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RAMKRISHNA MAHATO GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING

COLLEGE
NAME - SUMAN SAHA
ROLL NO. - 35000720055
DEPARTMENT - MECHANICAL
YEAR - 4TH
SEMESTER - 8TH SEM
SUBJECT – INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND CONTROL
SUBJECT CODE – OE-ME801D
TOPIC – AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES
Air Pollution Control Devices
Air pollution control devices are systems and devices that capture, filter, and recycle air particulates before they enter the
atmosphere.
These devices are a series of devices that work to prevent a variety of different pollutants, both gaseous and solid, from entering
the atmosphere primarily out of industrial smokestacks. These control devices can be separated into two broad categories –
• Devices that control the amount of particulate matter escaping into the environment
• Devices that control acidic gas emissions.
Types Of Air Pollution Control Devices
There are various types of air pollution control devices include:
 Particulate Control:
Specific machinery is used to remove particulate matter from flue gases. Much of this separation uses
physical means of separation and not chemical separation techniques simply because particulate
matter is large enough to be "caught" in this manner. These are some basic ways:
 Electrostatic Precipitators: These filters use static electricity to remove soot and other particulate
matter from flue gases.
 Fabric Filters: These filters remove dust from flue gases using a fabric material.
 Cyclone Separators: These devices separate dry particulate matter from gaseous pollutants.

 Gas Control:
More intense chemical methods of separation are generally required to separate polluting gases from
the flue gas. However, this extraction is important as many acidic gases in flue gas contribute to acid
rain.
 Wet and Dry Gas Scrubbers: These devices remove gaseous pollutants by passing the
gas through a liquid, which absorbs the pollutants.
 Activated Carbon Adsorption: This method uses activated carbon to absorb gaseous
pollutants.
 Incineration: Incineration is used to convert VOC emissions into carbon dioxide and water through
combustion. The incineration generally takes place in a specialized piece of equipment known as
an afterburner, which is built to create the conditions necessary for complete combustion (such as
sufficient burn time and a high temperature).

 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Control:
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) are pollutants that are known to cause or may reasonably
be anticipated to cause adverse effects to human health or the environment.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that have a high vapor
pressure at room temperature, meaning they evaporate into the air.
 Dry and Wet Particulate Baghouses (also called Fabric Filters):These devices
remove particulate matter from flue gases.
 Cartridge Filters: These filters provide higher dust collection efficiencies than
baghouses.
Function Of Air Pollution Control Devices
Air pollution control devices are used to prevent various pollutants, both gaseous and solid,
from entering the atmosphere, primarily from industrial smokestacks. These devices can be
separated into two broad categories: devices that control the amount of pollutants and
devices that control the type of pollutants. The function of air pollution control devices is to
remove pollutants from industrial exhaust gases, limit the emissions of acidic gases and
particulate matter, and reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and
greenhouse gases (GHG). Some common types of air pollution control devices include
electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, cyclone separators, wet and dry gas scrubbers,
activated carbon adsorption, and cartridge filters. The choice of air pollution control device
depends on the specific type of pollutant and the operational environment of the facility.
Technical considerations and restrictions for each type of air pollution control device must
be considered when selecting the appropriate equipment for a particular application.
Advantages of Air Pollution Control Devices
 Simple construction.
 Low initial cost.
 Low Pressure Drop.
 Low Maintenance Cost.
 Dry and continuous disposal of solid particulates.

Disadvantages of Air Pollution Control Devices


 Require large space.
 Less collection efficiency.
 Only larger size particles can be collected.
Future Outlook of Air Pollution Control Devices
 The Global Air Pollution Control Equipment market is anticipated to rise at a
considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2023 and 2030. In 2022, the
market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key
players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.
 According to Future Market Insights, the air pollution control systems market is
expected to reach US$ 84.3 billion in 2023, and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of
7.8% from 2023 to 2033. At the end of the decade, a valuation of US$ 178.8 billion is
expected.
 The initial investment in air pollution control systems may be substantial, but there
are long-term economic benefits in the market. As a result of improved air quality,
there is improved public health, increased worker productivity, a reduction in
healthcare costs, and a healthier environment that is more conducive to business and
tourism.
REFERENCE
 https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Air_pollution_control_devi
ces
 https://www.britannica.com/technology/air-pollution-control
THANK YOU

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