Air Pollution Control
Air Pollution Control is a critical field within environmental engineering that applies scientific and engineering principles to reduce, remove, or prevent the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere. This involves the design, implementation, and operation of technologies to manage pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds from sources like industrial facilities, power plants, and vehicles. Common control strategies include the use of devices like scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, and catalytic converters, as well as process modifications to minimize pollutant formation, all with the ultimate objective of safeguarding public health, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring compliance with air quality standards.