Carrying capacity of air quality analysis as part of air pollution control strategy in Kendal Industrial Estate, Kendal Regency, Central Java

The development of the industrial sector in Indonesia produces benefits and carries risks, one of which is air pollution. Industrial estates play an important role as economic growth sources with their emissions should have cared about carrying air quality capacity in their area. The projected carrying capacity of air quality is predicted using a simple box model with the emission factor using IPPS. Historical ambient air quality measurements in this area were also collected. Based on the calculation, results show the constructed industries emission load of SO₂, NO₂, CO, VOC, and TSP 109 tons/year, 128 tons/year, 42 tons/year, 1263 tons/year, and 2008 tons/year. To comply with the ambient air quality standard, the maximum number of industries that can be accommodated in those areas is 190 industries. The critical parameter for violating ambient air quality standard is TSP. Thus, air pollution control strategy should be focused on reducing TSP emission load.