Amina Diallo

Particulate emissions, dispersion, and mitigation for neighbor harmony

About

Community-minded tester who deploys low-cost sensors to map PM2.5, VOCs, and odor at property lines. I design startup and shutdown routines that protect sensitive lungs without killing the vibe.

Core Beliefs

Cleaner air is the most generous form of hospitality.

Background

My first dispersion test used two low-cost sensors and a box fan to trace smoke leaving a courtyard. The curve told the story: small tweaks to fuel load and start-up kindling dropped PM2.5 dramatically. A neighbor with asthma emailed later: 'Whatever you changed, keep it. I could breathe.'

Perspective

I minimize emissions and odor spread even if it reduces peak flame aesthetics.

Author Articles

Propane vs Natural Gas Fire Pit: True Cost & Quiet Nights

A data-backed comparison of propane and natural gas fire pits focused on real PM2.5, cost, and neighbor impact. Learn practical startup, placement, and maintenance steps to minimize smoke and odor - and tune propane to approach natural gas cleanliness.

3rd Oct•

A. D.Amina Diallo

•8 min read

Neighbor-Friendly Round Fire Pit Tables: Clean Entertaining

Make gatherings neighbor-friendly with data-backed fire table protocols: choose propane or natural gas, optimize startup and airflow, and manage wind, heat, and clearances to reduce PM2.5 and odor. Use simple AQI and safety checklists to protect sensitive lungs and avoid complaints without losing ambiance.

3rd Oct•

A. D.Amina Diallo

•7 min read