Fine Particle (2.5 microns) Emissions: Regulations, Measurement, and Control

1.1 Overview of Particulate Matter (PM) Control.

1.2 PM.

1.3 PM₁₀.

1.4 PM_2.5.

1.5 The Scientific Basis for Ambient Air Quality Standards.

1.6 Primary Standards vs. Secondary Standards.

1.8 Who Is Most at Risk?

1.9 Current Legislation.

1.10 References.

2. HEALTH EFFECTS.

2.1 Results of Recent Studies.

2.2 EPA Position on Certain Health Effects.

2.3 References.

3. AIR MONITORING.

3.1 Ambient Air Monitoring Methods.

3.2 Emission Measurement Methods.

4. EMISSION CONTROL METHODS.

4.1 Fabric/Filter/Baghouses.

4.2 Electrostatic Precipitators.

4.3 Wet Scrubbers.

4.4 Environmental Technology Verification and baghouse Filtration Products.

4.5 Cost Considerations.

5. NANOPARTICULATES.

5.1 What Is a Nanoparticle?

5.2 What Is Nanotechnology?

5.3 What Is Nanotoxicology?

5.4 Health Concerns/Issues.

5.5 Ongoing Research.

5.6 Current Organizations/Research.

5.7 Diesel Nanoparticulate Matter.

5.8 Nanofilters/Nanotechnology in the Fabric Filter Industry.

5.9 Additional Research Concerning Nanofiber Filtration.

5.10 References.

Index.