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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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. For more information, ...

Cyclone

Pollution control; Air pollution

An air pollution control device that removes larger particles -- generally greater than one micron -- from an air stream through centrifugal force.

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 controlled and thus is ...

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, nitrogen dioxide, ...

Sanctions

Pollution control; Air pollution

Actions taken against a state or local government by the federal government for failure to plan or to implement a State Implementation Plan (SIP). Examples include withholding of highway funds and a ...

Public workshop

Pollution control; Air pollution

A workshop held by a public agency for the purpose of informing the public and obtaining its input on the development of a regulatory action or control measure by that agency.