Question

Define dust catcher equipment in pollution control

Answer 1

Dust collectors may be of single unit construction, or a collection of devices used to separate particulate matter from the process air. They are often used as an air pollution control device to maintain or improve air quality. Mist collectors remove particulate matter in the form of fine liquid droplets from the air.

Answer 2

Answer:

Dust is a pollutant because:

(a) It remains in the air as suspended particles causing allergy and respiratory diseases.

(b) It also affects plant growth by covering stomata on the leaves.

(c) It acts as the carrier of toxic compounds like heavy metals.