Power plants, manufacturing units, and large/small-scale factories are the fixed sources of industrial air pollution, emitting nearly 10-20 tons (tentative) pollutants into the environment. In the populated industrial areas, highly-concentrated pollutants are released, which are hazardous for humans, marine life, atmosphere, and the surrounding environment.

The significant yet adverse effects of industrialization are surge in global temperature, affected air quality, and reduction in atmospheric visibility. As per the Clean Air Act (CAA) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), industries emitting pollutants should adopt highly-advanced and feature-rich industrial air pollution equipment. Subsequently, let’s learn which industrial air pollution systems are suitable for pollutants removal or reduction in 2021.

Electrostatic Precipitators

Like cyclones and air filters, electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) collect exhaust, industrial pollutants, and dirt using collector plates and charging electrodes. As these two components charge up, they automatically attract pollutants, further collected and eliminated in the collection hopper.

PM accumulation is the process where particulate matter is safely disposed mechanically. Sometimes, the fresh particulate matter is even warded off using high water pressure. ESPs, which are used for collecting the fresh particulate matter, is considered wet ESPs. In our opinion, you can expect 99% of efficiency from ESPs.

Mist Collectors

Moisture Eliminator Filters or Mist collectors are one of the latest industrial air pollution control systems used for eliminating smoke, gas vapor, oil, etc. The mist collector separates liquid and oil from steam and collects them in different chambers, further processed and reused.

The key feature of mist collectors is 99% efficiencies while collecting and processing particulate matter of 0.3 micrometers. This industrial air pollution device for treating acidic/corrosive gas streams. Nevertheless, they cannot handle sizeable particulate matter released when the temperature is above 120 degrees.

Biofilters

Biofilters are advanced air pollution control devices used for treating bacteria, fungus, and corrosive water-soluble compounds. The working process of biofilters and incineration is almost the same, with some dissimilarities. Biofilters destroy the collected pollutants instead of reusing them. They only decrease the amounts of the pollutants present in the gas and industrial emissions.

The key component of biofilters is microorganisms present in them, which absorb volatile organic compounds and organic hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). No nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide are generated during the combustion process. Plus, you can expect nearly 99% efficiencies from biofilters. However, the efficiency rating depends on which engineering company you purchase biofilters.

Some Final Thoughts Regarding Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems

With this guide, you’ll have a basic understanding of the highly advanced industrial air pollution control systems, their uses, and their advantages. For making the most out of these systems, seek assistance from reputed and experienced engineering and manufacturing companies!