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			[[File:360px-Pueblo_Chemical_Agent_-_Scrubber.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 1. A chemical scrubber.<ref>Wikimedia Commons. (July 14, 2015). ''Chemical Scrubber'' [Online]. Available: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pueblo_Chemical_Agent_-_Scrubber.jpg#/media/File:Pueblo_Chemical_Agent_-_Scrubber.jpg</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Air pollution control devices''' are a series of devices that work to prevent a variety of different [[pollutant]]s, both [[gas\|gaseous]] and [[solid]], from entering the [[atmosphere]] primarily out of industrial [[smokestack]]s.</onlyinclude> These control devices can be separated into two broad categories - devices that control the amount of [[particulate matter]] escaping into the [[environment]] and devices that control [[acid\|acidic]] gas [[emission]]s. It is important to understand that the extraction methods for each specific type of pollutant can differ, so the only the major methods are discussed. Although complex, these devices have shown to be effective in the past with the overall levels of emissions for many pollutants dropping with the implementation of these control devices.		<onlyinclude>'''Air pollution control devices''' are a series of devices that work to prevent a variety of different [[pollutant]]s, both [[gas\|gaseous]] and [[solid]], from entering the [[atmosphere]] primarily out of industrial [[smokestack]]s.</onlyinclude> These control devices can be separated into two broad categories - devices that control the amount of [[particulate matter]] escaping into the [[environment]] and devices that control [[acid\|acidic]] gas [[emission]]s. It is important to understand that the extraction methods for each specific type of pollutant can differ, so the only the major methods are discussed. Although complex, these devices have shown to be effective in the past with the overall levels of emissions for many pollutants dropping with the implementation of these control devices.

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<onlyinclude>'''Air pollution control devices''' are a series of devices that work to prevent a variety of different [[pollutant]]s, both [[gas|gaseous]] and [[solid]], from entering the [[atmosphere]] primarily out of industrial [[smokestack]]s.</onlyinclude> These control devices can be separated into two broad categories - devices that control the amount of [[particulate matter]] escaping into the [[environment]] and devices that control [[acid|acidic]] gas [[emission]]s. It is important to understand that the extraction methods for each specific type of pollutant can differ, so the only the major methods are discussed. Although complex, these devices have shown to be effective in the past with the overall levels of emissions for many pollutants dropping with the implementation of these control devices.

To look at data showing how the emission levels of a variety of pollutants has changed over time, click [[detailed pollution data#Time Series Data|here]].

==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. Below are some of the basic ways that particulate matter can be extracted.
===Electrostatic Precipitators===
:: [[electrostatic precipitator|''main article'']]
An '''[[electrostatic precipitator]]''' is a type of filter that uses [[static electricity]] to remove [[soot]] and [[ash]] from exhaust fumes before they exit the smokestacks.<ref name="RE1">Chris Woodford. (July 24, 2015). ''How Does an Electrostatic Precipitator Work?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.explainthatstuff.com/electrostaticsmokeprecipitators.html</ref> Unburned particles of [[carbon]] in smoke are pulled out of the smoke by using static electricity in the precipitators, leaving clean, hot air to escape the smokestacks.<ref name="RE1"/> It is vital to remove this unreacted carbon from the smoke, as it can damage buildings and [[Health effects of air pollution|harm human health]] - especially respiratory health.

===Cyclone Separators===
:: [[cyclone separator|''main article'']]
A '''[[cyclone separator]]''' is a separation device that uses the principle of [[inertia]] to remove particulate matter from flue gases.<ref>R. Wolfson. ''Energy, Environment and Climate'', 2nd ed. New York, U.S.A.: Norton, 2012</ref> In these separators, dirty flue gas enters a chamber containing a vortex, similar to a tornado. Because of the difference in inertia of gas particles and larger particulate matter, the gas particles move up the cylinder while larger particles hit the inside wall and drop down. This separates the particulate matter from the flue gas, leaving cleaned flue gas.

===Fabric Filters===
:: [[Fabric filtration|''main article'']]
'''[[Fabric filtration|Fabric filters]]''' are one fairly simple method that can be used to remove dust from flue gases. In some gases they can also remove acidic gases if they utilize [[Base (chemistry)|basic]] compounds. This method simply uses some sort of fabric - generally felt is used as a woven cloth would allow dust to make its way through - is placed so that flue gasses must pass through it before exiting the smokestacks.<ref name=EPA>US EPA. (July 24, 2015). ''Air Pollution Control'' [Online]. Available: http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/conference/ei11/stationarysource/hochhauser.pdf</ref> When the gas passes through, dust particles are trapped in the cloth.

==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. Below are some of the basic ways that gases can be extracted.
===Scrubbers===
:: [[Scrubber|''main article'']]
'''[[Scrubber]]s''' are a type of system that is used to remove harmful materials from industrial exhaust gases before they are released into the environment. These pollutants are generally gaseous, and when scrubbers are used to specifically remove [[Sulfur oxides|SOx]] it is referred to as flue gas desulfurization. There are two main types of scrubbers, '''[[wet scrubber]]s''' and '''[[dry scrubber]]s'''. The main difference is in the type of material used to remove the gases. By removing acidic gases from the exhaust before it is released into the sky, scrubbers help prevent the formation of [[acid rain]].<ref>WiseGeek. (July 24, 2015). What is a Scrubber System? [Online]. Available: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-scrubber-system.htm</ref>
===Incineration===
'''Incineration''' is used to convert [[VOCs|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).<ref name=ut>Ashok Kumar. (July 24, 2015). ''Air Pollution Control Devices'' [Online]. Available: http://www.eng.utoledo.edu/~akumar/IAP1/Pollution%20Control.htm</ref> Additionally, the incinerated gas must be mixed to ensure complete combustion.

===Carbon Capture===
:: [[Carbon capture and storage|''main article'']]
Carbon dioxide can theoretically also be captured and stored underground or in forests and oceans to prevent it from entering the atmosphere. '''[[Carbon capture and storage]]''' refers to the process of capturing this carbon dioxide and storing it below ground, pumping it into geologic layers. This process is rarely being used, but is talked about extensively as a way to limit [[greenhouse gas emission]]s leading to [[climate change]].

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