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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Best available retrofit control technology (BARCT)

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air emission limitation that applies to existing sources and is based on the maximum degree of reduction achievable, taking into account environmental, energy, and economic impacts by each class ...

Continuous sampling device

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air analyzer that measures air quality components continuously. (See also Integrated Sampling Device. )

Emission offsets

Pollution control; Air pollution

A rule-making concept whereby approval of a new or modified stationary source of air pollution is conditional on the reduction of emissions from other existing stationary sources of air pollution. ...

Aromatic

Pollution control; Air pollution

A type of hydrocarbon, such as benzene or toluene. Some aromatics are toxic.

Continuous emission monitor (CEM)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A type of air emission monitoring system installed to operate continuously inside of a smokestack or other emission source.

Urban airshed model

Pollution control; Air pollution

A three-dimensional photochemical grid model designed to calculate the concentrations of both inert and chemically reactive pollutants in the atmosphere. It simulates the physical and chemical ...

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 baghouse training ...