Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems

The ultimate air pollution control problem-solver kit Now you can solve virtually any air pollution control (APC) problem that comes your way--all you need is this hands-on guide. It's loaded with all the problem-solving tools, troubleshooting tips and advice you need to facilitate every aspect of APC management, design and regulatory compliance. You get crystal-clear, step-by-step guidelines for designing and selecting APC equipment. . .specifying and purchasing APC systems. . .setting air pollution control policy. . .adhering to the Clean Air Amendments of 1990. . .maintaining compliance documentation. . .and much, much more. This is the one source to turn to for fast, accurate information on any of the major APC system technologies and methods--cyclones, media filtration, particulate scrubbing, electrostatic precipitators, absorption separators, thermal oxidizers, you name it!

William L. Heumann (Louisville, KY) is President and CEO of Fisher-Klosterman, an air pollution control consulting firm in operation since 1948 and a leading manufacturer of cyclones, particulate scrubbers, baghouses and cartridge collectors, gaseous scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators. Mr. Heumann is a frequent lecturer and a contributor to industry publications such as Chemical Engineering magazine.

Section 1: Basic Knowledge. Particle Physics.Defining the Pollution Problem.Industrial Ventilation.Fans and Blowers.Construction and Standards.The Economics of Air Pollution.Section 2: Control Technologies: Particle.Cyclones.Media Filtration.Particle Scrubbing.electrostatic Precipitators.Section 3: Control Technologies: Gaseous.Absorption Separators.Adsorption.Thermal Oxidizers.Section 4: Control Technologies: Miscellaneous.Miscellaneous Technologies.Index.