Air pollution

Air pollution

Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulates or biological materials into the atmosphere which cause damage to the natural environment and have adverse health affects on organisms.

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Solvent base

Pollution control; Air pollution

Hydrocarbon- containing compounds such as paint thinner used for the purpose of thinning various types of coatings such as paint.

Onboard diagnostics

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Devices that are incorporated into the computer systems of new motor vehicles to monitor components and systems that affect emissions when malfunctioning. If a problem is detected, the OBD system ...

Non-point sources

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Diffuse pollution sources that are not recognised to have a single point of origin.

Air pollution

Pollution control; Air pollution

Degradation of air quality resulting from unwanted chemicals or other materials occurring in the air. (See also air pollutants. )

Reasonably available control technology (RACT)

Pollution control; Air pollution

Control techniques defined in U. S. EPA guidelines for limiting emissions from existing sources in nonattainment areas. RACTs are adopted and implemented by states. For more information, please go to ...

Fugitive emissions

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Emissions not caught by a capture system which are often due to equipment leaks, evaporative processes and windblown disturbances.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Poll

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Emissions standards set by the U. S. EPA for a hazardous air pollutant, such as benzene, which may cause an increase in deaths or in serious, irreversible, or incapacitating illness. For more ...