: It is discernible that all the above parameters are within DoE and IFC limit.

Data Table 3: Ground Water Analysis Result

Name of Unit Concentration DoE WHO Method of

the present (Bangladesh) Standard analysis
Parameter Standard *

pH - 8.2 6.5 – 8.5 - pH Meter

TDS mg/L 139 1000 NF TDS Meter
Ammonia mg/L <0.01 0.5 - Photometric
Nitrate mg/L 5 10 50 Potentiometric
Phosphate mg/L 0.18 6 - Photometric
As mg/L <0.003 0.05 0.01 Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy
Fe mg/L 0.2 0.3-1.0 - Spectrophotometer
Mn mg/L 0.1 0.1 0.5 Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy

Comment: It is discernible that all the above parameters are within DoE and IFC limit.

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Methodology for Noise Level Analysis

Noise quality has been measured instantly on the site by Wensn WS 1361C Digital Sound Level
Meter. At each location minimum 20 minutes with 2 minutes interval reading were taken. At the time
of measurement, whenever there was an interfering effect like mike noise, human voice from house and
bazaar, vehicular sound, sound of machine and tool from workshop etc. was also recorded.

Fig 13: Wensn WS 1361C

Table 2: Instrument Specification (Noise Meter)

Design Standards IEC651 TYPE 2; ANSI S1.4 TYPE 2

Measuring Range 30~130 dBA or 35~130 dBC
Frequency Weighting A and C
Time Weighting Fast & Slow
Linearity Weighting 50 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Sample rate 2 times/second

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 Fig 14, 15 & 16: Noise level sampling at different locations on site

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 Data Table 4: Noise Level Analysis Result

SN. Site Location ID Site Condition Concentrations DoE (Bangladesh) IFC/International

Standard for
present (LAeq) dBA. Standard for
Industrial/Commercial
Industrial area Zone
01 L7 Construction Stage 56.6
02 L8 Construction Stage 62.3
03 L9 Construction Stage 67.2 75 70
04 L10 Construction Stage 57.1
05 L11 Construction Stage 69.1
All units are in (LAeq) dBA.

Comment: According to the Department of Environment (ECR’1997), the standard for

ambient noise level in the industrial zone is 75 decibels at day. In that case all the results
were found within the limit as per DoE Standards.

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