ON THE ISSUE OF COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THERMAL RADIATION AT WORKPLACES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT AIR POLLUTION

Abstract

Problem statement. The research demonstrates that existing methods for determining the distribution of thermal radiation intensity using nomograms and formulas contain significant errors. This is due to the adoption of a number of simplifications regarding numerous interdependent parameters, including the temperature inside furnaces, the size of openings and shafts, etc. As a result, there is a need for measurements of thermal radiation intensity at distances of 5−10 meters and beyond. The purpose of the article. The objective of the article is to propose a concept for a new experimental methodology to investigate the intensity of radiation exposure to workers at their workplaces. Simultaneously, in order to address the issues of thermal protection for workers, actual measurement data of thermal radiation levels are necessary for each workstation under real working conditions within the workspace. Conclusion. It is important to characterize the composition of the gas environment, as its impurities can distort the distribution of radiant energy through interference and diffraction effects, which need to be considered for microclimate optimization. The presence of dust particles complicates the straight-line heat transfer through scattering and scintillation of rays, requiring further improvement of models. Turbulence, impurities, and atmospheric heterogeneity are important factors that need to be further investigated and taken into account in heat transfer process modeling. Scintillation affects the quality of radiation transmission, necessitating further study of this phenomenon. Local atmospheric composition peculiarities require the development of models that consider these variations. The obtained experimental data will contribute to improving the accuracy of modeling and enhancing working conditions. Further refinement of measurement techniques is necessary for obtaining reliable information.