Dry Scrubber
Definition
A dry scrubber is an air pollution control device that uses solid materials to remove pollutants from industrial exhaust streams without using any liquid.
Analogy
Picture using sandpaper to rub off paint from a wall. Similarly, a dry scrubber uses solid materials like activated carbon or lime to "scrub away" pollutants from industrial emissions without needing any liquids involved.
Related terms
Adsorption: The process where molecules adhere to the surface of a solid material.
Activated Carbon: A highly porous form of carbon that can adsorb pollutants and remove them from gas or liquid streams.
Industrial Pollution: The release of harmful substances into the environment as a result of industrial activities.
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