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Technologies Used to Control Air Pollution |
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by Dafford Owino | 06-04-2023 06:25
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There are many technologies used to control air pollution, including:
Scrubbers: These are devices that use a liquid or gas to remove pollutants from industrial emissions. Catalytic converters: These devices are used in vehicles to convert pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons into less harmful gases. Electrostatic precipitators: These are used to remove particulate matter from industrial emissions by charging the particles and then collecting them on an electrode. Low-emission combustion technologies: These include technologies such as fluidized bed combustion, which burns fuel at lower temperatures and produces fewer emissions. Gasification: This technology involves converting solid or liquid fuels into a gas, which can then be burned more cleanly. Carbon capture and storage: This technology involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and storing them underground or using them for other purposes. Renewable energy sources: The use of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power can reduce the need for fossil fuels and therefore reduce air pollution. Green transportation: Encouraging the use of public transportation, electric vehicles, and bicycles can reduce the emissions from transportation. These are just a few examples of the technologies used to control air pollution. The most effective solution depends on the specific type of pollutant, the source of the emissions, and the local environment. |
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Former E-gen Ambassador
Dafford Owino
Previous : Greening of the desert
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Hello Dafford again! This is your mentor Yewon.
This time you suggested many technologies to control air pollution! I already know some of the techniques you've told me, and I know some of them are new, so it was interesting to read this report! I think technologies are a great method to get rid of air pollutants that have negative impacts on the environment. I hope we could get clean air through the development of diverse technologies!
Thank you for sharing your ideas! Great work!!
Posted 06-05-2023 02:09
Hello again Dafford! This is your mentor James.
I see that you have listed technologies used to reduce air pollution! Among those technologies, I'm closely related to carbon capture utilization and storage(CCUS) systems. With highly efficient catalysts, we would be able to not only capture CO2 from the atmosphere, but we could also use the carbon to produce valuable industrial products such as carbon nanotubes and electrodes!
Thank you for this interesting report! Hope other ambassadors take a look at this one!
Posted 10-04-2023 11:36