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.

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.