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English (EN) A comprehensive term for the various ways acidic compounds precipitate from the atmosphere and deposit onto surfaces. It can include: 1) wet deposition by means of acid rain, fog and snow; and, 2) ...
An emissions control device that removes VOCs from a gas stream as a result of the gas attaching (adsorbing) onto a solid matrix such as activated carbon.
Particles of solid or liquid matter that can remain suspended in air from a few minutes to many months depending on the particle size and weight.
A subset of air basin, the term denotes a geographical area that shares the same air because of topography, meteorology and climate.
A pungent colorless gaseous compound of nitrogen and hydrogen that is very soluble in water and can easily be condensed into a liquid by cold and pressure.
A mineral fiber that can pollute air or water and cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled.
An air pollution control device that traps particulates by forcing gas streams through large permeable bags usually made of glass fibers. For more information, visit our baghouse training website.
