Pollution control

Pollution control

Related to the measures implemented by a state, institution or community to manage and control environmental pollution.

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scrubber

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution control device that uses a high energy liquid spray to remove aerosol and gaseous pollutants from an air stream. The gases are removed either by absorption or ...

afterburner

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution abatement device that removes undesirable organic gases through incineration.

add-on control device

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution control device such as carbon absorber or incinerator that reduces the pollution in exhaust gas. The control device usually does not affect the process being ...

criteria air pollutant

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollutant for which acceptable levels of exposure can be determined and for which an ambient air quality standard has been set. Examples include: ozone, carbon monoxide, ...

baghouse

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution control device that traps particulates by forcing gas streams through large permeable bags usually made of glass fibers. For more information, please go tou our ...

electrostatic precipitator (ESP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution control device that removes particulate matter from an air stream by imparting an electrical charge to the particles for mechanical collection at an electrode. ...