ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with fundamental concepts that are needed to make calculations dealing with air pollution control. Computer programs based on mathematical equations and models relating to these fundamental concepts are also included. The most commonly used air pollution control devices for gaseous and particulate pollutants are presented such as absorption, adsorption, and combustion for gaseous contaminants and settling chambers; cyclones; electrostatic precipitators (ESPs); venture scrubbers; and baghouse filters for controlling particulate emissions. Each control device or technique is accompanied by a computer program that can aid in the design or evaluation of air pollution control equipment. The chapter concludes with mathematical models that can be used for determining effective stack heights (plume rise) as well as dispersion models that can help estimate the concentrations of air pollutants dispersed in the atmosphere. Computer programs for both stack height calculations and dispersion models are also discussed.
