Guide to Air Pollution Control Equipment and Technology

Sift through carbon adsorption options in air quality equipment

Beyond just passively filtering particles from the air, carbon removes pollution when the particulates collect on its surface. Since the particulates adhere to the surface of the carbon, there's little chance they will break free and flow back into the air, compared to a passive filter system, like a surge of air blowing through, or a tear developing in the filter. You then can dispose of the carbon element, or remove the particulates and reuse the carbon.

I recommend: Thiel Air Technologies specializes in removing micron-level particulates from the air. MEGTEC Systems, Inc. offers steam regenerated carbon adsorption systems, and with three regional headquarters in the US, France and Singapore, can handle projects worldwide.

Turn up the heat on VOCs with thermal oxidation air emissions equipment

Add heat and oxygen to VOCs, and you're left with carbon dioxide and water. Depending on the VOCs involved, you need heat rather than a catalytic process to destroy the VOCs. Today's air pollution control technologies have a thermal efficiency of up to 97%, making them much more cost effective than they used to be.

I recommend: NESTEC, Inc. offers regenerative thermal oxidizers, which uses heat transfer technology for more efficient VOC conversion and lower costs. Ship & Shore offers regenerative and recuperative thermal oxidizers. Contact them for more information on installing a system.

Control emissions with air pollution control technology using condensation or precipitation

Condensation rapidly reduces heat, causing particles or VOCs to condense, making it easier to trap them. Electrostatic precipitation collects particles in an electric field. A strong, well-designed electric field can use far less energy than scrubbers, meaning you can use a smaller, less expensive unit to do the same amount of work.

I recommend: Air Process Systems, LLC produces an evaporative cooling system that you can combine with an electrostatic precipitator for better emissions control of any combustion process. Contact the sales rep nearest you for a consultation. Envitech, Inc. promotes its wet electrostatic precipitator as one of the most versatile air pollution control devices on the market as it is designed to be either a down-flow or up-flow, concentric, tube-type precipitator. Complete the project spec sheet to narrow down the right size and type of technology to control air pollution for your business.