ALTERNATIVES FOR REDUCING FINE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES IN CONCEPCION METROPOLITAN AREA, CHILE

摘要

The contribution of emissions from industrial sources located in various districts of the Concepcion Metropolitan Area, Chile, are analyzed in order to control the concentrations of fine particulate matter using cost-effective alternatives. The results show that regulation by economic instruments or command and control should be complemented by cleaner fuels such as natural gas. In addition, the availability of natural gas at low prices is much more important for the reduction of total costs than the type of regulation selected.